The Port Charles businessman might not make it out of this particular predicament.

The belovedsoap operakicked off 2025 with a bang.

Is Michael Leaving General Hospital?

Michael General Hospital

General Hospitalfans are Michael Corinthos' exit from the series was seemingly set up.

For those who do not know, Michael is the result of a one-night stand between longtimeGeneral Hospitalrivals A.J.

Quartermaine and Carly Spencer.

Chad Duell as Michael Corinthos looking forlorn in General Hospital

The revelation that Michael was the father of Sasha Corbin’s baby made matters even more troubling.

The pair is now trying to hide that information thanks to Michael’s public-facing nature.

Just because he is awake now does not mean he will be forever.

Sasha’s General Hospital 2025 Exit Scare Explained

Michael actor Chad Duell has indicated precisely the opposite.

Duell announced to fans onInstagramin November 2024 that he was taking a step back from the series.

This wasnt an easy decision for me, but it feels like the right time in my life.

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General Hospitalairs on weekdays on ABC at 2 p.m.

ET, and past seasons are streaming onHulu.

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