As the second week of the New Year begins, General Hospital fans are wondering who is appearing or leaving the show this week. So, here’s all we know about the cast shake-ups on the popular ABC soap opera from January 5 to 9, 2026.
List of everyone who is joining and leaving General Hospital’s cast from January 5-9
Who’s Coming:
Asher Antonyzyn as Danny Morgan:
According to spoilers, fans will get to see more of Danny this week on General Hospital. The upcoming episodes will see Charlotte confide in him and let him in on the secret hiding spot of her fugitive father, Valentin (James Patrick Stuart).
Bluesy Burke as Charlotte Cassadine
As mentioned above, Charlotte will have some significant screentime this week. According to spoilers, she will secretly meet with her father, Valentin, and open up to him about her encounter with the nefarious Sidwell (Carlo Rota).
Nazneen Contractor as Acting DA Justine Turner
Another character we will see on the show this week is Justine. In the upcoming episodes, she tries her best to convince the jury that it was Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) who shot Drew (Cameron Mathison).
Daniel Cosgrove as Ezra Boyle
Boyle becomes a significant presence on the show this week. His testimony becomes a turning point in Willow’s trial after it resumes after the holiday season.
Paige Herschell as Jacinda Bracken
This week will see Jacinda grapple with a significant decision of whether to stick with Michael’s (Rory Gibson) alibi for the time when Drew was shot, when it inevitably comes under question.
Tim Lounibos as Judge Sullivan
Actor Tim Lounibos returns as the Judge who is presiding over Willow’s trial.
Jen Ray as Suzanne
Another character who will get screen time this week on General Hospital is Suzanne, as she supports Alexis amidst Willo’s dramatic trial.
Who’s Going:
Jon Lindstrom as Kevin Collins:
On the Monday episode of the show, Kevin and his wife, Laura, agreed that he should travel overseas to be with young Ace and keep him away from Sidwell’s claws.
