It's been months sinceGeneral Hospitalfans saw Michael Corinthos (Chad Duell) on-screen. The charter was written out in a blaze of glory after Duell revealed he was exiting the ABC soap earlier this year. DespiteGHexecutive producerFrank Valentinistating that the character would not be recast, that's no longer the case. With the Nurses Ball and May sweeps in full swing, the show's poised for a Michael return. A mysterious man on an airplane, watching Drew (Cameron Mathison) and Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) on the Nurses Ball red carpet, points to Michael coming home. TheGeneral Hospital previewteased a shocking arrival at the Nurses Ball, setting the stage for Michael to make a grand entrance. Looks like Michael recovered.#GHpic.twitter.com/XRejwthPGD — Sloan Rush (@SloanRush3)May 20, 2025 It won't be Duell in the role, though. Even though fans want Duell to return, the actor has moved on to other projects. The new Michael also won't beThe Young and the RestlessalumRobert Adamson, who stepped in for Duell a few times on the ABC soap. In April,Adamson called outGeneral Hospitalfor not allowing him to audition for a role he has played in a pinch multiple times. Adamson's words got the rumor mill buzzing thatThe Young and the RestlessalumRory Gibsonlanded the role of Michael. Gibson's name has been making the rounds on social media, and many fans are convinced he's bringing a darker version of Michael to Port Charles. SinceGHplans to keep mum about the recast, fans will have to keep tuning in to find out who takes over the role. Mark Teschner is a great casting director so if Rory Gibson is NuMichael I have no doubt he will be great and will make the role of Michael Corinthos his own 🔥#GHpic.twitter.com/GeQwnMmFIV — Linda Bryson (@LindaBr40310878)May 18, 2025 The good news is that the new Michael will be revealed very soon. General Hospitalairs weekdays on ABC and streams on Hulu. Related: 'General Hospital' Star Eden McCoy Offers Rare Insight Into Life With Boyfriend Jonathan Heit
