"General Hospital" fans are known for their sharp eyes and even sharper memories, so when a beloved character's face suddenly changes, you know the rumour mill is about to go into overdrive. That's precisely what happened this week when actress Lindsay Hartley stepped into the role of Sam McCall, temporarily replacing longtime "GH" star, Kelly Monaco.
This isn't Hartley's first rodeo in Port Charles. The "Days of Our Lives" alumna has stepped into the role of Sam on three previous occasions, filling in for Monaco during brief absences. But this latest recasting has left fans with more questions than answers.
Is Monaco simply taking a well-deserved break from the demanding world of daytime television? Or is there something more to this temporary casting change?
Adding to the intrigue, ABC has remained tight-lipped about the reason for Monaco's absence.
"General Hospital," like all soap operas, has a long history of behind-the-scenes casting shakeups, but the lack of official comment from the network has only fueled speculation.
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