Actor Roger Horwath revealed to Soap Opera Digest that he won't be leaving ABC's daytime showanytime soon. While "Friz" fans are surely livid, all may not be lost. Liz worries and decides to go searching for Franco but asks Sam to tell Jason not to hurt Franco if she talks to him. How the soap will bring back the Emmy winner remains to be seen. He confessed to the magazine that he knows he's in good hands and has full faith in the creators for brewingan exciting plot that will give him the chance to come back. Although Liz married Franco while he was temporarily behind bars, the couple finally had a proper wedding reception on The Haunted Star. GENERAL HOSPITAL Spoilers 3/1/23: Dante Makes a Shocking Discovery! Franco Baldwin, played by Roger Howarth, was fatally shot by Peter August (Wes Ramsey) on the long-running soap opera General Hospital, which airs on ABC. The first time Franco suffered from a brain tumor on General Hospital, it turned him into a monster. Sam and Alexis approach him, and Alexis asks for an explanation for her. There have certainly been some clues on screen to support that throughout this tumor storyline. Unfortunately, when Ryan Chamberlain switched places with his twin, the serial killer began murdering again and tried to pin the crimes on Franco! This Instagram Post Made 'General Hospital' Fans Think Wes Ramsey Was Leaving, 'General Hospital' Star Explains Why Her Character Jordan Has a New Face, Glen Carter's Time on 'The Blacklist' Will End Due to Clark Middleton's Death. However, Soap Opera Digest is reporting exclusively that Franco's portrayer, Roger Howarth is not done with the ABC daytime drama series. Nobody really approved of Carly and Francos relationship, especially when they became engaged. Here's what we know of the fate of Roger's character on the storied show as of now. 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During a fight with Jason, Franco apparently jumped off the roof of the building but the crowd assumed it was part of a show. Matt Crider is a lifelong soap opera and comic book fan from Cincinnati, OH. Maybe, MAYBE even Maxie, Kevin Turcotte He/Him (@kturcotte1980) March 10, 2021. He tries to get up but passes out as blood spills out of him. He injected himself with LSD in order to remain at Shadybrook with Nina. In last weeks soapbox, I praised the twist of Franco kidnapping Peter and pondered how amazing it would be if Jason and Franco teamed up to take Peter down for good. "We still can't believe our red-rimmed eyes either," writes Charlie Mason of Soaps.com. Robert joins Spinelli and reminds him that Maxie needs him now to help her put the pieces of her life back together. 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The Bold and Beautiful's Denise Richards and husband Aaron Phyers involved in terrifying road rage incident, OUT: Zach Tinker on what's next after his DAYS exit, DAYS DAILY RECAPS: Get caught up on what happened Wednesday on Days of our Lives, THE SCOOP! She heads to check on Maxie, and Valentin plans to keep watch for Peter. Weve seen Cameron become increasingly protective of Franco and hes tried to downplay the idea of Franco himself becoming a threat. Soaps.com is a part of Penske Media Corporation. However, Ryan's twin Kevin Collins . The mystery still remains about how Roger's character will be woven back into the drama but the actor seems assured that he will arrive nevertheless and in no time. 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In Maxies room, Anna tells Maxie that Peter is damaged and will continue to do terrible things. Jason could easily open up to Michael about what really happened and work to conceal it. Fans of ber talented daytime star Roger Howarth were gut-wrenched during the Tuesday, March 9, episode of General Hospital, when his character, Franco, was unexpectedly shot and killed. Theres buzz about Cam not being able to remember his recent actions. Nevertheless, General Hospital spoilers for mid-March reveal that Zander Smith (Chad Brannon) will appear for a ghostly visit. With no evidence to prove anyones claims against Peter, what now? But if you take a look back at what this character has been through, hes survived everything from falling off a roof to a brain tumor, so hes pretty resilient! General Hospital viewers will recall that Franco's tumor is considered to be inoperable this time, although Dr. Lucas Jones (Matt Trudeau) was able to remove part of it as he treated Franco for a head injury after the explosion of The Floating Rib. More: Could Francos death bring these two together? I would enjoy any character he played, hes that good. One set of the audience feels that the actor might return as Todd Manning instead of Franco as he never actually gave his two cents on his character's death and instead only pacified fans by revealingthat he, as an actor, is coming back. General Hospital Weekly Preview: An Earth-Shattering Return Is Just One of the Many Reveals Ahead! Im really excited," he told the outlet. According to recent General Hospital comings and goings, Lindstrom's time as Ryan is over. Jason. Franco also killed Carter, who had abused Michael in prison. He enjoys a good cigar and quiet evenings at home. The don pawned his rings in order to play in a poker game and won big time, but in the process has made several enemies. Franco has had quite a crazy history on GENERAL HOSPITAL, and there have been plenty of times fans have worried that Franco was leaving GH. After a paternity test showed that Sams baby was Francos, Jason shot and killed the psycho. However, others seem to think that this death could have all been a trap to set up Peter so that he think the valuable evidence Franco had about Peter and Drew Cain died with him. < 'General Hospital' Spoilers: Is Franco leaving GH? Franco got back to his normal life, but was shaken when Obrecht was arrested for arranging for attempting to kill him and Andre and didnt believe her protests shed been framed. In the process, he framed Dr. Leisl OBrecht (Kathleen Gati) for his most recent crimes, such as Drews murder and the attempted murder of Andre Maddox (Anthony Montgomery). On the next General Hospital: Mac questions Jason as Peter tells Maxie nothing can stand in their way. She again affirms that she doesnt know her and doesnt want to. Believing himself to be Drew Cain, Franco abandoned his new family and slept with Kim Nero, who was more than happy to assuage her grief by pretending that she was back with Oscars father. Liz is beside herself and believes Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) is to blame, recall General Hospital recaps. Liz asks if Jason knows, but Sam hasnt heard from him. All Rights Reserved. General Hospital's March 9 episode came as a shock to everyone as it showed Franco's final moments after getting shot by Peter. Franco's death generated all kinds of reactions on social media, ranging from despair to indifference. Jason tells her that Franco is dead. He also learned that Kiki wasnt his daughter. Sadly, when Francos memories of Drew led him to confront Peter about the long-ago kidnapping, it did not end well. He murderous impulses led him to torture several resident of Port Charles, Those who survived like Sam McCall (Kelly Monaco) and Maxie Jones (Kirsten Storms) were never able to forget the horrible things that Franco did.. And even though he has been an upstanding citizen since the first tumor was removed, his past followed him everywhere he went. When Jordan asks her what happened, she looks at Jason and accuses him of killing Franco. Be sure to join our We Love General Hospital Facebook group to chat about all the latest storylines and juicy gossip! The character of Franco was originated by actor James Franco in 2009, and he made occasional guest appearances in 2012. For a moment it seemed like she still wasnt going to give up on him, and directed her anger at Anna instead of Peter. Is Franco really dead? Franco Baldwin, played by Roger Howarth, was fatally shot by Peter August (Wes Ramsey) on the long-running soap opera General Hospital, which airs on ABC. Another stunning development took place in the town of Port Charles in March of 2021. The psycho kidnapped Lizs son, Aiden, and gave him to Betsy to raise, but Lucky was able to get the boy back. By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. However, that same outcome could have been achieved had the men's encounter left Franco critically. Eventually, it was revealed that Franco was suffering from a brain tumor that had caused his psychotic behavior and it was removed. I have great faith in the people who think of these things. 'General Hospital' emerged with a plot twist yet again as they killed off Franco that too in the hands of Peter. But he participated in a jailbreak that got him to the mental hospital in time to save Nina from Heather, who was also a patient there. (Warning: spoilers ahead!). Maxie cant believe Obrecht was more honest than her, and she cries Anna is the one she confides in and goes to for advice. Howarth is not leaving General Hospital despite Franco's apparent death, according to Soap Opera Digest. I could potentially see Anna and/or Valentin stopping him. Luckily, weve got some of the answers to those questions. Additionally, some fans were doubtful that his character even died from his wound. After Peter left him for dead, Jason found Franco and though Liz tried to administer emergency first aid, by the time they had loaded him into an ambulance, Franco was dead. Here's what the actor has to say. Roger Howarth got his start on soap operas playing the role of Kent Winslow on Loving in 1992. The show wasted no. General Hospital spoilers know Kim Nero (Tamara Braun) had another son who she calls Andy. THERE have been many dramatic twists and turns on General Hospital, which has been on the air for six decades. Britt understands shes angry that shes been lied to by people she loves and trusts, and shes probably angry that shes been lying to herself. Peter has been written into a corner, and the only thing left is for Peter to die. One of the exciting things about watching a soap operais speculating how a character will come back knowing that they've died a horrible death. Franco then got mixed up with Nina Reeves, who had kidnapped Avas baby, and took them to Canada. "I'm really excited. She's "out there" somewhere, according to B&B boss Brad Bell, YEAR IN REVIEW: Soap Central's guide to the best, worst, hits, misses, and everything else in 2022, The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless to air Christmas episodes, B&B exec talks Steffy and Thomas' preoccupation with their parents love life and more. Peter asks Franco how it feels. That better not be a clue that this amnesia storyline is going to go on that long. At this point, there seems no way to turn Peters character around. General Hospital (GH) spoilers for the week of March 6-10 tease that Cameron Webber (William Lipton) will get some shocking news, so it sounds like he'll find out Elizabeth Baldwin (Rebecca Herbst) helped Nikolas Cassadine (Adam Huss) hold Esme Prince (Avery Pohl) captive.. He struggles to breathe as Liz tells him to relax because they have a lifetime together. Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. Ultimately, the pressure of Francos friends and loved ones caused him to give up his plans to live as Drew and agreed to undergo a risky procedure to have his original memories restored. But the honeymoon was over as soon as Franco rescued Cameron from Shilohs clutches by taking his place and being implanted with Drews memories! After being released on bail, Franco took advantage of his connection to the Quartermaine family and connected with Kiki Jerome, who Ava Jerome was claiming to be his daughter. Nina went to Shadybrook, while Franco was locked up in Pentonville. General Hospital spoilers for March 8 point to even darker, creepier behavior for Franco as his run seemingly winds down. Fortunately, the answer is no. Anna explains she made arrangements to make sure she and Peter didnt marry, but Dante discovered Peter. For those who aren't aware, Roger Horwath had actually come to the show in the role of Todd Manningfrom its predecessorshowOne Life to Live but due to legal disputes, the character had to be removed. It appears true, and it was sudden. Keep up with the latest Showbiz exclusives by followingMetro Showbiz on Snapchat. 2023 SheMedia, LLC. But something about Franco's death seemed odd. And dont miss our photo gallery of who might kill Peter. You can follow our newSnapchat show Pop Culturd, the go-to place for all things pop culture. Is your interest in Y&R storylines more, less, or about the same as it was in March 2022? That move may have been part of the plan for this shocking twist and the troubled road thats in store for Cameron. Youd think these people would know better to talk about secrets out in the open, or with their hotel door wide open. I have great faith in the people who think of these things," the Emmy-winning actor shared with if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'soapcentral_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_18',130,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-soapcentral_com-medrectangle-4-0');Soap Opera Digest. The Real Reason Why the Babies Are So Big on GENERAL HOSPITAL, Backstage Shakeups at THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS, What Happened to Sonny on GENERAL HOSPITAL. 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Viewers are no doubt used to shocking scenes taking place in Port Charles but watching Franco bleed out immediately got the tears flowing. So, if Roger becomes Drew, he will be completely himself. Sam and Spinelli stop in after Anna leaves, and she cant believe they came after what Peter did to Drew and Jason. In the latest episodes, Peter August, played by Wes Ramsey, finally escaped captivity at the hands of Franco Baldwin, Roger Howarth, after shooting him directly in the chest. The assumption is that Franco's death helped set the stage for Peter's long-overdue downfall. Will Sofia Vergara Return For Season 18 Of Americas Got Talent? Roger Howarth is a very gifted actor. Did Ryan receive a fitting end -- or was it a mistake to kill him off? A subsequent paternity test again indicated Franco was the father of Sams baby, but thankfully Heather later confessed shed tampered with the results. 2023 SheMedia, LLC. Sonny, who thinks hes Mike, was back on screen and more determined than ever to help Phyllis and Lenny after their bar was vandalized. General Hospita l's March 9 episode came as a shock to everyone as it showed Franco's final moments after getting shot by Peter. One thing that is certain now is that the character will be out of the picture for some time. The lines between good and evil are often blurry in Port Charles, so stay tuned to General Hospital airing weekdays on ABC! Get your free daily soap-opera fix for General Hospital and all of the other daytime dramas delivered straight to your email inbox by signing up for Soaps.coms newsletter. Looking back at another heartbreaking General Hospital death, Bold & Beautiful's Don Diamont Shares Joyful News As His Family Welcomes a New Addition, Dr. Obrecht Learns if Shes a Bone Marrow Match for Willow Plus, Nikolas Whereabouts Are Revealed, Young & Restless Double Whammy: The Twists of Fate Devon Will *Never* See Coming, General Hospital Is Inching Ever Closer to the Ideal Moment for Brenda to Return. Outside Maxies room, Anna and Valentin stop Peter from going in. Maxie doesnt even know Anna anymore. Peter thinks she must be relieved that hes not her spawn. Now Elizabeth, Cameron, Scotty, & Heather Webber. All Rights Reserved. They fight over the gun, which goes off. Its not the first time an actor has come back in a new role with a familiar face, heck Howarth was one of them, but the viewers definitely need time to process Francos death. After Sam and Jason got married, Franco followed them on their honeymoon, drugging them and leading Sam to believe he had raped her! When there was a series of killings at the hospital, Franco became a suspect, but Liz helped clear his name. Use left and right arrow keys to navigate between menu items. Get your free daily soap-opera fix for General Hospital and all of the other daytime dramas delivered straight to your email inbox by signing up for Soaps.coms newsletter. Will Michael and Willow Get Married on GH? Of course, the death of a character within a show can often be attributed to its real-life actor's contract coming to an end, so that is a major assumption that can be derived from Franco's gruesome shooting. He says he had no proof, and all he could do was wait for him to slip up. "In the March 9 episode ofGeneral HospitalPeter escaped from his captor and shot Franco point blank in the chest.". Currently, Drew is presumed dead but can easily come back, especially because he may have another child out there. Spinelli and Sam exit and blast Valentin for what hes done. Of course, there's always a possibility Franco will come back. In a turn of events that left countless fans in disbelief, Franco was shot point-blank in the chest by Peter August after he escaped from his captor. But @GeneralHospital robbed me of the best family on the show. We should mention that after Jason decides its time to act, hell make a startling discovery implying that Jason will find Francos already dead instead of killing him. Naturally, Liz found out and immediately offered her husband support, but he worried he would return to his psycho behavior and asked Jason to kill him if that happened! Anna goes back to see Maxie. Eventually, Franco had the procedure reversed and it was assumed that since he once again was himself, that the Drew memories were gone forever. Posted Wednesday, March 10, 2021 4:46:00 AM, MASS FIRING: Show's entire staff of breakdown writers has been let go. 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