General Hospital: 5 Reasons Why Kelly Monaco’s Break Is A Good Thing

By now, General Hospital fans know that Kelly Monaco is taking a short break from filming the hit ABC soap. And while there have been multiple reports suggesting that Kelly might or might not have had a difficult time behind the scenes with all of the new Covid-19 and social distancing regulations and guidelines, she’s taking a break from the show nonetheless. Her character Sam McCall has been temporarily replaced by actress Lindsay Hartley which according to some fans, might be a good thing. Here are five reasons why.

General Hospital Spoilers – Lindsay Hartley’s Got Fresh Energy

Sure, a lot of fans would agree that there’s one and only Sam McCall out there and that the character belongs to Kelly Monaco. There are very few people that would disagree with that. However, in the short time that Lindsay has had the role, fans have noticed different energy to the character. Sam is now more assertive, feisty, and she knows what she wants.

GH Spoilers – The Chemistry Isn’t The Same With Jason Morgan

This can definitely be up for debate, but many General Hospital fans have taken to their social media accounts to express just how they feel about Sam McCall’s on-again, off-again relationship with Jason Morgan (Steve Burton). Simply put, the chemistry just isn’t the same anymore between them. Perhaps things would change with Lindsay with Jason and the new Sam feeling that spark once again.

General Hospital Spoilers – Acting Fatigue By Any Chance?

Kelly Monaco has been a soap fan favorite for many years for a good reason. She’s gorgeous, she’s talented, and most importantly, she’s a daytime television legend in the making. But a lot of fans and critics have noticed that she might be suffering a little bit from acting fatigue. Maybe this little break she’s taking now is a good thing for her, both emotionally and physically speaking.

GH Spoilers – Sam McCall’s Constant Whispering

Another criticism that many General Hospital fans have had about Kelly Monaco in recent years is that well, she’s constantly whispering. As a matter of fact, some viewers have even said that they need to put on subtitles whenever they are watching the show in order to know what Sam is saying. Instead of whispering her way through her lines, shout it loud and proud, Kelly!

General Hospital Spoilers – A New Face, A New Future

As many General Hospital and daytime television fans know, recasts are all a part of the industry. They happen all the time, especially with one soap star heading over to another soap. Perhaps it’s time for Sam McCall to have a new face and a new future with Lindsay Hartley. Do you agree?

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