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Chad Duell Opens Up About Saying Goodbye To General Hospital
After more than a decade on General Hospital, Chad Duell is saying goodbye to the soap he’s called home, and recently revealed what he’s been up to since.
Next Chapters
Duell (Michael) shocked GH fans in November when he announced his plan to exit as Michael, and now the actor has joined co-stars Steve Burton (Jason) and Bradford Anderson (Spinelli) to open up about his decision on the latest episode of Daily Drama.
It was less than 5 minutes into the 30-minute-long interview that Burton and Anderson asked how Duell has been enjoying his newfound free time since exiting GH. “It feels nice, but it’s just, you know… it’s a life adjustment,” he shared. Duell noted there were a few reasons behind his exit, but one is due to the passing of his dad. “I’m still coming to terms with it.”
Duell also shared that he’s focusing more on the here and now rather than the long-term. “I’m just kind of, right now, more about just doing things mentally, physically, preparing myself for whatever in next chapters.”
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Duell has played Michael on GH for 14 years after taking on the role from Drew Garrett in 2010, just in time for Michael to be sent to Pentonville for Claudia’s (ex-Sarah Joy Brown) murder. Michael has since had several relationships and marriages, two children, battles with his adoptive dad, and success running both ELQ and Aurora.
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Duell touched on the potential of a future return to the soap, saying, “Obviously with Frank [Valentini] and everything…left the door open there…so we’ll see what happens in the future.”
“Right now I’m trying to grow in ways that maybe I stifled myself in certain aspects,” the actor admitted. “Me stepping back is more about…like…getting my progress back on self-growth.”
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Chad Duell, who has portrayed Michael Corinthos on General Hospital for nearly a decade, recently opened up about his emotional goodbye to the beloved soap opera.
In a candid interview, Duell shared his thoughts on leaving the show and saying goodbye to his castmates and fans. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play such a complex and dynamic character and thanked the loyal viewers for their support over the years.
Duell also revealed that he is excited for new opportunities and projects that lie ahead, but admitted that leaving General Hospital was bittersweet. He shared that the cast and crew of the show had become like family to him and that saying goodbye was a difficult but necessary step in his career.
Fans of General Hospital will surely miss Duell’s portrayal of Michael Corinthos, but they can look forward to seeing him in new roles and projects in the future. Chad Duell’s departure from the show marks the end of an era, but his talent and charisma will surely lead him to success in whatever he chooses to pursue next.
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