A Shocking: Fans Panic Amid General Hospital Cancellation Rumors!
General Hospital spoilers tease that back in January, the future seemed bright for fans of General Hospital. After all, the show is celebrating its 60th Anniversary this year and to celebrate that, a primetime special aired in January.
The special celebrated the grand history of the soap but as it ended, an announcement was made that seemingly made the shows future even brighter. After two year, Steve Burton would be returning to the show in the iconic role of Jason Morgan.
General Hospital Spoilers – General Hospital Made A Major Change Behind The Scenes
Mere days after Burton’s return was announced, the show announced that head writers Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor would be replaced by Patrick Mulvaney and Elizabeth Korte.
Burton also announced that Jason’s return story was being re-tooled by the new writers, whose episodes began airing in early May. At first, things seemed to be going well, but fans were more annoyed with the changes made than anything.
GH Spoilers – Ratings For General Hospital Continued To Shrink!
Despite Burton’s returns and the writing changes, ratings continued to decline. Jason’s return wasn’t bringing viewers back like the powers that be had hoped.
By the end of May, yet another change was announced. Mulvaney was let go, with Korte remaining as the sole writer.
It will be well into summer before Mulvaney last episodes air. But a second change to writing staff leaves fans worried for the future of the soap.
General Hospital Spoilers – Is General Hospital Ending?
It’s obvious that ABC is will to make changes to help improve the ratings, but are they making the right changes? If ratings don’t go start to improve there is every possibility that the show could be taken of ABC’s schedule after 60 years.
Fans are desperately hoping that the show can be saved, but hope seems to be falling as fast as the ratings?
GH Spoilers – What Do You Think?
Were you happy with Jason’s return? Do you agree with the writing changes? What would you do to improve the show in your opinion? Anything can happen in Port Charles so stay tuned to General Hospital airing weekdays on ABC.