The Plot Thickens as New Details Emerge About Erika Slezak’s General Hospital Role: SHOCKING SECRET REVEALED

One Life to Live legend Erika Slezak will not be reprising her role of Viki Buchanan on General Hospital, it turns out. The six-time Emmy winner’s fan club revealed that she will be playing a new character — and she doesn’t even know yet who it will be.

If the actress isn’t going to be Viki, whom she played from 1971-2013, that probably rules out Niki Smith’s alter ego being brought in to help Willow Tait maneuver through a bout with dissociative identity disorder.

Didn’t we all figure she was headed there when at last she found out that she’d upended her whole life to be with Drew Cain, aka the scummiest of all scumbags?

Will Erika Slezak Be Playing Monica’s Sister?

What role does that leave for Slezak? Many a fan has predicted that she’ll be playing the heretofore-unknown sister of Monica Quartermaine. Since portrayer Leslie Charleson’s passing early in 2025, we’ve known that General Hospital will be working toward a proper send-off for the doctor, a Port Charles mainstay for nearly 50 years.

If Slezak is, in fact, playing Monica’s sibling, her introduction for this short-term arc could lead to more down the road and, in a way, help keep the memory of Alan’s widow alive on screen. Who do you think Slezak will be?

Slezak begins taping in September, her fan club says. And as you’d expect, she’s psyched to be teaming up again with Frank Valentini, the General Hospital EP who held that role at One Life to Live for years.

General Hospital spoilers and updates tease that Monica Quartermaine’s (Leslie Charleson) sister, who perhaps has been estranged for a long time, might stir things up in Port Charles.

Is it possible that the long-awaited identity of Erika Slezak’s upcoming new character has finally been uncovered?

Erika’s New Character Had Not Yet Been Revealed, It Was Described As A “Mystery Role”

When the announcement was made about Slezak joining GH for a fall debut, the show took precautions to keep her role a secret.

Fans were left speculating whether Slezak would reprise her role as Victoria “Viki” Lord Buchanan from One Life to Live or if she would be taking on a completely new character.

While there’s no official word on her character yet, an insider report from Daytime Confidential suggests that Erika Slezak will be playing Monica’s long-lost sister.

It certainly seems that Monica’s unexpected sister could arrive in Port Charles and catch the Quartermaines – particularly Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) – off guard, especially if no one knew she had a sister!

Following Leslie Charleson’s passing in January, the show is expected to eventually provide Monica with a dramatic exit, a memorial, and a proper farewell.

The Funeral Would Be A Very Good Time For A Previously Unknown Sister To Arrive

Naturally, this would be the perfect moment for a sister, thought to be lost, or unknown, to make a sudden entrance.

This sister might arrive seeking her share of the Quartermaine legacy that Monica will leave behind; in any case, Slezak’s character could become a fresh rival for Tracy, stirring things up.

We could witness Monica’s long-lost sister instigate a conflict regarding her will, leading to yet another round of classic Quartermaine turmoil. Fans are excited to see Leslie Charleson and her cherished character receive the farewell they truly deserve.

Although it’s taking some time for Monica’s goodbye episodes to air, they are bound to be heartfelt and provide a beautiful tribute.

The Death Of Monica Is Sure To Stir Up Drama In The Fall

From that point, the show might leverage Monica’s passing to ignite some fresh fall drama-this is precisely what will occur if Slezak is indeed portraying Monica’s long-lost sister, as sources suggest.

Are you excited for Erika Slezak’s debut; what are your thoughts on the possibility of Monica having an unexpected relative who could disrupt the Quartermaine family?

Regardless of how it unfolds, some intriguing twists and turns are on the horizon in Slezak’s upcoming storyline.

We’ll keep you updated as Slezak’s first airdate approaches, so stay tuned for all the latest character news. General Hospital spoilers indicate that the Qs will face even more challenges by the time autumn arrives!