After announcing his General Hospital exit in November, Chad Duell has officially wrapped up his time as Michael Corinthos, a legacy character who has been central to story since 1997.
Chad Duell Needed a Break
Duell surprised the soap world just before Thanksgiving when he took to Instagram on a Saturday afternoon and shared that he would be leaving GH behind after 15 years.
In subsequent interviews, Duell admitted that the decision was for personal reasons. His father had recently passed away and he wanted to spend more time in Arizona with his family.
“I’ve been there 15 years now. I just want to catch my breath and step back on possibly down the line with a different perspective and a new respect and everything,” Duell said on State of Mind with Maurice Benard. “A lot of it is a reset for me in a lot of ways, personal ways, that I don’t want to get into, but there are other reasons. There are a lot of changes also in my life. I just want to take some time to maybe go home for a bit and for [my son] Dawson to be around my niece and nephews and just some family; as I feel like we’ve just been in this bubble and some time in Arizona might be good.”
Will Michael Return?
GH wrote Duell off with the door open for a comeback. Michael left with Carly for Germany so he could receive burn treatment. Duell has said he has not ruled out the possibility of a return and Michael sure has a lot of story to walk right into.
Between Willow and Drew’s drama and Sasha having his secret love child, Michael will be a busy boy when he makes his way back to Port Charles.
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