Prior to his departure from the soap opera in August, Monaco had been playing the role of Sam McCall on General Hospital since 2003. He has starred in more than 2,000 episodes of the show.
Following the announcement that she will be departing General Hospital after 21 years of service, Kelly Monaco is now speaking out about her departure from the soap opera.
After posting a picture of herself standing on a sofa with her co-stars Kate Mansi, Nancy Lee Grahn, and Kristen Vaganos, Monaco said that she is still finding it difficult to comprehend why she left the program in the first place.
On Sunday, Monaco posted a post on Instagram along the lines of “Last scene with the Davis girls. 😘🥲🙏🏻.” “Still doesn’t make any sense to me.”
The comments area was where Grahn sent words of support and encouragement to the readers.
“‘In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.’ — Albert Einstein,” Grahn wrote in his journal. “You are my love. Everything is going to be OK. The mother of a television show is aware of certain things. ❤️😥❤️💫.”
Over the course of her more than two decades on the soap opera, Monaco has featured in over 2,000 episodes, playing the role of Sam McCall. She has been a part of the program since 2003. According to a rumor that was published by the Soap Opera Network in August, Monaco will be leaving General Hospital effective immediately.
It is said that the news came as a surprise to Monaco, as well as to the supporters, who were eager to show their dissatisfaction with the choice.
“Not at all, not at all, not at all!! Immediately change your direction!” a user of X (which was once known as Twitter) said at the time. “Kelly portrays one of the figures on the picture who will have the most profound connections and significance. The transformation that Sam has undergone on General Hospital has been one of the most stunning, and there is no plot that could possibly prevent her from returning to her house.
Some individuals even started a campaign with the hashtags #SaveKelly, #SaveSamMcCall, and #IStandWithKelly in an effort to prevent Monaco from departing General Hospital.
The Soap Hub published a picture of Kelly Monaco with her co-star Greg Vaughan in September, with the title, “Greg Vaughan shares memories with Kelly Monaco after her GH firing.” Monaco attempted to address her departure from the show in a message on Instagram, which has since been removed.
In the comments area of the piece, a commenter made the assertion that Monaco refused to accept a wage reduction. Monaco immediately responded by publicly refuting this allegation.
Monaco’s response was, “‘No primary role’… do your homework,” Following the termination of Billy Miller, Sam’s tale came to an end. removing all of Sam’s qualities and characteristics from her. Something I’ve been working on for decades to create… The process of gradually disassembling her into a figure that I, let alone the audience, could not recognize being her. To put it another way, you might call it revenge at its most effective. I will make a remark that is appropriate. You are going to be set free by the truth.
Carmina, Monaco’s mother, took to Instagram to express her feelings on her daughter’s leaving.
“This moment is a difficult one, but knowing that she has had such an incredible, devoted fan base has given her strength,” she wrote in her own words at the time.
“You’ve stood by her through every twist and turn, celebrating her achievements and providing comfort in the hard times,” she said in addition. “Your love and dedication have meant more than words can express, not only to Kelly but to all of us who care so deeply for her.”
The last episode of Monaco has not yet been shown.