Kate Mansi to Exit ‘General Hospital’ After Three Years

Actor Kate Mansi has announced her departure from the popular soap opera “General Hospital” after three years in the role of Kristina Corinthos Davis. The news of Mansi’s exit was first reported by Soap Opera Network and confirmed by soap journalist Stephanie Sloane, with comments from Mansi and the show’s executive producer and showrunner Frank Valentini.

Mansi joined “General Hospital” in 2023, following a successful nine-year run on NBC’s “Days of Our Lives.” She took over the role of Kristina Corinthos Davis from Lexie Answorth. Mansi’s performance on the show earned her a Daytime Emmy Award nomination last year, and she previously won a Daytime Emmy for her role as Abigail Deveraux on “Days of Our Lives” in 2017. Additionally, Mansi showcased her talent behind the camera by directing two episodes of “General Hospital.”

In a statement to Sloane, Mansi expressed that her decision to leave the show was a personal one. She described her time on “General Hospital” as a “meaningful and unforgettable ride,” stating, “I’ve loved being a fiery Corinthos-Davis girl in such a phenomenal family.” Valentini also voiced his support for Mansi’s decision, stating, “We love Kate and support her decision to leave. The door is always open, and we appreciate all that she has added to the show these past three years.”

Apart from her work on “General Hospital,” Mansi has appeared in various other projects. She starred in the Amazon/Freevee drama series “Casa Grande” in 2023, followed by a “Casa Grande” film released on Prime Video. She also headlined the 2019 NBC miniseries “Days of Our Lives: Chad and Abby in Paris” and starred in the 2020 indie feature “Legend of the Muse.”

Fans can catch Mansi’s final episodes as Kristina Corinthos Davis on “General Hospital” airing in June. While her departure marks the end of an era for the character, Mansi’s talent and contributions to the show will surely be remembered and appreciated by viewers and the cast alike.