GH: LEXI AINSWORTH OUT, KATE MANSI IN AS KRISTINA

GH has tapped Daytime Emmy-winner Kate Mansi, known to soap fans for her runs as DAYS’s Abigail (2011-16, 2018-20), to assume the role of Kristina

She will make her on-air debut this week, succeeding fellow Daytime Emmy-winner Lexi Ainsworth, who aired for the final time on April 27.

After Digest broke the news of the recast, Ainsworth addressed her fans in an Instagram video, saying, “Hey guys, I wanted to come on here and speak to my GENERAL HOSPITAL fans and let you guys know that after 10 transformative years, both personally and for my character, that I will be leaving GENERAL HOSPITAL and I was looking forward to this upcoming storyline because it was inspired by a personal experience of mine, but I am currently working on writing my own story from my point of view which has been, thus far, cathartic and hopefully inspiring to other women. So, I look forward to sharing that with you guys when it is completed.

“While [GH] has remained a top priority,” she continued, “I have been interested in pursuing new career opportunities that align with my evolving interests and goals, and I’m confident that this mutually beneficial decision will lead to new endeavors where I will continue to grow and expand my talents beyond the industry. But I do want to take a second to address the fans and express my deepest appreciation to you guys who have supported me over the years. Your loyalty has been a constant inspiration and I am forever grateful. The show would not be what it is without you guys.”