Jacqueline Grace Lopez, who portrayed Alison “Blaze” Rogers since November 2022, has exit General Hospital. Lopez bid farewell on Instagram with a heartfelt post. Blaze made her exit from the series this week as her character left Port Charles to embark on a tour with Miguel Morez (Ricky Martin).
Opening her Instagram post, Lopez said, “Not gonna lie, this goodbye hurts. I think because I didn’t see it coming. That and when you spend almost two years with this group, you start to feel like part of the fabric. I’m so grateful to Frank for asking me back. I am grateful to everyone I got to tell stories with, both in front and behind the camera. This cast and crew work so hard and have taught me so much. Jobs come and go, but it’s the people you miss. I’m definitely going to miss this bunch.”
Is Blaze Gone on General Hospital? Jacqueline Grace Lopez Exits GH
Lopez continued, “I’ve mentioned that as a brown girl, it’s so hard to see ourselves in media, period. To have writers introduce Latiné story elements because of my character? Even adding a Latiné last name to my character’s name? Getting onscreen family and backstory as a non-contract actor? Being a part of the opening titles?! Turning a 10 episode part into almost two years??? Babyyy, she done did that! Sometimes we have to be the change we don’t see.”
Of course, she could not leave out her love for the Fans, “GH FANS!!! 🥹 My heart is so full. Especially fans that embraced Blaze’s journey as a gay woman and formed community around each other as a result: Y’all got me through some moments. I poured myself into this story because I knew it was going to matter. I just didn’t know how much. You have humbled me, reminding me the need for feeling seen onscreen is absolutely universal to all marginalized communities. I learned that through Allie. Through you. Thank you for sharing your stories, your words of encouragement, and for the generous gifts! Know I carry all of that with me always. I hope I did right by you. That’s all I wanted to do.
Ultimately, my joy in this work is to help people feel seen. And for that reason alone, this chapter of Blaze was an absolute gift. It feels so sudden, but I have to trust in timing. Heading out of Port Charles with nothing but gratitude. Thank you.”
Will you miss Jacqueline Grace Lopez as Blaze on General Hospital? (Photo: ABC)
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