After more than a year of causing chaos as Jacinda Bracken, Paige Herschell has exited General Hospital. According to Soap Opera Digest, the actress has officially departed the ABC daytime soap in an exit that was strictly storyline-dictated.
Key Takeaways
- Paige Herschell has exited General Hospital as Jacinda Bracken.
- Her departure was reportedly dictated by the storyline.
- Michael told Jacinda she needed to leave Port Charles.
- Jacinda’s exit comes after a complicated history involving Michael, Nina, Portia, and Drew.
General Hospital Exit: Paige Herschell Is Out
For those who caught the August 11 episode of GH, Jacinda met up with her beau, Michael Corinthos, at the Quartermaine mansion. She wanted to check in after he visited his ex-wife to save her from a potentially tragic fate. Michael revealed that Willow—who was high on the drugs Jacinda laced into her latte—was with their kids and on the verge of driving high as a kite. Thankfully, Michael arrived just in time to stop her.
Knowing Willow would figure out the truth soon enough, Michael decided to stay one step ahead. He set up a bank account for Jacinda and told her there was only one real option left: she had to pack her bags and leave town for good.
And so she did!
This all happened in the August 11 episode of GH. Just in case you missed it, you can catch up via our detailed episode recap!
From a Short-Term Gig to Major Port Charles Drama
Originally, when Herschell joined the cast, her role was supposed to be short-lived. But as you know, in soaps, sometimes roles can be extended, just like in this case.
Jacinda wasn’t up to much good when she first came to Port Charles, and even further when she was hired by Portia and Nina to drug Drew with Ketamine. The character was later banished to Australia in order to keep their secret under wraps.
She later returned a few months later. This time, she was soon connected to Michael, hired by Nina, and making moves around Port Charles.
So how are you feeling about this exit? Did the show make the right decision? Will you miss Paige Herschell and her General Hospital alter ego Jacinda Bracken? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!
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