“General Hospital” viewers are losing their minds over Kelly Monaco’s exit from the soap opera after her 21-year reign as Sam McCall — so they are doing something about it. Fans have started a campaign to save Sam from being killed off , launching hashtags like #SaveKelly, #SaveSamMcCall and #IStandWithKelly while encouraging those enraged over the plot twist to reach out to the show’s network ABC. “#GH fans unite.
Please let’s get some type of momentum going and rally to save Kelly Monaco from being eliminated from Port Charles,” an X user posted on the platform, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday. “General Hospital needs Sam McCall. Port Charles is Sam’s home.
#SaveSamMcCall #KeepKellyMonaco on #GeneralHospital.” The Post confirmed Monaco’s departure, which Soap Opera Network first reported on Monday. The 48-year-old soap icon has played Sam since 2003.
According to reports, Monaco’s character is set to be killed off this fall , a decision that allegedly “blindsided” the actress — and fans. “General Hospital” viewers expressed their frustrations over the exit news. “Shout-out Sam fam.
Look at all the love for Kelly Monaco!! Truly incredible. I hope #KellyMonaco sees all the support from you, and I hope that those at ABC #gh see it too. We adore KeMo.
We want more Sam. #StoryForSam please. We are waiting.
❤️❤️ Thank you again Sam fam!!” one longtime fan wrote . Another watcher called the decision to axe Sam a “huge mistake,” warn.