Lindsay Hartley is set to replace Kelly Monaco as Sam McCall on General Hospital — for the fourth time. Soap Opera Digest was first to report the news on Monday, September 16, sharing “the latest comings and goings” in the soap opera world. Lindsay, 46, “is slated to appear in multiple episodes,” the publication reported.
However, it’s unclear how long Lindsay is set to take on the role. Us Weekly confirmed late last month that Monaco, 48, was set to exit General Hospital after nearly two decades on the soap opera. While no date was announced for her final episode, it was reported that the actress would say goodbye to Port Charles this fall.
(Fans have speculated that the fan-favorite Sam McCall would be killed off.) Monaco has yet to publicly address her departure from the series. She has portrayed the role of Sam since 2003, after playing the role of Livvie Locke on Port Charles .
She nabbed two Daytime Emmy Awards — one for Port Charles in 2003 and a second for General Hospital in 2006. Us Weekly has reached out for comment. Lindsay took over for Monaco earlier this year, appearing as Sam in a series of episodes that aired this past January.
“Thank you again for this wonderful opportunity @generalhospitalabc always a bit scary stepping into those big shoes but the support and love is so greatly appreciated,” Lindsay shared via Instagram at the time. “I love the soap genre and it will always have a magically special place in my heart. So many wonderful m.