Rory Gibson Denies General Hospital Contract Downgrade
The actor, who plays Michael Corinthos on the ABC soap, said on Instagram that reports he was moved to recurring status are untrue.
Rory Gibson said on Instagram that he remains on contract with General Hospital, denying rumors that he had been dropped to recurring status on the ABC soap. The actor, who plays Michael Corinthos, addressed the reports directly, calling them “Just rumors” and adding that he loves the show, according to comingsoon.net.
The speculation reportedly began with casting reports published by Soap Opera Digest, which listed Gibson and cast member Tanisha Harper in the “Who's Coming” section for the November 4, 2026 episode. That section includes both recurring and contract cast members, not only actors on recurring deals.
Gibson took over the role of Michael Corinthos from Chad Duell after Duell's exit. In the current storyline, Michael traveled with Jordan to a clinic in Baden-Baden, Germany, where both suffered serious injuries and bonded over the trauma.
Fans have praised Gibson's performance on social media and asked for more screen time for the Quartermaine-Spencer-Corinthos family member.
Quick answers
Is Rory Gibson leaving General Hospital?
No. Gibson said on Instagram that rumors he was dropped to recurring status are untrue and that he is still on contract with the show.
Where did the General Hospital casting rumors come from?
They reportedly started with Soap Opera Digest's casting reports, which listed Gibson and Tanisha Harper in the “Who's Coming” section for the November 4, 2026 episode.