Kate Mansi, known for playing Kristina Corinthos-Davis on General Hospital, revealed why she is leaving the show. The actress also confirmed the news of her exit in her Instagram story.
Kate Mansi reveals why she is leaving General Hospital as Kristina
Speaking exclusively with Soap Opera Digest’s editorial director Stephanie Sloane, Kate Mansi opened up about the reason behind her departure from General Hospital, three years after her debut.
“I’ve made the very difficult decision to leave General Hospital,” Mansi said. “I have a few new projects that require my full attention, and with my husband [Matt McInnis] currently producing a series filming primarily abroad, I needed the flexibility to travel while continuing to develop and work in Los Angeles,” she added.
The actress continued, “I’m incredibly grateful to Frank [Valentini], ABC, and our writers for the care they gave Kristina. It’s been such a meaningful and unforgettable ride. I’ve loved being a fiery Corinthos-Davis girl in such a phenomenal family.”
Mansi went on to cherish the opportunity to dive into the impactful themes that she explored through the character of Kristina. “When Frank first approached me about the role, two things deeply resonated with me: the opportunity to show my support for the queer community by playing an LGBTQ+ character, and to help tell an endometriosis storyline,” the actress shared.
The actress added, “Together, I truly feel we honored both of those stories in a way that mattered. And the fact that I got to direct was simply the icing on the cake! Now, it feels like the right time for both Kristina and me to step into new adventures.”
General Hospital’s executive producer Frank Valentini has also spoken about Mansi’s departure from the show. “We love Kate and support her decision to leave,” he said. “The door is always open, and we appreciate all that she added to the show these past three years.”
Originally reported by Namrata Ghosh on ComingSoon.
