Soap star Rory Gibson reached a major milestone, completing his first year on “General Hospital.” He made his on-screen debut as Michael Corinthos on May 23, 2025, but began filming last April. Gibson took over the role from Chad Duell, who had portrayed Michael Corinthos since 2010.
Now, celebrating his first year on the soap, Gibson took to social media to mark the milestone and celebrate with fans. Here’s what the soap star had to say.
‘GH’ Star Rory Gibson Celebrates One Year on the Soap
In an Instagram post, Rory Gibson shared a carousel of his favorite photos from his first year filming for “General Hospital.”
The 30-year-old paired his post with a simple, yet meaningful caption, writing, “1 year down at GH. Love this job. Love these people.”
Many of Gibson’s “GH” co-stars quickly flooded his comment section. Kristen Vaganos, who plays Molly Lansing-Davis on the soap, dropped the comment, “Love you, cousin (not by blood).”
Of course, this led Kate Mansi, who plays Kristina Corinthos-Davis, to leave the comment, “Love you bro! (Not by blood??).”
Not to be left out, Rick Hearst, who plays Ric Lansing on “GH,” joined in on the fun, writing, “Time flies when you’re kick’n ass nephew (not by blood to quote my other not by blood family here).”
A Quick Breakdown of the Corinthos Family Tree on ‘GH’
Viewers familiar with the complicated Corinthos family tree on “General Hospital” will understand what makes these comments so funny. For those who may be confused, here’s a quick breakdown to clear things up.
While Kristen Vaganos (Molly) and Kate Mansi (Kristina) play sisters on the soap, their connection is more complicated than that. As many “GH” fans know, Molly Lansing-Davis and Kristina Corinthos-Davis are half-sisters through their mother, Alexis Davis, played by Nancy Lee Grahn.
However, they are also first cousins through their fathers, Ric Lansing and Sonny Corinthos. Ric and Sonny are half-brothers, as they share the same mother.
As a result, that also makes Kristina the half-sister of Michael Corinthos through their shared father, Sonny Corinthos. And given that Ric is Sonny’s brother, that means Ric is Michael’s uncle, and Molly is his cousin.
So for fans who follow the family drama, the comments from Rory Gibson’s co-stars make perfect sense. Still, that’s without factoring in that Michael is Sonny’s adopted son and a biological member of the Quartermaine family, which adds another layer entirely. However, that’s a family tree breakdown for another time.
Fans Are Loving Rory Gibson’s ‘GH’ Milestone Post
Along with his co-stars, Gibson received quite a bit of love from “General Hospital” fans on his recent Instagram post.
One fan wrote, “@rory_gibson You have been the BEST recast on GH since @welcometolaurasworld took over the role as Carly. Congratulations 👏🏼 We love you, Rory.” As many viewers know, Laura Wright portrays Carly Spencer, Michael Corinthos’s mother.
Another fan chimed in with, “Been watching GH my whole life. I’ve watched Michael be born on this show. In my opinion, you are the best actor to play the part.”
Others echoed similar sentiments, with one fan writing, “From the moment you appeared on GH I was in awe. And I’m sure other fans can agree. You have done a hell of a job. Fitting the role. It just comes so naturally. I love the change in Michael’s character that you’ve implemented, too. One of my favorites. Can’t wait to see what else you’ll do! Keep at it!”
One comment also referenced Gibson’s past role, writing, “You’re so fun to watch. Y&R had no idea what they were squandering.”
The remark pointed to Gibson’s previous run as Noah Newman on “The Young and the Restless,” where he appeared from 2021 to 2023. The role was later recast with Lucas Adams in 2025.
Rory Gibson’s one-year milestone highlights just how quickly he’s made the role of Michael Corinthos his own on “General Hospital.” From support behind the scenes to praise from longtime viewers, it’s clear his take on the character has resonated. As his storyline continues, fans will be watching closely to see what comes next.
