Erika Slezak, beloved for her legendary portrayal of Victoria "Viki" Lord on One Life to Live, is making a welcome return to General Hospital in a fresh and exciting capacity. She isn't reprising Viki—instead, GH’s creative team is introducing her in an entirely new role, igniting buzz among longtime soap fans and daytime TV enthusiasts.
In February’s episodes, viewers will meet her character when Port Charles Bureau Chief Jack Brennan (played by Chris McKenna) spearheads a sensitive WSB investigation. McKenna, known from OLTL as Viki’s on-screen son Joey Buchanan, rejoins Slezak in a layered reunion both on-screen and off. McKenna shared that upon landing the GH role, Slezak "squealed" in delight and personally reached out to congratulate him—calling her “my second mom” en.wikipedia.org+9michaelfairmantv.com+9en.wikipedia.org+9.
While GH’s executive producer Frank Valentini, a longtime friend and colleague from OLTL days, oversees Slezak’s return behind the scenes, the storyline itself promises emotional resonance. Sources suggest her new character could have past ties to Port Charles—possibly an old family friend or former mentor—crafted to weave seamlessly into current dynamics without overshadowing existing arcs .
Slezak’s star power brings both nostalgia and gravitas, and fans are already speculating on how her character might impact Laura Spencer (Carly) and the Brennan narrative. With her six Daytime Emmy wins and decades of iconic soap drama, Slezak’s presence adds notable prestige—and potential storyline weight—to GH’s evolving canvas todayband.com+9en.wikipedia.org+9michaelfairmantv.com+9.
GH audiences can expect her debut in February, when Port Charles gets a delightful revisit from one of daytime’s most revered talents. Stay tuned for further casting news and storyline reveals as the new year unfolds!
