General Hospital spoilers gush that GH fans are in a tizzy with excitement as Ryan Paevey — beloved for his role as Nathan West on the hit sudser — hints at coming out of retirement with new projects this year, reigniting speculation about a return to the soap.
Paevey, who left GH in 2018 when Nathan was killed off in a dramatic shooting by his father, Cesar Faison (Anders Hove), has fans wondering if his comeback could tie to Kelly Thiebaud’s confirmed return as Britt Westbourne, Nathan’s on-screen sister.
With Britt’s reappearance shrouded in mystery — possibly as a resurrection, twin, flashback, or new character altogether — could Paevey return as Nathan in flashbacks or as an apparition to shake things up in Port Chuck? Will his past with Maxie Jones (Kirsten Storms) and Britt spark emotional chaos?
Ryan Paevey’s Nathan West Legacy
Paevey’s four-year stint as Nathan West, the noble detective who won the Maxonista’s heart, left a lasting mark, with his death devastating fans and characters alike.
Nathan’s sacrifice — gunned down by Faison to protect Maxie and their unborn child — cemented his heroic legacy, but his exit crushed hopes for his romance with Maxie and his bond with Britt.
Paevey’s recent comments about new projects hint at a daytime comeback, possibly to GH. The fans are squealing, with comments like, “Nathan’s ghost with Britt? Yes, please!” Could his return revisit Nathan’s emotional past, or introduce a new role?
GH Spoilers Tease Flashbacks, Apparitions, or Something Else?
With Thiebaud’s return unclear — potentially as Britt resurrected, a twin, or in lesser-exciting flashbacks — Paevey’s comeback could align as Nathan in ghostly visions or memories, especially for Maxie.
A haunting apparition might guide Maxie or Britt, stirring old wounds, or flashbacks could tie to Britt’s embryo theft saga, impacting Giovanni ‘Gio’ Palmieri’s (Giovanni Mazza) storyline as it dovetails with one of Rocco Falconeri (Finn Francis Carr) that is clearly on the horizon.
Will Nathan’s return turn Port Charles on its head, or is a fresh face in store?
Impact on Port Charles’ Heartstrings
If Paevey returns as Nathan, his presence could rock Maxie, now fully enmeshed with Damian Spinelli (Bradford Anderson), and Britt, whose return might intersect with Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) or Cody Bell (Josh Kelly).
A ghostly Nathan could push Maxie to confront past losses, while Britt’s arc might revisit their sibling bond. But if you ask the GH fans, they seem to be all over the map. Some are craving Nathan’s “emotional return” and others are eyeing Paevey as “a new bad boy in town.”
Could Ryan Paevey’s return to the canvas as Nathan West — in either flashbacks or apparitions — reignite Port Chuck’s heartbreak, or will a new character stir fresh drama?
