General Hospital's Chad Doyle He opens up about his decision to step away from the long-running TV series.
“It's a life adjustment,” Doyle, 37, shared on the Saturday, December 28, episode of Daily Drama. Podcast. “There are a lot of things going on in my life. There are some things behind it but one thing I said is that my father passed away and I am still coming to terms with that.
The actor who played Michael Corinthos General HospitalHe also wanted to spend more time in Arizona with his partner, Luana Lucciand their 15-month-old son, Dawson.
“I'm preparing myself for the next chapters,” Doyle joked with the participants Steve Burton and Bradford Anderson. “Right now, I'm just trying to grow in ways that maybe I feel like I've stifled myself in certain aspects and sometimes you need to take drastic steps or make yourself feel uncomfortable and that's not what I've done in a long time.”
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In November, Doyle announced He was leaving General Hospital After more than 14 years. In his announcement, he thanked his loyal fans and co-workers for the amazing experience in daytime television.
“This was not an easy decision for me, but it feels like the right time in my life,” he wrote via Twitter. Instagram at that time. “I am very grateful to (executive producer) Frank ValentiniAnd the cast, crew and everyone behind the scenes who have been like family to me throughout this amazing journey.
He added that this is “not goodbye – it's see you later.”
In his last interview, Doyle confirmed that Valentini, 62, had left the door open for a possible return. But at this time, the actor is focusing on exploring new things.
“Coming into January, I have some things planned (that) I want to do myself,” he joked. “It's different because I have a kid now. But also for him and for me and for everyone, doing what's best for me — spiritually, mentally, everything — will only reflect my energy in a better way toward everyone around me, and I want to make sure that I'm taking good care of myself, which is Which I didn't always do.
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Although Doyle acknowledged that soap operas can provide a steady job and a second family, he hopes 2025 will be a year of growth both professionally and personally. After all, he played the adopted son of mob boss Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) is only part of his story.
“I feel like I've been so comfortable in this for so long that my identity has been so wrapped up in that,” he said. “It's going to be a process, but kind of unraveling that and seeing who I am and where I'm at now in my life. It's going to be a little journey. I don't know what the future holds, but there's a lot of work I have to do to realize the potential that I know I have. Not just on the level professionally, but in many aspects.”
General Hospital It airs weekdays on ABC and can be streamed on Hulu.
