Kelly Monaco is talking out about her departure from General Hospital.
In August, PEOPLE confirmed that Monaco, 48, wouldn’t be returning to the well-known cleaning soap after 21 years of taking part in Sam McCall. In a since-deleted response to a touch upon Soap Hub’s Instagram that learn, “What do you bought concrete in your head she wasn’t fired she didn’t take the pay reduce so she needed to go away,” the actress provided up her personal response.
“‘No major position’.. do your homework. When Billy Miller was fired, Sam’s storyline stopped. Stripping Sam of each attribute she had,” she wrote. “One thing I labored for many years to construct… Slowly dismantling her, into a personality that I didn’t acknowledge, not to mention the viewers. Name it what you’ll… retaliation at it [sic] most interesting. I’ll give a correct assertion. The reality will set you free.”
ABC declined PEOPLE’s request for remark.
On Sept. 28, Monaco’s mom Carmina additionally took to her Instagram to talk out on her daughter being let go from the fan-favorite present.
“I wish to take this second to achieve out to Kelly’s unimaginable followers and categorical my deepest gratitude for the unwavering love, loyalty, and help you’ve proven her all through her time on Basic Hospital,” Carmina posted. “On this last day, simply 4 days shy of the anniversary of her first episode on October 1, 2003, Kelly will shut the door of her dressing room for the final time.”
“This second is a troublesome one, however realizing that she has had such an unimaginable, devoted fan base has given her energy,” she continued. “You’ve stood by her by means of each twist and switch, celebrating her achievements and offering consolation within the arduous occasions. Your love and dedication have meant greater than phrases can categorical, not solely to Kelly however to all of us who care so deeply for her.”
She concluded: “Thanks for being there, for believing in her, and for reminding her of the impression she’s made. We’ll at all times be pleased about you standing along with her by means of all of it.”
Followers within the feedback expressed their confusion and unhappiness for the lack of Monaco’s character.
“However the query is ….. why,” one person wrote.
“I’ve watched GH for over 46 years and no character have I ever gravitated to love Sam,” commented one other. “She had me lady fanning her from day 1. My loyalty and viewing ends with [Monaco’s] final scene.”
Monaco first joined Basic Hospital in 2003 and has since appeared in over 2,000 episodes of the ABC cleaning soap. In 2006, she earned a Daytime Emmy nomination for finest supporting actress for her portrayal of Sam.
Earlier than the two-decade position, Monaco performed Livvie Locke on the GH spinoff Port Charles from 2000-2003. She additionally gained recognition for changing into the primary star to take house the mirrorball trophy with professional Alec Mazo in season 1 of Dancing with the Stars.
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Basic Hospital airs weekdays on ABC (check local listings).