General Hospital, which first aired all the way back in 1963, currently finds itself in a bit of a slump. The long-running soap drama has amassed a dedicated fanbase over the years, much to the envy of its competitors. Still, the series has experienced a sharp drop in ratings in recent times. As such, General Hospital is currently running the risk of getting canceled, a whopping 62 years after its inception. But has there been any official word behind the proposed scrapping of the beloved soap?
Here’s why fans think General Hospital could get canceled in 2025
At the time of writing, ABC has not relayed any statement regarding General Hospital getting canceled in 2025.
However, dwindling ratings and viewership suggest that such a development could occur if things aren’t fixed soon. The series infamously recorded just 1.8 million viewers between May 6 and May 10, 2024, making it the fourth consecutive week where General Hospital fell below the 2 million viewership mark. Moreover, the show’s reluctance to partner with a streaming platform, like The Bold and the Beautiful’s deal to air episodes on Peacock, has also contributed to its rapidly declining view count.
Additionally, fans have voiced their opinions against the abrupt cast changes, especially when the fan-favorite Kelly Monaco was dropped from the setup. The actress confessed that she was blindsided by the creators’ unexpected decision to remove her character. Monaco’s exit also led viewers to start a Change.org petition to bring her back, but to no avail.
Such discourse surrounding General Hospital has caused many to wonder if the show might just get canceled in 2025. A RadarOnline insider perfectly summarized the dire situation of the series in a November 2024 statement. “The soap’s been in trouble for a long time, and bosses are clearly scrambling to boost ratings while trimming the budget of cast members they think they don’t need,” the source’s comment read.
Regardless, ABC has not canceled General Hospital as of yet. As such, the soap continues to premiere new episodes, hoping to reclaim its former glory.
Originally reported by Apoorv Rastogi on ComingSoon.
