General Hospital Executive Producer Frank Valentini confirmed on social media that soap veteran Erika Slezak, best known as Viki Lord on One Life to Live, has signed a contract to appear in Port Charles in the fall. Read on to find out what ABC fans are saying and what they hope for.
What Frank Said
Frank wrote on X:
I am thrilled to confirm that my dear friend and former ‘One Life to Live’ colleague, Erika Slezak, will appear on @GeneralHospital this Fall. Stay tuned as we prepare to introduce another daytime legend to Port Charles. #GH #OLTL.
It’s still unclear who she’ll play. Michael Fairman suggested that even she doesn’t yet know which part she’ll take on.
ABC fans are already speculating whether Erika Slezak will reprise Viki, join as Monica’s sister, or take on a brand-new character.
Fan Reactions
In the comments section on X, it seemed that most fans feel excited about Slezak. One of them wrote, “Yessss! Hope it’s more than appear!”
Here are a few other enthusiastic responses:
- I’m excited to see her on my t.v. screen again, Frank. Loved her on OLTL for so many years. She’s a powerhouse actress and I know she’ll bring the goods to GH!
- Losing ‘All My Children’ and ‘One Life to Live’ was tragic. Thankfully we still have GH which affords us the opportunity to see our friends from Pine Valley and Llanview again. Keep it up! (I’d love to see Susan Lucci/Erica Kane again, too.)
- I loved her on One Love To Live and her roles as Victoria Lord and Niki Smith!
- I LOVE Erika Slezak! I do not like all the new people but Ms. Erika deserves this. Make it special.
- Im excited. I know any character she plays will be fantastic but (we can only hope) it will be Vick that comes to town.
- Fans are particularly hopeful she’ll step into a familiar role. One wrote that seeing Slezak “brings friends from Pine Valley and Llanview again.” Meanwhile, while another floated the idea that she might reprise Viki and connect to Lulu and Todd through the Banner newspaper storyline.
Potential Storylines and Connections
With Frank Valentini’s history on One Life to Live, some fans expect a Banner-related crossover. Maybe Viki is arriving to help Lulu at the paper.
Meanwhile, long-time viewers of General Hospital recall how the show previously welcomed former OLTL characters like Starr, Kiki, and Finn in crossover roles. Some fans on social media suggested that Slezak could even appear as Monica Quartermaine’s sister or a new relative.
What Fans Want to See
Across social platforms, not just X, support for Slezak is mostly strong. Here are some ideas from them about what they would like to see happen. Popular is the idea of Viki purchasing the Banner and reconnecting with Lulu (and possibly Todd).
Next, they hope for a strong pairing. Fans mention road-blocking characters like Monica, Felicia, or Lulu. Mostly, those in favor hope for an extended contract for a regular recurring role.
Some caution did seep through, though. For example, past recasts haven’t always pleased audiences. A recurring response is that “Monica is irreplaceable,” but no one disses Slezak’s talent.
Loyal fans seem optimistic about Slezak’s return because of her talent, and they hope for at least something meaningful. Whether she appears as Viki, a Quartermaine cousin, or a new character, viewers seem ready for her return to Port Charles.
When we know the role, we’ll be sure to let you know. What are your thoughts about it? Let us know in the comments below, and come back here often for all your General Hospital cast news and updates.