GH: 2025 Predictions (Recap)

 Every year we do our predictions. Sometimes, we get really close. Sometimes we don't do so well. But it is all in good fun. 

Here are LAST YEARS predictions and how we did. Predictions for 2026 and beyond will be in a future blog.

It is time for our annual predictions. For better or worse, here we go.
Don't take any of these too seriously. (Although we admit our track record
has been pretty good in recent years!)

Dave: No Nurses Ball this year. TPTB have been cutting costs and it won't be in budget. They couldn't even afford a pizza for Thanksgiving this year.

Karen: MAYBE they will do it because JJ is back and they'll want to showcase his talents. 

Result: There was a ball this year in May. I don't remember it, but I know Gio did.

Dave: The Monica situation will be resolved. While we both wish last years April Fools joke with Merideth Baxter taking over would come true, they will probably kill off the character (with Leslie's permission). I secretly hope she leaves the house to Olivia so that when Tracy makes a stink, Olivia can say "It's my house. Monica gave it to me"

Karen: Hmmm, I think they might have Monica just retire and move to some rich country somewhere. I don't know why they haven't recast or had her pass away but I guess there's been enough sadness on GH. 

Result: As we all know, Leslie passed away and so did the character. We all cried. Tracy got the house.

Dave: Audrey will probably die off camera as well. Maybe near April 1 so they can tie in the memories and clips with the anniversary. 

Karen: Nope, I think Audrey is truly just 'evaporated'. 

Result: I love the fact we can report that Rachel Ames is alive and well and still with us.

Dave: To combat the opening of Universal's New Epic Universe and to get some free publicity, GH will do a very quick (and cheap) location shoot at Disney World. (Disneyland substituting for it!) They can use cellphones and have the cast do some of the video. Almost like home videos.

Karen: Oh my gosh, never thought of this. It would be a great shoot. I think Cody, James, Georgie and Mac would be awesome. 

Result: Negative. I think I predict this every year. One of these years they have to make it happen.

Karen: Heather will be back within the year. We won't know if it's just a 'nice' visit or if she's gone off the rails again. Things might start to happen and we assume it's her but ??? 

Dave: Love Alley. She took the role and made it her own and got an Emmy for it. Bring her back.

Result: We all know the cast is bloated. But I like "special guest stars". Rena Sofer came back for 1-2 episodes in Atlantic City. I like characters who come and go for just a week or so. She is an Emmy winner, maybe they can bring Ally back for a very short stint without an uproar?

Karen: Lucas will struggle and give up medicine for the time being. He goes into a deep funk and Brad has to 'rescue' him. They spend time going to all the restaurants in PC and bonding over their love of "Wicked" 

Dave: I hate this couple. Lucas deserves better and stability. I can see him with someone older. OR maybe... just maybe... this could be the beginning of a "throuple". That's something you don't see on the soaps. Disney would never let it happen, tho. 

Result: Enter Marco

Dave: One of the current background characters is using a fake name. It will turn out that they are related to a family from generations ago.

Karen: This is like, a given !! 

Result: Why doesn't anyone listen to me and Karen?

Dave: Actors and actresses will start leaving the show when their storylines start shrinking into nothing. 
Karen: Hmmm, not sure about this one...maybe? 

Result: JJ left although not sure he really staying for a long stint anyway... 

Dave: I called Cody and Lulu as a couple and stand by it. Rick and Ava? Yes. I stand by both of these couplings.
Karen: Could well be...sets up a dynamic between Dante and him.. plus, Sasha's out of the picture so...
Result: It looks like the writers had other plans for both of these characters. 

Dave: More courtroom storylines. We have Rick, Scotty, Diane and Alexis all ready to jump into action. Many PC residents will find themselves in court throughout the year.
Result: Eh --

Karen says: Diane was on a lot more and RIC was in a few too. Martin has been prepping ~I think this was a win, Dave

Dave: There was an Erica Kane mention. You know what that means, right?
Karen: I HOPE SO! 
Result: We got Ericka Slezak instead. NOT TOO SHABBY! 

Karen says: CORRECT! 

Dave: Speaking of Brook Lynn, many people think she is Gio's mom. (she was off canvas from 2001-2004, Gio was born in 2003. Brookie was 17. It could work) Everyone will think they are Mom and Son, but it will turn out he isn't. But that makes the GH family wonder... if Gio is not her child, who is?
Karen: I think it's 100% Gio 
Result: 100% Mother and child

Dave: Nina is murdered at her office. It will set up a traditional whodunnit with many suspects and bumbling cops. 
Karen: I HOPE NOT! I think Drew might get killed tho! 
NOTE: Too bad they missed--TWICE 
Results: We needed a good murder mystery. And I am not talking about Professor Dalton. 

Dave: When Chad exits the role, Michael is shipped off to Paris to work at ELQ International. While there, he starts to live his life as a woman and in mid-summer he will return (recast) as "Michelle". 

Well, I think Chad pissed off Frank so much, he just might kill Michael off!! Then Morgan can return. 
Return: We lucked out with a really good replacement here.

RESULTS: Not too bad!! We usually make some wild ones, these were pretty tame. Here's to 2026 predictions, coming soon!