General Hospital Kirsten Storms Gets Permanent Exit Story – Maxie’s Australia Future Revealed

General Hospital (GH) spoilers reveal that the fate of Kirsten Storms’ character has been decided now that viewers know the plan for Maxie Jones.

The July 23 episode brought a major revelation as Maxie’s move to Australia became her official exit story.

Cody Bell (Josh Kelly) and Molly Lansing-Davis (Kristen Vaganos) spoke about Maxie’s massive life change now that she’s leaving Port Charles with Damian Spinelli (Bradford Anderson) and the kids.

Key Takeaways

• Maxie’s move to Australia with Spinelli and the children officially writes the character off the canvas.
• The long-term exit appears to rule out an immediate Maxie recast, signaling an indefinite absence.
• Michael becomes a major player at Deception after purchasing Maxie’s company shares.
• Serena Baldwin’s arrival is set to bring fresh drama as Deception enters a new era without Maxie.
• Fans are left saying goodbye to a beloved character while Kirsten Storms focuses on her personal life and family.

Spinelli got an incredible job offer that he just couldn’t turn down, so Maxie, Georgie Spinelli (Lily Fisher), James West (temporarily played by Easton Winn) and Bailey Louise Jones (Miley and Riley Plonski) are all going to make Australia their new home.

Of course, this comes on the heels of Maxie and Spinelli’s summer vacation with the girls, which explained Kirsten Storms’ absence for a while. Since Storms has no plans for a GH comeback, the writers were forced to come up with a better excuse that would work long-term.

Some fans wondered if the ABC might recast Maxie, which could be an option at some point in the distant future.

However, the fact that they’re giving Maxie this Australia exit means they don’t intend on another actress sliding in Storms’ spot anytime soon.

This is a way to keep Maxie off canvas indefinitely instead of leaving the character stuck in limbo.

The July 23 episode also brought a solution for Maxie and her abrupt departure from Deception, so that’s something we should discuss, too.

Maxie decided to sell her shares to Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson) since she feels like he’s willing to put the company first. Michael is becoming a key player who’ll shake up the Deception gang and create a new source of drama.

We can’t forget about Kelly Kruger’s imminent debut as a Serena Baldwin recast either. With Maxie gone, Serena will bring some fresh energy to Deception as well, so there’ll be big things happening despite this pivotal exit.

Nevertheless, plenty of fans will miss seeing Maxie on our screens! Kirsten Storms has delivered some amazing performances over the years, but she’s concentrating on her personal issues and family life right now.

What are your thoughts on Maxie moving to Australia and selling her shares to Michael? Would you have preferred a Maxie recast or did the show make the right call by shipping her off-screen with this more permanent explanation?

General Hospital spoilers say some other exits may be brewing in Port Charles, so stick with us for more comings and goings news.

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