Blake Berris Debuts as Spinelli Today on 'General Hospital'

Blake Berris steps in as Spinelli for Maxie & Nathan's wedding on General Hospital

Days of our Lives alum Blake Berris (ex-Nick) temporarily steps in for Bradford Anderson as Spinelli beginning today on General Hospital, and plans to mark the occasion on twitter.

Berris tweeted, "will live tweet my 1st appearance on @GeneralHospital tomorrow. excited to meet you all. #GH"

One person who is excited for Berris is the aforementioned Anderson, who replied, "Go get 'em pal!"

As previously reported, Anderson--who isn't on contract with GH-- backed out at the last minute to appear on Homeland, necessitating the surprise recast.

Welcome to General Hospital, Blake Berris! We will enjoy you for the short time we have you.

Update: Due to GH's national preemption on Friday, January 6, Berris will now first appear as Spinelli on Monday, January 16.

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First Airdate Set For Blake Berris on 'General Hospital'

Blake Berris

Earlier this week, we learned that Days of our Lives alum Blake Berris (ex-Nick) will temporarily step in for Bradford Anderson in the role of Spinelli on General Hospital.

Anderson had booked a gig on Showtime's Homeland, and was unavailable to play Spinelli when GH came calling.  Thankfully, Berris was able to step in at the last moment.

Now, we have a first airdate for him. The popular actor first appears on Friday, January 13.

What will Spinelli be up to during his time in Port Charles this time around? Stay tuned!

General Hospital airs weekdays on ABC

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Blake Berris Responds to Spinelli Casting on 'General Hospital'

Blake Berris

Days of our Lives vet Blake Berris (ex-Nick) will temporarily take over the role of Spinelli on General Hospital for several episodes in January, replacing Bradford Anderson who has booked a gig on Showtime's Homeland.

Now, Berris is responding to fans who aren't happy that he will be playing the role.

Bradford Anderson Explains Surprising Spinelli Recast on 'General Hospital'

Bradford Anderson

Popular Days of our Lives alum Blake Berris (ex-Nick) will temporarily replace Bradford Anderson in the role of Spinelli on General Hospital in January for several episodes. This news caused some fans to lash out at GH, unable to understand the need for a recast.

According to Anderson himself though, the show isn't to blame. The actor isn't on contract with General Hospital, and he simply had to back out on GH at the last minute to take a gig on Homeland.

Blake Berris Replaces Bradford Anderson As Spinelli on 'General Hospital'

Photo Credit: Jill Johnson

Days of our Lives alum Blake Berris (ex-Nick) will replace Bradford Anderson in the role of Spinelli on General Hospital, Soap Opera Digest is reporting.

Berris will appear as Spinelli for several episodes in January. Anderson, who doesn't have a contract with GH, was busy with another project and unable to reprise his role.

Fans began to speculate that Berris would replace Anderson once twitter user Alan Sarapa noticed that Berris had begun following Anderson on the site. Good detective work!

Blake Berris is now following Bradford Anderson. I think Blake might be NuSpinelli. #GH

— Alan Sarapa (@AlanSarapa) December 23, 2016

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Lifetime Movie 'Wrong Swipe' Premieres February 13, Stars 'Days of our Lives' Alum Blake Berris

Blake Berris as Todd in Wrong Swipe

Lifetime movie Wrong Swipe Premieres Saturday February 13 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The film stars Anna Hutchison, Karissa Staples, Blake Berris, Philipp Karner and Rhys Ward.

Anna’s (Hutchison) had a tough time getting close to people ever since her father died five years ago and her relationship with her boyfriend ended. Having lost interest in dating, she focuses on school and taking care of her mom and sister, Sasha (Staples). With Anna’s best interest at heart, Sasha creates a profile for her on Swipe--a new dating app that matches users via GPS.

Though she is reluctant, Anna gives the app a try. Several potential suitors message her, but they all pale in comparison to handsome and charming Pete (Karner). Then Anna starts to get disturbing messages and notifications that a match is very close to her proximity when no one should be.

Becoming anxious and paranoid, she pushes Pete away. Not knowing who to trust, Anna is pitted against a stalker who looks to be a match from hell prepared to kill for love.

Watch a sneak peek below:

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I Killed My BFF  Photo by Jarrett Creative 2015

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Kristian Alfonso: 'Peter Reckell Doesn't Want To Come Back' (Spoilers)

Kristian Alfonso. Credit: Nakitha Badon

Days of our Lives superstar Kristian Alfonso talked about her popular character Hope Williams Brady in a new interview with Michael Fairman published recently.

Alfonso spoke about the scenes in the morgue, where Hope cries over Nick's (Blake Berris) body.

"I was crying so much, and trying to remember where I was coming from and trying to hold everything together. I think that was for Hope the resolve that: I have failed you. I am devastated, and am so guilty, and you deserved so much better then what I gave you. And the sad part for her is that Nick really wanted to make a change, and I think Hope carries that with her, absolutely. The tears and the loss was just tremendous for her."

She explained why Days hasn't brought Peter Reckell (ex-Bo) back to the show.