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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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'

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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

General Hospital airs weekdays on ABC

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'General Hospital' Preview: Will Spinelli Reunite with Maxie?

Bradford Anderson as Damian Spinelli in General Hospital.

Spinelli updates Lulu (and Tracy) on the latest with Maxie during the week of March 9-13, 2015, on ABC soap opera General Hospital.

"You kissed Maxie?" Lulu (Emme Rylan) asks.

"And she kissed me me, though Nathan believes otherwise," Spinelli (Bradford Anderson) explains. "My guess is that after I left Maxie realized I was correct in assuming that her heart still belongs to me."

After Spinelli says he thinks Maxie may be breaking up with Nathan to be with him, Tracy (Jane Elliot) encourages him to go to Maxie.

"Go! Be with the woman you love," Tracy tells him.

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Daytime Emmy Reels: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

The 41st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards will be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA on Sunday, June 22, 2014. In the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series category, previous winners Steve Burton and Scott Clifton will compete with Bradford Anderson, Eric Martsolf and Dominic Zamprogna. Watch their Emmy submissions below: