“This is great news” — General Hospital fans rejoice as Kelly Thiebaud returns to the canvas in a mysterious July comeback

In recent news involving daytime soap opera General Hospital, Deadline announced on June 6, 2025, that actress Kelly Thiebaud is slated to return to Port Charles in July. Thiebaud originated the character of Dr. Britt Westbourne on the soap opera back in 2012, but in 2023, Britt died saving Josslyn Jack's life during the serial killer saga. It is, however, not known if Thiebaud will reprise her role of Britt or play a different character.

As the news circulated, many fans of General Hospital took an interest and began discussing it across social media platforms. In the General Hospital Fans - Official page on Facebook, a discussion post regarding Thiebaud's return to the soap opera was started. It was captioned:

"Wow! This is big news. Link in the comments. The article in Soap opera digest won't say if she is Britt or taking on a new role starts in July"

The original discussion post (Image via Facebook/Denise Alexander)

Several fans took to the comments section of the post to share their reactions to the news.

"This is great news , have missed her," one fan commneted.

A comment by a fan on the post (Image via Facebook/Denise Alexander)

Some fans expressed how excited they were and hoped that the news of the actress being back on the show was true.

Comments by fans on the discussion post (Image via Facebook/Denise Alexander)

On the other hand, some fans of the General Hospital shared their views on how the soap opera would be bringing people back from the dead. Some also commented on how Britt's mother had been missing from the show, speculating that she might have been taking care of her. Other fans also made assumptions that she could return as a long-lost twin.

Comments by fans on the discussion post (Image via Facebook/Denise Alexander)

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Here's everything to know about Dr. Britt Westbourne from the General Hospital

Dr. Britt Westbourne is a fictional character on the daytime soap opera General Hospital, introduced by actress Kelly Thiebaud in 2012. She appeared on the soap opera in a recurring capacity over the years. However, in 2023, the character was killed off in a serial killer plot twist.

Following the announcement of her return to the daily soap, Kelly Thiebaud shared her reaction to the same.

"It is good to be home," she said.

Further, Frank Valentini, the executive producer of the soap, added that they were "thrilled" to bring the actress back on the show, confirming that she will rejoin the soap opera in July. Valentini also mentioned that the writers have planned certain twists to the character Thiebaud will play that would shock the fans.

Britt, a central figure in the soap opera, had been a part of many key storylines. She was a gynecologist who carried out her fair share of manipulation and schemes throughout her run on the show, including faking pregnancies, blackmailing, and being involved in unethical activities in the hospital. Her romantic relationships, particularly with Dr. Patrick Drake, often placed her at the center of several captivating story arcs before her death in 2023.

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Fans of the daytime soap opera can catch the latest episodes of General Hospital on the ABC network and Hulu.