Shocking Comeback: Long-Lost General Hospital Character Returns After 26 Years - Discover the Bewildering Reason Behind Her Return!

Summary

Rena Sofer is returning to General Hospital after a 26-year absence, reprising her role as Lois Cerullo, Ned's ex-wife and mother of his child.

Sofer's comeback aligns with a plotline in which Ned suffers from amnesia and identifies as his rock star persona, Eddie Maine. Fans have eagerly awaited Sofer's return to the soap opera ever since she departed from her position on The Bold and the Beautiful in 2022.

Rena Sofer is making her long-awaited comeback to General Hospital after a 26-year absence. Sofer previously portrayed the character of Lois Cerullo, an Italian-American band manager who had a tumultuous relationship with Ned Ashton (played by Wally Kurth). Notably, Lois married Ned twice and even had a child with him after meeting him as his alter ego, Eddie Maine, a rock star. Sofer left the show in 1997 after appearing in 101 episodes. Although Lesli Kay briefly portrayed Cerullo in 2004, her last appearance on the series was in 2005.

According to People's report, Sofer has filmed an episode that will air in October, marking her return to the General Hospital universe. Her comeback aligns with an intriguing storyline where Ned suffers from amnesia, believing himself to be Eddie Maine. This twist sets the stage for a meaningful reunion between Ned and Lois, an important figure from his past. Speculation about Sofer's return to the show began circulating when she exited her longstanding role as Quinn Fuller on The Bold and the Beautiful in 2022. Now, the news has been officially confirmed.

Everything Rena Sofer Has Done Since Leaving General Hospital

Rena Sofer may not have the same level of tenure as some of the longer-running stars on General Hospital, nor the same level of fame as previous alums from the show, but she has made a significant impact in the soap opera industry. Her role on The Bold and the Beautiful has garnered her considerable attention, and her portrayal of jewelry designer Quinn Fuller on the show for 946 episodes starting in 2013 has been highly praised.

During the time between her roles on these two major soap operas, Sofer continued to excel in the world of dramatic television. Only a year after leaving General Hospital, she joined the cast of Melrose Place, where she portrayed the memorable character Eve Cleary for 25 episodes. She remained with the show until its conclusion in 1999, and then went on to secure roles in various other series such as The Chronicle, Blind Justice, 24, NCIS, and the fantasy show Once Upon a Time.

Returning to General Hospital is like a triumph for the star, but it is uncertain how long Sofer will stay on the series after her comeback. With no other confirmed roles in the foreseeable future and no onscreen appearances outside of soaps since a 2017 episode of Jeopardy, it's possible that Lois will continue causing chaos for quite a while.

General Hospital airs on ABC weekdays at 2PM Pacific.