General Hospital plot shift and Kirsten Storms' health challenges

The daytime drama General Hospital is set to see a major storyline change as the character Maxie Jones and her family relocate to Australia, leaving the family home vacant. The house, previously occupied by Lulu Spencer and Dante Falconeri, is now up for rent or purchase. Plot speculation includes Valentin Cassadine possibly moving in with his daughter Charlotte, or Willow Cain using the property after her divorce.

Meanwhile, actress Kirsten Storms, who portrayed Maxie Jones for more than two decades, has faced a series of health setbacks. She has dealt with endometriosis, severe depression, a large brain cyst that required surgery, and a subsequent aneurysm operation. Storms announced her departure from General Hospital in July 2026 and has relocated from Los Angeles to Nashville while remaining under contract, indicating she may return after her recovery period.