Overview

• Kirsten Storms wrapped her final 2025 General Hospital tapings in late June before relocating to Tennessee with her daughter Harper.
• Nicole Paggi began portraying Maxie Jones on July 3 and will continue in the role through mid-August.
• Storms secured retention of her long-term contract after requesting time off from executive producer Frank Valentini in March.
• The actress has teased an “incredible” storyline unfolding for Maxie during her absence.
• Storms is slated to return to General Hospital around November or December 2025.