In a shocking daytime twist, six-time Emmy winner Erika Slezak is officially joining ABC’s General Hospital—and fans are already losing their minds. The One Life to Live legend is making her triumphant return to the soap world under a hush-hush short-term contract, and rumors are swirling fast about who she could portray in Port Charles.

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A Queen Returns to Her Throne

Slezak—best known for her iconic, decades-long portrayal of Viki Lord—is no ordinary soap vet. She’s daytime royalty. And now, after more than a decade away from daytime TV, she’s stepping back into the spotlight in a move that already has fans speculating, spiraling, and celebrating.

According to her official fan club, Slezak has signed on for a limited-run role at General Hospital. And while the details of her character are being kept tightly under wraps, her presence alone promises seismic storylines ahead.

A Powerful Reunion with Familiar Faces

Behind the scenes, this casting coup reunites Slezak with GH executive producer Frank Valentini—her longtime collaborator from One Life to Live. Their creative synergy helped define a golden era of OLTL, and now, it may ignite another unforgettable chapter on General Hospital.

This marks Slezak’s first return to daytime since One Life to Live aired its final episode in 2013. Though she’s appeared in primetime and film projects since, this comeback feels deeply personal—for her, and for fans who grew up watching her dominate daytime with grace, grit, and raw emotional power.

Could Viki Lord Be Reborn—Or Is a New Icon on the Horizon?

Soap Legend Erika Slezak Heads to General Hospital: Will She Reconnect OLTL?

Now, the million-dollar question: Who is Erika Slezak playing?

So far, ABC is staying silent. Is she arriving as a new Quartermaine matriarch? A mysterious Cassadine? A never-before-seen force from Michael Corinthos’s past? Or—brace yourselves—is this the beginning of a One Life to Live crossover revival?

General Hospital has a rich tradition of reimagining OLTL favorites, including Roger Howarth and Michael Easton. Could Slezak’s arrival signal a deeper Llanview connection—or is she about to redefine herself in a brand-new role altogether?

Fans Are Buzzing—and Theories Are Exploding Online

Social media is already ablaze with fan theories. Some are hoping she’ll shake up the Quartermaine family tree. Others dream of her playing a deliciously dark villain. Still others wonder if she’ll arrive carrying secrets that could crack Port Charles wide open.

But one thing’s for sure: whatever role she plays, Erika Slezak doesn’t do “forgettable.” Her return to daytime is destined to be must-watch TV.

Get Ready for Impact

Whether she’s here to heal, haunt, or destroy, Slezak’s presence guarantees drama with a capital D. This isn’t just a casting update—it’s a statement: General Hospital is swinging big in 2025.