Fans of General Hospital expressed their frustration after ABC interrupted the final moments of the latest episode to broadcast a news segment regarding the shooting of Charlie Kirk. This decision disappointed many and ignited a lively discussion within the fan community.
Interestingly, General Hospital will re-air in full early Thursday morning due to the interruption, which should satisfy most fans. Additionally, the episode will also be accessible for free to viewers.
How did General Hospital fans react to the news interruption during the episode?
ABC implemented several strategies to appease General Hospital fans after the beloved soap opera was interrupted for urgent news coverage. The interruption was made to report on Charlie Kirk’s shooting, a significant event that has left the nation in shock.
However, the manner in which General Hospital’s latest episode was preempted left fans feeling very disappointed. This issue became a hot topic on the General Hospital Fans Facebook page. One user remarked, “Just got news interruption 2 minutes before the end!” which garnered numerous reactions.
“I screamed at the TV and said are you fu—ing serious!!” one user commented, while another expressed, “So sick of it.” A different user added, “This was terrible. Why couldn’t that report wait for just a couple of minutes?”
Many users noted that while the news was indeed significant, most GH fans remain upset about the interruption.
Fortunately, they will have another opportunity to watch the episode on TV. Furthermore, Nathan Varni, Executive Director of Drama Programming at ABC and Hulu, announced that the episode will be available for free on the show’s official website, providing universal access.
Moving forward, the show is expected to air as scheduled after this episode. Meanwhile, Charlie Kirk’s death has triggered a wave of mourning across the country, with many individuals sharing tributes. The shooter responsible for Kirk’s death is still at large at this time.
