“No one saw that coming!” — General Hospital fans celebrate surprise twist as Sasha turns to Robert and Holly

In a shocking turn of events that instigated a tidal wave of emotional responses, General Hospital fans were in for a treat as Sasha turned to Robert Scorpio and Holly Sutton in her moment of crisis. The plot marked a purposeful temporary departure for Sasha and baby Daisy, going along with rumor regarding actress Sofia Mattsson's hiatus from the show.

While the creation was for narrative ends, fans were quick to welcome the return of Robert and the decision to have Sasha choose a secure, safe place to be. The surprise was tightly guarded, and thus the payoff was all the better and widely touted in its execution, nostalgia, and payoff.

Whether this is a break or a change of pace for Sasha's storyline, the scene has already become the latest highlight in the show's current continuity. On the public Facebook page General Hospital Fans—Official, fan Traci Stearns shared a photo and captioned it,

“OMG Sasha went to Robert and Holly!”

This started a discussion in the comment section, with a fan named Judy Donsky saying,

“I actually yelled “Robert” when I saw him. What a shocker. Glad I didn’t know it was coming. It was a treat!”

Some fans were thrilled by Robert’s surprise return, praising the ending and cheering the writing.

Others expressed emotional relief, saying they felt Sasha and Daisy would be safest with Robert.

There was also speculation and debate about Holly’s presence, with some voicing distrust while others welcomed her.

Sasha Gilmore’s recent storylines on General Hospital

Sasha Gilmore's recent plot on General Hospital has gone through many dramatic twists. The biggest turn came in November 2024 when it was announced that Sasha is actually the biological daughter of Robert Scorpio and Holly Sutton. This reveal as a relation to two iconic characters placed Sasha more firmly into the show.

Sasha was keeping a secret pregnancy as well. Her worry that if the truth came out, it would impact custody issues with Michael created extra emotional tension. It got worse when she was subpoenaed in a court case dealing with Richmond Lansing. Her pregnancy was revealed in court, further thrusting her into the public eye.

She encountered frightening episodes with her baby, Daisy. At one time, she was mistakenly discharged with a different baby from the hospital. Then, she found Daisy dressed differently and in locations Sasha had not left her in, causing them to believe that they were being stalked. The show suggested that many characters could be the culprits, such as Willow, Gladys, or Sidwell.

Following several disturbing episodes, such as the time Daisy was missing for a short period on the Fourth of July, Sasha was afraid for their safety. The enigma grew more serious with no apparent perpetrator, leading her to seek refuge and eventually leave town with Daisy.

Actress Sofia Mattsson's exit closed this chapter. She left after seven years on the show, with writers leaving the door open for her potential return. The departure was emotional and well-liked by the fans.

Other significant developments on General Hospital

Over the past week on General Hospital, several major storylines unfolded across Port Charles. Michael struggled to come to terms with Sasha and Daisy’s abrupt departure while also facing mounting pressure from Drew, who seems intent on securing custody of Michael’s children and discrediting Portia.

Meanwhile, Sonny intensified his strategy against rival Sidwell by having Marco kidnapped, sparking outrage from Lucas. Back in town, Liesl Obrecht returned and did not hold back in confronting Willow and Nina with blunt truths. Jason, traveling abroad, experienced an unexpected emotional jolt after possibly spotting Britt, triggering memories from his past.

General Hospital airs on ABC and Hulu.