GENERAL Hospital star Lexi Ainsworth has broken her silence on the recent announcement that she’s leaving the soap opera.
The 30-year-old star has called out the daytime show for recasting her character Kristina Davis with a new actress.
Earlier this week, it was revealed General Hospital is replacing Lexi with Days of Our Lives alum Kate Mansi for the role of Kristina, the daughter of Maurice Bernard's character Sonny Corinthos.
In a new Instagram video, Lexi opened up to fans about her departure from the soap.
She revealed she was looking forward to being part of her character’s “upcoming storyline because it was inspired by a personal experience of mine.”
Now, she's leaving GH before she gets to bring it to life.
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"But," Lexi shared: “I am currently working on writing on my own story from my point of view, which has been thus far cathartic and hopefully [will be] inspiring to other women.”
The actress added: “I’m confident that this mutually beneficial decision will lead to new endeavors where I will continue to grow and expand my talents beyond the industry.”
She went on to thank her fans for all of their support throughout her time on the show, saying their “loyalty has been a constant inspiration.”
Though some fans thought Lexi’s video made it seem like it was her decision to leave, others said it sounded more like she was let go but is trying to make the best of the situation.
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One upset fan told her: “So sorry GH done you this way.”
A second insisted: “Just GH making yet another bad move”
“My take of what she said it wasn't her idea to leave #gh,” another social media user shared.
A fourth fan tweeted: “I'm still upset about @_lexiainsworth. #GH should have done the right thing and wrote for OUR Kristina.
“I can't trust anyone over there to take care of #sprina properly long term.”
Another blasted the soap, writing: “Recasting Kristina is a big mistake. Lexi Ainsworth and your true GH audience deserved better than that.
Lexi portrayed Kristina between 2009 and 2011 and from 2015 until now.
However, Soap Opera Digest recently reported that showrunners decided to switch things up by replacing Lexi with Emmy-winning soap star Kate, 35.
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Kate's best known for playing Abigail Deveraux DiMera on NBC's Days of Our Lives on and off from 2016 to 2020.
The actress is currently filming for General Hospital, and her first episode as Kristina will air later this month.
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