AceShowbiz - General Hospital fans have received major news regarding Kirsten Storms and her role as Maxie Jones. On April 3, the soap’s closing credits confirmed that Storms is no longer under contract with the ABC daytime drama.

Kirsten Storms had recently returned to General Hospital after a lengthy absence, reappearing in February when Maxie woke from a coma. Initially, she came back as a contract player, but that status has since changed.

Storms’ return seemed primarily tied to Maxie’s reaction to “Nathan West,” who is actually Cassius Faison, played by Ryan Paevey, being resurrected. Maxie’s storyline involved choosing Damian Spinelli, portrayed by Bradford Anderson, and confronting Nathan’s romantic involvement with Lulu Spencer, acted by Alexa Havins Bruening.

Now that Maxie’s key story beats around “Nathan” have concluded, it appears her role will be diminished until the show reveals that Nathan is truly Cassius — a reveal that could be some time away. Though off contract, Storms could still appear in a recurring capacity, similar to how Anderson occasionally appears as Spinelli, suggesting Maxie and Spinelli might be living off-screen for the foreseeable future.

In recent months, Storms relocated to Tennessee with her daughter, Harper Rose Barash, and has shared updates on social media about her ongoing health concerns. This personal situation may have influenced the decision to move her off contract, as regular appearances might not be feasible.

Meanwhile, General Hospital insiders hint that new cast members are coming soon. The show seems to be making strategic budget adjustments by reducing some contracts, like Storms’, to accommodate fresh faces. Fans can expect some new characters to arrive on-screen relatively soon.

Within the ongoing “Nathan” storyline, Maxie has taken a backseat to Lulu, who remains central to Cassius’ personal life. Lulu’s connection to Nathan will continue to drive the plot until the truth behind Cassius’ deception unfolds.

How do viewers feel about Kirsten Storms being dropped from contract status as Maxie Jones? Are fans disappointed with the direction of the “Nathan” storyline? According to General Hospital spoilers, more cast surprises and shakeups are expected, so the coming months promise plenty of drama both on and off-screen.

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This article is based on reporting originally published by Celebdirtylaundry.