25 Years After His Soap Debut, This ‘Mean Girls' Star Is Shaking Up Port Charles Starting Today
Former Mean Girlsstar Jonathan Bennet is making his debut on the ABC soap opera General Hospital on May 18, 2026, and the show has now released a first look at the award-winning actor.
The official General Hospital Instagram account released a preview of the actor's first episode. In the scene, Detective Fitzpatrick is questioning Curtis Ashford's (Donnell Turner) influence with the Port Charles Police Department and asks a fellow officer, "What are the chances Ashford talks his way out of an arrest?"
"You're asking if it's possible," the other officer replies.
Fitzpatrick responds, "Curtis Ashford seems to be a pretty powerful guy around here. The kind of guy that's used to getting away with stuff."
The soap account promised that "Detective Fitzpatrick doesn't think anyone is above the law."
Fans immediately took to the comment section to react excitedly to the series' preview scene. "Curtis finally having to face consequences for his own actions is exactly what he gets for hurting Isaiah currently."
A second user added, "I may be biased… but bringing Jonathan Bennett to Port Charles is one of the best decisions GH has ever made. 💖💖"
While a third theorized, "Do we finally have the detective that will put things together?? Just like Dante did?? Ha, maybe this detective will give Curtis a run for his money!! Maybe He'll figure out Nathan isn't Nathan!! May sweeps people!! Let's gooooooo!! 🙌🙌"
This will be Bennett's second daytime role, having previously appeared on All My Children as JR. Chandler, the son of Adam Chandler (David Canary) and Dixie Cooney (Cady McClain) in 2001.
While specific details about Fitzpatrick's role remain scarce, Bennett expressed his anticipation for his debut, stating to TV Guide's Stephanie Sloan, "I'm also laughing because I can't wait for the world to see what Joe Fitzpatrick is all about."
Bennet's debut will air on Monday, May 18, 2026.
General Hospital airs new episodes weekdays on ABC with episodes streaming weeknights on Hulu.
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This story was originally published May 18, 2026 at 1:36 PM.