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Mean Girls' Jonathan Bennett Joins General Hospital in Grool New Role

  • Jonathan Bennett is joining ABC soap opera General Hospital as Joe Fitzpatrick, with his debut episode scheduled for May.
  • Bennett began his television career playing JR Chandler on All My Children from 2001 to 2002 before becoming a Hallmark powerhouse known as "The Gay King of Christmas."
  • "We're so excited to have Jonathan joining our cast," Executive Producer Frank Valentini said in an April 16 statement. "He's a tremendous talent and will be a fantastic addition to GH."
  • Best known for portraying Aaron Samuels in the 2004 comedy Mean Girls, Bennett also hosts Food Network's Halloween Wars and recently emceed the 37th GLAAD Media Awards in March.
  • This casting reflects a growing trend of crossover talent between Hallmark and daytime soap operas, with actors including Cameron Mathison, Ryan Paevey, and Hunter King bridging both networks.
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