UPDATE: On the episode airing July 13, 2021, Roger Howarth’s new character introduced himself as Austin Gatlin Holt. This article, originally run a month previous, explains exactly who that is and why he’s significant. Show From the moment that General Hospital revealed that Austin was from Pautauk — aka the town to which Jimmy Lee Holt relocated when he married older woman Charity Gatlin — we’d had a hunch that Roger Howarth’s new character would turn out to be the son of the erstwhile Eric Quartermaine. And now? Forget it. We’re even surer than ever. More: Hints that General Hospital’s pairing [Spoiler] and [Spoiler] The show didn’t have Austin read about the emergency CEO vote at ELQ on his phone as casually as you or we might scroll through our Facebook feed. That [bleep] was meaningful — and, we’d wager, not coincidental. So if we’re right, and Austin is Edward’s heretofore-unknown grandson, what does that do to the company — and the canvas as a whole? It blows ’em both up, that’s what. When the Quartermaines gather to decide whether to replace Valentin with Ned or Michael, Austin could come knocking and reveal that he’s owed a vote as well as a piece of the pie. Moreover, given his sorta hippy-dippy personality, he might just want to get to know his Port Charles kinfolk. More: General Hospital star drops baby bombshell As he comes to realize that he may have gotten in his newfound family more than he bargained for, by his side to lend moral support would be, of course, Maxie, to whose rescue he rode when she was in both labor and dire straits. He’d be confused; he’d thought that he wanted to know from whence he sprang, but after sitting through a couple of Quartermaine shouting matches, he’d be, to put it mildly, less certain. And she, obviously, would be a bundle of nerves in need of soothing, what with her keen wish to be reunited with newborn Louise and her fear that babydaddy Peter isn’t just still out there, still out there alive. More: Roger Howarth, from Todd to Austin [PHOTOS] If Austin and Maxie were to begin spending time together, and she started making excuses to see Brook Lynn’s newborn, Bailey, it would probably take him all of a day to deduce that they’d pulled a switcheroo. Heck, having delivered Louise, he might even notice that duh — Bailey is her. What do you think, General Hospital fans? Would you like to see a branch of the Quartermaine family tree added for Austin? Could you imagine him and Maxie as a couple? On your way to the comments, stop off at the below photo gallery, which serves as a kind of Quartermaine family abum, revealing how they’re all related and who’s done what to whom. General Hospital spoilers reveal fans finally learning more about what Austin Holt has really been up to. While Austin Gatlin Holt was introduced to the Port Charles scene as the second man to deliver one of Maxie Jones’ (Kirsten Storms) baby in the woods, he was soon revealed to be a Quartermaine as his father was Jimmy Lee Holt (last played by Steve Bond), the illegitimate son of Edward Quartermaine. General Hospital Spoilers – Austin Holt Has A Mystery FriendAustin tried to get some ELQ shares that were rightfully his, but Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) blackmailed him with HIPAA laws and he decided he’d rather be a doctor than a corporate raider. Since then, Austin has been pretty boring as the man devoted to Maxie doing not much more than dating her — until they spent a night back in those woods camping and it was clear there was more to Austin than meets they eye (aside from him looking exactly like Franco Baldwin). He met someone there and we are about to find out who. GH Spoilers – Austin Holt’s Mystery Friend RevealedA man we didn’t see met Austin in the woods when he was camping with Maxie, but she did not see him and we only saw the back of his head. A few weeks later, when they were at open mic night on The Haunted Star, we did see the man and Austin was told that a woman wanted him back where he belonged and that his time in Port Charles was up. This week we find out the man’s name is Mason and he is Austin’s cousin. Mason, played by Nathanyael Grey, wants Austin back in Pautuck where he was raised but Austin doesn’t want to return. He wants to live his own life and be with Maxie, and he certainly wants his family to leave Maxie alone. What could Austin’s secret really be? Is this his mother’s side of the family and did they send Austin to Port Charles on some revenge plot we know nothing about or does this cousin have to do with Jimmy Lee, a character we haven’t seen in decades. Hopefully, GH doesn’t take too much longer to reveal more about Austin as it takes so long for other reveals. Stay tuned to General Hospital weekdays to see how this story plays out.
General Hospital’s Austin Holt (Roger Howarth) may soon be on his way out of Port Chuck due to his shady dealings in Pautuck. Of course, he does not want to leave now that he’s made the town his home. But it might be the only way Maxie Jones (Kirsten Storms) will stay safe on the ABC sudsfest. General Hospital: Austin Holt in TroubleRecently, we saw Austin Holt’s sketchy past coming back to bite him on GH. We know he was on a mission when he first came to Port Charles. He was determined to take his rightful place as part of the Quartermaine family. But that didn’t work out the way Austin hoped, recall General Hospital recaps. Now, it looks like he wasn’t just honoring his late father, Jimmy Lee Holt (Steve Bond). Although, that was indeed part of it. It appears that he is working for someone. And she’s not happy that Austin failed his mission. So, whoever this mysterious woman is, she sent her henchman to retrieve the doc recently on General Hospital. And if he doesn’t go home to Pautuck, he will pay the price. But, more importantly, Maxie may be the one who pays because the mystery man just threatened her. Indeed, she’s had enough danger to last a lifetime. And Austin’s main priority is to protect the fashionista. So, he could very well take off to ensure her safety. Doctor Gatlin Holt Crushes Maxie on GHSoon, on General Hospital, Dr. Austin Holt may break Maxie’s heart in order to protect her. Austin is against going back to Pautuck. Things are going well for the doctor. He’s in a great place with Maxie, loves his job at GH, and even has some friends. Austin went from dark and quirky to calm and level-headed. But now, his dark side is starting to resurface. And Damian Spinelli’s (Bradford Anderson) uneasiness about the doctor might be foreshadowing. Spin doesn’t think he is a good match for Maxie — and he might be right. The country doc is bringing danger to “Maximista.” And that’s the last thing she needs. There was enough evil in her life with Peter August (Wes Ramsey). No doubt, General Hospital fans want some peace for the legacy character. And a large portion of the GH fanbase wants her back with Spinelli. Indeed, it seems Spin’s heart still belongs to “Maximista.” So, Austin may do the right thing and leave his new lady to keep her out of harm’s way. And if “Maustin” is over, that will leave Maxie free and give Spinelli a chance to win her back on GH. Spixie Rises Again on General Hospital?Coming up on GH, the “Jackal” may get another shot with his baby mama. Recently, the fashionista said she would trust Spin with her heart if she were single. Her comment seems to hint that there is a future ahead for “Spixie.” Indeed, she may be single soon.
Many fans are eager for a “Spixie” reunion, and most viewers can’t stand Maxie with Austin and think they lack chemistry. So, General Hospital may give the viewers what they want. And the showrunners may pair her with the “Jackal” again on GH. Don’t miss a moment to see if Austin Holt bolts out of town to keep “Maximista” safe and if Spinelli finally gets his girl on the ABC sudser. Discover all the latest General Hospital drama at Soap Dirt each day. |