‘General Hospital’: Fans Think It’s Time for Nelle to Return
General Hospital character Nelle Benson (Chloe Lanier) is one of the show’s most famous villains. From 2016 to 2020, Nelle stirred up drama for the Corinthos family. Although Nelle died, characters can always return from the dead in soap operas.
‘General Hospital’ fans are ready for Nelle Benson to come back
When it comes to young, wicked villains, nobody was better than Nelle on General Hospital. Nelle’s crimes mostly centered on the Corinthos family and her ongoing feud with Carly Corinthos (Laura Wright). One of her biggest storylines was becoming pregnant with Michael Corinthos’ (Chad Duell) baby. Nelle later switched her son with Willow Tait’s (Katelyn MacMullen) dead infant.
After four years, Nelle’s reign of terror ended in September 2020 when she fell off a cliff. Although Nelle was presumed dead, viewers know the door’s open for a possible return. On a Reddit thread, fans voiced their belief that the character should return.
“Who wants to see Nelle return and be redeemed?” asked one user.
“The only way I am going to care, at all, about this Willow/Nina storyline is if they bring Nelle back,” another commenter chimed in.
“I would love Nelle to come back only if its long term and they really use her to stick it to Carly/Michael,” one fan wrote.
“I have no doubt it’s only a matter of time for Nelle to return. Probably right around the time that Nina & Willow have finally started to bond after the reveal & battling,” suggested one viewer.
Nelle Benson is Nina Reeves’ daughter
Although Nelle is gone, she isn’t forgotten on General Hospital. After her death, it was revealed that Nelle was the long-lost daughter of Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros). Nina didn’t know Nelle was her daughter until months after the girl’s death.
Nina was devastated to learn Nelle was dead and she’d never get to know her daughter. Her anger increased when she learned that Carly knew the truth and didn’t tell her. Carly kept the secret and set up her feud with Nina.
Much like Nelle, Nina’s become involved in a rivalry with the Corinthos clan. Recently, Nina and Michael went to court over custody of Wiley Corinthos (Viron Weaver). Nina wanted visitation rights to Wiley, the only family member she had left.
Although she lost her custody case, Nina’s family is growing. Unbeknownst to her, she has another daughter Willow, and again Carly is keeping it a secret. Aside from Willow, Nina might have a chance to finally to be a mother when Nelle returns from the dead.
The character’s return would create drama on ‘General Hospital’
Nelle’s return would bring some much-needed excitement on General Hospital. As fans pointed out, it’d bring more depth to the Nina and Willow storyline. When Willow learns Nina is her biological mother, she’ll have mixed emotions.
With Willow not wanting anything to do with her, Nina will bond with Nelle. However, Willow will be jealous of the two’s bond and worry Nina will suffer heartache. Willow will also question Nelle’s motive for returning, and the two sisters will ignite a rivalry with Nina forced to choose sides.
Aside from stirring up trouble within her family, Nelle will set her sights on Carly and Michael. Nelle will accuse Carly of pushing her off the cliff instead of saving her, which might get Mrs. Corinthos in legal trouble. Meanwhile, Michael might be headed for another custody battle with Nelle.
The young mother wants to be part of Wiley’s life, and nothing will stop her. While Michael thinks he has the upper hand, Nelle will pull some tricks to take down her ex.
