Kelly Monaco, who portrayed Sam McCall on 'General Hospital' for 21 years, has addressed her sudden departure from the soap, admitting in an Instagram post that her exit “still doesn’t make any sense” to her.

In a heartfelt message shared alongside a photo of her final scene with co‑stars, Monaco criticised the dismantling of her character’s arc following the departure of a fellow actor, attributing the decision to internal retaliation rather than creative direction.

Her emotional farewell drew support from fans and colleagues, underscoring the impact of her long tenure on the long‑running daytime drama.