What is “General Hospital” thinking?
How do you fumble so hard with a talented actress like Lexi Ainsworth?
She gave her all to that soap, first taking over the role of Kristina Corinthos-Davis in 2009.
Aside from another brief and poorly done recast, Ainsworth played Kristina for 14 years.
Despite being a beloved character, Kristina only appears every so often which has always been a mind-boggling decision.
There’s typically no explanation given for her absence, and her not being there is usually not acknowledged.
There isn’t a legitimate excuse as to why she’s featured on such an infrequent basis.
The abuse storyline with Kristina’s then-boyfriend Kiefer Bauer being physically harmful to her checked every box.
Her acting ability was on full display throughout the ordeal which showed Kristina at her most vulnerable.
The performance endeared her to those watching, making her an easy fit into the fan-favorite category.
The character of Kristina is part of the overall “Davis girls” which are four beloved characters.
The Davis girls maintain a strong sense of popularity despite lackluster writing.
However, when theyarewritten into the series, they shine bright.
However, the recasting of Ainsworth delivers a crushing blow to one of the best organic dynamics.
If the recasts aren’t received well, those in charge of the writing might showcase them even less.
