James Patrick Stuart Blames Michelle Stafford For Valentin Losing Nina to Jax on GH! (EXCLUSIVE)
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Ever since Jax and Nina hooked up on GENERAL HOSPITAL, James Patrick Stuart (Valentin) has been missing former leading lady Cynthia Watros (Nina) — and he jokingly blames her predecessor for the betrayal! “This drama is all thanks to Michelle Stafford making those lovey-dovey eyes at Ingo Rademacher (Jax) at the Nurses Ball last year!” Stuart said of the co-star who exited GH to return to THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS as Phyllis last year.
“It’s funny,” he added. “I look at that early episode when Nina had Indian food with Jax in the Crimson office and I can see it. I know Michelle: She knew there was money to be made in a triangle, so she worked it. Dammit, Michelle! Now, we have no choice. We’re doomed.”
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All teasing aside, Stuart digs the drama and has no hard feelings when it comes to Stafford. “She’s such a class act,” he raved. “I just love her. And I love working with Cynthia. I’m one lucky guy!”
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