general hospital, a long-running soap opera, continues to captivate audiences with its dramatic stories and attractive characters. Recent episodes of the show have been particularly fascinating, generating more buzz on social media. Amidst this great excitement, the show recently witnessed a replacement of the cast. It is none other than Tristan Riggs' Aiden Spencer role. So why was Aiden Spencer recast and who has now taken on the role on General Hospital?
Here you'll find everything you need to know about the character and his recasting on the show.
Who replaced Tristan Riggs as Aiden Spencer on General Hospital?
Colin Cassidy has replaced Tristan Riggs as Aiden Spencer on General Hospital.
In a recent interview with Soap opera compendiumCassidy shared her excitement about taking on the popular character. He said: “I feel incredibly grateful for this opportunity. Being alongside the amazing actors I'm working with and having these amazing scenes to do… It's really nothing to scoff at! It is something very important and I am very grateful.”
Furthermore, the actor has grown fond of Aiden Spencer and considers him ambitious and affectionate. Cassidy talked about how the character prioritizes her family above all else while running her baking business and excelling in school. Plus, he's eager to make a connection with his on-screen mother, Rebecca Herbst, and is excited for his family to tune in to watch him perform.
Why Tristan Riggs' Aiden Spencer Has Been Recast With Colin Cassidy On General Hospital
For now, it's unclear why Tristan Riggs' Aiden Spencer was replaced by Colin Cassidy.
While Cassidy is ready to step into Aiden Spencer's shoes, neither the creators nor Riggs have revealed the reason behind the latter's replacement. However, this is not the first time the character has witnessed a recast. As fans know, Aiden Spencer has been played by several actors throughout the series.
The role was first played by Titus Jackson from 2011 until he was replaced by Jason David the following year. David played the role for the longest tenure until Enzo De Angelis joined in 2021. After three years, Triston Riggs took over the role but only appeared in three episodes and his last appearance was in June 2024. Now, viewers They look forward to seeing Colin Cassidy's portrayal of Aiden Spencer.
General Hospital season 62 is currently airing on ABC.