General Hospital Recast: Who Replaced Tristan Riggs’ Aiden Spencer & Why?

General Hospital , a long-running soap opera, continues to captivate audiences with its dramatic storylines and engaging characters. The show’s recent episodes have been particularly riveting, leading to grown social media buzz. Amidst this heightened excitement, the show recently witnessed a cast replacement. It is none other than the role of Tristan Riggs’ Aiden Spencer. So, why was Aiden Spencer recast and who has taken over the role now in General Hospital?

Here is everything you need to know about the character and its recast on the show.

Who has 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 Digest , Cassidy shared his excitement about taking on the popular character. He stated, ”I feel incredibly grateful for this opportunity. To be thrown in with the incredible actors I’m working with and have these amazing scenes to do … It’s really not something to scoff at! It’s a big deal and I’m very grateful.”

Additionally, the actor has grown fond of Aiden Spencer, finding him to be ambitious and caring. Cassidy talked about how the character prioritizes his family above everything while running his baking business and excelling in school. Furthermore, he is eager to establish a connection with his on-screen mother, Rebecca Herbst, and is excited about his family tuning in to watch him perform.

Why Tristan Riggs’ Aiden Spencer has been recast with Colin Cassidy on General Hospital

As of now, it is unclear why Tristan Riggs’ Aiden Spencer was replaced with Colin Cassidy.

While Cassidy is all set to step into the shoes of Aiden Spencer, neither the makers nor Riggs has revealed the reason behind the latter’s replacement. However, this is not the first time the character has witnessed a recast. As fans are aware, Aiden Spencer has been portrayed by multiple actors throughout the series.

The role was first played by Titus Jackson from 2011 till he was replaced by Jason David the following year. David played the role for the longest tenure till Enzo De Angelis was brought on board in 2021. After three years, Triston Riggs took over the role but only featured in three episodes with his last appearance in June 2024. Now, viewers are looking forward to seeing Colin Cassidy’s portrayal of Aiden Spencer.

General Hospital Season 62 is currently airing on ABC.

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