General Hospital’s Sofia Mattsson Details Jump to Days of Our Lives

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Sofia Mattsson is always game for a new adventure.

Just two weeks after revealing she’d be joining Days of Our Lives, the actress shared her experience taking on the new part, following her departure from General Hospital.

Sofia described her role as both challenging and enjoyable, adding that she particularly loves the fast-paced, high-pressure environment of daytime television. “It’s such a fun challenge as an actress,” she told People magazine in an April 3 interview.

Joining the cast of Days of Our Lives was definitely nerve-wracking,” the 34-year-old admitted. “But my experience on General Hospital made it easier, since I already understood how daytime dramas work.”

Sofia was well-known for her role on a daytime drama. She played Sasha Gilmore, the daughter of Holly Sutton (Emma Samms) and Robert Scorpio (the late Tristan Rogers), from 2018 until she left the show last summer.

Sofia said she was upset to leave the show after seven seasons, but she didn’t realize her character’s story would last so long.

Initially, I expected to appear in only a handful of episodes as a recurring character, so I was surprised to end up staying for so long,” she shared with TV Insider in July. “But time really flew by. From day one, I viewed each day as a chance to improve my skills as an actress, and that feeling continued throughout my time on the show. I truly felt like I was learning something new until the very end!”

Just eight months later, the Swedish actress surprised fans by announcing on Instagram that she’d be appearing on Days of Our Lives in early 2027.

While details about her new position are still scarce, Sofia has spoken very positively about her time in Salem so far.

She told People magazine that her experience has been fantastic. She especially appreciated how welcoming and supportive everyone was, describing the atmosphere as joyful and praising the incredible skills of both the actors and the crew.

Sofia shared that she already felt like the cast and crew of General Hospital were her family, and she’s thrilled to now include everyone from Days of Our Lives as well. She expressed how grateful she is to be working with both teams.

Sofia’s not the first big name to leave a popular TV series. Here are some other actors who made surprising exits…

Samira Mohan is leaving the show The Pitt. According to Variety, actress Supriya Ganesh won’t be back for the third season of the HBO Max drama.

Fans aren’t surprised by the character’s departure, as it’s been established that Ganesh was planning to move to a new hospital for a residency program.

In a March 2026 episode, the show said farewell to Director Leon Vance, a character played by Rocky Carroll, after 18 years on the series. Vance, who first appeared in season five, was killed in a shootout with a dishonest agent during the show’s 500th episode. The scene depicted him being greeted in heaven by Donald “Ducky” Mallard, played by Adam Campbell.

Fans were surprised in 2025 to learn that Mehcad Brooks was leaving the NBC crime show before its 25th season.

Brooks, who joined the show in 2022, portrayed Detective Jalen Shaw for three seasons.

Jenna Lyons has confirmed she won’t be back for season 16 of The Real Housewives of New York City.

The rumors are true,” former J. Crew Creative Director Jenna Lyons confirmed in an Instagram post on November 21st. She explained that she was asked to appear on season 16 of RHONY as a ‘friend of,’ and they agreed this was a good fit since she wasn’t comfortable sharing much of her personal life on camera.

The fashion icon, who started on the Bravo show in 2022 for its fourteenth season, said she eventually decided she didn’t want to be just a supporting player.

After a lot of consideration, I’ve decided not to come back to the show,” she explained. “I’d be the oldest and only openly gay woman there, and I think it’s a good chance for some fresh energy and different perspectives to be introduced.

After nine seasons, the A-list realtor is done selling mega-mansions on the Netflix reality show.

In November, Chrishell shared on social media that she no longer needs the show for income. She explained she’s fortunate to have other work and that continuing with the show was negatively affecting her mental well-being.

Jax Taylor has stated he won’t be participating in season three of The Valley following concerns raised by viewers about his conduct in the previous season.

In July 2025, the Bravo star, who is going through a difficult divorce with Brittany Cartwright, explained that he’s currently prioritizing getting sober, improving his mental health, and being a good coparent. He feels this time is essential for his personal growth, particularly so he can be the best father to their son, Cruz.

Several cast members from Saturday Night Live recently announced they won’t be back for the show’s 51st season, with the news coming within a short period of time for each of them.

Longfellow and Walker each spent three seasons on SNL while Wakim exited after just one season.

Following the departures of Longfellow, Walker, and Wakim from Saturday Night Live, two more popular cast members, Gardner and Nwodim, announced they wouldn’t be back for the show’s 51st season. Gardner had been with the show for eight seasons, and Nwodim for seven.

Sofia Mattsson finished her role on the long-running soap opera in the summer of 2025 after seven years as Sasha Gilmore. Her character moved to Paris as part of the storyline.

Tracy Ifeachor, who starred in the popular HBO Max series The Pitt, decided not to return after its successful first season.

The actress shared on Instagram on July 10th how honored she was to play Dr. Heather Collins in what she called a truly special season of the show. She also thanked viewers for watching and sharing their personal experiences with her.

Even though fans likely expected Joel Miller, played by Pedro Pascal, to die – his fate in April 2025 mirrored events from the video game The Last of Us Part II which season two of the show is based on – the shocking way his character was killed still came as a surprise.

Pascal, known for dying in roles on shows like Game of Thrones and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, wasn’t surprised by his character’s fate. He jokingly told Entertainment Weekly that he’s used to it, saying, “I like to die.”

Following what he called a “wild adventure,” Peter Krause finished his run as Captain Bobby Nash on the drama 9-1-1 with an episode airing in April 2025.

According to a statement to the Hollywood Reporter, the character Bobby Nash was intentionally created to be a heroic sacrifice. Creator Dick Wolf explained that first responders routinely put themselves in danger to save others, and Bobby Nash’s storyline was designed to pay tribute to their bravery.

The decision to kill off a popular, yet troubled, firefighter was definitely controversial, according to showrunner Tim Minear in an interview with Variety. He explained that after eight seasons, the show needed to raise the stakes, and that meant someone had to die if they wanted future storylines to feel meaningful.

Summer just got a little less fun.

In June 2025, Paige DeSorbo revealed she was leaving the Bravo series after being on the show for seven seasons.

Oh my gosh, it feels so weird even typing this, but our favorite, the amazing Alex, just announced they’re leaving the Giggly Squad podcast! Seriously, I’ve been listening since I was, like, a totally different person – seven summers of laughs and inside jokes! They said they’re so thankful for all of us, for the community we built, and for everything the podcast gave them, and honestly, I’m SO thankful for them. But they said even good things have to end, and… well, I guess that’s that. It’s like losing a friend, and I’m already missing them so much! It’s the end of an era, I swear.

The popular Netflix show will not feature the French actress in its fifth season, which is set to release in April 2025.

In an Instagram post on April 23rd, the actress announced she’s leaving Emily in Paris. She shared photos with her former co-stars and described her time on the show as a fantastic experience, full of growth, creativity, and cherished memories.

Before the third season of The Sex Lives of College Girls begins, Reneé Rapp has announced she’s leaving the show.

I came to LA thanks to the show College Girls, and it’s where I met some of my closest friends,” she shared on social media in July 2023. “After two and a half years, it’s also brought me all of you and this amazing community.”

Mindy Kaling, one of the show’s creators, also confirmed that Reneé Rapp was leaving. She shared on Instagram that they were sad to see Leighton Murray go, but excited to support Rapp’s successful music career and upcoming tour. Kaling expressed a lot of love for Rapp.

After over a year of speculation, Kevin Costner confirmed in June 2024 that he won’t be back for the final season of the popular Paramount drama, following his departure after four and a half seasons.

In February 2023, Ellen Pompeo finished her run as Meredith Grey on the ABC drama after playing the role for 19 years.

Pompeo admitted on The Drew Barrymore Show in December 2022 that she needed a change. Despite already returning for a guest spot in May and continuing to narrate the show, she felt she needed to challenge herself. ‘I’m 53, and my brain feels a little chaotic,’ she explained. ‘I need to try something new. You can’t just do the same thing, like The New York Times crossword, every day.’

But she’s not gone for good. Pompeo still pops in and out of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.

Henry Cavill, known for playing Superman and starring in Batman vs. Superman, has announced he’s leaving the Netflix series The Witcher after its third season. Liam Hemsworth will take over the role of Geralt starting with season four and likely in future seasons as well.

In an October 2022 Instagram post, Henry Cavill announced that after playing Geralt of Rivia, he would be stepping down from his role for Season 4, saying his time fighting monsters and having adventures as the character had come to an end.

Jesse Lee Soffer, an original cast member, left the show in 2022 after playing Detective Jay Halstead for 10 seasons.

Being a fan of this show, it’s always been clear how much heart and effort everyone puts into it each week – it truly is a passion project for them. Jesse Soffer, after his last episode aired on October 5th, shared how proud he is of his time playing Detective Jay Halstead, and honestly, as a viewer, I couldn’t agree more. He brought so much to the role, and it’s been a joy to watch him over the years.

After five seasons, Damian Lewis departed Showtime’s Billions in Oct. 2021.

I was absolutely devastated back in August 2021 when I found out Emily VanCamp was leaving The Resident! It felt like losing a part of the show, you know? She played Nic so perfectly, and it was heartbreaking to hear she’d hung up her stethoscope for good. I was seriously bummed!

Madeleine Mantock, who played Macy on the CW’s Charmed reboot, decided to leave the show after three seasons. She announced her departure in 2021, calling the role a great opportunity and expressing her appreciation for the show’s producers, writers, cast, and crew. She said she had a wonderful time working with everyone.

As a longtime follower of TV dramas, I was definitely surprised to learn we’ll never know the full story behind Raymond Reddington! Megan Boone, who played Elizabeth Keen on The Blacklist, decided to move on after eight seasons, and sadly, her character didn’t get the chance to uncover the truth. It seems the letter holding all the answers went unread. Megan actually shared on Instagram back in 2021 that being a part of the show was ‘a dream,’ which is lovely, but it doesn’t quite ease the sting of that unanswered mystery for us fans!

The second season of Bridgerton didn’t include Rege-Jean Page, who became a fan favorite in the first season of the popular Netflix drama. Fans were disappointed when it was announced in 2021 that he wouldn’t be returning.

He told Vanity Fair that he simply did the work he’d agreed to, and then took on additional assignments. He admitted he wished the story behind it all was more exciting.

Ruby Rose first appeared as Batwoman (Kate Kane) in a 2018 crossover event and then led the CW’s Batwoman series for one season, becoming the first openly lesbian superhero to star in her own show. She announced her departure from the series just two days after the season one finale in 2020. In season two, Javicia Leslie took over the role, playing a new character named Ryan Wilder who would become the new Batwoman.

Later on in season two, Kate got a bit of a face swap and returned played by Wallis Day.

America Ferrera left the show Superstore after its fifth season in 2020, which meant Cloud 9 lost its manager and the series lost a main character. Due to the pandemic, she made a brief appearance in the first two episodes of season six. When season six became the show’s last, she returned for the final episode to give her character, Amy, and Jonah (Ben Feldman) a satisfying conclusion.

In the final episode of season four of the Syfy show The Magicians, Jason Ralph’s character, Quentin, successfully rescued Eliot (played by Hale Appleman), but died in the process. Although the show often features character deaths – it is called The Magicians – Ralph didn’t reprise his role in the fifth and final season.

Ahead of the final season, Arrow‘s Emily Bett Rickards announced her exit in a poem of sorts.

Felicity and I are very close, but after completing grades one through seven, we’ll be leaving.

She did, however, return for a guest appearance in the show’s 2020 series finale.

Lauren Cohan initially left The Walking Dead in 2018 after difficult contract talks. While she appeared in a few episodes of season nine, her character, Maggie Greene, disappeared after a time jump of six years. Showrunners wanted her to come back, and when her short-running TV show Whiskey Cavalier was canceled, she did. Cohan returned to The Walking Dead in October 2020, appearing in the sixteenth episode of season ten.

Following Cohan and Andrew Lincoln’s departures from the show, Danai Gurira also left. She joined the AMC series in season three as the skilled swordswoman Michonne and appeared for the last time in an episode that aired in March 2020.

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