Is Michael E. Knight’s Martin Leaving General Hospital? The Clues Fans Can’t Ignore

General Hospital has been in peak chaos mode lately. We have had tearful exits, a couple of messy confessions, even chatter about Erika Slezak's character possibly bowing out. And just when the Quartermaines thought they had hit their quota of family drama, Monica's sister Ronnie showed up and everything swerved straight into a Martin Grey mess. Which brings us to the question fans are asking right now: is Michael E. Knight about to walk out of Port Charles?

So... is Martin leaving?

Based on the latest episode, it sure looks like the show is setting up an exit for Martin, or at least a time-out. Recaps point to a pretty obvious 'consequences are coming' vibe. The more you look at what Martin just pulled, the harder it is to see him dodging fallout.

A quick refresher on Michael E. Knight and his GH alter ego

Knight is a three-time Daytime Emmy winner and daytime royalty thanks to his All My Children run as Tad "the Cad" Martin. He joined General Hospital in 2019, sliding into the world of Port Charles as Martin Grey, a smooth, fast-talking attorney who can sell anything with a smile and a shrug. He has defended some shady clients, had a brief fling with Lucy Coe, and generally lived in that gray zone between loyal and slippery.

What Martin just did (and why it could end badly)

• He orchestrated a forged will that handed Monica Quartermaine's mansion to Ronnie.
• He drugged Ronnie to crank up the chaos with Tracy Quartermaine.
• He then bragged that Monica never actually left Ronnie a cent and that he is the reason Ronnie has money now.

If Ronnie pieces this together and decides to blow it up, Martin is in real trouble. Forging a will is not the kind of thing that gets you a stern talking-to in Port Charles; it gets you a booking photo.

Why fans are reading this as a sendoff

The show has been clearing the deck of late, and Martin just painted a target on his back. Add in Ronnie's arrival stirring up the Quartermaine nest, and this all feels like the windup to a big reveal that could take Martin off the canvas for a bit. Even if he does leave, do not be shocked when he wanders back in later with a rebrand and unresolved tension with Ronnie. Soap exits have a funny way of being temporary.

Bottom line: Martin has skated by for years by being charming and a little slippery. This time, he might have slipped too far. Keep an eye on Ronnie. If she talks, Martin may be packing his bags — or at least trading the suit for an orange jumpsuit.