Cameron Mathison’s Child in Danger, Actor Leaves GH for 2 Weeks | General Hospital Spoilers

General Hospital fans are bracing for another shocking shake-up, and this time it’s both on-screen and off. Cameron Mathison, who portrays Drew Cain, will be stepping away from the show for two weeks — but the reason has fans both worried and speculating.

According to spoilers, Mathison’s absence comes as he faces a real-life family crisis: his child is reportedly in danger, forcing the actor to take a temporary leave to focus on his family. While the details remain closely guarded, sources say the situation is serious enough to demand his full attention, leaving fans sending love, prayers, and support his way.

Behind the scenes, the GH team has been scrambling to adjust storylines. Drew has been front and center in major arcs involving Carly, Willow, and the Quartermaines, and Mathison’s sudden departure could force writers to pivot in dramatic ways. Will Drew be written off temporarily in a shocking twist — perhaps an accident, kidnapping, or even being sent away on a mission — to explain his absence on-screen? Or will his storylines be put on pause until Mathison’s return?

Fans know this isn’t the first time General Hospital has had to rework scripts to accommodate sudden changes, but with Drew at the center of so many plots, the fallout promises to be intense. Carly may be left picking up the pieces, Michael and Willow may face new challenges without Drew’s steady presence, and Sonny could be drawn into even more chaos as the Quartermaine family balance begins to tip once again.

What’s certain is that Mathison’s short-term exit will create ripple effects both in the world of Port Charles and among the show’s devoted fans. For now, viewers are rallying behind him, hoping his child is safe and that he returns to the GH set soon with life back on track.

Two weeks may feel like a long time in the world of daytime drama, but as any GH fan knows — in Port Charles, a lot can happen in just a single day.