General Hospital Spoilers: Cody Dies At The Hands Of Ava And Josh Kelly Leaves GH!
Big changes are coming to Port Charles, and the latest news has sent shockwaves through the General Hospital community. Josh Kelly, who plays Cody Bell, is officially exiting the show, and his departure sets the stage for a harrowing, emotionally explosive storyline filled with betrayal, love, and deadly consequences.
From the beginning, Cody Bell’s character has been a complicated mix of charm, mystery, and emotional depth. Viewers watched as he integrated himself into Port Charles and started to show vulnerability, especially in his growing connection with Molly Lansing Davis. Their budding relationship showed promise, offering Cody a shot at genuine love and redemption. Molly, with her intelligence and grounded nature, brought out a softer, more sincere side of Cody.
But peace never lasts long in Port Charles. Enter Kristina Corinthos Davis, Molly’s sister, whose jealousy and frustration with her own life led her down a dark path. Unable to watch others find happiness while she felt left behind, Kristina crafted a manipulative plan. She targeted Ava Jerome—a woman with a checkered past who was attempting to build a stable relationship with Rick Lansing.
Kristina offered Cody money to seduce Ava and destroy her romance with Rick. It was a scheme born of envy, pain, and desperation. Cody, struggling with financial pressures and emotional conflict, eventually agreed. The plan seemed simple: get Ava to fall for him, betray her, and expose her vulnerabilities.
But plans like this rarely stay simple. As Cody began to interact more with Ava, the unexpected happened: he fell in love. Their relationship transformed from a calculated move to a genuine emotional connection. Cody discovered a different side of Ava, one filled with pain, warmth, and longing for connection. Their bond deepened, and Cody found himself torn between guilt and the desire to protect what they had built.
Haunted by the truth, Cody eventually confessed everything to Ava. In an emotional scene at Charlie’s Pub, he revealed Kristina’s offer and his original intentions. He begged for forgiveness, swearing that his feelings for her were real.
But Ava’s reaction was one of pure fury. She had been betrayed too many times, and Cody’s confession cut deep. The betrayal dredged up memories of her darkest moments—especially her deadly confrontation with Nikolas Cassadine. In Cody, she saw another threat to the fragile life she had tried to rebuild. 
And then, just like that, Cody vanished.
Molly was devastated. Kristina became wracked with guilt, realizing her manipulative plan may have led to something far worse than she ever intended. Rick struggled to make sense of the chaos that had shattered his relationship with Ava. Meanwhile, Ava appeared stoic and calm on the outside, but those who looked closely could see the strain beneath her polished facade.
Speculation about Cody’s disappearance began to grow. Was it a vanishing act, a retreat from heartbreak? Or had something more sinister occurred? Behind the scenes, fans learned the shocking truth: Josh Kelly was exiting General Hospital, and the nature of Cody’s departure would be anything but quiet.
Rick started investigating. He dug into phone records, financial histories, and subtle clues, eventually learning about Kristina’s role in the setup. A confrontation followed, and Kristina broke down, confessing to her involvement and admitting she feared Ava had discovered everything. Though Kristina didn’t know what had happened to Cody, her fear said it all.
Still unsatisfied, Rick followed his instincts to Ava’s secluded cabin on the outskirts of town. There, he made a chilling discovery—traces of blood, signs of a struggle, and a scrap of fabric that matched Cody’s clothing. When he confronted Ava, she finally broke.
Through sobs, Ava confessed. Cody had admitted everything, and in the heat of betrayal and heartbreak, she snapped. She claimed it was an accident—a tragic, impulsive moment. In her panic, she hid the body, haunted ever since by what she had done.
Rick was torn. Ava’s confession was a devastating blow, yet a part of him still cared for her. Ultimately, they struck a deal. He would help her cover it up to protect Kristina from the full fallout. But secrets like these never stay buried in Port Charles.
Molly, refusing to accept Cody’s disappearance, launched a public campaign demanding answers. Her advocacy drew attention, and the case was reopened. Ava, cracking under guilt and pressure, began to deteriorate mentally. During one of Molly’s rallies, Ava collapsed. In the hospital, under sedation, she mumbled incoherent confessions.
A tip was called in. The police searched the cabin and found evidence. Ava was arrested, and the truth finally began to surface.
The fallout was massive. Rick’s reputation crumbled, Kristina spiraled further into anxiety and guilt, and Molly, though validated in her quest for truth, was left emotionally shattered. Ava faced trial, and as the courtroom drama unfolded, the full extent of the twisted triangle between Ava, Cody, and Kristina was revealed.
Kristina took the stand, owning her role and pleading for mercy for Ava. The jury returned a verdict of guilty for manslaughter with mental health considerations. Ava was sentenced to a psychiatric facility instead of prison.
Josh Kelly’s exit marks a turning point for General Hospital. Cody Bell’s storyline leaves a lasting impression—a tale of love born from deception, twisted by manipulation, and ended in tragedy. And while the truth has finally come out, the scars it leaves behind will haunt Port Charles for a long time to come.
In the end, Cody’s death wasn’t just the loss of a character. It was a reflection of how even sincere love, born under false pretenses, can meet a heartbreaking end. And how, in the world of General Hospital, no secret stays buried forever.
