Ric Hearst Reaches Deal!!!

SOD is reporting that Rick Hearst (Ric) has reached a deal with GH and will be on the show for the foreseeable future! Hearst's status had been a question mark for the last several months. In July, he told Digest, "I've got three months left on my contract and we'll see if it's in the minds of our creators if I'll get a chance to go further. It would be nice." Rumor has it that a treacherous romance with Claudia (Sarah Brown) lies ahead for Ric. "It is not our policy to comment on storylines," reminds the spokesperson.

Rick Hearst Makes Comment about Contract Status.

"I will gladly make a comment. It is indeed what it is. My contract is up for renewal in October. I currently have not heard from the show, which doesn't mean I am taking off and leaving. It is very funny. I have heard "Rick Hearst is not planning on coming back after his vacation." As far as I know, I am coming back. My first day I have to take my shirt off! My last six days are going to be eating fish and vegetables. Truthfully, I do not know what will happen. I am optimistic....I don't think either of us want to part ways. At th same time, communication has to be open in order to be ascertained...as to where everything is at. We will see what happens, I guess!"

- Rick Hearst