Sometimes the drama behind the scenes on soaps is just as dramatic as what viewers see on-screen.

Between a new soap being announced (Beyond the Gates) and shocking exits of fan favorites (there were especially quite a few changes on General Hospital), a lot of stuff happened in the world of daytime drama in 2024. And to think that Kelly Monaco's exit isn't even the most shocking!

Read on to get our take on the top shocking moments that occurred on and off the airwaves in soaps over the last 12 months!