Following the 2011 cancellations of "All My Children" and "One Life to Live", rumors circulated that several actors from the soaps would join the cast of "General Hospital". John-Paul Lavoisier—formerly Rex Balsom on "One Life"—was said to be up for the role of Dillon Quartermaine. Critics and viewers recognized the similarities in Lavoisier and Clifton's acting styles when they appeared opposite one another on "One Life to Live". Despite the persistent rumors, in January 2014, Lavoisier denied ever being contacted about recasting the role.