Though details are still sketchy, an ABC spokesperson has confirmed that the Nurses Ball will not be shown on-air this year.
The usually festive event drew much fire last year for its dark tone; the event was marred by a train crash.
An ABC spokesperson explains that General Hospital could not sync the Nurses Ball episodes with spinoff soap Port Charles because of PC's new six-month production schedule. The show will, however, address the Day of Compassion, a day promoting AIDS Awareness.