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Daytime Emmy Nominee Interview: General Hospital's Jason Thompson!

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On Wednesday, General Hospital fans were overjoyed with the news that Jason Thompson’s (Patrick Drake) name had been called as one of the four actors competing for the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series category at this year’s upcoming 40th annual Daytime Emmy Awards!

Thompson’s reel in which a grieving Patrick tries to prepare himself to go to his beloved wife Robin’s funeral, was so riveting that tears flowed not only on-screen for Patrick, but for viewers everywhere in what now for all intent and purposes is a soap classic. 

On-Air On-Soaps caught up with Jason to share in his thrill of getting the recognition for his work, to find out how he was able to get through the now memorable tie-scene in the nominated episode, and what nomination day was like for one of the new class of soap opera leading men!  So here now is what Jason had to say about being in the running for Daytime Emmy 2013!

I was over at The Young and the Restless on Emmy nomination day, and your fellow Lead Actor nominee, Michael Muhney (Adam Newman) told me he was actually rooting for you to win!  He said he was incredibly impressed with your performance!

JASON:  Wow! That is pretty crazy for him to say. Michael is a super nice guy. The nomination is so cool and I am so stoked. There were a couple of people I expected to get nominated who didn’t.  So when you say that, no one knows what is going to happen. I am not going to lie to you, if you’re in it, you want to win it.

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Many people were devastated that Finola Hughes (Anna Devane) was not nominated!  I know the two of you worked so closely together throughout the eligibility year, and her performances were astounding as well!

JASON:  I don’t know how that happened! But I know what Finola did, and I was shocked and bummed that she did not get nominated.  Obviously, I feel good about myself personally landing a nomination, but it would have been really, really special for us both to be there, because we went through a lot together.

Obviously, your reel has clearly resonated big time with the blue-ribbon panel!  What happened on Emmy nomination day morning?  How did you find out you were in the running for Outstanding Lead Actor?

JASON:  To be honest, I did not have the best sleep.  It was not because it was Emmy day.  I had a cold the other day.   So I was kind of tossing and turning a little bit.  I think literally at 6AM my phone started buzzing and then it rang … and then it was my dad! So at that point I figured either he is going to say, “Better luck next time!” or “Congratulations!”   I could hear him and my mom were really excited.  It was nice having them be my first call in Canada.  You know the amount of support it takes in this career, and to have them in my life, and their support, and to be the first call, it was great. Then I checked my phone and Ron Carlivati (head writer, GH) was the first tweet that came through.   After that, they came flowing through from so many people.  The nomination woke me up in a good way, the best way!

And what is so cool is … this is your first nomination in the Lead Actor in a Drama Series category!

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JASON:  I have been nominated before and those were special, especially my first one.  This is my first nomination in Lead Actor.  As I have said to you before, the work is the most gratifying part of this, but as you have said before, you might never have something like this again.  So to be able to tell a story like losing your wife, and me going through my own process of mourning Kimberly McCullough (Robin) in that way, and then GH’s 50th anniversary, and the Nurses’ Ball, it was all incredible to be a part of.  Then, working with Kelly Theibaud (Britt) and Teresa Castillo (Sabrina) and Brooklyn Rae Silzer (Emma) becoming this little actress, it’s personally been a tremendous year.  This is just a really nice thing, or cherry to put on top of it. Steve Burton (Ex-Jason, GH, and now Dylan Y&R) sent me a really beautiful text message this morning. He said, “I have been a fan of your work for a really long time.” You get those messages and you go, “Wow! What else can you ask for?  This is good!”

Your nominated performance is one that is a classic! Do you have any sense of that as the actor who drives those heartbreaking scenes?

JASON:  The thing is, when you watch that scene, you notice it.   It takes a small army. Bill Ludel directed that episode. So when we were trying to figure it out, he was one of the guys in the production office, he and Scott McKinsey (director, GH).  They looked at it and went “Whoa!”  It takes those moments: Kimberly, the music, the cues.  It takes so much to make one scene, let alone one episode.  As much as I feel very grateful to get recognition for scenes like that, I know how many people who are not in the scene, and are just outside the light it takes to make it work. 

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Do you remember going through the emotional moments in the tie scene?  Or, were you so in the moment that you don’t even recall what happened?

JASON:   I just remember staying there and I remember smelling Kimberly.  She just leaned in and I smelt her for the three minutes. It wasn’t a plan to keep my eyes closed, and it wasn’t anything like that.  She pulls away and I just stayed there.  Sometimes there is beauty that comes from one take, sometimes it’s many takes. We are the one take industry, and sometimes it works.  Sometimes you just get it right and it all aligns.  Hey, I am fortunate that scene was written for me and that it all came together for me, let alone that episode. You live and die by these decisions.  I felt like this was an opportunity to do what I could with this material and create with my peers.

What did Kimberly McCullough say to you upon learning you were nominated?

JASON:  She called me and said, “What’s up?” (Laughs)  We don’t have to say anything to each other. She knows how much I care about her, and what we mean to each other. It’s that simple.  We don’t need any fancier words than that.  She is very proud of me and I know it.   It’s awesome. To have somebody like that in my corner is a gift.  I know how much I learned from her.

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I remember meeting you years ago and you were the newbie on General Hospital! And I also remember feeling like Kimberly really took you under her wing and showed you the ropes of a soap!

JASON:  She did take me under her wing.  Kimberly is a no B.S. kind of girl. She didn’t play by the rules.  She never really did.  I had the best teacher.  She stood up for herself, she stood up for me, and she stood up for our story.  I learned from her in that way. The fact that it’s a story when she leaves, and that is when I get the little extra recognition, is very humbling.  It’s a special relationship that we have.

Did you hear from General Hospital executive producer, Frank Valentini?  What did he have to say about your nomination?

JASON:  Frank called me which was fantastic. He said he was proud of me. After I finished this whole storyline, Frank and I had a discussion. I basically thanked him for the support and the storyline. Frank was new to GH when this happened. He came in the day Robin was blown up! That was one of his first days.  We built a trusting relationship right off the bat.  It’s a really nice thing to have that kind of person in your corner.  I am proud of him and Ron, proud of the show for sure, and obviously, Bradford Anderson (Spinelli) Julie Berman (Ex-Lulu), Kristen Alderson (Ex-Starr) and Lindsey Morgan (Ex-Kristina) on their nomination. GH was amazing this year!

So soap fans, what do you think of Jason’s chances to win the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series? Did you feel it was one of the best performances of the year?  Would you like to see Jason take home the prize? Let us know!

 

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I wish for this very deserving, very dynamic, very special, very talented, very expressive, and other descriptives TO WIN! He gave powerhouse after powerhouse performances! Please Emmy gods, GIVE JASON THOMPSON THE EMMY!

jason rocks, and i hope he wins the Emmy!

Jason deserves to win!!!

I sure hope Jason Thompson Wins!!! He is a Fantastic actor and deserves to Win!,

I hope that Jason Thompson wins. Please oh Please give Jason Thompson the Emmy. He is an awesome, outstanding actor and deserves to win for his work!!

This was the best choice. Jason was not always one of my favorites on the show, not even when I met him 2 years ago at GHFCW but in the past couple years, he has become one of my Top Ten favorite men on Daytime. I really wish him the best of luck and pray that he wins.
Thank you Mr. Fairman, for another awesome interview.

I am not normally bitter when “my” soap character’s actor doesn’t win. But honestly, if Jason doesn’t win this year, I’m going to scream.

Jason deserves to win. He has always been fantastic but the scenes in those few weeks were unbelievable . He brought it every day and had everyone crying with him. I don’t think I have ever cried so much over a soap story. Not that Doug, who I really like, and the others weren’t good but I think Jason was better. Good luck Jason you deserve the win.

I want him to win!!! His performance was excellent and phenomenally emotionally riveting!!! He seems like such a good guy and I am going to hope he takes it!!!

Great interview Michael!!! You are sooooooo good at getting the best in all of your interviews!!!

Congratulations Jason!!! Congratulations GH for all that you did to give Jason this opportunity to win!!!

This catagory is so filled with talent, great storylines, makes the choosing difficult. But I believe Jason is the winner. Id also be happy for Michael or Doug. Peter is great year in and year out but has won before.

I’m rooting for Jason to win but Doug Davidson was brilliant! He may be the spoiler!

To me Doug should win although Jason is just behind him..but Doug Davidson was AMAZING, i just really felt his pain and guilt towards his heartbreaking relationship with his own son Ricky..i can’t explain i felt it..Jason was brilliant but it did not touch me like that.

Just give him that Emmy right NOW! He is hands down the best male actor on soaps this past year. From this fantastic story of Patrick mourning Robin to even the mediocre crap now of Britt and Sabrina vying for Patrick, he never phones in a performance, always gives 150 percent! I am not putting down the other nominees but this has been Jason’s year. And that an actor competing against him in this category from another show just confirms that not only does Jason’s fellow GH workers and fans respect him, but the industry as a whole. He deserves that Emmy no question about it!

Jenny

He very definitely deserves the win – he is an extraordinary actor – and could be an Oscar winning actor – so daytime is luck to have him.

an Oscar ?! Euh maybe one day (i love Jason Thompson) but don’t go too fast still..he is not Marlon Brando Linda but an handsome and great soap actor maybe one day he will have a chance to give an amazing performance on a great movie but it is not here yet girl.

I don’t agree – I’ve been watching actors for 50 years – and he is extraordinary. I’d love to see him do more ad different – he’s up to anything. He can’t race Daniel Day-Lewis…..yet. But then, no one can.
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IMO.

LD

I truly hope Jason wins the Emmy. His work has always been terrific, but the scenes all throughout Robin’s “death” were especially stellar.

Wonderful interview, Michael, as always!

I so want Jason 2 win. He’s Emmy Reels had me in tears still watch and I’m bawling like a child who has never stopped. Go Jason Rooting 4 u Buddy. I love the relationship Kim and Jason have its evident off and on screen. Wow Jason next we will hear little Brooklyn will be nominated. Its wonderful he’s parents got 2 call him first. Sad Finola never got NOM she’s a winner 4 me. One of things I <3 about Jason he's so humble no wonder he's so popular. Frank and Ron are amazing for taking a soap on the brink of cancelation 2 bring as popular as ever

yep Finola Hughes deserved a nom..but guys daytime emmys most of the time are not serious..i am happy for Jason and Doug they gave great performances who deserve to be praised but often the great performances are not the first to be rewarded..it is above all if you know the goor people, if you are liked by the industry and if your reel was quite good (doesn’t need to be amazing and some amazing reels are snubbed often..)

i watch all four soaps so i have seen the other nominees in action – jason thompson should win this hands down……………..

Thanks so much for this interview Michael.

From the moment those scenes the day of Robin’s funeral aired, I knew they were special. That tie scene in particular was not only the best scene I’ve ever seen on daytime, but the best scene I have ever seen on television. Period. It moved me so much and a large reason why was Jason’s performance. Without much dialogue, I could feel Patrick’s pain so acutely that I literally felt my heart being ripped out of my chest. That is the essence of a good actor. To make the audience FEEL and Jason never disappoints in that regard, even in instances where I haven’t liked the story.

To have him nominated for scenes in which Kimberly acted opposite, also is a great thing. Those two built something special over six years. They were truly magic on screen and you can always see the mutual admiration society they have for each other. They always have each other’s backs and in those scenes you could feel them feeding off each other. Truly magical.

I am sure the other actors in that category gave terrific performances as well, but this is Jason’s year and he deserves that Emmy. He has been consistently good year in and year out. It is about time that he is recognized for that and hopefully, some lucky primetime or film producer sees how terrific he is as well and offers him the opportunity to spread his wings even more.

I always said Kimberly and JT are magic on screen and that scene proved it. With them you didn’t need words or slanted writing to get you to like them. They have a special natural chemistry that comes only once. They were a couple you could relate to. They took lemons, at times fromGH writers,and made lemonade, as my mom said. Scrubs will always be the best supercouple . You have it or you don’t but you cannot manufacture what they have. Will always root for SCRUBS to be together with their Emma.

Thanks for the terrific interview with Jason Thompson. I am so thrilled for him on his Emmy nomination. When just recalling the scenes during that episode of Robin’s funeral has me in tears, you know that it was a special moment on TV… period. I have always been awed by the amazing chemistry between Jason and Kimberly McCullough. They just feel so natural together; nothing is forced or faked and they don’t even need any words to convey their characters’ feelings. Their relationship, both on and off screen is just so REAL. I miss them working together so much and am rooting for an eventual Scrubs reunion.

Wow, he’s a QT and a great actor. I love the Patrick/Sabrina/Britt storyline on GH!

Jason absolutely deserves the Emmy this year! That tie scene was so moving – I don’t see how anyone could see it and not tear up (or do the ugly cry like I did!) – Jason and Kimberly have a chemistry that just can’t be duplicated! Robin and Patrick will always be my favorite couple! If Jason doesn’t win, it will be a major injustice! Rooting for you, Jason!!!!!

Thank you for saying…. this is a story line… “classic”.

so much love, time, and travel happened.

the stars aligned… talent emerged… time left for the story to finish.

so what happens inbetween are moot point.

i looked forward to this.

Jason Thompsons’ acting… enthralled. his and KM’s Robin one lifed… and you can’t beleive it…. yet.

I think their will be a conclusion.

tha’ts how much their story worked…. passionate responses…

i’ts fun to hear how much fun and being a part off… this all became… and panned out…

it’s the whole process… and you’ve echelon’ed.

studied with the best.

Jason is one of the best actors on daytime soaps right now. He is also one of the most handsome! I really hope that he wins this year!

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Sonny Tells Dante, “I Don’t Want a Son Like You,” While Michael Tells Brook Lynn to Bide Her Time Till Chase and Willow Have an Affair

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On the Thursday, October 1 episode of General Hospital, both Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson) had some things to say and what they had to say didn’t go over well with whom they were talking to!

Sonny had a confrontation with his son, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna), while Michael leveled with Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) over Chase (Josh Swickard).

GH is setting up a scenario where everyone is going to make it look like Sonny was responsible for having Sidwell (Carlo Rota) beat up in Pentonville; while viewers already know Ava (Maura West) and Drew (Cameron Mathison) were behind it.

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A VISIT WITH DAD

Now, Dante comes to Sonny’s house. He wants to know straight up from his dad if he ordered the attack at Pentonville. Sonny flatly denies any culpability or responsibility, but Dante refuses to believe him.

Dante informs Sonny he has video footage of Sully and Vito at the prison. Sonny explains to Dante he doesn’t know why Sully beat up both Curtis and Dante. Things escalated when Sonny was deeply hurt that Dante refused to believe him. Dante says he was disappointed that his father didn’t respect him enough to be truthful with him!

Sonny asks Dante to consider that he was being set up. He says all he did was to tell Vito to instruct Sully to keep a watchful eye on Sidwell, not to harm him. No matter what Sonny said, Dante continued hammering him with how he knew deep down, even though he said he left the mob, he had to finish off Sidwell for himself.

Next, Sonny explains everything he has ever done was to provide for and to protect his family. Dante fired back that he doesn’t want to deal anymore with Sonny’s half-baked truths. As the two men argue, Gio (Giovanni Mazza) shows up at Sonny’s front door and overhears Sonny losing his temper and shouting at Dante, “Get out of my house! I don’t want a son like you!”  The scenes featured an excellent performance by Maurice Benard.

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MICHAEL THE MANIPULATOR

While this is going down, outside the Quartermaine boathouse, Brook Lynn opens up to Michael about living at the Q’s with Chase being there, since he only came back due to legal advice from his lawyer, Monet Mitchell (Blythe Howard).

Brook Lynn questioned whether they should get legally separate. Michael insisted that would be a big mistake. When she asks why, Michael tells Brook Lynn to bide her time until Chase and Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) have an affair; then she’d have full custody of Phoebe.

An angered Brook Lynn pushed Michael into the water and accuses him of moving Willow back into the gatehouse with intent on putting Chase and Willow in closer proximity and sacrificing Brook Lynn’s family in the process.  As the two cousins bicker, Chase shows up asking Brook Lynn if she is OK. Michael punctuates their talk with “You know, I’m right.”

CURTIS FIGURES OUT A WAY TO GET OUT OF THE SLAMMER

At GH, Willow visits Curtis (Donnell Turner) in his hospital room. Curtis wants Willow to get him pardoned and keep him out of jail, and in return, he will help her nail Sonny.

Next, Willow tells Dr. Tristan Roberts (Dean Geyer) she wants Curtis held for observation for three more days. He agrees to do so under one condition, that she understands that he may need to call in a favor from a congresswoman.

So, what did you think of how Dante accused his father and refused to believe Sonny’s answers? Is this the end of their father and son relationship for good? Is Michael the most manipulative person of all, except for Willow? Do the two deserve each other? Do you want Chase and Willow to have an affair? And what of Curtis? Does he have many redeeming qualities left? Share your thoughts via the comment section,  but first check out the talk Michael had with Brook Lynn.

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GH Alum Tajh Bellow and Y&R Alum Loren Lott Star in New Tiktok and Microdrama ‘Love Island’ Spoof

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Two soap opera alums very familiar to fans of General Hospital and The Young and the Restless are paired together in a new short-form digital series from none other than Issa Rae’s production entity HOORAE Digital.

Look for Tajh Bellow (ex-TJ Ashford, GH)) and Loren Lott (ex-Ana Hamilton, Y&R) as part of the cast of  The Compatibility Experiment, premiering on October 14, 2026, exclusively on TikTok and its companion microdrama platform, PineDrama.

In the video teaser, it appears that Bellow and Lott play a couple, Kelvin and Camila, set in a Love Island reality show-esque environment trying to win the one million dollar cash prize, only what could go wrong?

The Compatibility Experiment

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The Compatibility Experiment loglines share that it brings a fast-paced, relationship-focused reality check—much like Love Island with a twist. The show takes a participant’s current relationship, introduces them to a potentially more compatible partner, and forces them to navigate the differences with life-changing money on the line.

The new series is part of a groundbreaking content deal between HOORAE Digital and TikTok to develop premium short-form storytelling. The ensemble cast also features; Ayona, Reggie Luck, JaNa Craig, Tosin Morohunfola, Jessica Jacoby, Georgia Warner, and Nick Cassidy.

General Hospital fans know Tajh Bellow for his performances as TJ Ashford, and who earned two Daytime Emmy nominations along the way during his run. Bellow took over the role in 2018 and last appeared on the ABC daytime drama series in December of 2024.

Loren Lott first appeared as Devon’s (Bryton James) sister Ana Hamilton on The Young and the Restless from 2018 to 2019; making a brief return in 2024. She has continued to perform on the stage and screen with recent credits including: Bel-Air, Cherish the Day, and All American: Homecoming.

Check out the trailer for The Compatibility Experiment below and let us know what you think of its concept and if you are glad to see Tajh and Loren again? Hoping they might return to daytime in their GH and Y&R roles at some point in the future? Weigh-in via the comment section.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Ava and Drew Revealed to be Behind Framing Sonny for Sidwell’s Prison Beatdown

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If you thought that the person responsible for the Pentonville brawl that saw Sidwell (Carlo Rota) and Curtis (Donnell Turner) taken to General Hospital was Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) or even Sidwell himself, you were dead wrong! On the Wednesday, September 30 episode of GH, it turned out that the culprits were actually Ava (Maura West) and Drew (Cameron Mathison).

In story, Drew apparently bankrolled the attack on Sidwell and framing Sonny. He told Ava their planned worked (she came up with it!) but was horrified when Drew informed her that Curtis got caught in the crosshairs. Ava is visibly upset because of her longtime friendship with Curtis’ daughter, Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali). Drew tried to make Ava see the bright side. Curtis was witness to it and his presence will cast doubt on Sonny’s claims to that he had gotten out of the mob and gone legit.

Later, Vito shows up at Drew’s. They informed him that his guy on the inside of the slammer made a big mistake by hurting their friend and ordered him to leave town.

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BOATHOUSE BRAWL

In other major developments, Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) and Rocco (Finn Carr) have a blow out fight as Danny blames his “brother” for the reason Charlotte was sent off to boarding school.

Rocco told off Danny for Charlotte’s (Bluesy Burke) reckless behavior and he explains he had to protect his sister. He went in on Danny saying that his mother Lulu (Alexa Havins) has been right to send Charlotte to boarding school and far away from Danny.

However, Rocco went a bit too far when he shouted, “And if your mom was alive, she would send you away too!” Next, Danny punched out Rocco, leading to a terrible brawl. An angered Danny yells at Rocco to, “Stay away from me and everyone in my family. And don’t you ever mention my mom again!” Danny storms off.

Rocco

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Now alone outside the boathouse, Rocco flashes back to his first kiss with Scout (Kayden Brenna Tokarksi), hoping that his fight with Danny will not escalate and ruin their budding romance. Meanwhile, a bloodied-mouth Danny heads over to Sonny’s and Jason (Steve Burton) is there at the same time. He then admits that he has a bad fight with Rocco and they are both beaten up.

WILL SCOUT WISE UP?

At the end of the episode, Scout, who had a fight with Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) over Drew, and who keeps telling everyone how good a man her dad truly is, comes upon a suspicious scene.

Scout hides behind the wall outside Drew’s. She sees her dad, Ava and Vito talking. Next, Scout seems to overhear Vito assuring Drew and Ava that their business dealings are done, and he’ll be leaving Port Charles for good.

So, what did you think of the reveal that Ava and Drew were behind framing Sonny for the prison beatdown of Sidwell (and Curtis)? Do you think Danny and Rocco’s relationship can be repaired, or do you think the teenagers will continue to be at each other’s throats? Finally, do you hope Scout gets a clue and stops thinking her dad walks on air? Weigh-in via the comment section, but first check out how Ava and Drew conspired below.

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