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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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‘General Hospital’s’ Jonathan Bennett Receives 3 ‘Critics Choice Real TV Awards’ Nominations for Hallmark Series, ‘Finding Mr. Christmas’
Many things are coming up roses for Jonathan Bennett! On the heels of the news that he is set to debut this month in the role of Joe Fitzpatrick on General Hospital, who is rumored to be a new love interest for Lucas Jones (Van Hansis), comes the news that Bennett’s reality series, Finding Mr. Christmas has received 3 nomination for the Critics Choice Real TV Awards.
Bennett’s Hallmark Channel series finds itself in tough competition alongside fellow nominees: RuPaul’s Drag Race (MTV), Squid Game: The Challenge (Netflix), Survivor 50 (CBS), Top Chef (Bravo) and The Traitors (Peacock). In addition, Jonathan himself is nominated for Best Show Host and the series participants as the Best Ensemble Cast in an Unscripted Series.
The Critics Choice Association (CCA) revealed the nominees for the eighth annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards on Thursday, which recognize excellence in nonfiction, unscripted and reality programming across broadcast, cable and streaming platforms. Winners will be announced online at CriticsChoice.com on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 9:00am PT/12:00pm ET.

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Taking to his Instagram to celebrate the nominations, GH’s Bennett, enthused, “3 Critic Choice Nominations! I’m so proud of the FINDING MR CHRISTMAS and to be in the company of all the legends in all these categories is so surreal! Congrats to Hallmark Channel and to our nominated cast and nominated show and everyone who made this magical show possible. This is crazy! This gives FMC 6 Critics Choice nominations in 2 years. Not bad for a little show on Hallmark Channel. What are your thoughts on our show?” Jumping first into the comment thread was one of his new GH co-stars, Dominic Zamprogna (Dante) who expressed, “Yeah buddy!!!🔥🔥”
In the series, Bennett, the host and co-creator spends eight weeks guiding 10 aspiring actors through a series of “festive face-offs” and acting challenges alongside actors like soap opera notables, Hunter King (ex-Summer, Y&R) and Alison Sweeney (Sami, DAYS). Along the way, they develop their skills and a bond with one another. The show, which is available on Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Plus, highlights LGBTQ+ representation with openly gay contestants vying to be the next Hallmark star.
It should be noted that Traitors received the most Critics Choice Real TV Award nominations with 6 nods, followed by Dancing with the Stars with 4.
Bennett is very familiar to daytime fans having started his career as JR Chandler on All My Children in 2000-2001, before landing the part of Aaron Samuels in the motion picture, Mean Girls in 2004 starring Lindsay Lohan, which would become his breakout performance.
You can check out the full list of Critics Choice Real TV Award nominations here.
So, excited for Jonathan Bennett’s General Hospital debut this month? Have you ever watched Finding Mr. Christmas on Hallmark? Let us know via the comment section below.
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‘General Hospital’s’ Kelly Thiebaud on Britt and Cassius Sibling Drama, But Who Will Ultimately Blow His Cover?
On the April 30 episode of General Hospital, Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) had some choice words and warning for her brother Cassius Faison (Ryan Paevey) who has been masquerading as his twin, the very dead, Nathan West.
As the story has unfolded, viewers learned that Britt knew all along that when “Nathan” showed up in Port Charles seemingly resurrected with a missing 7 years of his life unexplained, that Cassius was taking his place.
Now in developments on today’s GH, Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) is figuring out that this guy pretending to be Nathan is someone else, and Cassius learns from Britt, that Joss is not just a ditzy sorority girl as he claimed, but a WSB agent! The moment stuns Cassius. Are the walls about to close in on him and his charade?

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Daytime Emmy winner, Kelly Thiebaud spoke to Soap Opera Digest, about the story point and getting the opportunity this time back at GH to work with Ryan Paevey, when she hadn’t had the chance to before.
BROTHERLY LOVE?
Thiebaud expressed on sharing scenes with Ryan Paevey, “It’s just been so wonderful to have him back and to actually work with him! When he first came onto the show (as Nathan at the end of 2013) I was kind of heading out — it was right towards the end of my contract, so we didn’t actually work together a ton. It’s been really refreshing and so much fun to really spend time together and get to know each other and work together. I think we have really great on-camera chemistry and banter with each other. I really enjoy working with him.”
With the stakes at an all-time, Thiebaud explained how she views her on-screen alter-ego’s involvement with her more hot-to-temper sibling and why Britt revealed the truth about Josslyn to him. “People finding out about Cassius would expose what she’s involved in and what she agreed to do,” explains Kelly “And now Josslyn is digging around, and she’s connected to Carly (Laura Wright) to Jason (Steve Burton) and that whole dynamic! It’s messy!”
BRITT’S MURKY FUTURE
Britt has currently also reached her breaking point with Jason being carted away by the WSB, Rocco (Finn Carr), the child she gave birth to, shooting Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) to protect her and Jason, Marco (Adrian Anchondo) being killed after trying to help her, and Cullum holding over her head getting her Huntington’s disease medication to control her symptoms, while blackmailing her into finishing the research on her father, Cesar Faison’s, final project. Thiebaud summed it up best for Britt right now, sharing, “It’s been a really tough time for her.”
So, who do you think will be the person to blow Cassius’ cover? Will it be Britt herself? Josslyn? Liesl? Brennan? Nina? Lulu? Rocco, Maxie, Cullum or someone else? Let us know your pick in the comment section.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Michael Reveals His Plan to Set Up Chase and Willow to Have an Affair
After the Wednesday, April 29 episode of General Hospital, it’s clear outside interference and other circumstances are set to blow Chase (Josh Swickard) and Brook Lynn’s (Amanda Setton) marriage sky high, as Michael (Rory Gibson) reveals his plans to entrap Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) and use her relationship with Chase to do it!
In story, Michael dropped by unexpectedly to Carly’s (Laura Wright). A plotting Michael reveals his plan to nudge Willow and Chase into having an affair. Michael hopes it would create both a political and personal scandal, where Willow would lose her seat in congress. In the scenario, she would be having an affair with her ex-husband, while taking care of her supposed disabled husband, Drew (Cameron Mathison), who cannot speak and is confined to a wheelchair, which in turn will look horrible for Willow’s character.
Carly asked does he really want to destroy his cousin, Brook Lynn’s life in the process? Michael goes in on Chase’s holier than thou attitude, and says he is going to set-up the circumstances that would lead Chase and Willow to betray their spouses, and hit the sheets together. Michael swears to Carly what the two of them do is up to them, but he’s going to go on the offense with this.
MICHAEL HAS BACK-UP
Later, Jacinda (Paige Herschell) is talking with Charlotte (Bluesy Burke) at Crimson and how much she dislikes Willow because of what she has done to Michael. Just then, Michael shows up and tells Jacinda privately, he’s figured out a way to fight Willow. Looks like Jacinda might work with Michael to bring down Willow and use Chase as the person to do it!
At the hospital, Lucas (Van Hansis) tells Josslyn (Eden McCoy) that Carly is cheating on Jack, but he doesn’t know with who. Josslyn suddenly flashes back to the moment she found her mother harboring a fugitive, Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart), in her attic, and as figured out that her mother is sleeping with him. She heads out.

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BRENNAN IS ABOUT TO LEARN ABOUT CARLY
Next thing you know, Josslyn has showed up inside Jack’s (Chris McKenna) hotel room at the Metro Court and when he enters his room, he is shocked to find her there. He lays into her for not keeping his distance and that Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) will have no problem killing her if he knows she’s WSB. Josslyn fires back that he is only concerned about that because his relationship with her mother depends on her being safe. But then, she lays the boom, and tells Jack, Well, you’re too late. You already lost her.”
LULU GETS A GLIMPSE OF CASSIUS’ TEMPER
In addition, Lulu (Alexa Havins) sees a different side of “Nathan.” Since she is unaware that the man before her is his twin, Cassius Fasion (Ryan Paevey), he tells her that Rocco (Finn Carr) blabbed that he shot Cullum to Britt (Kelly Thiebaud), and now he thinks they should send him away to stop him from talking to everyone else. This concerns Lulu, who rails at Nathan for telling her what to do with her son and that she isn’t going to abandon him. With “Nathan’s” outburst at her on the matter, will she finally get a clue this is not the man she thinks it is?
So, what do you think of Michael’s plan to push Willow and Chase into an affair? Will it work or backfire? Do you think Joss will reveal that Valentin is the man sleeping with Carly to Brennan, which will send him in a rage? Will Lulu continue to be clueless about “Nathan?” Weigh-in via the comment section below. But first, take a look at the GH video tease for today’s April 30 episode.
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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!