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Is FBI Agent John “Jagger” Cates on the Level? GH’s Finola Hughes, Steve Burton and Bradford Anderson Weigh-in
When John “Jagger” Cates resurfaced on General Hospital in recent months in the form of Adam J. Harrington taking over the role originally played Antonio Sabato Jr,. know one knew quite sure just what side of the law is Cates really on? And, is he back in Port Charles to settle old scores with Sonny (Maurice Benard) and Jason (Steve Burton)?
What viewers have learned is that when Jason was taken captive two and half years ago, back in November of 2021, he was taken to Quantico, where Agent Cates had multiple RICO violations on Jason and was going to send him to prison for years, unless he worked for Cates and his team, in which Jason has been an informant working on the inside on the Pikeman arms deal case, or so it appears.
Now on the latest episode of Steve Burton and Bradford Anderson’s Daily Drama podcast, Finola Hughes (Anna) stopped by to chat with her GH co-stars and all three weighed-in on just what they think maybe going on with John Cates.
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Bradford Anderson brought up that maybe Agent Cates isn’t working on the level. Hughes responded, “I don’t know, I’m not sure.” Burton added, “Yeah, we’re not sure. There’s some unknowns coming, so we’ll figure that out. But, it’s been a fun story to play for sure. I really like it. A lot of layers to it. I’s been excellent stuff to be back with for sure.”
Finola added, “I think we’re gonna be going through finding out who certain people are that are coming on canvas, like John Cates and Brennan (Charles Mesure) and where do they all fit in?”
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Steve added, “You’ve got Pikeman and what their real motives are. “Jagger” obviously. And then, Pikeman is not facing on-screen.” The question of if Pikeman is a person also got brought by Anderson, to which his co-stars added, they believe it’s a company.
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Explaining more about Brennan and what he was up to was answered by Hughes,”That’s a sort of throwback, perhaps back in the day at WSB. He just came on the canvas briefly. Nobody knows if he’s goo (or bad). I (Anna) got him put in prison, so he’s off, and out of the way right now.”
You can check out the latest edition of the Daily Drama podcast below.
Now let us know, who do you think John “Jagger” Cates is working for? FBI, Pikeman, himself, or some other unknown entity or enemy? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
As of now I think Jagger is working for the FBI to take down Pikeman and find out who Pikeman is? Jagger hates Sonny, but he did order Jason to make sure the shooter missed Sonny. So I do think he is protecting Sonny. I am more suspicious of Ava’s motives than I am of Jagger’s. Ava is manipulating Sonny. Plus, I still want to know who is the mole in Sonny’s organization?
Ava could be the mole in sonny’s organization.
Considering both Ava herself and her daughter Avery were targets when the snipers invaded Sonny’s private island a month or so ago, that would seem unlikely.
And up until that point, Sonny didn’t really discuss “business matters” with Ava, except for the rare cases where it directly might impact Avery, and Ava had a right to know as her mother. Such as when they had to hire the fake nanny who turned out to be a mole for the “Pawtuck Mafia”.
I’m sick of Ava latching onto any available guy on the show. Morgan was the worst. She should be Sonny’s friend, and nothing more.
That’s because they hold Maura West in such high esteem, she can do no wrong. She probably writes her own scripts.
I still think it is Brick
So do i
Where do you get Jagger’s ordered to make sure they miss Sonny?! Jason’s been doing that on his own, literally making Jagger mad! Yeah, just what is Ava up to? We were teased a few weeks ago we’d know more about Austin but nothing yet. I’m now wondering how long Valentin has had Sonny’s meds played with, it would explain a lot… But still. I thought Ava was falling for Sonny, which could be still and I love how she is dressing lately, sexier and not those slacks that do not compliment her at all… Anyhow, if she was falling for him with no ulterior motives, she would have immediately made sure he got the message about Dante but once again, she did do it in a way to take credit for checking on Dante. That has to be a family member, right? Don’t like Cates. I like how Brennan made no secret about his interest in Carly .
Jason isn’t protecting himself as per your article, “where Agent Cates had multiple RICO violations on Jason and was going to send him to prison for years.” Jason said he was protecting someone else from what I remember. Also, I thought it was established when last we saw Brenna (before his arrest) that he was Pikeman, and, at that point, he ordered Anna to be killed. So before the new writers came aboard, Brennan wasn’t a good guy. As for Jagger, I think he is.
I understood that Brenna was Pikeman. I think so called Jagger is playing both sides of the law the good n bad
I thought Jagger was the bad guy, but now I haven’t figured him out. Jason did say he was protecting somebody. I think it might be Sonny. That would make Sonny feel like a heel when he learns the truth, but Sonny isn’t getting his proper medication thanks to Valentin. You’d think those close to him would be suspicious of his actions.
I don’t like the writers making Valentin a bad guy again.
Valentin has always been a dick, just like his father. Such a waste too, because he can really play a good guy when needed.
I think Jagger is a good guy but he does have a grudge against Sonny
I don’t know! I’m actually not a fan of his, so if he disappears tomorrow it wouldn’t phase me. I started watching GH in the ‘60s (I’d hurry home from grade school) and still watch it today! I learned one thing though, my husband is not interested in soaps. Lol. Oh, and when I was working, I listened to it on my transistor radio, then on my cellphone.
The summer of Luke & Laura I was 17 & had started working in a law office. I used to call home & my little sister would put the phone next to the tv & turn it up when GH was on! I would pretend at work to be on hold!!
Gloria your story made me smile.
I find their podcast to be very annoying.
Your good news is that no one is pointing a gun to your head to listen to it.
Alrighty then.
I think Jagger is a joke, they should have gotten a Latino to play the part, calling himself Jagger is wrong and the writers know it. As far as being an FBI he has a plan to get rid of Sanny n Jason
From what I have read, Antonio Sabato Jr, who played Jagger originally, was not asked to reprise the role. That, because he has been allegedly blacklisted in Hollywood for his past and often openly outspoken, political beliefs. My own personal political stance is in direct opposition to his. However, it is his right to support and advocate for whomever and whatever he wants. If the allegations are true, I think it is totally unfair that he is blacklisted.I do like the actor currently portraying Jagger, but I think Antonio Sabato should have been offered the opportunity to reprise the role first. He created the character. What does the rest of you GH fans think?
I hadn’t heard negative publicity about Sabato, but I also think it would’ve been better to have the original character back. We would have recognized the character then.
I don’t think Sabato could’ve carried some of scenes that Harrington has. The confrontation between Sonny and Jagger/John on the docks for one
He badmouthed Frank Valentini; told Ingo on Twitter that “Frank what’s-his-face” should be fired. And then he was “shocked and pissed” that he wasn’t asked back to play the role!!!! LOL! He sounds erratic and unstable; boasting about how it’s HIS role; how it belongs to him and he should be the one playing it. He’s not going to be asked back. I think nuJagger is hot and doing a great job. It was obviously intentional to cast someone so different in looks that Sabato.
I agree 100%. Blacklisting someone for his/her political beliefs goes back to the McCarthy era in the 1950’s. It’s wrong and disgusting.
And yes, it would have been nice to see Sabato back in the role. This guy they have doesn’t do anything for me. Meh.
Jagger not being a Latino thing, but a Rolling Stone thing
He doesn’t call himself Jagger, only certain other people do, like Sonny for instance. He calls himself John Cates, I think it’s only the ones who don’t like him, like myself that call him Jagger.
Why would they get a Latino to play Jagger; he wasn’t Latin as I recall. And the casting dept obviously went with a different look on purpose; maybe it was to stick it to Sabato who was being a jackass to Frank Valentini, the producer, before the role was even recast. And, no, it doesn’t look like he’s trying to get rid of Sonny. We just found out Pikeman…Brennan and Valentin, are.
I think he is working for the Cassadines or Cyrus.
Valentin.
The story is boring to me. Just can’t get into it.
Give it some time , new storylines are sometimes boring and they drag until they really get going and more facts are revealed.
I think back to when he showed concern for Leo and reassured Olivia that his adult son is thriving. So I hope he ends up being a good guy.
I need your favor and your help to send john jasper smith to jail where he belongs and leave General Hospital do not come back again never come to port charles ny
I am very much liking the Agent Cates storyline and have missed getting caught up on it the last several episodes.
I need anna need arrested jasper cates and I am working on with anna get jasper cates leave port charles ny for anna. And and one thing we need get carly out of prison. I need jason or drew get carly out
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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Carly and Lulu Make Plans to Rescue Their Children; Anna Looks Determined to Secure Her Freedom
This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, the race is on! Can Lulu (Alexa Havins) and Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) get to Rocco (Finn Carr) and Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) in time to ensure their safety from Cullum (Andrew Hawkes)? Can Carly (Laura Wright) with the help of her brother, Lucas (Van Hansis) rescue Josslyn (Eden McCoy) from captivity at Wyndemere? These questions may be answered, plus the return of the one and only Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) are on tap!
In the just released General Hospital spoilers video for the week of June 22-26, Lulu tells her mother, Laura (Genie Francis), “Dante and I have to get to Rocco before Cullum!” Meanwhile, Rocco (Finn Carr) looks angered and emotional as Britt walks through their cabin hideout. Does Rocco know his parents are on the way to find them, or has Cullum already tracked them down to the British Virgin Islands?
Back in Port Charles, Carly is informing Lucas that his niece, “is a WSB agent.” She knows Josslyn (Eden McCoy) is being held against her will at Wyndemere, and she has to find a way to get her out. Lucas agrees with Carly’s plan of, “We go in and we don’t leave without Josslyn!” Elsewhere, Josslyn is looking worried for her future as she is stuck in captivity thanks to Cassius, Cullum and Sidwell!
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FINOLA HUGHES RETURNS
The final moments of the teaser promo reveal Anna in a psychiatric clinic in France. We have not seen her for months after Cullum, Sidwell and Pascal fed her hallucinogenics to make her believe her arch nemesis, Cesar Faison was alive!
Now, the doctors walk towards her hospital bed, where we see the super spy calmly knitting. Is Anna back to normal and playing everyone to get out of her predicament, or does she still remain deeply traumatized … or both?
Take a look at the rest of the official GH spoilers for the week below.
MONDAY, JUNE 22
Willow gets an unwelcome surprise. Trina sticks to her guns. “Nathan” wants reassurance. Ethan advises Ava. Brook Lynn receives an update.
TUESDAY, JUNE 23
Dante cautions Liz. Laura learns a secret. Brook Lynn confides in Michael. Sonny challenges Ava. Chase makes a decision.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24
Anna meets with her doctor. Carly makes a stunning confession. Britt extracts a promise. Cullum pulls a fast one. Gio and Emma hit the pool.
THURSDAY, JUNE 25
Josslyn clashes with Cassius. Lulu and Dante make a discovery. Chase receives a warning. Jordan seeks help. Alexis is summoned to the PCPD.
FRIDAY, JUNE 26
Anna takes a huge risk. Britt is in grave danger. Willow is in disbelief. Danny must act fast. Curtis jumps to the wrong conclusion.
Check out the latest General Hospital promo entitled, “Rescue Mission” below.
Now weigh-in: Do you think Anna is still mentally off-balance, or OK, and just pretending to be troubled to get out of France and get back to Port Charles? Will Josslyn finally be rescued, or will Carly and Lucas find themselves locked up with her? And, who will get to Britt and Rocco first? Cullum, or Dante and Lulu? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below.
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Maurice Benard Gives High Praise to ‘General Hospital’ Writers; Teases Upcoming Sonny Scenes with Anna, Jason, Justine and Ric
With the highly-anticipated returns of Finola Hughes (Anna Devane) on this week’s June 24 episode of General Hospital, Steve Burton’s (Jason Morgan) upcoming return on July 13, which also serves as the ABC daytime drama’s 16,000 episode, things are about to fire on all cylinders in the story, as noted today by series star, Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos).
On Father’s Day, the three-time Daytime Emmy-winning actor and mental health activist took to his Instagram and expressed in a video that he has some unbelievable upcoming senes with the aforementioned Burton and Hughes. Add to that Nazneen Contractor (Justine Turner) and Rick Hearst (Ric Lansing), where Benard gave credit where credit is due to the GH writing team, which is led by co-head writers, Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten..
In this video, Benard said, “I just want to get on here and say that I did some work with Steve Burton, Finola Hughes, Rick Hearst, Nazneen Contractor, and they’re all just fantastic. Truly fantastic. But, I want to say the writing was just exceptional. It truly was. It was exceptional. So, thankful for that kind of writing. I know writers don’t get the credit a lot, but I just want to say to the General Hospital writing team, keep rolling!”
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So now the question becomes, with a major tease like that, what is about to go down between Sonny, Anna, Jason, Justine and Ric? Will we finally get to the end of the line for Sidwell (Carlo Rota), as previously teased by the GH co-head writers? Will we learn what happened to Jason and Anna, fully? Will Justine and Sonny becomes closer or stop their liaisons? And what of Ric? Will he be true blue to his brother or double-cross him? There is a lot at stake as we move further into the summer and one that looks like it could be one of the more exciting ones in years!
FINOLA HUGHES CONFIRMED AMAZING SCENES WITH MAURICE BENARD
As a punctuation point to his video, Benard also shared this written message in the post: “I just did some wonderful scenes with Steve Burton, Rick Hearst, Finola Hughes and Nazneen Contractor and and unbelievable writing, freaking amazing scenes that you will see in the near future on General Hospital.” In fact, Finola Hughes jumped in the post comment thread and responded, “I loved our scenes so much xxx”
Fans will most likely see all the scenes Benard referred to later in July, since GH tapes approximately six weeks ahead of air.
So, are you excited to see what Maurice is talking about? Are you hyped for what’s to come on GH? Any clue on what you think will go down between the main characters on the soap with the returns of Anna Devane and Jason Morgan to the mix? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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‘General Hospital’ Alum Chad Duell Announces Upcoming Release of His First Single, ‘If You Need Me’
In a surprise move, Daytime Emmy winner, Chad Duell (ex-Michael Corinthos, GH) is getting ready to unveil a new chapter of his career in music.
The former GH star, where he played the son of Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) for 15 years, has announced his new single, “If You Need Me” will drop on Friday, June 26. The single is now available for pre-order on Spotify and major music streaming platforms and is distributed by DistroKid.
Taking to his Instagram story over the weekend, to announce the pre-save of his new single, Chad expressed, “I’ll make a full post about what I’ve been up to and my music once it goes live next week, but you can pre-save my first single so it goes straight to your Spotify once it drops next week.”
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SINCE LEAVING GENERAL HOSPITAL
Previously, since his departure from the ABC soap opera. Chad starred alongside Zach Mendez in the world premiere of of Yum Yum at Annapolis, a new play written by Bruce Reisman. Duell last appeared on General Hospital on the January 21, 2025 episode.
The part was recast with Rory Gibson who debuted as the new Michael in May of 2025 during the Nurses’ Ball episodes and who has remained in the role since that time.
In an interview earlier this year on The Able Show, Duell said on his decision to exit the soap opera, “I was blessed to be part of that (show) for as long as I have, but what happens sometimes is if you’re doing the same thing, especially in a creative field for such a long time, you can get a little burnt out in a way. It can make you a little depressed, so that’s kind of what happened. On top of that, I had other things going on in my life at the time. My father passed away recently and I just needed a reset. So, I stepped away. A lot of times you have to go through some stuff to really step into that next level. I needed to kind of feel uncomfortable.”
So, what type of musical genre will Chad’s new song be? Country? Pop? Rock? Dance/Club? Something else? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section below, and if you are eager to hear the new single next week via the comment section below.
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