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‘General Hospital’s’ Steve Burton Teases Major Twist in Jason’s Story; Will Depart On-Screen Late March

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When Steve Burton announced back on February 10, 2026 that he has decided to take an extended break from his role as Jason Morgan on ABC’s General Hospital, it came as a surprise to some of his co-stars, and his fans.

But have no fear, even though Burton wrapped taping back on February 6, he shared that while he is taking time to be with his wife, Michelle Lundstrom and his children, he plans on being back this summer to pick up the story.

Viewers are curious as to what will be Jason’s exit or return story look like? And with GH’s taping schedule, which is usually about six weeks from completing episodes to having them broadcast on ABC and stream on Hulu, when will Burton last be seen … for now?

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Some of the answers, while selective, were revealed on a recent episode of That’s Awesome with Steve and Bradford (Anderson). During it, Burton shared, “I air I believe, until the end of March, somewhere in there.”

As to what will happen with Jason as he tries to extricate his current lady love, Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) from the throes of Sidwell (Carlo Rota) and Cullum (Andrew Hawkes), and somehow replicate the formula that is keeping her alive to control her Huntington’s disease symptoms, the two-time Daytime Emmy winner expressed, “There’s going to be a lot happening. There’s going to be a couple of things. Things that are going to either be like, whoa, and then what?” As for the story beats to come, Burton said fans should be on the lookout! “It’s going to be fun. I can’t wait to actually talk about it.”

In just aired scenes on the Tuesday, March 10th episode of General Hospital, which may be a precursor of what’s to come, Jason asked Michael (Rory Gibson) to look after his son Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) if something were to happen to him.

Jason goes on to say to Michael: “Not as a legal guardian, just somebody who will be around so he can see how a good man lives his life. I would just feel a lot better, if I knew my son, could look over his shoulder and you’d always be there.”

You can check that moment out below, followed by Steve speaking on his upcoming exit and hiatus from GH below that during That’s Awesome.

So, knowing this timeline of a few more weeks, and what Jason said to Michael, how do you think the character gets written out, paving the way for Steve’s hiatus till this summer? Let us know your thoughts and theories via the comment section.

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I doubt they’re going with “Jason’s Dead Again 3.0”. Unless it’s an elaborate ruse to fool the Legion of Dumb, and a select few people know Jason’s not actually dead. Sonny, Carly, Danny, and maybe Britt would be the likely members of the “Circle of Trust” in that case. Possibly also Tracy, Michael, and Elizabeth (since she is Jake’s mother).

If Jason does what he’s been talking about and sneaks into the Great White North to somehow work with Brick to reverse-engineer Britt’s HD meds, that would make sense, but then wouldn’t Britt go with him? So far there’s been no indication that she was also leaving town for a few months.

Yes yesterday he told Carly he’s going with Britt

Well, if you have been watching he took the blame for killing Cullum for Rocco. So he’s off with the WSB. He will be back summer he said.

Since he is coming back in 3 months he will just disappear with Britt

Brit didn’t leave with him.

Is Kelly Thiebaud returning too,?

Kelly Thiebaud is not leaving, but they’re make it seem like she is.

No she didn’t leave, Jason left with the WSB for killing Cullum. Of course he didn’t though.

It would be cruel if he’s “dead” again, considering his son loss his mother, and last time he disappeared and was presumed dead it also affected his relationship with his other son Jake. So is he just gonna disappear and leave sonny hanging with all those enemies? or is the storyline winding down and then picking up when he comes back? so many questions and on top of that what about Finola Hughes Anna?

I think Jason will disappears with Britt as Brennan takes out the double agent. Charlotte will tell her dad more about Nina. Either Sidwell or Willow will kill Nina to keep Willow’s secret. Please don’t mess with Maxie and Spanelli relationship. Also. I’m tired of Molly looking so stupid, give her a spine and updated look. She is do pitiful looking.

Nothing wrong with Molly’s look. Very pretty young lady.

How many times is this actor going to leave the show ? I’ve watched him on both GH and Y&R and he never sticks around. And don’t get me started on the debacle with Billy Miller getting shafted in storylines.

He’s going to be gone for 4 months. Not a big deal!

He left GH in 2012 for a sweetheart deal with Y&R (as JFP was then EVP). Once that contract ended (and she was no longer at Y&R) he came home to GH.

He was dismissed in 2021 for the vaccine edict but returned shortly after that was lifted.

And yes, the Miller situation could’ve been handled much better.

And what a missed opportunity. Billy Miller had an effervescent persona that lit up a scene just from him entering it. He was the polar opposite of Stone Cold. He should have been cast as some long lost Quartermaine or any new character.

He was Jason’s twin, Drew Cain, who is now being played by Cameron Mathison.

I left this show in 2019 this narcissistic actor Burton I had enough of him and MB and LW.

I kinda agree with you

Agree. Billy Miller was not done right by general hospital. Steve chose to leave the role. When he wanted to come back and Billy Miller was already in the role, they should have said sorry, we already have someone here. I liked Billy and the way they shafted him was really unacceptable. I would like to hear Kelly Monaco’s take on this someday.I’m sure she knows what really went down.

Looks like GH is taking another really good gal & turning her into a creep. Why are they doing that to all the likable people?

Who?

They should’ve recast. Tired of this coming and going. Should’ve left Billy Miller in the role the first time.

Well, he wouldn’t have lasted long, he had a drug problem. And ended his life. He spoke of being fired by Y&R that hurt him. He knew he was a fill in for Jason.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: The WSB Extradites Nina After Drew Frames Her for Jack’s Disappearance

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It was not a good day on the Thursday, September 17 episode of General Hospital for Nina Reeves. However, while it was not a good day for Nina, it was a good day for GH fans because of the performance (as per usual) of Daytime Emmy winner, Cynthia Watros who is at the epicenter of this leg of the story.

In story, Nina has been dragged down to the PCPD and Agent Baines (Alimi Ballard) shows Nina, and her now lawyer, Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst), evidence of Jack (Chris McKenna) Brennan’s wallet found in Nina’s car. Baines says he has enough evidence to extradite Nina immediately.

Nina loses it and fumes and cries. Baines instructs Ric to get his client to cooperate before heading into the squad room to tell Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) that Nina would be transferred to a WSB facility. Now alone with Ric, Nina tells him she is being framed. She did nothing to Jack other than have a public argument with him. Ric asks her if she can think of anyone who would frame her for Jack’s disappearance or possible murder?

After not giving Ric any thoughts as to who could be framing her, Baines returned and informs Nina she is being extradited and taken into WSB custody immediately. Just as a frantic Nina is being carted away, Ava (Maura West) has shown up at the police station and witnessed the whole thing.

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AVA LEARNS EXACTLY WHAT NINA AND WILLOW DID TO DREW

Earlier in the episode, Ava got a mouthful from Drew (Cameron Mathison). He informed her that Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) and Nina drugged him for months with a paralytic drug and he never had a stroke. He also informed her Willow shot him.

Ava was not surprised about Willow shooting him in the back. However, Drew told Ava that Nina tried to kill him when she pushed him into the water at the Quartermaine boathouse while he was locked in his wheelchair.

Drew admits to framing Nina with Brennan’s wallet, although Ava is upset because Nina is her friend. He then reminds Ava that Nina also gave her drugs, induced labor and stole her baby. Ava says Nina is a very different person now than she was then. A vengeful Drew wants Nina to suffer after all she did to him, plus he has a plan for taking down Willow next.

So, what do you think of Nina being taken into custody by the WSB? How will she get out of the new hell she is in? Do you think Ava will help her friend, or continue to help Drew because of their alliance to take down Sonny? Weigh-in via the comment section below.

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Kelly Monaco Honors Her Late ‘General Hospital’ Co-Star Billy Miller, Sharing Letter He Wrote After Taping His Final Episode as Drew Cain

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Kelly Monaco (ex-Sam McCall, General Hospital) has taken to her Instagram for the second time this week and now honors her late dear friend and General Hospital co-star, Billy Miller (ex-Drew Cain) on what would have been his 47th birthday on September 17.

In her post, Monaco wished Billy “a heavenly birthday” and shared a typewritten note from her beloved co-star after he exited General Hospital in the role of Drew Cain. The three-time Daytime Emmy-winning actor played the part from 2014-2019.

Monaco wrote accompanying the photo of Billy’s letter: “He (Billy) sent me this a few years ago, after he left (the show) wanting me to post it… I didn’t/ But… I know he wanted anyone who’s ever supported his work and or got to know him as a friend to read this letter.”

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BILLY MILLER WON THREE DAYTIME EMMYS FOR HIS WORK IN SOAPS

Billy Miller was one of the most respected actors to ever grace the daytime screens for his portrayals as Richie Novack on All My Children from 2007-2008 and Billy Abbott on The Young and the Restless from 2008 until 2014 and of course, his final soap stop on General Hospital. He also appeared on primetime’s Ray Donovan and Suits.

TOUCHING GOODBYE LETTER AFTER EXITING GENERAL HOSPITAL

Here now, is what Billy shared in his letter after exiting GH: “Hello, friends… With a slight air of sadness it is time to ponder what ‘goodbye’ means. However, instead of dwelling on what is gone and sure to be missed, there is another way.”

“Maybe our goodbye is really a remembrance of love felt, an appreciation for lives shared and the lifelong reminiscences that come from embraces given and received, Maybe our goodbye is an earnest hope for the brightest path forward for us all,” expressed Miller. “Maybe our goodbye is honoring growth and lessons learned.”

The beloved star added, “Now, instead of sadness, I am filled with gratitude for all your support, encouragement and every emotion shared. I cherish the journey we have taken together, Thank you for allowing me into your homes and lives. With every ounce of myself, I thank you for being you. I would be remiss in this crazy, unpredictable world we all love so much if I did not hold out the possibility that maybe our goodbye is really… until next time.”

Sadly, Billy died by suicide three years ago on September 15, 2023, just two days shy of what would have been his 43rd birthday.  You can check out Kelly’s post below.

Now, share your remembrances today of Billy Miller and the touching letter he wrote after leaving General Hospital, that Kelly Monaco posted in tribute to her friend and co-star via the comment section below.

 

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Chase Walks Out on Brooklyn, Anna and Valentin Share Poignant Moments as She Urges Him to Go to Carly

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The Wednesday, September 16, episode of General Hospital provided the tipping points in the marriage of Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Chase (Josh Swickard), the case of Jack Brennan, where Agent Baines (Alimi Ballard) arrested Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros), and Anna (Finola Hughes) and Valentin’s (James Patrick Stuart) deep love for each other on display, even though Anna didn’t want Valentin to do anything to destroy his burgeoning relationship with Carly (Laura Wright). 

Let’s take a look at what went down. First, Brook Lynn’s world is rock when Chase announced he was moving out of the Q’s. As he packed (his one duffel bag?), Brook Lynn begged him not to leave. However, no matter what solution she came up with, Chase shot her down explaining that the trust issues between them is bigger issue than her family and their love for one another.

As they talked about mistrust, Chase says that Brook Lynn lied about framing Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) despite swearing there were no more lies between them. Then, Chase reveals he had spoken to Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) about a legal separation to a stunned BLQ. Chase said he had concerns if it would effect their adoption of Phoebe, which Alexis assured Chase it would not.

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Somehow, Brook Lynn manages to convince Chase to hold off on filing the legal separation paperwork. She wants him to figure out for himself if he feels their marriage is worth saving, by taking some time with it. After he leaves, Brook Lynn breaks down and cries.

THE WSB DESTROYS MINDS

In the pick-up of Tuesday’s episode, Carly (Laura Wright) shows up at Anna’s front door and finds Valentin there when he opened the door. Carly saw Anna inside and then took off.

However, Valentin is so worried for Anna and how the WSB had broken her. It’s something he understands and relates to and hates seeing the woman he loves deeply and always will, in such a state. Initially, he said they should go away together. Anna instead told Valentin to go after Carly and explain to her that he was just visiting her to take care of a friend.

Anna phoned Felicia to come sit with her, so Valentin could salvage his relationship with Carly. Once Felicia arrives, and Valentin left, Anna shared to her best friend that no one understood her better than Valentin who had seen her though the years in some of her worst moments. However, Anna says she cannot lean on him any longer, and that she would always love him. Now, it’s time for he and Carly to be together because he deserved happiness.

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Valentin heads back to Carly’s and sees her with a glass of red wine. Valentin wants to explain, but Carly wants to respect Anna’s privacy. She explains she had gone to see Anna after seeing Emma (Braedyn Bruner) and her daughter Josslyn (Eden McCoy) in a fight over Anna’s situation.

Carly fears Josslyn could one day end up like Anna. Valentin explains that Anna’s downfall was linked to Cesar Faison, so it would be unlikely that Josslyn would suffer the same fate.

In a very adult conversation, Valentin tells Carly he believes Anna will get back up from this, and land on her feet and he hoped that one day she can find some peace, just like he has now with Carly. Throughout all the scenes that played out featuring Anna, Valentin and Carly, James Patrick Stuart played it all to perfection.

YOU’RE UNDER ARREST

Finally, while Ava (Maura West) and Nina are at the Metro Court Gardens, Agent Baines shows up and handcuffs Nina for the disappearance, possible murder, of Jack Brennan. Nina screams that she did not to it while she is being dragged away which is also witnessed by her ex Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard). 

So, what did you think of Chase walking out on Brook Lynn? Do you hope he files separation papers and eventually gets out of Brook Lynn’s life for good, since one can assume he will be headed back Willow’s way? What did you think of the Anna/Valentin scenes? Do you hope they end up together down the road, or would like to see Valentin remain with Carly? And, now that Nina is arrested for Jack’s disapperance, will the real culprit reveal themselves? Let us know in the comment section, but first check out a preview for today’s Thursday, September 17 episode via the official GH video tease below.

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