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‘General Hospital’s’ Steve Burton Teases Major Twist in Jason’s Story; Will Depart On-Screen Late March
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.
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’s’ Finn Carr Weighs-In on Potential Rocco and Scout Teen Romance

Finn Carr, who delivered powerful performances on General Hospital, when Rocco shot WSB director Ross Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) and its aftermath, may be headed for his first on-screen love story on the ABC soap opera.
Ever since it was announced that the long-running daytime drama decided to age-up Scout Cain, and in a few recent scenes between Rocco and Scout, it’s clear these two share similar interests and like each other.
Scout is now played by Kayden Brenna Tokarski, who made her GH debut back on July 20 as the daughter of Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) and the late Sam McCall (Kelly Monaco).

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In a newly-released virtual segment with ABC11 North Carolina’s GH virtual insider, Dearon Smith, both Finn Carr and Asher Antonyzyn talked about working on a soap opera, while finishing high school, and teasing what’s ahead for Danny and Rocco. While Finn and Asher couldn’t give too much away, Smith asked Finn Carr if there is something brewing between Scout and Rocco?
WHAT’S NEXT FOR ROCCO AND DANNY?
Carr responded, “That’s an interesting question. Kaden is great to work with, and I love working with her. There definitely is some great stuff coming up that people are going to want to watch. It’s good stuff and really fun.”
Apparently, Danny and Rocco will also find themselves once again in some trouble, but as Finn tells it looks like this time, Danny will take the brunt of it. “We get into a lot of trouble … well, Danny gets into a lot of trouble … but I do a lot though.” Very cryptic indeed!
You can check out the full conversation with Finn and Asher with ABC11 below.
Now, let us know, would you like to see Rocco have a girlfriend, and that it would be Scout? Do you think Finn and Kayden work well together on-screen? Share your thoughts via the comment section.
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Laura Wright Signs New Contract with ‘General Hospital’

While there have been plenty of on-screen newcomers in recent weeks on General Hospital, no need to worry about one of its mainstays, with the news from Daytime Emmy winner, Laura Wright, herself. Wright who plays Carly Spencer on the ABC soap opera has revealed on X, that she just re-signed a new deal with the soap opera to remain in Port Charles.
Wright is the fourth actress to play Carly, following in the footsteps of the OG Carly, Sarah Brown, Tamara Brown, and Jennifer Bransford. In fact, Laura left her major role on Guiding Light as Cassie Layne Winslow to take over the role of Bobbie Spencer’s (the late Jackie Zeman) complex daughter in November of 2005. Now almost 21 years later, Laura has made Carly her own and has delivered memorable performance after memorable performance throughout her run.
When a fans commented on X, “Can I just say if you ever leave General Hospital as Carly I will stop watching the show. I honestly have loved you and think that you are the best person to play Carly,” Laura Wright jumped in to the thread and assured her and other GH fans, that she has no plans to go anywhere else.

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LAURA WRIGHT STAYING PUT AT GENERAL HOSPITAL AND FANS ARE HAPPY SHE’S STICKING AROUND
Laura expressed, “I’m not going anywhere, just signed a new contract!!!” Since she made her public statement, many GH fans were thrilled with the news with comments such as: “I would’ve been devastated if you weren’t sticking around. You’ve truly made Carly your own after so many years, ” and “Happy to hear this, I always enjoy #GH more when Carly is on,” plus “So glad you’re sticking around as Carly. Love Carly and can’t wait for more #Caradine and #Jarly”
One fans hopes Laura will be on for years to come a la Jane Elliot’s tenure as Tracy Quartermaine saying, “Awesome. It’s so fun getting to see the full life of a character. Hope you stick around for many more years. I think Carly will be a hoot in her Tracy Quartermaine era.”
Laura Wright’s road to General Hospital started back on ABC’s Loving when she first played Allison “Ally” Rescott on Loving (1991 to 1995) and then its spinoff The City (1995 to 1997). She later joined Guiding Light as Cassie, who was revealed to be the sister of Reva Shayne played by Kim Zimmer. She played the part from 1997-2005. From then on its been all GH scoring a Lead Actress Daytime Emmy win in 2011, along with eight total nominations throughout her daytime career.
Currently, Carly is involved in a romance with Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart), but it’s on shaky ground with Anna Devane back in the picture not so happy to see the two canoodling, and Carly having been warned by Sonny that Valentin is not trustworthy.
However, after seeing Laura’s post that she has signed on to stay at GH, James Patrick Stuart commented on X reacted by stating, “Phew!”
So, happy to hear Laura has re-signed with General Hospital and will continue her role as Carly Spencer? Let us know via the comment section below.
I’m not going anywhere ❤️❤️ just signed a new contract !!! ✨✨ https://t.co/GfTSt53xFQ
— Laura Wright (@lldubs) August 8, 2026
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Willow Feels The Effects of Jacinda’s Drugs; Josslyn Find Out She’s CEO of Jasper Jacks Enterprises

On the Friday, August 7, episode of General Hospital, Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) unknowingly has put her children Amelia and Wiley in danger, Drew (Cameron Mathison) and Ava (Maura West) appear to be in collusion against Sonny, and Josslyn (Eden McCoy) and Hudson (Troy Lennon Appel) get off to a rocky start (which as you know in soaps could be a love match down the line!).
Here’s what went down as most of the action took place at the Metro Court pool area: First, Josslyn meets with Hudson, who reveals himself to be none other than the VP of Operations for JJE (Jasper Jacks Enterprises). Hudson tells Josslyn he was sent to Port Charles from Australia, while her dad was sailing around the world as he had named her the new CEO of his company.
Josslyn immediately puts her foot down and tells Hudson she is not accepting the position. He asks, why? She informs him that she works as a WSB agent. Hudson seems stunned and his interest is piqued.

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HUDSON DOESN’T KNOW WHAT TO MAKE OF JOSSLYN
In turn, they get into a tiff, where Hudson is annoyed that he flew all the way around the world and wasted his time. Meanwhile, Josslyn is annoyed that her father didn’t even bother to ask her if she wanted to run the company. In the end, Josslyn tells Hudson to get her a list of qualified candidates, one of which she can sign the company over to. She then storms off.
However, Hudson spots Ava Jerome, whom he knows was speaking with Ethan in Norway, and who knows about Ethan’s involvement with baby Phoebe. Ava is busy talking with Drew on how they mutual disdain of Sonny, and it should be the driving force for them to work together to take him down. Ava wants no more threats over her head of having Avery taken away from her by her father. Drew is all ears!
Michael (Rory Gibson) meets up at the pool with Jacinda. She shows him the restraining order that Willow got from the courts against her to stay away from the children. Michael promises to get his lawyers to fight it.
However, Michael knows something is up when Jacinda said, “Willow is about to make a public mistake,” hoping that pills she put in Willow’s iced coffee have begun to spin the congresswoman out of control. Michael demanded to know what Jacinda had done to Willow.

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WILLOW’S ABOUT TO GO FOR A DANGEROUS DRIVE
Elsewhere at Nina’s, Willow got a surprise when Amelia and Wiley showed up. Now, she will have them for the afternoon and decides they are going to have fun day. After a slight scare when Wiley picked up her iced coffee, Willow told her son to put down the drink because it has caffeine in it. However, then Willow began to drink it herself unaware that Jacinda spiked it with drugs.
In the final moments of the episode, Willow’s behavior changes as she is now over-excited about taking the kids to the arcade. A drugged Willow grabs her car keys, and she and Amelia and Wiley head out to the car. We fade to black.
So, did you feel on-screen chemistry between Hudson and Josslyn? Do you like Drew and Ava teaming up? Do you think Willow gets into a car accident with Amelia and Wiley in the car, which in turn, will kick Jacinda to the curb with Michael? Share your thoughts on what happens next and more in the comment section below. But first for some clues, take a look at the General Hospital preview that aired for Monday’s August 10th episode during the closing of today’s GH.
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