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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: Britt and Rocco Say Their Goodbyes, Then She Gets Arrested; Anna Reveals “Nathan West” is an Imposter

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On the Friday, June 26 episode of General Hospital, emotional moments, a new duo on the run, the end of the line for Britt and an eye-opening moment between Anna and Felicia were the order of the day. Let’s take a look at what went down, but first let’s give a round of applause for Kelly Thiebaud (Britt) and Finn Carr (Rocco) on their goodbye scenes.

In the story, Rocco insists to his parents, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) and Lulu (Alexa Havins) that he wouldn’t leave Tortola without Britt. Dante is getting impatient because Britt brought all the trouble in recent months to his son. They need to protect him and they can’t if he stays with Britt. Lulu tells Britt she is the only one who can do the right thing, right now.

Britt explained it is too dangerous for Rocco to stay with her. She was very selfish and made a lot of terrible decisions along the way and Cullum is tracking her down because she did not finish the project he enlisted her for. She convinces Rocco to go with his parents and gives him a little token of something that reminded her of when he was a baby which is a bottle to blow bubbles with.

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TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF

Rocco makes Britt promise to take her medication to ward off her Huntington’s disease symptoms and to keep changing locations so she is not caught. The two share a final hug as both are in tears. Dante makes a call. While in the car ready to leave Britt behind, Rocco says he will never forgive himself is something happened to Britt.

Back inside, Britt is ready to inject herself with her medication but is unaware that Cullum has now tainted it with poison! But she is saved from that, when two police officers burst through the door to arrest her for kidnapping charges! Did Dante call the local police? Is he doing this to keep her safe or to pay her back?

In Port Charles, Charlotte (Bluesy Burke) arrives at Crimson, completely unaware that the man in the elevator is following her. Nina (Cynthia Watros) and Charlotte have an argument about Willow (Katelyn MacMullen). Suddenly, Willow calls her mother that she is being questioned by the PCPD, and Nina learns, it is as a suspect for being the other driver that left Jordan and Curtis injured by the side of the road on Route 91.

ARRIVALS AND DESTINATIONS IN QUESTION

Chase (Josh Swickard) comes to Willow’s rescue much to Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Justine’s (Nazneen Contractor) chagrin. Willow learns Lucy  and Drew are the supposed witnesses against her. Chase figures out when Joe (Jonathan Bennett) was alone with Drew, he got him to blink in a way that implicated her. However, in a shocking moment, Justine reveals that the trip log from Willow’s BMW SUV placed her at the scene of the accident just second before it occurred.

Meanwhile, Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) comes by Crimson to see Charlotte. He says he broke into the WSB office to get info to expose Cullum as a double agent. Charlotte blows a gasket! She can’t believe that he would do something so stupid that it could have gotten him killed. She firmly tells Danny that best thing he can do to help Jason is to stay out of things. Danny storms out, but notices the stranger in the elevator who now steps into the Crimson lobby.

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The man tells Charlotte he is Agent Mark McKay with the WSB and he has orders to bring her in. When she resisted, he was about to chloroform her, when Danny knocked him out and took off with Charlotte.

ANNA PUTS HER TRUST IN FELICIA

In France, after having some private time with Emma (Braedyn Bruner), Anna (Finola Hughes) wants to talk to Felicia (Kristina Wagner). She tells her best friend she was trying to figure out what memories of her past with Faison, she could trust and not trust. Since Felicia knows her best she is hoping she can believe what she is about to tell her.

It is then that Anna says, “Nathan West (Ryan Paevey) is not who he says he is.” Felicia looks dumb-founded. Will she believe her friend … or think she has drummed this all up in her mind? Stay tuned.

So, what did you think about the goodbye scenes featuring Finn Carr and Kelly Thiebaud? Did you reach for the hankies? Do you believe that soon, Cassius will be caught for his duplicity and the truth about Britt’s “illness” will come to light? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below. But first check out the scenes featuring Anna on her road to recovery in France

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‘General Hospital’ Alum Chad Duell Drops First Single EDM/Dance Track ‘If You Need Me’

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Last weekend, we shared the news that General Hospital alum and Daytime Emmy winner, Chad Duell (ex-Michael Corinthos) was releasing his first single today on June 26th and it has indeed dropped! And for those readers who guessed that Duell’s first track out of the gate was going to be an EDM/Dance/House track … you are correct, sir!

The song entitled, “If You Need Me” is perfect for the late night clubs and can be found on Spotify and other major streaming platforms! Duell is noted as the performing artist, but as the composer/ lyricist and the beatmaker of the track. For his music projects, Chad is going solely by the name of “Duelly” which has been his social media handle for years.

Taking to his Instagram on Friday, Duell explained his deep dive into making music, expressing, “I’ve wanted to make music for a long time… I just never did it. It always felt like this huge, overwhelming thing to learn. All the technical side of it, the programs, everything that goes into actually building a track… it was easy to keep pushing it off.  A couple months ago I finally just decided to go for it.”

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BIT BY BIT PUTTING IT TOGETHER

Chad added, “Since then I’ve been putting in a lot of time learning, experimenting, figuring things out, and slowly starting to find a sound I’m really proud of. This first release is more of a dance/EDM vibe, but I’ve also been working on a lot of different styles behind the scenes that I’m just as excited about. At some point I realized I could keep holding onto everything trying to make it perfect… or I could just start putting music out and grow as I go.”

Stepping out of his own way, Duell firmly says, “So that’s what I’m doing.  My first track “If You Need Me” is out now. More coming soon… this is just the beginning.”

As GH viewers know, Chad made the decision to step away from General Hospital after a 15-year run with the series where his last episode aired in January of 2025. By May of last year, the role was recast with Rory Gibson debuting in the part.

Give a listen below to Duelly’s “If You Need Me,” and let us know what you thought of it via the comment section below.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: What Did You Think of the Return of Anna Devane, and What’s In the Letter?

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Finola Hughes made her dramatic return on-screen on the Wednesday, June 24 episode of General Hospital. Viewers will see Finola as Anna Devane again on tomorrow’s June 26th episode.

In the story, while in the French mental health facility, Anna has a session with Dr. Laurent. She tell her she now knows she was never kidnapped and that Cesar Faison is dead.

As she continued with her ruse, she went on to say she understands she was enlisted back into the WSB on a secret mission, and through that she relived all the trauma she endured by Faison, which caused her to have a psychotic break. Anna promises Dr. Laurent that her treatment plan had helped her so much in figuring out what was real, and what was in her imagination.

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ANNA’S GOT HER OWN PLAN TO ESCAPE

In a smart move (hopefully) Anna told Laurent if she could talk to someone else who had known Faison that it might aid in her recover. She was given the phone and she called Felicia (Kristina Wagner), who agreed to fly to France in the morning. Dr. Laurent claims she is pleased with Anna’s progress, but that they still have a very long long way to go.

Now by herself, Anna pulled out a packet of letters from a bedside table. There is one in particular that she is fixated on. What does it contain? Is this all a part of her escape plan? Will she warn Felicia that “Nathan” is really Cassius (Ryan Paevey)? If so, will Felicia even believe her?

In a summer preview with Soap Opera Digest, GH co-head writers Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten shared, “We’ll see echoes of Anna’s earliest incarnation as she returns to Port Charles with deadly intentions.”

So, were you happy to see Anna Devane back on your screens? What do you think is in the particular letter she was staring at? Will Felicia help Anna escape or not believe a word she says? Weigh-in via the comment section.  But first, you can check out some of the scenes from Anna’s on-screen return below.

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