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How Will ‘General Hospital’ Handle Jason Morgan’s Story Exit During Steve Burton’s Hiatus?

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When two-time Daytime Emmy winner, Steve Burton announced on Tuesday that he is taking an extended break from General Hospital until this summer, it left much speculation as to what the GH head writers have done to write his popular character of Jason Morgan off the canvas.

As previously reported, Burton wrapped taping on Friday, February 6 and with no exact timeline of when exactly this summer he will be back. Viewers are looking at a potential 4 to 5 month break. GH has been known to tape about six weeks ahead of broadcasting new episodes in the past, and it is quite possible, that as they did with someone like icon Erika Slezak (Ronnie), she taped 3 weeks of episodes that were strewn over a couple of months, that Burton taped his scenes several months in advance of air.

GH executive producer Frank Valentini did offer up a hint when he shared on Burton’s break from the soap, “We have some great Jason story leading up to spring and look forward to his return in the summer.”

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However, it is also possible, given Jason’s previous exits (where he had been presumed dead from a cave collapsing on him, or being found in a criminalized clinic as ‘patient six;) that GH would simply have him disappear given he is currently trying to save two women in peril on two different continents: Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) and Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud).

JASON HELPING DANNY WITH HIS FEELINGS FOR CHARLOTTE

It has been interesting timing for Jason’s exit, when finally Steve Burton’s on-screen story is heating up. Jason was finally was able to move his relationship with Britt into a full-fledged romance (although to keep each other safe they can’t be together, but wait till Valentine’s Day!), His son, Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) is all caught up in his feelings for Charlotte Cassadine (Bluesy Burke), and on yesterday’s episode of GH, Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) told Jason, Danny needs his father, because its’ clear Danny has a thing for Charlotte, and by going through the Cassadine family tree, GH was trying to illustrate to viewers how far removed Danny and Charlotte are as cousins; all in an effort to make their young romance palpable.

STEVE BURTON LONG TERM STATUS IN QUESTION

Before Burton made his announcement on Instagram, rumors had been swirling that he had planned to permanently leave GH, go on recurring status because his contract was up, or that the summer break is only the beginning of a full exit. In his statement, Steve expressed, “Hey everyone, I wanted to share that I’ll be taking a short break from General Hospital. “I’m newly married and looking forward to spending some quality time with my family. I’m grateful for all the support and will be back this summer. Much love.”

CAN JASON SAVE TWO WOMEN?

So the question becomes, as Jason take centerstage for what looks to be the next few months, can Jason save Anna, who has suffered some sort of mental breakdown; with the help of being gaslighted by Sidwell (Carlo Rota), Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) and company, and who believes Faison is alive? Can he help Danny sort out his feelings for Charlotte? Can he keep Sonny (Maurice Benard) safe from  WSB Director Cullum, and help Britt replicate the formula of her Huntington’s disease medication that controls her symptoms, before getting himself in complete peril … or, will he get caught trying and taken away somewhere for months? Lots to unpack and to still unfold.

So, given Jason’s current story plights, what do you think GH decided to do with the character to accommodate Steve Burton’s hiatus from the soap? Weigh-in with your hopes and theories via the comment section below. But first, you can check out Alexis given a “history lesson” to Jason’s son Danny about the Cassadine family tree.

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I’m happy for him to be able to spend time with his family and I wish him all the happiness in the world. Regarding the storyline: I really like the chemistry between Jason and Britt. I’m sorry to see Jason disappear again while getting closer to Britt. So here we go again. It is what it is.

I have no idea how they will write Jason out. I know it’s wishful thinking, but I wish Jason would go off to Spain and visit his first born, Jake Webber. I hate that the writers have written Jake off the show. I would like to see Jason return with Jake. Maybe then we can finally see Jason build a relationship with Jake, the way he’s done with Danny. I remember when Jake and Charlotte dated. The fans were unhappy about it because they felt Jake and Charlotte were also cousins, but they are not related by blood but Danny and Charlotte are.

I’m sorry, but I don’t care how these twisted writers try and spin the fact that Charlotte and Danny aren’t closely related by blood when we, the fans, know they are both Cassadines. I personally find this kissing cousins story using minors disturbing. Why would they use kids for something like this? That is a new low for these writers. What’s worse is how they’re trying to justify this by claiming they’re not related. Sorry, they are Cassadines. They need to drop this story.

No one is claiming they’re not related. Did you watch the 2/10 episode? Would I date my 2nd cousin once removed? No. But they’re dealing with it head on.

Not to mention the irony of breaking up Sasha & Cody, because they found out they were cousins after the fact, only to encourage Danny & Charlotte now?

Nope. It’s General Hospital, not Duck Dynasty. These kids can find somebody outside of their own gene pool.

Again, I won’t date my cousin, but 1st cousins (Sasha & Cody) are very different than 2nd once removed. 12.5% DNA vs 1.6%

Even Britt and Nathan once almost hooked up as they discovered they are half siblings

They’re actually full siblings. Faison & Obrecht are the parents of both. Of course Nathan grew up thinking he was Nina’s brother, but that still would have made Britt his cousin, so that would have been a weird hookup either way.

I’d actually forgotten that happened – or almost happened – but that’s probably because I’m subliminally trying to purge the ReRon years from my mind entirely.

It’s a very hard NO to a romance between Danny and Charlotte. We don’t need or want kissing cousins on GH.

Ashley and Miss Melly were cousins in Gone With The Wind and no one batted an eyelash. It’s a soap opera relax and enjoy it.

No.

Exactly! Its reel life, not real life, every storyline requires that you look past reality.

He and Britt will marry and go on extended honeymoon

Well summer is before Sept. Why 4 to 5 month break? Seems alot.

I can think of two scenarios that could account for Jason’s absence without any dumb comas or “presumed dead 3.0” foolishness.

1) Jason has been talking to Britt about getting a vial of her “mystery” HD medication, so it can be reverse-engineered and replicated, so Britt would not be dependent on the Legion of Dumb for this medication. Jason happens to know a brilliant research doctor named Robin Scorpio who could probably do this work. She’s currently located in California, so it’s plausible that Jason could deliver the meds to Robin in person (offscreen) and stick around while she does the work. After all, Robin might need his help with security, if the Legion of Dumb finds out what she’s up to. Now of course, Britt isn’t Robin’s favorite person, given the history with Patrick & Emma back in the day, but Robin knows what it’s like to have your life disrupted by Faison’s goons, so she might be agreeable to all this. Not to mention it would be a great accomplishment for her as a doctor if she could successfully produce a HD treatment and get it “on the market”.

2) If Willow’s insanity becomes known to everybody, Mikey is probably going to want his kids out of Port Charles and stashed away somewhere safe. So Jason flies them off to Sonny’s island. If Wiley and Amelia aren’t seen for a few months, it really wouldn’t impact the story all that much. I don’t think Amelia has even spoken a word yet. Mikey could always fly down to the island for visits, but he obviously wouldn’t be leaving town.

Either of these scenarios would be preferrable to the literally unbelievable idea of Jason being kidnapped by another corrupt supposed “law enforcement” figure. I.e. Cullum doing a carbon copy of the NuJagger scenario, which was used to explain Jason’s disappearance after the November 2021 cave-in on Cassadine Island.

Those scenarios might’ve worked before Jason became Danny’s sole guardian. Doubt he leaves with Michael’s kids and abandons his own.

Maybe Jason remembers he has another son and goes in search of a missing Jake.

It’s all in the stupid tabloids he and his ex are fighting over their youngest child custody etc some fool got hold of their texts . Divorce is always hard on the kids and with his job they get to read about it also.

Probably Carly and her daughter Skippy will take over Jason’s storyline just like they did for Anna.

Nobody’s mentioned the obvious choice (based on the character). … prison. Might actually be sent for something he did not do.

I hadnt thought of pre-taping scenes… I hope they go this route versus presuming dead or locked in a room for 3 months.

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Kin Shriner Gives High Praise to ‘General Hospital’ TV Daughter Kelly Kruger

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It’s been over two-years since his last appearance on General Hospital, now fan favorite Kin Shriner (Scott Baldwin) has taken to social media to share his thoughts on the casting of his grown-up TV daughter, Serena Baldwin now played by Kelly Kruger.

Kelly took over the role of Serena on-screen starting with the July 30, 2026 episode and has been ensconced in the storyline with her mother, Lucy Coe (Lynn Herring), in trying to win back full creative control of Deception for her.

In fact on the Monday, October 19 episode of the ABC soap opera, Serena tried to dupe Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) into signing over Michael’s (Rory Gibson) shares of the company. Jason caught on and wondered why she was doing this. She claimed she just wanted to help her mom gain creative control from Tracy (Jane Elliot) rather than full ownership, and begged Jason to keep quiet about it, which he agreed to for now.

Serena and Jason

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WHERE IS SCOTT?

On Monday, Shriner also took to X and said, “I think Kelly Kruger is doing a great job on General Hospital, and she and Lynn Herring work well together.” That was followed by comments in his thread about the show needing to bring back Scott too.

In fact, back on August 25, Shriner also took to X with a reminder that Scott is still around and ready to come back to Port Charles, sharing, “Scotty Baldwin always fits in he just needs the right sport coat !!!!”

The last time Serena mentioned her father Scott was when Kruger made her debut and informed Lucy that her father was, “living his best life in Key West.”  Meanwhile, Shriner posts on his X account continually and shared back on August 2, that it has been 49 years since he made his on-screen debut as then teenaged, Scotty Baldwin and thanked the fans for al the love and support.

So, now let us know, are you enjoying Kelly Kruger as Serena Baldwin? Do you want to see GH bring back Scott Baldwin into the story, so Serena has both her parents in Port Charles? Do you like the potential of Jason and Serena pairing? Weigh-in via the comment section below.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Jason Seeks Answers For Sonny, Drew Gloats, and Chase is in for a Battle

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This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, getting to the bottom of truth is paramount for several characters, but who will continue to lie and who might break?

In the latest video spoilers for the week of October 19-23, Sonny (Maurice Benard) needs to prove that he is innocent in orchestrating the prison beatdown of Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota) and Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner). His girlfriend, ADA Justine Turner (Nazneen Contractor), wants to seemingly turn him to as she is seen saying, “I won’t give up until Sonny is behind bars,” to none other than Drew (Cameron Mathison)!

Meanwhile, it looks like Sonny has pulled Jason back in to to help him clear his name telling him to, “Find out whatever you can.” Later, we see Jason (Steve Burton) posing the question to someone, “Did you frame Sonny for it?” Did he go to Pentonville to confront Sully?

Britt and Jude

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Elsewhere, Chase (Josh Swickard) and Monet (Blythe Howard) get set to dissolve Chase’s marriage to Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) who now has lawyered up with Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst). Monet tells Chase, “We need to prepare for the worst-case scenario.” Chase fires back ,“I don’t want a battle!” Is the battle over baby Phoebe, or a down and dirty fight just to get a divorce?

Then, Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) is reeling with happiness in the best possible way, after apparently sharing four kisses with mysterious stranger Jude (Wil Traval) at the Brown Dog Bar. Britt tells Lucas (Van Hansis) all about her evening. But, who is Jude and did he target Britt, or is he truly enamored with her? Stay tuned.

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Now below, take a look at the official GH spoilers for the week of October 19-23.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 19
Britt makes an intriguing deal. Trina is unsettled. Anna checks in on Sonny. Carly gets the third degree from Lucas. Jason calls out Serena.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20
Carly puts her heart on the line. Alexis delivers shocking news to Valentin. Sonny has a warning for Jason. Justine makes Drew an offer. Portia is wary of Monet.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21
Anna seeks out Valentin. Britt’s attitude raises eyebrows. Molly seeks Alexis’s advice. Jason makes an offer to Lucy. Tracy and Cody catch up.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22
Britt has juicy gossip for Lucas. Chase is thrown for a loop. Emma puts on her detective hat. Michael and Jordan await medical news. Ava is put on the spot.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
Ava pitches a dangerous plan to Drew. Jason calls out Josslyn. Ric and Monet go toe to toe. Lulu is discouraged. Sonny dangles a tantalizing deal.

Take a look at the latest GH promo, “Worst Case Scenario” below.

Now weigh-in: Will Jason figure out that Drew and Ava were behind framing Sonny? Do you want Chase to get parental rights to baby Phoebe? Do you like the attraction between Britt and Jude, or is something more nefarious going on with the guy? Let us know in the comment section below.

 

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‘General Hospital’s’ Jonathan Bennett Talks On Where Joe Fitzpatrick is Headed and Soap Opera Shirtless Scenes

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It had become abundantly clear that roomies Dr. Lucas Jones (Van Hansis) and PCPD detective Joe Fitzpatrick (Jonathan Bennett) seem destined towards a romance on General Hospital.

In fact, to get Lucas all hot and bothered (although he does fully let on), during the Friday, October 16 episode, the good doctor helps Joe pick out something less stuffy to wear to a bar to meet people.

However, the moment is met with Joe taking off his shirt in front of Lucas and doing a quick change from sport coat and button down shirt to a more relaxed casual button down shirt. In fact, the ABC soap opera even called out the moment as their clip of the day (see below).

Lucas and Joe

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MAJOR STORY TEASE FOR JOE

Bennett spoke with OUT in a new feature about what may be on the horizon for the by-the-book Joe and the moral Lucas, and how he learned that once the producers and writers on a soap script in a shirtless scene, if it goes over well, said actor, can expect many more in the months to come!

“I’m so excited for the audience to see where my character goes on General Hospital. It’s going to be monumental and I think people are going to love it,” teased Bennett. “I was shirtless in an episode and so petrified to shoot it,” he added. “I wanted to look my best and feel good. I really worked hard to get my body to a good place and I did it.”

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However as Jonathan points out, now he is finding himself half-naked in upcoming scenes as officer Joe! “I think I shot myself in the foot! Now that I did it once and it turned out well, every few weeks I read a script and I’m coming out of the shower, changing my shirt, or in the bathtub,” revealed Jonathan.

So, how does he keep camera ready? “I’m in the gym more, I have a better diet,” pointed out Bennett. “You have to stay healthy if you’re going to be shirtless every few weeks! I’m gay, an only child, and an actor. Of course I love the attention!”

While Bennett’s Port Charles story is going to reveal itself in the coming months, you can also see Jonathan back as the host of The Food Network’s Halloween Wars 16th season which concludes on Sunday, October 25.

Now below. check out the scene in question from Friday’s GH entitled, “Lose the Shirt.”

Weigh-in: What do you think will be “monumental” that Jonathan has teased that viewers will find out about Joe in the coming weeks? Are you feeling the on-screen chemistry between Joe and Lucas? Share your thoughts in the comment section.

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