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Laura Wright on Steve Burton’s GH Homecoming: “Jason Coming Back Into Carly’s World, It Fires Up The Part of Carly That Fights For Him”

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This week, Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) is back on the canvas on all-new episodes of General Hospital. Viewers got a taste of where Jason’s newest storyline may be heading on the Monday, March 4th episode of the ABC daytime drama series.

On Tuesday, March 5th, GH released a video of Steve Burton’s first day back on the set to coincide with his on-screen return. Juxtaposed with clips, the three people most intertwined in story together over the years, Burton, Laura Wright (Carly) and Maurice Benard (Sonny) each share their perspectives on what having Jason back in story means to their characters and more.

Laura Wright shared on Steve’s GH homecoming “It’s perfect, it’s home, it’s safety.” When speaking of Carly and Jason’s enduring relationship as friends or as a romantic couple, Wright expressed, “Jason coming back into Carly’s world, it fires up the part of Carly that fights for him, that believes in him, and is next to him no matter what, and not everybody can handle that.”

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We can only assume when Laura notes that not everybody can handle that, she is referencing Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) who is Jason’s brother. With Drew becoming a bit more unhinged of late, will the news of Jason’s return make him jealous?

Speaking on why Steve and Jason are so special to the cast and the story, Wright expressed, “It’s the same thing that connects us all to Steve, and I love this so much. It’s Jason and Steve, their integrity. The character of Jason will die for for the ones he loves, and that is something all of us would love to have and not everybody does. But, we understand and connect to it, because it’s something that we want.”

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Burton weighed-in on this latest version of Jason, “I’m approaching the character differently. I was able to sit down with the head writer who talked about what really happened, what state of mind it is for Jason, and it was very helpful.”

Fans are waiting to see, just what is going on with Jason after being buried under a rubble underground and surviving in 2021, and just who found him and what if anything they did to him. “I think it’s always the misunderstood guy, who works from a lot of pain,” Burton added on the depth of playing Sonny’s favorite hit man. “Jason is very loyal to the people he loves, and will be there for them no matter what. I think people can relate to that or would love that in their life. Beside the criminal activity, he’s a pretty solid guy.”

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Maurice Benard also weighed-in on Jason’s character, noting, “It’s the bad boy you want to fix. But he’s a different bad boy, obviously than I am. He’s a sweeter bad boy. The character is a very honest character who has a lot of integrity. I think people connect with that and Steve’s a damn good actor. From what I’ve already played it’s pretty intense, that’s all I can say.”

Watch Steve, Laura, Maurice and others in “Steve’s First Day Back” below.

Now let us know, do you hope Carly and Jason get back together as a couple, or do you want them to just be best friends? Share your thoughts in the comment section.

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I want Jason and Carly to be a couple

They have no chemistry and bring off a sibling like energy. Together, they are repugnant.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO the actors have no chemistry. Sarah Brown’s version of Carly or/and even Tamara’s version of Carly would make a Jason/Carly work.

Laura’s a great actress but a tough actress to pair a receptive screen partner, which can limit where Carly can go.

Jax and Carly surprisingly worked
Sonny and Carly hasn’t worked since Laura’s tenure, lets be honest about this.

You’re singing my song. Of course I agree.

Cool beans!!!!

Omg!! The Jarly romance must happen!!

Lost me ! Again this have to turn in card for Jason

I’m calling it right now, Carly dumps Drew, and gets back with Jason, and the odds are that Sam might want Jason back, so she’ll end up dumping Dante, and fight with Carly for Jason’s Heart, All the classic earmarks of a love triangle.

I hope not; where would Sam’s pride be? He made Carly a priority over her their entire lives, til the very end. She and Dante are great together. I hope they don’t screw that up with Jason’s return or Lulu’s if/when they bring her back.

I don’t think Jason would do that to Sonny. Bro Code.

First impression – if these are the new writers – an increase in the violence and crime – in one episode guns and knives and Laura knocking Heather in the head? Dante shot… GH had done fairly well toning down the un-needed violence on air,… maybe they will be adding a public service announcement at the end of each episode… No real guns or knives were used in the making of this episode….

See? This right here is what is wrong with GH. For Laura Wright to feel comfortable enough to repeatedly use the phrase,” Carly’s World” on social media demonstrates that the Carly- centric storylines aren’t just the writers’ fault. She brings that smugness and arrogance to how she interprets this role. Carly as played by her predecessors, was an interesting, deeply insecure and scrappy person. Now she’s just a smirking and gloating and ultimately uninteresting character. Carly delivers these self-grandiose speeches that strike a discordant note with her actions. Now it seems apparent that playing Carly isn’t much of a stretch for Wright.

Carly and Jason friends forever, always and only please!

Keep them as friends. Their romance was very uncomfortable.

I hear ya. Very uncomfortable indeed.

I want Jadon and Carly as friends

Do not put him with her. So tired of Carly

Jason and Carly do better as best friends. Since 2004 I fell in love with Jason and Sam… They just seem to fit.. No matter what happens they always seem to find their way back to each other and I hope that they do again…!

You may get your wish. They’ll be having to spend time together discussing their son’s recent actions.

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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.

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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?

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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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