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Steve Burton Confirms His Exit from Days of our Lives
After much speculation, two-time Daytime Emmy winner, Steve Burton has confirmed he is done at Days of our Lives. The actor wrapped taping his final scenes just before the holiday break.
According to the website, DailyDrama.com, and his farewell video posted on You Tube (see below), Burton signed one-year contract with the Peacock streaming soap opera.
After his final scenes, Steve expressed in his video: “Well, I just shot my final scenes here on Days of our Lives and I just wanna say, thank you so much to the cast, to the crew. It’s been amazing. I can’t believe it’s been a year already. So thank you so much to the fans. It’s just, I’m always so full of gratitude. So thank you. Stay tuned.”
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Since Days tapes six months in advance of air, viewers can expect to Steve as Harris Michaels through at least the late spring. That means his current storyline with Tamara Braun (Ava Vitali) should extend through the spring season.
Steve joined the mothership and Days of our Lives for the second time in his career, following his appearance in the Days of our Lives limited series Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem: Part Two back in the summer of 2022. Later in 2023, he returned to the main show, for the first time since 1988 when he first played Harris.
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Burton is best-known for his role as Jason Morgan on General Hospital. He was let go from the series in November of 2021, amid the Covid-19 pandemic and the ABC and GH vaccine mandate. At that time. Steve decided not to take the vaccine.
At the time of his dismissal, he shared on Instagram, “Maybe one day if these mandates are lifted, I can return and finish my career as Jason Morgan. That would be an honor.”
So, what are your thoughts of Steve being done at Days of our Lives? Should GH consider bringing him back as Jason? Will they bring him back? Comment below. But first, check out his farewell video on his exit from Days of our Lives.
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I like him so much better at DAYS! Such a shame that he did not extend his time. I just don’t see a place for him on GH at this point!
I absolutely PRAY this does not mean he’s returning to General Hospital, even though Nathan Varni teased an announcement during tomorrow night’s ABC primetime special. And now I feel as if this could be that announcement.
Jason will return to GH. Bet your soul on it. I just hope they can avoid getting cancelled before then.
Oh come on, no doom and gloom now. I’ve always liked Jason’s way of making us feel safe and secure and as I’m one of the few that likes Drew/ Cameron Jason will be there to ease Carly and everyone’s pain over losing Bobby. On another note, just wonder if Dante will welcome him back as much as everyone else.?
Well, they also need to bring Lulu out of veggieland, and once that happens, Dante will be saying “Sam who??”. So that’s an easy problem to solve. And Charlotte could really use her mother right about now, of course.
Burton and Monaco lost the chemistry connection during his last stint. Would they really try for JaSam 4.0?
It’s not really so much that they “lost it” but rather, they were never really allowed to try again. And that’s not even since he came back in 2017, but pretty much the day the Valentini/ReRon regime took over in February 2012. One of the OLTL puppets switched out a live baby Danny for a dead Manning baby, and while Jason & Sam struggled to deal with that apparent loss, the vampire cop inserted himself between them (and not in a fun kind of way). By the time this was all resolved, Jason, Sam, and Danny had literally one day together before Faison shot him in the back & kicked him off the docks.
So yeah, I think they should get an ACTUAL chance at a reunion. Maybe it will work, maybe it won’t. But they can’t say they actually got a chance to try in the last 12 years.
Respectfully disagree. They had Sam drop OG Drew for Jason fairly quickly when it was revealed Burton was Jason. They looked like they barely enjoyed being in scenes together shortly after that.
Although it was short-lived, the Jason/Britt pairing showed he still had the charm. Meanwhile, Monaco has really perked up since Sam’s pairing with Dante.
Luke & Laura had an expiration date as did Jason & Sam and Sonny & Carly.
They would never cancel GH
He should come back!! Kudos for standing up for your integrity and right for choice!
He’s definitely on his way back to GH!
GH never killed Jason off, so yes, it’s time to bring Jason back to GH. He never should have been left go to begin with, and Jax, as well. If someone didn’t want to vaccinated, that was their right!
The vaccine mandates were an ABC/Di$ney corporate decision. Steve wasn’t happy about it, but all indications are that he left on good terms with Frank Valentini & the other “suits” at GH, so now that the mandate is over, there should be no problems with his return.
On the other horn, Ingo stirred up a bunch of bigoted dragonshit in “social media”, and started a bunch of bogus lawsuits, just like his Orange idol would have done. So he didn’t just burn bridges, he nuked them. I don’t see him ever coming back, and he probably isn’t getting work anywhere else for a while, because his bigotry is well known.
He was good as Harris. Loved him with Tamara
GH would be crazy not to pick him up!! Look how their rating would soar!!!
GH was crazy to make him go to begin with. GH is not the same without him
At first when they were at Bayview, the scenes jumped off the screen! Then, of course, the writers put them in a hum-drum storyline and that’s that.
I never thought I’d say I’ll miss Steve Burton, but, I will. Good Luck with the future!
PLEASE return, Sonny needs you, WE need you!
Uh oh. I have always sworn I would give up GH if I were forced to endure the return of Jason. Looks like my days watching may be numbered.
I liked him at Days but its pretty obvious he is going back to GH where he was one of the major stars of the show. GH appears to have found favor with the brass at Disney again because they are pulling out all the stops for the show and bringing back all the familiar faves. A daytime soap with a prime time special – its almost like the 80’s again.
Please bring Jason back, it hasn’t been the same, Sonny needs you, we need you…
I love Stevie stay on Days tho!
Please bring Jason Morgan back
Personally, I liked him as Dylan on Y and R much more than his portrayal of Jason on GH. Nikki needs her son to come out of witness protection, Sharon needs to have him jolt her out of the coffee house, and would love for Avery to return for Nick. New Year wishes for 2024…
Over rated and a diva god he needs help the thing he did to his arm please call the shrink ward !! I quit GH when they destroyed Billy miller and will never watch again never
That arm tattoo does make it difficult for Burton to play Jason Q (if he ever got his memory back) or Drew in flashback scenes.
I think Jason coming back tonight will be the surprise announcement. I think that Brennen kidnapped him for Pikeman and brainwashed him and he is now part of Pikeman and will hit Port Charles as Sonny’s number one enemy. I wish they would have Ted King come back as Alcazar and have him be Pikeman and Brennen just a part of Pikeman. But Alcazar not being dead and getting the ultimate revenge on Sonny by brainwashing Jason and having him take his business and send him to jail would be a delicious storyline. I think that one of the reason’s that they let Roger Howarth go beside the fact that they wrote a horrible character for him to play with Austin is because they were trying to free up money to get Steve back.
Yes the pathetic excuse for an actor want to ask him about selling juice at fan events ?? I can’t stand him and I will always respect Tristan Roger’s for calling him on it! TR was the draw always
Pikeman kidnapping Jason would ONLY make sense if it was Alcazar running the operation. You might remember that Jason was said to have killed Alcazar, though nobody actually saw it happen. And of course there were later reported sightings of Alcazar in South America, as well as a record of bank transactions being made from there. Though it was never said so on the record, my theory is that Jason told Alcazar he could live, as long as he never set foot in Port Charles again, and that Jason did do, because his “sister” Skye was married to Alcazar at the time, and it’s just not good business to kill family members… whether you like them or not.
On the other horn, should Alcazar have the opportunity to “return the favor” and keep Jason away from his family… and cripple Corinthos Coffee, LLC at the same time, he would certainly take it.
I don’t believe Brennan is in charge of Pikeman. He might well be the leader of an internal coup within the WSB that took over that organization, and is very comfortable with “black ops”, but even that type of intelligence operation would want to leave a level of “plausible deniability” between themselves, and the mercenary group actually carrying out those “black ops”.
Don’t want Jason to be brainwashed though. They just ended the idiotic amnesia plots with Ned & Esme, and Charlotte’s tarot card brainwashing is still an issue. It also seems like something might have been knocked loose in Drew’s brain when he got his prison beatdown. So I’d say GH has already reached their quota of “memory issues” for a while.
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‘One Life to Live’ and ‘General Hospital’ Actress Bree Williamson Mourns the Loss of Husband Michael John Roberts
In heartbreaking news, Bree Williamson (ex-Jessica Buchanan, One Life to Live, ex- Claudette Beaulieu, General Hospital) is mourning the loss of her husband Michael John Roberts who passed away after his battle with glioblastoma om Wednesday, November 11 and at just 48-years-old.
The Hollywood Reporter initially reported Roberts death sharing he died after a brief battle and was surrounded by loved ones and died peacefully at his home in Los Angeles.
Michael was a well-known animator and director behind Comedy Central’s Trip Tank and Netflix’s BoJack Horseman among others.. He also created the YouTube Red series Dallas & Robo, starring John Cena and Kat Dennings.
Taking to her Instagram following the news of Michael’s passing, Bree Williamson expressed, “Thank you to everyone that has reached out. We are heartbroken and taking some time.” Bree and Michael share a son McGreggor, who is 16-years-old.
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OUTPOURING OF SUPPORT FROM ONE LIFE TO LIVE CO-STARS
Williamson received an outpouring of love and support from many of her One Life to Live co-stars below:
Tuc Watkins (ex-David Vickers): “Michael Roberts. Words are clumsy. I watched the ways he was kind, and I admired him. I love him and his family, individually and collectively. He was so many things. He did so much. There would have been more.”
Michael Easton (ex-John McBain): “Michael was a beautiful spirit and he lives on in our hearts. Our thoughts are with you and Mac and your family.”
Kristen Alderson (ex-Starr Manning): “Beyond tragic, He was so kind, I only remember him with that exact smile every time I saw him. I remember when we met him & just knew you found the best partner. So deeply sorry Bree. We love you so much.”
Eddie Alderson (ex-Matthew Buchanan), “Sending you infinite amounts of love. He was so fantastic. He’ll be very missed by all who knew him.”
Others who sent messages included: Laura Wright (Carly, GH) and Finola Hughes (Anna, GH) and Martha Madison (Belle, DAYS).
MICHAEL JOHN ROBERTS INCREDIBLE TALENT REMEMBERED
The family shared a statement via an obituary that read, in part, on the gifted artist that Michael was and his remarkable gifts:
“Michael saw the world a little differently. A gifted artist with an extraordinary talent, he could find something worth exploring in what others might overlook. His creativity was not limited to what he put on paper; it shaped the way he thought, questioned, and understood the world around him.”
FAMILY STATEMENT ON THE LOVE MICHAEL HAD FOR BREE AND MCGREGGOR
The obituary also spoke on Michael’s family, love of Bree and their son McGreggor:
“Above all, Michael cherished the family he had built. His wife, Bree (Williamson), was his beloved partner, and the person he was so proud to have beside him. He treasured their shared journey, their everyday moments, and the simple privilege of walking through the world together. His son, McGreggor, was a source of immense pride. Michael wanted nothing but the best for him, and saw in the young man he was becoming, possibilities greater than he could ever have imagined for himself. He was already deeply proud of the life his son was building, and eager for all that lay ahead of him.”
It concluded with, “Although his illness came suddenly and the time that followed was heartbreakingly short, it cannot define the man he was. His life is better remembered through what he created, the conversations he inspired, the friendships he nurtured, and the love he gave so freely to those closest to him.”
Michael is survived by Bree, their teenage son, McGreggor; sister, Jane; niece, Gwen and nephew, Vaughan. He was also close with his cousin Hrothgar, whom he saw as a brother, and his wife, Emily, and their children, Evie and Lili.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Bree Williamson and McGreggor at this time on such a devastating loss of such an exceptionally talented man and beloved husband and father. Share your thoughts for Bree on the loss of Michael John Roberts in the comment section below.
Days of our Lives long-running cast member James Reynolds revealed on the November 10 edition of Entertainment Tonight that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and his character of Abe Carver will now be going through an on-screen Parkinson’s battle as well.
Speaking with ET’s Nischelle Turner, the 80-year-old actor and Daytime Emmy winner shared how he attempted to hide the warning signs dating back to 15-20 years ago when he would have, “What they call the hallucinations. My wife (Lissa) would say, ‘You were hitting me last night in bed,’ and I would say, ‘What?!’ I was having these really horrible dreams.” Reynolds also added that he realized falling out of bed was an early symptom of Parkinson’s too.
Discussing the on-going tremors that have become more noticeable over time especially in hands, James shared that when he finally told the Days of our Lives cast they were nothing but “extraordinarily helpful and supportive.”
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SCREEN LIFE TO MIRROR REAL LIFE
Now with DAYS about to launch into Abe’s Parkinson’s storyline, Reynolds hopes that he can turn his experience into something positive by encouraging others facing the disease to keep fighting. During the sit-down, Reynolds co-star Jackée Harry (Paulina Price) recalls her reaction to learning of Reynolds’ real-life diagnosis and how she has continued to search for new treatments to inform James about.
Although Parkinson’s disease currently has no cure, there are medications and treatments can help those manage symptoms and improve quality of life. The condition progresses at a different pace from individual to individual.
As discussed in his conversation with ET, Reynolds cited Michael J. Fox and Alan Alda as two high-profile celebrities who have brought awareness to the disease.
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In story on DAYS, Abe in recent weeks had been experiencing tremors which led to seek help and a diagnosis Dr. Kayla Johnson (Mary Beth Evans). Soon Abe and others will find out of his battle with Parkinson’s. Although on the promo for this week’s DAYS, Abe is seen telling Kayla, that he will do something, “when the time is right.”
James Reynolds is one of the most prolific performers, being the longest-running Black Actor in a role on a television series, not to mention his aforementioned Lead Actor Daytime Emmy win in 2018, and being inducted in 2025 into the Daytime Emmy Gold and Silver Society of honorees.
You can check out James’ in-depth conversation on his Parkinson’s diagnosis below.
Share your thoughts for James after learning of his health battle, and what do you think of Days of our Lives incorporating the disease into Abe Carver’s Salem storyline? Let us know in the comment section.
The 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards red carpet arrivals featured many a leading man from your favorite soaps, plus the younger stars and veteran actors you’ve come to love.
The gents were definitely about the bowties this year, plus fashion-forward trends, classic suit and tux looks, or sport jacket and no tie. There were a myriad of fashion choices on display from the one thing the soaps are usually known for, ‘hot’ guys.
This year for the first time the red carpet featured the cast of Beyond the Gates who were eligible for Daytime Emmy competition for the first time in their young history, bringing fresh faces and new vibes to the festivities.
LEADING MEN, VETERAN STARS AND NEWCOMERS STRIKE A POSE
Many of this year’s nominees who went on to become eventual winners, previous Emmy winners, and more, took to the carpet to strike a pose for the paparazzi in attendance.
Some of the standout looks came from (pictured above): Steve Burton (Jason Morgan, General Hospital) in traditional black tux with a sheen, Lawrence Saint-Victor (Carter Walton, The Bold and the Beautiful), Giovanni Mazza (Gio Palmieri), Jibre Hordges (Jacob Hawthorne, Beyond the Gates) and Michael Graziadei (Daniel Romalotti, The Young and the Restless), all wearing tuxes, suits or sportcoat and trousers with a bowtie, plus now two-time Daytime Emmy winner, Roger Howarth (Matt Clark, The Young and the Restless) who gave us that stellar jacket and more relaxed vibe for the carpet.
Now below, check out the other actors who made an impression with red carpet fashion at the Daytime Emmy Awards this past Friday night.
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Days of our Lives and Brilliant Minds alum, Al Calderon (ex-Javi Hernandez), a Daytime Emmy nominee in light green suit.
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Beyond the Gates’ Jaden Lucas Miller (Tyrell Richardson) had it put together from head to toe making his first appearance at a Daytime Emmy red carpet.
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The icon, Y&R’s Eric Braeden, a nominee this year for Lead Actor for his performances as Victor Newman took to the red carpet alongside his granddaughter, but took a moment to pose solo for the cameras.
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Alex Cheeks who plays Donnell McBride on Beyond the Gates took to the carpet in this blue suit with brooch.
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General Hospital’s Dominic Zamprogna (Dante Falconeri) entering the red carpet from the street stylin’ in blue jacket and white sneakers.
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The Bold and the Beautiful’s Harrison Cone (Deke Sharpe) bringing the on-trend fashion to the Emmys, as well as he would as the young fashion designer at Logan!
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General Hospital’s Sawandi Wilson (Dr. Isaiah Gannon) in velvet red tuxedo stood out on the red carpet.
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Last year’s Lead Actor Daytime Emmy winner, Paul Telfer (Xander Kiriakis, Days of our Lives) returned this year to present several awards on-stage and hit the red carpet in very stylish black kilt.
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Days of our Lives’ newest leading man, Kyle Pryor made his debut on the Daytime Emmy red carpet. He premieres tomorrow on the November 2nd episode of the Peacock streaming soap operas as Dominik Marino.
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Beyond the Gates star, Sean Freeman (Andre Richardson) always looks super cool. This time in white jacket and packets making a fashion statement on his first Daytime Emmys red carpet.
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The Bold and the Beautiful’s Crew Morrow (Will Spencer) opted for a jean jacket and black sheen jeans to take to the carpet, but still bringing the swag.
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Days of our Lives alum Christopher Sean (Paul Narita), a nominee for Guest Performer in a Daytime Drama Series took to the red carpet in beautiful blue.
So, which men do you think were looking good? Did the actors bring it to the red carpet? Let us know your thoughts and picks via the comment section below.
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