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Steve Burton Confirms His Exit From General Hospital
Steve Burton has spoken and after so much speculation, the two-time Daytime Emmy-winning star has confirmed he is out as General Hospital’s Jason Morgan.
In his post on his Instagram account on Tuesday, Steve shared that he was let go by the ABC daytime drama series due to their vaccine mandate and that even though he applied for medical and religious exemptions those were denied. Thus, he has to exit his role.
In story, viewers saw on Monday, that Jason is MIA from being under the rubble of the cave that collapsed in Jason’s attempt to apprehend Peter August (Wes Ramsey).
In his post, Burton shared the following: “I know there has been a lot of rumors and speculations about me and General Hospital and I wanted you to hear it from me, personally. Unfortunately, General Hospital has let me go because of the vaccine mandate. I did apply for my medical and religious exemptions and both of those were denied, which, you know, hurts, but, this is also about personal freedom to me. I don’t think anyone should lose their livelihood over this. But with that being said, you know me. I’ll always be grateful for my time at General Hospital I love it there. I grew up there. I grew up with some of you, so I will always be grateful and I believe when one door closes multiple doors open. That’s always been my perspective, so I am excited to see what the future brings. ”
Steve went on to say, “Maybe one day when these mandates are lifted, I can return and finish my career as Jason Morgan. That would be an honor, and if not, I am going to take this amazing experience, move forward and be forever grateful. I have got to say, that I am forever grateful for your love and your support over the years. It means so much to me. Thank you. I don’t know when my last airdate is. It may have aired or it might be tomorrow or the next day. I am not sure. I want you guys to have an awesome Thanksgiving. I know it is hard, maybe, in this type of situation to be thankful or grateful, but we have so many things to be thankful about. Being grateful really is the key. Love you guys.”
The popular actor began his run as GH’s Jason Quartermaine back in 1991. Later in 1995, after a car accident he had a major personality shift and became Jason Morgan. Burton went to Y&R to play Dylan McAvoy for a four-year stint from 2013-2017, before heading back to his home at GH.
A source close to the show told Deadline that Burton’s last tape date was October 27th.
You can watch Steve’s video announcement below on his GH departure.
So, how do you feel about Steve being let go from GH? Do you hope Steve can return at some point? Share your thoughts via the comment section below,
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Just like Jonathan Jackson before, GH fires a good actor (Greg Vaughn) or creates a lesser character (Billy Miller), to have the big star return, only for that big star to mess things up. People leave – I’m totally good with that. But if you’ve already replaced them, let them stay gone.
Greg Vaughan played a good character on GH…. problem was that character didn’t have any real resemblance to Lucky Spencer. Might have been interesting if they had figured out a way to keep him on GH at the time (definitely NOT the “long lost twin” gimmick) but it freed him up to move to Salem. And while he didn’t originate the role of Eric Brady, he’s definitely a better fit for that part than he was as Lucky 2.0 (yeah, I know he’s technically the third, but that other guy was too embarrassing to even talk about).
Now that said…. I’m not all that happy that Eric will be trying to evict me from his mother when he returns to Salem.
Looks like Monica’s going to the large section of her closet reserved for funerals for her children.
When Jason “died” the last time, AJ showed up alive the week later. When Billy Miller started (Jake, presumably Jason at that point) AJ died for likely the final time. Now, with Jason likely once again “dead”, welcome home Drew.
I want Jason Morgan back;forever. There’s no Sonny without Jason. Sonny and Carly belongs together, NOT Jason and Carly:(
Would love for he and Jessica Collins to return as Avery and Dylan, they can connect with Chris and Paul as their mentors
Y n r needs smart responsible characters, maybe have Phyliss in on that too and put her at odds with her sister. Phylis really needs something to do besides rehashing old tired past loves.
Hell no. I don’t want SB on #yr. If he did, I’d stop watching.
Agree
If in Y&R budget I think he will end up back at Y&R. I think he was well liked over there. Plus maybe Doug Davidson can get back on the show.
The budget’s not what it used to be. But Burton also can’t command top dollar any more. When he returned to GH after his Y&R sojourn, he no longer had the cushy filming schedule that JFP allowed in his earlier contracts – one of the reasons he moved his family back to CA.
I hated his storyline because it was terrible.
I would like that, too…..
NO no no. They were boring. I don’t think he’s that great an actor. Maybe it was the character.
Hell no! He & Dylan was a mess the first time around and majority of YR fans didn’t care for his character. Only reason he got the part was JFP’s pet.
Stick a pitchfork in this show…. it’s done. The last time they screwed over Jason in 2012 (for the benefit of their OLTL castaways), they damn near killed the show. Now they threw him under the bus again, to prop Whiny Heiny, which is even worse.
Heiny is not a lead. Neither is Frodd (no matter what name you call him) and neither is random AMC guy who we’re now supposed to pretend is Jason’s brother.
Steve Burton got himself fired from GH.
No. The criminal elites did. He stood up for medical freedom of choice.
He’s an EMPLOYEE. This is the real world and nobody is interested in breathing and swapping spit with someone who doesn’t understand the ramifications of COVID. He’s an ACTOR. He had his DREAM JOB. All he had to do was take a vaccine that 60% AND COUNTING of the US has taken and is continuously taking. We WILL get out from under this but not from people little like him and Ingo. Bye, Felicia.
Wow
Agreed
Agreed! I work for one of the biggest tech companies, we were given the option to get the vaccine or leave. In the US, 440 million have gotten one jab.
He needs to man up and support his 3 kids and wife. What a wimpp.
Criminal elites? That’s hilarious. People who believe in science is more accurate.
He can stand up for medical decisions, just as Disney/ABC had every right to let him go for not following guidelines.
That is such garbage straight from the Fox network of lies, propaganda and greed.
JJ – try to process reality here. Steve Burton was clearly told that if he did not get double vaccinated he would no longer be on GH. The man had the choice of either getting vaccinated or being let go.
This is not only happening on GH it is also happening on Y&R, B&B, DOOL, other tv show and on film sets. Some actors have made it clear they will not work with those people who are not vaccinated. Take an extremely long break from Qanon because your mind needs the rest
Well said, anne!
I can’t believe older legends at Y&R – e.g. Eric Braeden, etc would stand for that? Please….
What Ever
Your version is quite skewed. Steve Burton made a choice. I don’t agree with his choice. But how that is related to the characters of Peter, Austin, or Drew makes absolutely no sense.
As for the character of Jason – meh. They tried to make him more 3 dimensional when Billy Miller joined the show, but when SB said, I want back, they said FU BM and brought the single dimension back.
What it comes down to is entertain me. People who stop watching a show because an actor is fired by their own actions? Lame.
I am sorry to hear that Steve Burton is no longer on GH. But the powers that be made it very clear to Steve that no vaccines meant no longer being employed. Steve has to live with the choice he made.
anne
Maybe it was just an excuse to leave. I just lost my respect for him. I always thought he had more brains than that.
Anne,
He has to live and or die with his choices. He sure isn’t the heroic figure of a man I once thought he was. What a let down. I read somewhere that Britt and Austin (groan) will become a couple. Serves him right!
Hi Violet…And he certainly isn’t the Jason character who made sure to protect those close to him at the risk of himself sometimes. Most recently Britt when he saved her life and was there as moral support while medical professionals using science diagnosed her disease. Personally I won’t miss his character much except the Britt connection. “Stonecold” as an enforcer for Sonny and Carly confident has become boring over the years. And the mob part of GH I don’t like. What a waste of a character.
Not a real GH fan .Leave
I’m with you on this, Rose. Jason has become more zombified (if that’s a word) since his last return. There was hope for him with Britt, but Carly’s needs always come first. I’m proud of Britt for not undervaluing herself and settling for second place (or fourth since Sonny and Michael probably outrank her as well). But now, we’re going to have more of Carly clumping around mourning Jason and blaming everyone in sight. Didn’t we just do this when Sonny “died”?
Voilet – stop believing everything you’ve read. Will they become a couple? Maybe. But if you think it’s a done deal because you read it on some random website? Come on.
TV Jeff,
If you are referring to the Austin and Britt story. Of course I don’t believe it. I may be old but not naive and gullible. I just mentioned it cause I thought someone might find it interesting. I learned a long time ago to not believe everything you hear and only half of what you see. Served me well.
He seems perfectly willing to live with his choice. Did you see his post? No whining, just stated the facts and expressed his gratitude for the years he spent on GH and to his fans. He didn’t aim any arrows or try to throw anyone under the bus on his way out. He didn’t burn any bridges.
Steve was passive– he did the luv everyone etc..
Because he wants to return.
It seems like forever, that he’s been in the soap.
That is what he does, who he is, a soap actor..
So- he keeps the loving peace when stepping out..
Eventually, he will return.
(((( I’d bet Steve is madder than hell over the situation. And not so luving over it all.
I can envision him at home throwing a whatever with a big fk-you!
at ABC .. ahaa! ))
Steve could be welcomed back someday. Ingo on the other hand will likely never return.
Damn!!! This ish is just unreal!!
I am sad to see his character leave, he does bring a lot to the show. But GH is just make believe. The reality is that we are in a pandemic, and must work together to get through it and keep others safe. He has every right to refuse the vaccination, but the reality is that his choice makes him dangerous to be around. He will be missed.
Well said Cheryl.
The vaccine mandate is pure crap. The vaccine doesn’t prevent you from getting or spreading Covid – it is supposed to lessen your symptoms if you get it, and even then, that doesn’t happen with everyone. It isn’t even a vaccine – it’s gene therapy with spike proteins. Check out what’s going on over in Israel. I’m sorry to hear that you lost your job over this Mr. Burton. I hope to see you somewhere else soon.
Linda -please tell us all what university you got your medical degree from. Also, please tell us all the medical Center where you did your residency in Epidemiology.
Trump University Medical School?
Linda D. Kish
Call it what you like, its working and people like Steve Burton stubbornly refuse to see it. It is saving lives,certainly not his stupid principals. I feel sorry for his kids if he refuses them immunizations they need, growing up. It was over sixty years ago and the Salk vacine came out to prevent Polio. I was so scared to have my six month old vacinated but my Dr. convinced me it was the best thing to do. How many of you have seen someone in an Iron Lung, it ain’t pretty.
I have a very “smart” granddaughter who is recovering from Covid, who’s Fiance’ died a few days ago because they both refused to take the shots, as they were ” afraid of side effects”. Well, to me there is no greater side effect than death! People need to get their heads out of thee butts and stop risking their lives when we have a chance, a good chance to save them.
Wow Violet. I’m so sorry for your loss. That is horrifically terrible, and I hope that your family and granddaughter are okay. More than 98% of positive Covid cases in the hospitals are those who are unvaccinated. So much obscure information is circulating in so many different venues. I’m a doctor, and I fully respect personal freedom to choose how to approach one’s health care, but we are in a GLOBAL pandemic, and we need to take care of each other by getting ourselves vaccinated and do all of the public health precautions before more innocent lives are gone.
Margherita,
Thanks so much for your kind and wise words. Thankfully my girl is feeling a lot better but she’s just devastated with her loss and my heart breaks for her. I made her promise to get a shot when it’s time. We don’t live close so I have to trust her on this.
Thank you, Margarita!
I appreciate your expertise on the subject. Herd immunity is vital to getting this virus under control. Burton is demonstrating his lack of concern for his co- workers which included children, a pregnant actor and a co- star who is a cancer survivor. He is coming off as being entitled and selfish.
Violet, your comment is beautifully written and replete with historical significance. I appreciate your candor, and I’m sorry for your loss.
Harry,
Thank you for your kind words also. I just get so worked up over some people’s ideas of not doing the right and obvious thing to keep us all well. We are so lucky in this day and age to be given the necessary vaccines,drugs, etc.to fight what would have killed us years ago. I had pneumonia a lot as a child and had to take Sulfa drugs, no Penicillen then. We have so much that these people are spitting on and it makes me so sad. Sorry Harry,best of health to you.
Finally!!! Someone with some brain cells!!! Thank you!
JJ – I thought you had finally stopped paying attention to those semi-educated people on Qanon. Oh well, the only thing to do with people like you is to follow the example set by Austria.
I agree all but two people got covid even the vaccinated we all survived fine and i have a medical condition asthma took ivermectin and was cleaning my house after by the second day of taking the medicine i am 54. the kids were better in 1 week i didn’t even know they had it no fevers just a runny nose but two of us lost our sense of smell.
Leah – giving your kids ivermectin is irresponsible on your part. Taking the drug borders on stupidity especially as an asthmatic. Ivermectin products designed for humans are DIFFERENT from ivermectin products designed for animals. And the drug was designed to treat parasites which Covid is not.
I am interested to see if the reactions are different than to Ingo Radamacher’s firing for the same reason. While I am ambivalent and can see both sides of the argument now that it is a big star that most people like (I prefer Jax to Jason for the simple reason that Jason enables Carly and Sonny and Jax doesn’t!)… my guess is that this will be temporary and Jason will be back in time. It will be interesting to see what the storyline fallout is from his departure will be…
Another actor may replace Steve Burton as Jason
Been there, done that. Nobody’s going to believe Susan Moore had triplets.
I Agree
Big rumor is Trevor St. John, will be the new Jason.
let’s HOPE not… Trevor is top shelf, highbrow, AND creme de la creme . Laura Wright’ Carly ? Meh ? can’t throw her far enough… she finds her way back to the trough
Kind of find that hard to believe. TStJ was burned when Howarth returned to OLTL to reclaim Todd. Now, he might have been planning to leave, but Frank certainly helped push him in that direction.
Because of the Jason/Drew kerfuffle, viewers might find it hard accepting the new actor as Jason, thinking that Burton would return again as “The Real Greenlee”. Well, you know what I mean.
Trevor Saint John may be the only actor I know of who can pull off acting “ stone cold” while emoting vulnerability in his eyes.
Yes, he might be able to express the vulnerability with his eyes, but there are only one set of those Jason eyes and he doesn’t possess them. Steve can say more with his eyes than most actors can say reading a whole page of dialogue.
Would love to see Trevor Sant John as his recast!! Crossing my fingers.
Steve Burton : was so different, with Britta. he at last responded… something about KT” Brit TRIGGERED . astounded is putting it mildly. Steve Burton came to… out of the malaise of the entrapment that is; the dullard Sonny and Carly
that dead trio that all story culminates in a renewed family empowerment and that winsome twosome lovebird builds with bile… and alas, Stone cold, is; ? home alone
Steve Burton, was ALIVE… He no longer needed or should have been interested in ; sonny and carly
Trevor St. John… any actor , has his work cut out with TRYING to act.. w/Laura Wright… her smothering her only BFF , her only ally, her only confidant’… JEEZUS! bonkers for this job? she’s not even sexy or can act passionate… Oy
sonny and carly… it’s a good thing that @GH does not waste any time in letting us know they get naked.. and are to be, for all time… loving and sexual… BILE build up.
i just do not get , how the fan… stomach this ???? it’s an hour long drama… that is wasted … nothing came of this insipid try at fleshing out @Sonny as “Mike” Carly as the dark as she gets Queen of the night… Christ she sauntered in to the what ? 5 family stare down meetin’ NOTHING ! Christ all the hoopla… this should solidify how her character has no connect with any one… i’ll even give prop to how Joss and Michael look anxious with her.. bored.. and lack any emote worth noting.
Trevor St. John : oh god… he’s head and shoulders ABOVE Maurice Benard’…. he’ll have to stoop… obvious kowtow… look stupid taking direction with guns blazed. LOL
with jax and Jason GONE … this is a huge rah rah rah !!!! this fan of all the rest of General Hospital… is cheering from the sideline’
richard w griffin,
Yes, and speaking of Carly. Laughed at the way she came strutting into G.H today, dressed like she was ready for Kung Fu.
I believe in vaccines and believe the shot has prevented me from being sick as I work on a college campus. It is a mystery to me why our nation has not come together over this public health crisis. Once upon a time, the country embraced vaccines for polio, smallpox, rubella, and the flu.
I wish Mr. Burton and Mr. Rademacher well. I will miss their legacy characters on a show that needs them, but the show must go on and, powers that be, believe I (and I agree) vaccines are necessary for everyone’s good health going forward. Soaps used to recast characters and GH will need to do this here if story dictates.
Well said
Very well said lakovos. Thank you for reminding us of the real issue – a global public health crisis.
So Well Said!
Look not all is loss, maybe the show can refocus on some of its other talent while both Steve and Ingo take a break, I’m hopeful this covid nightmare will eventually end and we can all go back to being unmasked and no mandates for shots needed. It might not be tomorrow but down the line, for now the show has plenty of guys to concentrate on so I’m gonna be patient and enjoy whose on now and not on whose been fired or is gone. The shows got plenty of billionaires and bad boys so lets enjoy those guys.
I for one am glad that Steve is gone. Someone will replace him as Jason. Vaccines work and I’m proud to say that I’ve been vaxxed. They work as intended. If he’s willing to put his fellow co-workers at risk, then he shouldn’t have a job. Just my opinion and I stick by it.
Choices have consequences. He made his choice. Putting politics aside, I found his return to the show rather disappointing. It was almost as if he had lost his connection to the character. The only time I enjoyed his acting was when he was with Britt. He seemed stilted when he was initially with Sam and there was no chemistry between him & Carly. Given those reasons I won’t miss him this time around.
Of course they will recast with Trevor St John….brilliant recast…..sad to see Steve go but I believe in the vaccine!Good luck to him and his family!
And Nancy should’ve been let go for insulting and bullying anyone and everyone who doesn’t agree with her politics.
Agree with being put on a ventilator, if you’d prefer that. She didn’t get herself fired over a tribalist stance.
She hasn’t violated any corporate policies that we know of. She has a right to express her opinion regardless of who disagrees with it.
Going after a woman. Stay classy!
Women deserve equal rights. They also deserve to be criticized if they say something and someone disagrees with them!
Absolutely
So long, Burton. You should have followed the science and protected yourself and others. If only Benard and Wright had also refused to adhere to the vaccine mandate…
After posting, I realized that my last sentence, though made in jest, was too harsh. I am indeed thankful that Benard and Wright HAVE adhered to the vaccine mandate. I am simply no fan of their characters and decades-long prominence on GH. I applaud any and all, in soaps and elsewhere, who have been responsible and intelligent enough to get the Covid vaccine. That choice should be heralded. I wish that even more people would do so…
Jamesj75…I wish more people would get the vaccine, too. Those who haven’t are holding the rest of us back. Will like the day when I can listen to local and national news where you don’t have to hear the new, hospitalized, deaths because of coved everyday. Like the daily weather report or sport scores. And thanks all of those who have followed the precautions like masking, social distancing, and vaccinations. Have a good Thanksgiving. And for fun watch the Macy’s parade.
rose, thank you for your reply. You are right when you say, “Those who haven’t are holding the rest of us back.” We could have been in such better shape by now if only the misguided, misinformed vax-deniers followed the science (aka reality). Yet, as you also indicate, we should be thankful for those who have “followed the precautions.” Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones, Friend.
You know, jamesj75, I know the way your heart leans, so no need to even apologize for the “if only” remark. I subscribe to the philosophy of the ladies from “Steel Magnolias”, “If you can’t say anything nice about someone, come sit by me.” Of course, these days, one has to be careful about who we’re sitting next to. I still can’t believe the arguments proferred about not getting vaccinated. It truly frightens me. I often feel I’m living in a parallel universe… but one I don’t remotely recognize anymore. Regarding Jason, I won’t miss him this time because I feel he’s totally surrendered his entire life to Carly; I barely see “Jason” anymore. I do, however, miss Billy Miller every day. This new whining Drew just isn’t the same. Between all this, Peter the Puke, and the new low of Sante (Dasam?), I’m really bored these days. Thank heaven for sweet, gorgeous Chase, firecracker Britt, and the indomitable Liesl. Cheers, James!
Thank you for your reply, Soaphound, and your graciousness… It is shocking, however, about the “parallel universe” in which we live. The careful and thoughtful among us can only navigate the best we can. I further appreciate (and agree with) your GH commentary. Once “Jason Morgan” took over, I could never warm up to this character, and I kept hoping he would one day return to his former self. Happy Thanksgiving, Friend!
Has everyone forgotten why Britt’s co-workers called her the Britch? Kelly is a great actress but Britt was a well played loathsome character who did despicable things. I’m all for people turning over a new leaf but her overnight transformation for the sole purpose of pairing her with Jason just turned my stomach. I hate that GH is losing the real Jason again but at least I’ll be spared watching her with him. They just need to let Brad out of prison so she has someone to hang with.
gh#1,
Have you not noticed how tptb change Character’s character? I know we don’t forget how they once were but hopefully we can welcome the new changes. Liesel is not the horrible person she once was and even seems to get along with Anna whom she hated with a passion. I never liked Brad but a lot of viewers do, so be it, a shoulder for Britt to cry on. Even after all the things she’s done, I like her now and can’t wait to see her next love interest.
Sad day for GH fans. I am done watching until they hire SB back. GH ratings will plummet. Watch and see. There may be many that are glad these two were fired for not complying but let me assure you there are a ton of us that don’t like it one bit that these two actors who have each been on GH over twenty years were fired for this. Is this the USA or USSR?
You tell us what country it is. Your conservative lunacy is a Russian construct, all misinformation all the time. No ratings will plummet because of two numbskulls, but because GH can’t plot fake drama that gets the show as much press as what’s generated by real life scandals.
Gorbachev,
Thank you for saving me all the time I was wondering how to respond to Michael.He sure thinks he’s so important that he and a few other idiots think GH will come to its knees because a couple of actors are fired in order to keep the rest of the cast and crew safe. No one is indispensable and if we get a new Jason or none, so be it. There is so much more to worry about these days like keeping yourself and families safe. Happy Thanksgiving!
This is the USA, where we are supposed to care about our neighbors and do what’s best for our community. GH ratings are likely to rise as viewers are intrigued what happens to Jason and those who care about him.
Disney is a private employer and made a choice. Not sure what this has to do with USA vs USSR. And you do know the USSR hasn’t existed for decades, right? As for ratings – nothing significantly changes the ratings except one thing and it’s not additions or subtractions. It’s time. The fact that over time less people are watching.
if only – this were, the death knell ; the Sonny and Carly Show
w/Jax – and – Jason … gone
Sonny is still “Mike”
Carly had her mob queen 1 day run where she exchanged “glances” w/the big wig meetin’
Please, beyond beg !!!! do not let Trevor St. John be any where in LW’ Carly bubble. if that goes to Cameron Matthison’ Drew… so be it.
AFTER 4 years of Wes Ramsey AND his lover Laura Wright WITH Frank Valentini in their corner yield what ? stink on shit; ménage à trois; the spiral of GH… I want these three to know.
“that would be within “HIS” right, now wouldn’t that…” ONE step forward TWO steps back… OUR country deserves to be … in the front line… thriving… keeping up with the world. as you and I, march onward… that “one” step is selfishly waylaying , ALL our LIGHT !!!! it’s like watching all the unvaccinated , stifle us all… so many of us are not in that position… I do not care one iota… if he’s “FIRED !!!! ” I will not even blink… as his superstar emmied ass… now has to “make money” doing corporate jingles AND/OR greetings for those DUMB ENOUGH to give him minimally, what ? 150 bucks ? I see this as the start of the END !!!! the Sonny and Carly Show. @GH has been so wasted and frittered. “Shame”
Unless they find a way to reverse this disastrous decision, you can bet your soul that ABC will be pulling the plug on this show permanently on April 1, 2023, the 60th anniversary. And what you see between now and then will probably be even worse than the hollow shell of a show that it was between 2012 & 2017 – the last time they threw Jason under the bus to prop their newbies. They made a decent attempt with Billy Miller as a stand in “Jason”, but he never seemed quite right… and of course now we all know why.
Whiny Heiny, Frodd 3.0 and (doesn’t even remotely look like) Drew are even less likely to carry the show than the idiots they were propping in 2012. It’s time for the Valentini regime to end once and for all, and bring in some show runners who know what made General Hospital great in the first place. And by that, I mean pretty much anything between 1977 – February 2012 (except for that period in the early 90s with Casey the Alien and the Eckert cousins trying to replace the actual Spencers… those years are best left forgotten)
One man does not make a show. GH survived just fine when a “leading” man departs… Tristan Rogers and Jack Wagner in the 90s, Burton and Tony Geary last decade. Burton left in 2012 because JFP agreed to his contract demands which allowed him to move his family to Tennessee. After she left Y&R, gone was the chance of him getting those generous terms.
At this point, given a choice of Frank’s crew or the disastrous last years of Phelps/Guza, I’m sure most of us here would stick with Frank. Yes, the mob is still present, but there’s more balance, with the Qs driving story and stories featuring POC to give two examples. Yes, Heinrik needs to die a permanent death and Carly needs to chill.
I will agree that Easton and Howarth aren’t adding a lot of value right now, but those characters are interacting with legacy players, which makes them a bit more palatable.
Satan-GH survived Luke and Laura Spencer, super couple that never should have existed, leaving in 1983. GH also survived Casey the Alien, the Eckerts and other story lines. GH will survive Jason Morgan leaving as well. And Steve Burton threw himself under the bus by refusing to be double vaccinated.
They survived the departure of Luke & Laura because they had Robert & Holly and Frisco & Felicia… so same formula.. supercouples with adventure storylines. But eventually they all left too and that’s when you had the forgettable & regrettable years with Casey & the Eckerts. And how did they rescue GH from that slump? Two things: The return of Luke & Laura, and a new character named Sonny Corinthos.
Difference is back then, ABC had big budgets for the storylines, and people in charge of the show who were committed to General Hospital. Not some half-assed mutation of One Life to Live (which seems to be including a lot of AMC lately). The only thing Frank seems committed to doing is propping his newbies… who are really thinly disguised versions of their OLTL or AMC characters… at the expense of what remains of the actual GH cast. Which just lost another two major characters. Jax isn’t really all that essential, so they can arguably move on without him. Jason is entirely another story. And poor Monica… how’s she supposed to keep track of which one of her sons are dead and which ones are alive anymore. You can tell her AJ is still in Hell, so she can be sure of that. Jason is NOT here, and I’m sure nobody thinks he made it upstairs, given his occupation, so I think we can assume he somehow survived that cave in. His return is a matter of “when”, not “if”. Just hope it’s not in recast form, and definitely NOT the rumored OLTL castoff (who really should know better, after his previous experience as a recast on that show, thrown under the bus when what’s his name came back)
Good for him! Medical freedom is being stripped away from all of us. So awesome to see him and Ingo, and hopefully others, stand their ground!!
JJ-your medical freedom works both ways. Those who are vaccinated HAVE THE RIGHT to refuse to work with those who are unvaccinated. So far, ONLY Steve and Ingo have refused vaccinations AND now they have been fired. FYI some judges are ignoring the wishes of parents like you and giving sixteen year old teens permission to be vaccinated.
He did seem “the odd man out” when he was on The Talk’s soap episode. Was it just me or did he seem seated further off than the rest. Of course I did watch it after hearing he had left GH. Doesn’t CBS have the same policy regarding vacanation as ABC?
No, CBS does not have the same stance as ABC. CBS requires regular testing and mask wearing when not on set.
Maybe Steve Burton should go back to Y&R. That way he can work with people who don’t object to him not being vaccinated.
I can’t believe that Y&R would risk having SB near their many older legends such as Eric Braeden, etc.? I find this highly unlikely.
Let me fix that for you Steve: “General Hospital has let me go because unfortunately, I’m an a$$”.
He got Covid. I thought he was vaccinated. I guess not. His decision.
Well, I’m disappointed to see Steve go. His body, his choice. He decided not to get the vaccine. His employer has a policy in place that he must adhere to. Whether you agree or not, the decision has been made. He is a character who is used in lots of stories. There just isn’t anyone who can fill Steve’s shoes. Peter, Valentin, Howarth’s new character, Michael, NuNick, Drew or Chase, NONE of them can step up and be a lead. They are all supporting actors. GH is in some trouble. BUT, I will not abandon the Haunted Star, greener pastures will always prevail!
Well, the Haunted Star has been abandoned since Lulu became a vegetable… and now the name “Spencer” is rarely mentioned, except for Nikolas’s bratty kid. I don’t expect to ever see Luke again, but the rest of the family definitely needs to come back. While it’s true that Carly & her kids are genetically Spencers, they rarely if ever acknowledge the fact.
Steve Burton is an awesome man and very kind…I wish him and his family nothing but the best and maybe one day he will return to GH….
The Guy is a jerk. Just getting on TV does not mean the guy is smart, nor decent. He is merely opportunistic and self centered. Burton good riddance.
I’m sorry, do you know him personally?
Lets get real he doesn’t want to inject himself with the vaccine for whatever reason, “choice”? “religious reason”? yeah right like we are suppose to think he’s that pumped up natrually from just lifting weights? come on now, maybe now GH will realize you can’t put all your eggs in one basket, spread the love, there’s plenty of guys on the show. So no, rating won’t go down, the show won’t get cancelled and to all those claiming they will not ever watch the show please stop you know your dumb asses are tuning in daily and that you love to complain because otherwise you would not have anything better to do.
aria,
Love your comments and so true. I liked Jason as much as anyone, but this guy/character is not indispensable. I think Drew, at least I hope has more ethics than to be a hit man. I could never imagine Billy Miller doing it and I consider him a “lead” although he didn’t crash through any ceilings or wed his boss’s wife on command. Drew had integrity and hope the new Drew inherited it. Chase could be more, if given the chance.
Look at the ratings went all the way down to 3.7 . No not playing at all and the following weeks it will get worse just watch.
I want Steve Burton back; now. I don’t like the story lines now and especially without my Jason. Jason belongs with the nurse, NOT Carly!
I was Steve Burton/Jason back!
Monday on Entertainment Tonight, the second set of nominations for the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards were announced which included the highly-coveted Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series – Actress and Outstanding Daytime Talk Series.
ET followed suit after Extra announced the nominees, as previously reported, in the Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series – Actor and Outstanding Daytime Talk Host.
Now, five leading ladies of the soaps are vying for the gold for Lead Actress and the category marked the first-ever nominations for CBS daytime’s Beyond the Gates when two actresses made the final cut. Only General Hospital is not represented among the actresses this year after Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis Davis) took home the trophy last year.
Photo: NATAS
THE FIVE LEADING LADIES OF THE SOAPS ARE …
The 2026 Lead Actress nominees are: Stacy Haiduk (Kristen DiMera), Days of Our Lives, Karla Mosley (Dani Dupree), Beyond the Gates, Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers), The Young and the Restless, Heather Tom (Katie Logan), The Bold and the Beautiful, and Tamara Tunie (Anita Dupree), Beyond the Gates.
This marks the first Daytime Emmy nominations for Karla Mosley and Tamara Tunie. In addition, this marks the first-time in her career that Stacy Haiduk had received a Lead Actress nod after two Supporting Actress nominations.
Meanwhile, Michelle Stafford had previously won 3 Emmys – 2 for Lead Actress and 1 for Supporting, but this recognition makes it her 11th overall nomination.
Heather Tom currently is tied for the most all-time Daytime Emmy wins with One Life to Live alum and General Hospital guest star, Erika Slezak. The B&B star has 19 nominations throughout her career.
Photo: ABC
DAYTIME TALK SERIES
In the Outstanding Daytime Talk Series category, the nominees are: 3rd Hour of Today, The Drew Barrymore Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Live with Kelly and Mark, Today with Jenna and Friends and The View.
“We’re proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television,” NATAS president and CEO Adam Sharp said in a statement on the nominations. “As the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry.”
The rest of the nominations will be revealed tomorrow on Tuesday July 14 starting on The View and then the full list of nominees in both the main and creative arts will be released by NATAS. The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards are slated for October 30th in Hollywood, California.
So, what do you think about the women who are vying for the Lead Actress Daytime Emmy? Happy with who got in? Who do you feel got snubbed? What do you think of the nominees for Daytime Talk Series? Weigh-in via the comment section.
Monday afternoon, Extra kicked-off the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations with the reveal of two major categories. First, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Daytime Drama Series — Actor, and second, Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host.
Previous Emmy winners all, the men who will be vying for daytime’s most coveted prize are: Eric Braeden (Victor Newman), The Young and the Restless, Steve Burton (Jason Morgan), General Hospital, Scott Clifton (Liam Spencer), The Bold and the Beautiful, Thorsten Kaye (Ridge Forrester), The Bold and the Beautiful, and Christian Jules Le Blanc (Michael Baldwin), The Young and the Restless.
Let’s take a look at the actors Emmy resumes: Eric Braeden has been nominated nine times for Lead Actor and won once in 1998. Steve Burton is a two-time Daytime Emmy winner, both in the Outstanding Supporting Actor category for GH as Jason Morgan and Y&R as Dylan McAvoy. Today’s nomination makes it his 10th overall, and his third time in the the Lead Actor category.
Photo: NATAS
Scott Clifton has won three times previously in 2011, 2013 and 2017 and has the distinction of being the only actor to win in Younger Actor, Supporting and Lead. This is his 8th nomination.
Thorsten Kaye is a two-time Lead Actor winner in 2023 and 2024. Christian LeBlanc has also won three times as Lead Actor in 2005, 2007 and 2009 and this is his first nod in over a decade.
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TALK SHOW HOSTS
In the Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host, the nominees are: Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin, and Ana Navarro, The View, Kelly Clarkson, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Tamron Hall, Tamron Hall, Jennifer Hudson, The Jennifer Hudson Show, and Sherri Shepherd, Sherri.
Both The Kelly Clarkson Show and Sherri have come to their conclusions as Sherri was canceled after 4 seasons and Kelly Clarkson decided to end her talk show after 7 seasons.
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards are set to be handed out in a ceremony on October 30 in Hollywood with more details forthcoming. The complete list of 2026 Daytime Emmy nominations will be revealed tomorrow on July 14 beginning at 12pm ET/9am PT via The Emmys.TV social channels and website.
So, what do you think of the race for Lead Actor in a Drama Series? Surprised by any of the nominees? Who are you rooting for? What do you think about the the talk show host category? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
UPDATED: Heartbreaking news to report this Sunday evening, July 13. Two-time Daytime Emmy nominee and beloved soap veteran and television actor Scott Bryce (ex-Craig Montgomery, As the World Turns) has died at the age of 68.
Lucie Arnaz Luckinbill, Bryce’s longtime friend and former co-star announced his death via her Facebook under an hour ago (in a post that has now been deleted, but see below). Arnaz expressed, “a wonderful actor, a beautiful man and a terrific husband and father, Scott Bryce, passed tonight. I am going to miss his eyes, his smile, his wit, his brain, his intelligence, his talent, his bravery, his laugh and his hugs. Dearest Jodi, dear Jackson, he’s watching over you now from a place of pure joy and will always be your guide. But, I hate these goodbyes. Rest in peace you marvelous, magnificent man”.
Previously, Bryce was diagnosed with Stage 3 esophageal and stomach cancer back in October of 2024. He had credited early detection as a vital part of his journey. He had underwent medical treatment and had since reported being “on the mend.”
Photo: JPI
SCOTT BRYCE’S RUN AS CRAIG MONTGOMERY WAS MEMORABLE
However, Lucie Arnaz shared on her Facebook post in the comment thread section when asked, that Scott’s cancer had returned. She has appeared in two projects with Bryce, the Indie film, The Pack and the TV series, Sons and Daughters.
Jackson Bryce, Scott’s beloved son, shared a beautiful tribute to his father after his passing on his Instagram where he shared that, “What began as stage three esophageal cancer eventually spread and became brain tumors that took his life away from him.”
Scott was the son of actor Ed Bryce, who was best-known for his role on the soaps as Bill Bauer on Guiding Light from 1959 to 1983. On As the World Turns, Scott had a significant run as Craig Montgomery, and at one point was initially paired on-screen with Meg Ryan (ex-Betsy Stewart). Bryce had appeared on the CBS soap opera from 1982–1991, 1993–1994, and 2007–2008.
AS THE WORLD TURNS CO-STAR PAYS TRIBUTE
On As the Word Turns, Scott’s on-screen romance was with Finn Carter, who played Sierra Esteban was a fan favorite for longtime viewers.
Carter expressed her grief on Instagram following the news of Bryce’s passing sharing, “My sadness knows no bounds. My gratitude for Scott knows even fewer. Scott was the best husband a woman could ask for. As an actor he was fearless, kind, generous and forever looking for ways to grow. And what a sense of humor! It is so difficult to write this as I can not stop crying . Scott , you were a gift that I did not deserve and one the world was freely given . All of my love to you – ah, just can’t stop crying. See you soon ( not too soon) and look forward to recalling our days on As The World Turns . You patiently taught me so much . XO”
It was during his initial run that Scott received two Daytime Emmy nominations for his performances as the manipulative Craig Montgomery. Bryce was nominated in the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in both 1986 and 1987.
Bryce exited ATWT in February of 2008 and by December of that year, Jon Lindstrom, (Beyond the Gates, General Hospital) was brought in as the final Craig from 2008-2010 as the soap went off the air. Over the years, Hunt Block and Jeffrey Meek also played the role of Craig.
FROM OAKDALE TO PRIMETIME
In addition, Scott appeared in numerous episodic comedy and drama series throughout his career with roles in: Murphy Brown, The Facts of Life, ER, Law & Order, Reba and Sex and the City and Blue Bloods, The Blacklist, Homeland, 30 Rock to name but a few. On the soaps, Bryce also appeared on One Life to Live in the role of a psychiatrist, Dr. Ed Crosby, from 2006-2007.
Scott is survived by his wife Jodi Stevens and their son, Jackson.
Michael Fairman TV will bring you further updates on this developing story.
Share your remembrances and condolences for Scott Bryce via the comment section below. But first check out these scenes featuring Scott in moments from As the World Turns with Cady McClain and Marie Wilson.
Photo: LArnaz Facebook
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