General Hospital News: Steve Burton Explains His Departure From ABC Soap – Will Jason Morgan Be Back?
General Hospital comings and goings say it’s an end of an era for Steve Burton (Jason Morgan). The actor has confirmed that he was forced to leave the hit ABC daytime television show because of the network’s vaccine mandate. Earlier in the month, Burton’s former co-star Ingo Rademacher (Jasper Jacks) confirmed that he too had to leave the show after refusing to get vaccinated for COVID-19. However, Burton did hint that he would be willing to come back to work, should the current circumstances change in the future. Here’s what you need to know.
General Hospital News: Steve Burton Explains His Departure From ABC Soap – Will Jason Morgan Be Back?
The 51-year-old actor has been with the show since 1991 but was given the axe after he refused to comply with the show’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. His last episode was filmed on October 27th, however, it is still yet unknown when that episode will air.
Taking to his Instagram account, Burton shared a short clip in which he wanted to set the record straight on a few things with his fans about his departure. He put it this way, “I know there’s 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.”
The actor, who is also known for his role as Dylan McAvoy on The Young and the Restless, said that he had asked for medical and religious exemptions to the mandate but was reportedly denied both. “Which, you know, hurts. But this is also about personal freedom to me,” he explained.
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“I’ll always be grateful for my time on ‘General Hospital.’ I love it there, I grew up there. I believe that when one door closes, multiple doors open … so I am excited to see what the future brings. And maybe one day, if these mandates are lifted, I can return and can finish my career as Jason Morgan,” Burton added, while obviously leaving the door open for a possible return to the show in the future.
So far the producers of General Hospital have not made any comments about the situation, nor has it been indicated that any more of Burton’s co-stars will be leaving the show for refusing to comply with the network’s vaccine mandate. We will definitely update you with all of the latest details right here.
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I will not be watching gh know more this is very sad I’ve been watching this soap opera for many years this is ridiculous
This is so ridiculous. A vaccine mandate – really? Jason IS GH. GH is being so ridiculous.
And so out of touch. Well, goodbye to GH for me………… and it was the only good soap left to watch……..
I feel that ok we all should be Vaccinated but if you tested every week nasal and blood test . Then ok you can work. People who have the vaccine can get covid.
So these are trying time in the world. But God has the Whole World In his Hands. He will take care of you . Trust believe in him.. 🙏 Amen..
I will keep watching GH SB chose to leave,I didn’t only watch for him and I’m looking forward to watching other stories. So over the whole mob thing🥱😴
Goodbye Steve, don’t let the door hit you on the way out. I applaud Disney/ABC for doing what’s best for their employees. Steve and Ingo are “free” to work elsewhere.
Why are you being so rude to Steve and Into? They have a right to decide if they should choose the vaccine or not. Steve had a medical reason for not taking the shots. We that have watched for a long time(60’s) will miss both of them. They have their own reason.
I have watched GH since the very first show. The last time they let Jason “go” I tried to keep watching and that didn’t work. There are characters that make a show and others who help the show and story line. Jason Morgans role makes the show. His role keeps the story of Port Charles moving and growing.o Finally he got with a woman with whom I believe was the best choice for him in a long time. Jason has met his match with Britt without a doubt. I do not agree with forcing a person to get the vaccination. hat you do to your body is your choice and only your choice. As long as you are willing to get tested when needed that is all that counts. I have my shots and going for my booster this week but that is my choice and no one else’s So once again I will put GH on the back burner until Jason Morgan rises from the dead again. And I am not the only one. This is still America Home of the Brave and Home of the Free ! But for how long? who has the right to take away my RIGHTS ??!!
So unfair after so many years. Test him weekly. Such B.S.
I will no longer watch GH anymore! Steve Burton “aka” Jason Morgan makes the show! He haven’t done any thing wrong! Everyone have a choice what they want or don’t want in they body! They should had test Steve every day when he come to work instead of letting him go! Iam going to miss you Steve