General Hospital spoilers say that he might be gone, but there’s no way that he will ever be forgotten. As many fans know by now, both Steve Burton (ex-Jason Morgan) and his co-star Ingo Rademacher (ex-Jasper Jacks) were let go from the hit soap after they both failed to comply with the ABC network’s vaccine mandate. And while both actors have made it pretty clear that they never wanted to leave the show in the first place, there’s a new petition making the rounds that will hopefully change that. Here’s what you need to know.
General Hospital News: New Petition Is Asking ABC To Bring Back Steve Burton
Late last year, Steve addressed his departure from General Hospital with his fans. In a video on his Instagram account, he said that there were a lot of rumors swirling around about his status from the show and wanted to address them personally. He said, “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 about personal freedom to me.”
That said, there is now a Change.org petition asking for the network to reverse their decision to let Steve go. The petition reads: “The show, the network and the producers need to know what a giant mistake they’ve made. We, the fans, MUST make our voices heard. Steve didn’t leave us. He was FORCED out! Folks, my body my choice DEFINITELY applies here, and not just for Steve. Steve Burton, as well as Ingo Rademacher have taken a stand and it’s fortunate that they can afford to do so.”
General Hospital News: What’s Next For Steve Burton?
The statement continues, “But there are many others who can’t and are facing the same consequences that have cost Steve and Ingo their jobs. Signing this petition will go a VERY long way to not only showing support for a couple of fan favorites, but it will also help your fellow man. A person’s right to make their own medical decisions WITHOUT prompting from an employer is as basic as their need for oxygen. Together we can make an impact!! SAVE STEVE!”
So far the petition has over 7,000 signatures, but is in need of 10,000 to reach its goal. Steve Burton himself has not made any comments about the matter.
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Bring them back. Put the petition on line
. You will get the required signatures immediately.
No one should be force to get the shot it should be the person choice to get it or get tested every week bring Jason back we all miss him
How do I go about leaving a comment I don’t know what I have to do and would very much like to give my opinion
I hope they do come back where do you go sign this petition at I will sign it I miss them both
Yeah bring Steve Burton back where he belongs. He’s very important to the show and his fans.
YES JASON NEEDS TO BE BACK. HE IS A MAJOR PARY OF GH!!!!!!!!
Please return Steve Burton to his place as Jason Morgan on GH. It isn’t the same without him!!!
Yes, bring them back. It’s not to late to correct your impulsive decision. We all make mistakes!!!
Bring Steve back as Jason
Bring Steve back as Jason I have been watching Jason every since I was 13 years old and now I’m 64 so yes General Hospital needs him to continue bring our Jason to help Sonny in his time of need through his sickness
Bring them back. The show is not the same without them. Put the petition where everyone can sign it.
Bring them both back! General Hospital is not the same without them!
Not sign bs go get vaccinated like rest castmate
Bring Jason BACK
Enough nonsense, bring them back.
I Miss Jason and Jack’s I would like them both to come back this is ridiculous that they should be thrown off because of not getting the vaccine as far as I’m concerned that’s discrimination I’ve been watching General Hospital sense 1963 wouldn’t want to stop watching now just because you were discriminating against Jason and Jax bring them back that’s what everybody wants
I will sign where can I sign
Bring Steve Burton back and Ingo Radmacher
Bring Steve BACK.
Yes he makes the show more interesting , please do bring him back , l was so happy when he came back last time.
How do I go about leaving a comment I don’t know what I have to do and would very much like to give my opinion
Bring Steve and Ingo back.
Please,Please, bring Steve back to GH.
Yes bring Steve back for sure! Not the same without Jason
He needs to follow the rules and get vaccinated. IF the power’s-to-be bring him back unvaccinated, you can bet a lot of the other actors will walk off the set. He needs to play by the rules! NO IFS ANDS OR BUTTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes I will sign bring back Steve burton get Sony and Carly back together
Bring Jason back. The right to choose. He did what he was suppose to do.
I will sign petition for Steve bring him back. I luv him the show needs him
Yes bring Jason home where he belongs
We would love it if you would bring back Steve Burton and Ingo Rademacher . The show is almost nothing without them , they make the show very interesting. Please bring them back
Bring Jason back !he was great!,
Where’s the petition so I can sign ??? BRING BACK STEVE
Bring them back. I am fully vaccinated but it should be there choice. My son also feels it is his choice and is not vaccinated!!!!!!!
JOSSLYN NEEDS HER DAD EVERYONE NEEDS JASON!!!!
Bring Steve back!!! I have stopped watching Since you he left. Boring other wise
I’ll be the turd in the punch bowl. Steve can come back any time he wants, GH is not making an unreasonable demand. Get the vaccination and come back to work.
7000 signatures. 😂😂😂
Bring them back they are very well missed they are both great Actors
It would be interesting for the current storyline if they brought back the Jason character. They can leave the other one wherever he is. I don’t miss Jax at all.
From where I sit and comments I hear from everyone, they need to bring back Steve/Jason because the show is in trouble. Much of it is terrible and hard to watch!!
Would hate to see it go off the air but that’s where it’s heading.
Please bring both Steve Burton and Ingo back to General Hospital. The show is not the same without them…in fact it has gotten terribly boring.
I find it ironic that two of the current cast members have recently been diagnosed with Covid. So much for requiring the vaccine. Bring Jason back!!!
The show will never be the same without Jason. Please bring him back or viewers will be lost.
I love Steve burton but we must respect his choice. He knew the consequences of his choice when he made it. I am sure ABC will allow him to return if he complies.
Jason Morgan’s character can be played by someone else so the impact to storylines can be lessened.
ABC is responsible for providing a safe environment for everyone. They are doing these scenes without masks and social distance so they need as much protection as possible or they have multiple cases and have to stop filming again.
I support ANC and applaud them for taking measures to provide a safe workplace for all of their employees and not allowing preferential treatment.
Big waste of time. This isnt a GH decision. Its a Disney policy. Vaccinate or leave. He wont so thats that!
I 💯% ABSOLUTELY SUPPORT STEVE AND INGO with there 1st Amendment Rights‼️Where can I sign the Petition to have them return to GH? I’m sure other Fan’s would like to know as well. It’s just a matter of time before the Supreme Court overturns this illegal Mandate.
Why would anyone want to put the lives of other wonderful actors and their families on the line for Covid for 2 stubborn men who have children of their own. Make them take a test every day if they come back!
Yes bring back Jason Steve Burton and jax
Yes please bring Jason back.G H needs Jim he is a major player.
Bring back Steve!! He was forced out… But yet covid is still present on the set. These are the folks that have been vaccinated. So…… what’s the difference if he is or isn’t?
Need Jason BACK! Don’t need Jax back(didn’t really care for his acting)
Bring them back. Make them fio regular testing but the president as taken back the mandate the people have to be vaccinated to work.
The rest of the cast has complied with rules set by their employer. Burton is not special enough to slide by these rules and endanger the health of the rest of the cast. If Burton doesn’t care enough about himself and the ones he loves, I don’t care about him.
Please bring Jason Morgan
( Steve Burton ) back on General
Hospital. I do not even want to watch it anymore since he is gone.
He is what made the show along
With Sonny.
I say bring the recast characters back any time…bring the actors back when they obey the rules and get vaccinated for their safety and fellow cast members safety!
Would be a colossal mistake if they did NOT listen to the fans….. he has a HUGE following and he makes GH worth watching….
Please bring back Steve!! I really miss him. I’ve been watching GH for 53 years, remember when it was in black and white and am beyond a dedicated viewer. He’s one of your best characters of all time! You guys have done your viewers a great disservice. I’m high risk for Covid and understand vaccine importance, but rapid testing is so easy! If we have to live with Covid, we can’t have the modern day equivalent of leper colonies.