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.
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.”
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.