Steve Burton Exit from ‘General Hospital’ Confirmed
General Hospital updates report Steve Burton is reportedly confirmed off GH as mobster Jason Morgan due to the mandate at the soap. A reputable newspaper today cited a source confirming his exit despite no word from the actor or network. Things are shaking things up on the ABC daytime drama. Here’s what we know.
Steve Burton Done as Jason Morgan on General Hospital?
Long-time GH star Steve Burton appears to be off the sudser as mob enforcer Jason Morgan. The new vaxx mandate is throwing some General Hospital celebs for a loop. And Steve seems to be one of them. Recent reports claim the actor’s time on the soap is over.
While #JaBritt discuss getting back to the boat they swam away from, Jason hears something. They're being hunted. #GH pic.twitter.com/w5VN7hX4lV
— Antigonea (@antigonea) November 1, 2021
If so, Jason Morgan might disappear again either indefinitely or until the showrunners find a recast – possibly reported new hire Trevor St. John. Given Jason’s current situation on Cassadine Island, he could quickly die or go missing, promise General Hospital spoilers.
Insider Confirms GH Exit of Jason Actor
An insider recently confirmed to the Toronto Sun that General Hospital fan-fave Steve Burton’s off the show as Jason. Their source said they were “shocked” that word about his exit isn’t out yet. In fact, the newspaper says they had multiple sources confirming that he is no longer a member of the GH cast. So, is Jason Morgan about to go MIA?
And the paper suggests the reason for Steve’s exit is the COVID vax mandate. So far, Burton is keeping quiet about his GH status. But, if Steve is indeed off General Hospital because of the mandate, his exit should occur soon.
The deadline for the vax was November 1st. So, if Steve chose not to get the shot, he should already be through with filming and off the set. That means official news of his departure should get out soon. There are several cast upheavals expected, including some recasts…
Steve Burton Headed Back to the Young and the Restless?
Recent chatter suggests that GH hunk Steve Burton might reprise his role as Dylan McAvoy on The Young and the Restless. Steve was a big hit as Dylan on the CBS soap. And, so far, General Hospital is the only daytime drama with a mandate for the jab. So, he may return to Y&R.
6. Sharon Newman and Dylan McAvoy || The Young and The Restless. #Shylan #YR #Top45Ships pic.twitter.com/FKTGhFZ4tu
— Chelsea ღ Adam | Norman Rockwell Family (@ChadamFan1) December 15, 2019
If Steve Burton does go over to Y&R, at least fans can still get their daily dose of the hunky actor. But, instead of a Stone Cold mobster, he’s on the other side of the law as a detective. This way, he’d still be a part of a daytime drama.
But, of course, General Hospital fans would miss him as Jason. With the Sun citing multiple sources confirming Burton’s exit, it seems a done deal despite no comment from him or GH. The next couple of weeks could be Steve Burton’s last days on General Hospital.
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