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General Hospital: Steve Burton Fans Want Jason’s Return, Maurice Benard Supports!

By Joanne Eglash

Steve BurtonGeneral Hospital fans recognize that Steve Burton (Jason Morgan) has left. But that does not mean they will sit back and silently miss him. And both on Instagram and Twitter, fans keep pleading for Jason to return. 

But one of the General Hospital alum’s fans just happens to have actually worked with Steve. And Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos) even took time on Twitter to show his support for Burton’s return. Get all the details on what fans say about Steve leaving General Hospital. Plus: Check out what Burton himself said below.

General Hospital  Spoilers – Fans Ask Steve Burton To Return As Jason!

Steve Burton has gathered a growing number of Instagram followers. And many communicate one wish every time that the General Hospital alum posts. They want the return of Jason. 

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For instance, Burton recently posted a reflection about his challenges after exiting General Hospital. And in his Instagram post, he admitted, “Staying present is one of the hardest challenges I/we face. If you keep thinking/ living in the past in the present, the future is going to end up like the past.”

And fans flocked to respond. For example, one wrote, “You are absolutely amazing! Pushing through probably the toughest year of change. And we miss you immensely on GH!” Others agreed. For instance, another fan summed up the general view by pleading, “Can you please come back to #GH????? It desperately needs Jason Morgan. And nobody can play him like you!”

And on Twitter, fans also have pleaded for Burton to return. One tweet even got support from Steve’s former General Hospital co-star, Maurice Benard. Benard retweeted a fan’s post that read, “Steve Burton leaving left a hole in my heart!!! All these years of loving Sonny and Jason!! No one will take his place 👀.” And others quickly responded, agreeing that they miss Jason as well. 

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GH Spoilers –  Everything Steve Burton Shared About His Exit

However, Steve has not totally closed the door on the possibility of returning to General Hospital. And Burton got candid in discussing his departure from General Hospital. But he also opened up about the unexpected door that it opened.

“Look, the circumstance [of leaving General Hospital] was tough,” Steve told Deadline.  “And you know, that’s just the way it is. I’ll always be grateful for my time there.” And Burton shared that he views the General Hospital cast as his family. “I grew up there,” he added. 

And Burton took time to praise and thank his General Hospital supporters. “The fans have always been awesome to me. But again, some doors shut and other doors open,” pointed out the actor. And one open door led to Steve joining the Days Of Our Lives: Beyond Salem special series on Peacock recently.

General Hospital  Spoilers – Steve Burton Feels As If Daytime Soap Operas Symbolize Home

However, Burton recognizes that fans miss him as Jason on General Hospital. But after exiting the show last year when he did not follow its vaccine requirement, Steve seeks to stay grateful. And that means recognizing all the possibilities in the future.

For instance, Burton shared his viewpoint on life lessons learned. “You just never say never because doors continue to open. I knew there was a possibility that The Young and the Restless may call because I was on it some point,” he admitted. And as to the possibility that he could someday return to his home on General Hospital as Jason?

“I would never shut the door on daytime [soap operas],” emphasized Steve. “That’s been my place.” And Burton noted that he learned to act on soap operas. As a result, he feels as if daytime TV has turned into his home. “And there’s only four shows left now,” he added.

Tell us what you think. Do you wish that Steve Burton would return to General Hospital as Jason Morgan? And after you share your views, check back on our site for more General Hospital news!

Joanne Eglash

    Since receiving my B.A. in English literature from UCLA, I have worked as a journalist for publications like the Hollywood Reporter and websites such as Yahoo. I specialize in writing about entertainment.

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