It’s only been two weeks since Jason (Steve Burton) returned.
As the backstory continues to unfold, so many questions remain.
In real life, Steve left General Hospital in November 2021, moving over to Days of our Lives until recently.
News of his return broke earlier this year when he appeared for General Hospital’s 60th anniversary.
There has been speculation about how long Jason will remain onscreen, with varying reports saying three months to three years.
However, Steve cleared the air during a recent episode of his podcast with Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), The Daily Drama Podcast.
Steve Burton reveals his contract status
With all the misinformation, Steve Burton came clean about Jason’s time in Port Charles.
It’s clear that General Hospital didn’t bring Jason back to kill him off, as he was already written off as dead with no body found.
The entire story plays out with the connection to John “Jagger” Cates and his connection to Jason. They were a huge part of the show in the early 90s, which drew in big ratings for the ABC soap.
On the podcast, Steve revealed that his contract with General Hospital was for two years. That will take him through February sweeps in 2026, at the very least.
In reference to some posts shared in various places, he said, “They said that I only signed a three-month contract and that I’m dying. That was one of the posts was that it was only a three-month contract, and I’m dying. So, guess what? It’s a two-year contract, and I’m not dying! You heard it here first!”
Did anyone actually believe his comeback and all the hype surrounding it would be for a quick three-month stint?
What’s next for Jason on General Hospital?
Now that viewers know Jagger held him captive, there are still several pieces of the puzzle to put together.
We know he was at Quantico, and RICO violations are being held over his head, but there is more to the story.
When he spoke with Michael (Chad Duell), he hinted that someone or people would be in danger if he didn’t complete the job. We have a feeling Carly (Laura Wright) may be who he is protecting, but perhaps it could be Sam (Kelly Monaco) and Danny (Asher Jared Antonyzyn), too.
Next week, Jason will call Diane (Carolyn Hennesy). Hopefully, more about where he’s been and the trouble he has gotten into will be revealed. We know he didn’t shoot Dante (Dominic Zamprogna), but not everyone else does.
General Hospital airs weekdays on ABC.
Finally brought Jason Morgan back!! Love him and his character!! I quit watching for awhile when he was taken off show becuz’ of the immunizations (shots) a lot of people being forced into it!! He didn’t take the shots so he was out!! We see and hear and read all the horror stories about the immunizations forced on our children and teens!😡😡
Wrap this storyline up.
Please don’t let it take Dante six months to recover and tell that Jason saved him.
I am so glad Jason is back, I hope him & Sam get back together not him & Carly please. I knew Jagger was dirty he want Sonny so bad, but it’s not gonna happen!!! Welcome back Jason!!!!
I believe in you. Glad you are back.
Sonny is going to be a very hard to convince that his best friend is not out to kill him . His world is falling apart and he needs Jason .
Love Jason & SO GLAD HE IS BACK!
Yes wd like the new t-shirt.
Love Jason. So happy he is back. I want him back with Carly. She has been for him day 1. He even had to convince her to marry sonny though she didn’t want to and he was mean. They have always been there 4 each other so I want c to see them back together as husband and wife. My opinion only
Just hoping that they don’t drag it out with Jason and Sonny. Also the Nina parts are getting old. Dam just put Sonny with anyone right now. They have to come to a end with that story line.