Steve Burton is pictured visiting ‘Extra’ at Universal Studios Hollywood on July 20, 2018 in Universal City, California.Photo:Noel Vasquez/GettySteve Burtonis ready to make hisGeneral Hospitalreturn!In a video posted to theDaily Drama’s YouTube channelon Monday, the veteran soap actor, 53, shared a glimpse at his return to the ABC program’s set — and teased what’s in store for his big comeback.“So, here’s what’s crazy is I’m back on the set! We’re getting ready to shoot right now,” he began.“So, listen. I got to talk to the head writers, this story is going to be sick,” he then teased. “It’s gonna be awesome. So, make sure you keep watching, because the pieces of the puzzle are gonna be fit for when I return.“Burton noted that his official return date is March 4, adding, “Stay tuned, keep watching!“Steve Burton on ‘General Hospital’.Nick Agro via GettyBurton had been playing Jason Morgan onGeneral Hospitalfrom 1991 until his 2012 exit. He eventually returned to the daytime series in 2017 but waslet go in 2021over his refusal to get the COVID-19 vaccine.“I wanted you to hear it from me personally,” Burton previously said in anInstagram video. “Unfortunately,General Hospitalhas 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 also about personal freedom to me. I don’t think anybody should lose their livelihood over this.“Burton then thanked his costars and fans, adding, “I’ll always be grateful for my time atGeneral Hospital. I love it there. I grew up there. I grew up with some of you."(L-R) Sharon Case, Steve Burton and Joshua Morrow on ‘General Hospital’.CBS/Monty BrintonDespite his unexpected departure, the actor expressed hope that “maybe one day if these mandates are lifted,” he “can return and finish my career as Jason Morgan.““That would be an honor,” he concluded. “And if not, I’m going to take this amazing experience, move forward and be forever grateful.“Burton went on to rejoin the cast ofDays of Our Livesin 2023, playing Harris Michaels for the first time since 1988. Although he laterannounced his exitfrom the beloved show on Jan. 4, herevealed his plans to return toGeneral Hospitalone day later.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.General Hospitalairs weekdays on ABC (check local listings).
Steve Burton is pictured visiting ‘Extra’ at Universal Studios Hollywood on July 20, 2018 in Universal City, California.Photo:Noel Vasquez/Getty
Noel Vasquez/Getty
Steve Burtonis ready to make hisGeneral Hospitalreturn!In a video posted to theDaily Drama’s YouTube channelon Monday, the veteran soap actor, 53, shared a glimpse at his return to the ABC program’s set — and teased what’s in store for his big comeback.“So, here’s what’s crazy is I’m back on the set! We’re getting ready to shoot right now,” he began.“So, listen. I got to talk to the head writers, this story is going to be sick,” he then teased. “It’s gonna be awesome. So, make sure you keep watching, because the pieces of the puzzle are gonna be fit for when I return.“Burton noted that his official return date is March 4, adding, “Stay tuned, keep watching!“Steve Burton on ‘General Hospital’.Nick Agro via GettyBurton had been playing Jason Morgan onGeneral Hospitalfrom 1991 until his 2012 exit. He eventually returned to the daytime series in 2017 but waslet go in 2021over his refusal to get the COVID-19 vaccine.“I wanted you to hear it from me personally,” Burton previously said in anInstagram video. “Unfortunately,General Hospitalhas 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 also about personal freedom to me. I don’t think anybody should lose their livelihood over this.“Burton then thanked his costars and fans, adding, “I’ll always be grateful for my time atGeneral Hospital. I love it there. I grew up there. I grew up with some of you."(L-R) Sharon Case, Steve Burton and Joshua Morrow on ‘General Hospital’.CBS/Monty BrintonDespite his unexpected departure, the actor expressed hope that “maybe one day if these mandates are lifted,” he “can return and finish my career as Jason Morgan.““That would be an honor,” he concluded. “And if not, I’m going to take this amazing experience, move forward and be forever grateful.“Burton went on to rejoin the cast ofDays of Our Livesin 2023, playing Harris Michaels for the first time since 1988. Although he laterannounced his exitfrom the beloved show on Jan. 4, herevealed his plans to return toGeneral Hospitalone day later.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.General Hospitalairs weekdays on ABC (check local listings).
Steve Burtonis ready to make hisGeneral Hospitalreturn!
In a video posted to theDaily Drama’s YouTube channelon Monday, the veteran soap actor, 53, shared a glimpse at his return to the ABC program’s set — and teased what’s in store for his big comeback.
“So, here’s what’s crazy is I’m back on the set! We’re getting ready to shoot right now,” he began.
“So, listen. I got to talk to the head writers, this story is going to be sick,” he then teased. “It’s gonna be awesome. So, make sure you keep watching, because the pieces of the puzzle are gonna be fit for when I return.”
Burton noted that his official return date is March 4, adding, “Stay tuned, keep watching!”
Steve Burton on ‘General Hospital’.Nick Agro via Getty
Nick Agro via Getty
Burton had been playing Jason Morgan onGeneral Hospitalfrom 1991 until his 2012 exit. He eventually returned to the daytime series in 2017 but waslet go in 2021over his refusal to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
“I wanted you to hear it from me personally,” Burton previously said in anInstagram video. “Unfortunately,General Hospitalhas 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 also about personal freedom to me. I don’t think anybody should lose their livelihood over this.”
Burton then thanked his costars and fans, adding, “I’ll always be grateful for my time atGeneral Hospital. I love it there. I grew up there. I grew up with some of you.”
(L-R) Sharon Case, Steve Burton and Joshua Morrow on ‘General Hospital’.CBS/Monty Brinton
Despite his unexpected departure, the actor expressed hope that “maybe one day if these mandates are lifted,” he “can return and finish my career as Jason Morgan.”
“That would be an honor,” he concluded. “And if not, I’m going to take this amazing experience, move forward and be forever grateful.”
Burton went on to rejoin the cast ofDays of Our Livesin 2023, playing Harris Michaels for the first time since 1988. Although he laterannounced his exitfrom the beloved show on Jan. 4, herevealed his plans to return toGeneral Hospitalone day later.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
General Hospitalairs weekdays on ABC (check local listings).
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