If you were worried about Steve Burton’s future as Jason Morgan on General Hospital—no need to worry! According to a report from TMZ, the actor signed a new three-year contract in June 2026. On top of that, he moved back to California.
Burton has played Jason Morgan on General Hospital across multiple stints totaling roughly 18 to 19 years on screen since he first joined the show in December 1991.
Key takeaways
- Steve Burton reportedly signed a new three-year GH contract in June 2026.
- Burton has played Jason Morgan for roughly 18 to 19 years across multiple stints.
- Jason returned to Port Charles in July after last appearing in March.
- His latest version of Jason is focused more on fatherhood and less on working for Sonny.
Steve Burton’s Jason Morgan Isn’t Going Anywhere
He took a break from the show earlier this year, which saw him last appearing in March and then returning in July. Then, Jason came back to town—as a different version of himself—quitting his work for Sonny and focusing more on being a better father to his son.
Of course, Jason Morgan isn’t the only daytime role that has made Burton a familiar face to soap fans.
Steve Burton Has a Long History With Daytime
During his career, Burton also played Dylan McAvoy on The Young and the Restless and Harris Michaels on Days of our Lives. Across his work on daytime television, he has received 10 Daytime Emmy Award nominations.
Those nominations include one for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series, five for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series and four for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
He has won the Outstanding Supporting Actor award twice — once in 1998 for General Hospital and again in 2017 for The Young and the Restless.
Burton also appeared in the second and final season of the Days of Our Lives spinoff Beyond Salem. That performance earned him a 2023 nomination for Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series.
And he’s not done with the Emmys yet.
Burton is nominated again this year for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his work on General Hospital.
So, are you happy that Steve Burton is sticking around on General Hospital as Jason Morgan? Do you like this new, more father-focused Jason, or do you want to see him get back into the action with Sonny? Let us know in the comments!
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