'I did apply for my medical and religious exemptions and both of those were denied, which hurts,” says the star – the second to be axed for refusing to comply with the show’s vaccine mandate (via toofab)
"Maybe one day if these mandates are lifted I can return and finish my career as Jason Morgan."Steve Burton, who has been on the show on and off since 1991 as Jason Morgan, confirmed his exit Tuesday after weeks of speculation. He was last seen on Monday's episode -- likely filmed before the mandate went into effect earlier this month -- before a tunnel collapse possibly claimed his life.
"I know there's been a lot of rumors and speculations about me and General Hospital and I wanted you to hear it from me personally. Unfortunately, 'General Hospital' has let me go because of the vaccine mandate," Burton shared in an Instagram video on Tuesday."I did apply for my medical and religious exemptions and both of those were denied, which hurts, but this is also about personal freedom to me," he continued.
He said that he believes"multiple doors open" whenever one closes and added that he's"excited to see what the future brings." Burton didn't close the door at returning either -- saying,"maybe one day if these mandates are lifted I can return and finish my career as Jason Morgan. That would be an honor."
"If not, I'm going to take this amazing experience, move forward and be forever grateful," he concluded, before thanking fans for their support. Burton added that he wasn't sure whether his last episode had aired yet.
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