He’s the second star on the ABC sudser to not comply with the production’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
That episode aired Monday the same day Rademacher’s character went off on aforever business trip.
A spokesperson for the daytime drama declined to comment.
Steve Burton is leaving “General Hospital” after not complying with its COVID-19 vaccine mandate.Craig Sjodin via Getty Images
Burtonposted a video on InstagramTuesday confirming his ouster.
“I wanted you to hear it from me,” he said.
“Unfortunately,General Hospitalhas let me go because of the vaccine mandate.
Carly (Laura Wright) and Jason (Steve Burton) finally made it official on the Sept. 17 episode of “General Hospital.".ABC/Scott Kirkland
I did apply for my medical and religious exemptions and both of those were denied.
Which, you know, hurts, but this is also personal freedom to me.
I don’t think anyone should lose their livelihood over this.
But with that being said, you know me.
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.
I’ll always be grateful.
And I believe when one door closes, multiple doors open.
That’s always been my perspective, so I am excited to see what the future brings.”
Rademacher replied to Burton’s post by saying, “Well said my friend.”
His onscreen wife, Laura Wright, also wrote, “Love you friend.”
Burton returned toGHin 2017, after playing Jason on and off from 1991 to 2012.
His last episode was on Monday.
Rademacher has been a vocal critic of COVID-19 vaccine efficacy and mandates.
General Hospitalairs weekdays on ABC.
