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Soap Opera Headlines: Steve Burton Talks 'General Hospital' Twists

Soap Opera Headlines: Steve Burton Talks 'General Hospital' Twists

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General Hospital's Tim Burton spills on his character, Greg Vaughn's return to Days Of Our Lives comes to a close, and more.

Our Jaymes Vaughan caught up with Soap Opera Digest's editorial director Stephanie Sloane to get the latest soap opera news.



Steve Burton Tells All

Soap opera plots are constantly twisting and turning and the characters' lives are always changing unexpectedly. On General Hospital, Steve Burton's character, Jason, is no exception. From breakups, to hookups, to engagements, Burton's character has been through it all. Sloane said that Burton "totally understands why fans are upset about the twists [because] he's been invested in shows before and their outcomes." Now, the fans of General Hospital are very dedicated, and sometimes, it proves difficult to distinguish fiction from reality. According to Sloane, "it bothers [Burton] when they start attacking his costars personally. Ultimately, he says, they're doing their job and doing their best to bring to life the story that's written." Catch General Hospital weekdays on ABC.

Eric and Nicole Call It Quits

It's the end of the road for Eric and Nicole on Days of Our Lives. According to Sloane, "Eric and Nicole decide to split, marking the end of Greg Vaughan's short visit." With Greg Vaughan's return coming to a close after appearing in nearly 600 episodes of Days of Our Lives, let's reflect on his soap opera history. Firstly, Vaughan has portrayed Eric on the seriessince 2012, with short breaks in 2016 and 2019. As his exit approaches, only time will tell what the future holds for Eric who has been portrayed by several different actors and was first introduced as a baby in 1984. Vaughan's history with soap operas doesn't end there. He appeared in both The Young and the Restless and General Hospital back in the early 2000s. Catch Days of Our Lives weekdays on NBC and stream it on Peacock.

In other news:

"The walls will close in on General Hospital's Nicholas. Amanda will turn to Victor for help on The Young and The Restless. Carter and Quinn can't keep their distance on Bold and Beautiful."

For more stories like these, pick up the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest.

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John Sileo

John is a Communications student at Marist College, with concentrations in Advertising and Public Relations and a minor in Theatre.

John is a Communications student at Marist College, with concentrations in Advertising and Public Relations and a minor in Theatre.