ARTICLE: Hudson West Remains Part of the ‘General Hospital’ Cast

[Errol]

Despite Jake Webber being accepted into a prestigious art school in Spain, as discussed in recent episodes of “General Hospital,” the character’s portrayer, Hudson West, is not going anywhere.

According to sources, West remains part of the show’s recurring cast even though the character appears set to leave Port Charles.

During the Monday, July 15 episode, Jake’s father, Jason Morgan (Steve Burton), was caught trying to leave money under the front door of Jake’s home where he lives with his mother, Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst), which would help cover tuition. 

Following a conversation with Elizabeth, Jason was invited into the home to discuss the matter further with their son directly, where Jason made it clear that his offer came with no strings attached, particularly as Jason had been an absent parent during much of Jake’s young life.

After agreeing to take the money, the two shook hands and embraced each other. As for where the story goes from here, you’ll have to tune in to find out.

West began portraying Jake Webber on “General Hospital” in 2016, taking over the role previously played by James Nigbor. Since then, he’s wracked up several additional TV credits, including “Grace and Frankie,” “L.A.’s Finest,” “Penny Dreadful: City of Angels,” “NCIS: Los Angeles,” and “9-1-1.”

In 2018, West received his first Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Jake Webber on “General Hospital.”

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[Taoboi]

Well, first of all...GOOD. Love the actor. Love the character. And what he represents cuz Liason fan. 

 

And I've been liking Jason actually interacting with his kids since he made it back to town so I'm looking forward to those scenes. 

[Liberty City]

Surprisingly, I am, too.

[Vee]

Honestly, this statement means nothing. It's PR-speak to calm the fans. All it means is that as of this moment he is nominally still playing Jake Webber. They swore up and down Sydney Mikayla would definitely stay with the show when pursuing her studies or getting other opportunities, along with William Lipton and many others like them. They claimed Chavez would hang around IIRC. In the end they were all gone. What will prove a commitment is if we see Jake more than once or twice a year in story, or if Hudson does not secure another major TV or movie role. Or if GH finally signs him to a contract.

Edited July 17, 2024 by Vee

[Khan]

I'd have to agree.

I hate to say it, @Errol, but I feel like your sources are playing you, which is so not cool with me.

 

[Taoboi]

IKR. Who knew?

[Vee]

I wouldn't go so far as to say anyone is playing Errol, per se. I think it's just a typical non-statement they send out to most outlets which historically means little in these situations. They're trying to shut the fans up. I hope I'm wrong.

[Michael]

He's "still part of the cast" because they'll bring him in to do a single episode at the holidays or something.

[Taoboi]

I guess time will tell. But hopefully he's not just gone with the wind.

[Liberty City]

I sure as Hell did not.

[Taoboi]

Same.