While many fans would love to see Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) and Sam McCall (Kelly Monaco) reunite, General Hospital spoilers indicate that it might not be in the cards.
Despite the fact that actors Burton and Monaco have collaborated on the soap opera for decades, there has been speculation on the internet that their relationship doesn’t always work out when the cameras stop.
Kelly Monaco Sets The Record Straight
In January 2021, Kelly Monaco hopped on X, then known as Twitter, to shut down the rumors that she and Steve Burton weren’t on good terms after a fan posted a podcast clip that suggested so. Monaco tweeted the speculation was “bull$h!t”.
Meanwhile, some months after Monaco posted on X, Burton shared his respect for Kelly during a Soap Opera Digest (SOD) interview in July 2021. He notes in SOD that “everyone knows” the respect he has for Monaco, adding that the two worked together every day for about eight years.
He adds that they “created something awesome” and there’s no doubt about it (referring to their JaSam romance).
More Love From Kelly Monaco
Still, Burton isn’t the only one sharing their admiration in interviews, as Monaco talked about Steve during a SOD interview, circa October 2023.
She adds that “everyone”—writers, producers, directors, and performers—worked together to create the unconditional love that Jason and Sam share, noting that Burton and their “natural chemistry” as actors translate well on screen. She added that in her opinion, JaSam and her should end up together.
Having said that, fans can’t help but observe that, despite Jason and Sam’s incredible love tale, they haven’t had many sultry moments together—aside from sharing a passionate moment during their honeymoon.
In a 2011 Dirty Soap interview, Monaco mentioned that Steve’s beliefs and life philosophy are the reason behind this (via The General Hospital Wub Tub). She made the observation that JaSam is still a popular relationship even without the romantic moments, and she is not incorrect!