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Jonathan Bennett Joins General Hospital as Joe Fitzpatrick

The Hallmark mainstay returns to daytime in a newly created role kept under wraps by producers.

Overview

  • Following Thursday's Deadline exclusive, General Hospital confirmed Jonathan Bennett will join the cast as Joe Fitzpatrick.
  • His first episodes are slated for May sweeps, a ratings window when networks roll out attention‑grabbing moves.
  • The character is brand‑new, and the show has not revealed any ties to existing storylines or characters.
  • Bennett shared the news on Instagram and told People the offer "felt like a no‑brainer."
  • He assured fans he is staying with Hallmark, returning to soaps after playing J.R. Chandler on All My Children early in his career.