Jason Thompson Leaving 'General Hospital' as Patrick, Kimberly McCullough Returning as Robin

Kimberly McCullough and Jason Thompson.

Jason Thompson has decided not to renew his General Hospital contract, according to "setsiders" in the new issue of ABC Soaps in Depth. Thompson as played Dr. Patrick Drake on GH since 2005.

The magazine also reports that Thompson "was in talks with another soap, and there was at least one additional drama that had express interest in adding the popular star to its cast."

Meanwhile, Emmy winner Kimberly McCullough will be making another return as Dr. Robin Scorpio Drake next month.

Will Patrick and Robin ride off into the sunset together? Will they say goodbye forever? Do you want GH to recast Patrick?  Would you like to see Thompson on another soap?  Weigh in below in our Comments section.

UPDATE:
CBS has released the first Y&R promo that includes the new Billy Abbott. Catch a glimpse of Jason Thompson in the role here.

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