In the buzzing atmosphere of anticipation and speculation, the veil has finally been lifted on who Jonathan Bennett will embody in the realm of the ABC soap opera, General Hospital.
In an exclusive chat with Stephanie Sloane of TV Guide Magazine, Bennett disclosed that he will be slipping into the shoes of Joe Fitzpatrick, a vigilant police officer within the Port Charles Police Department. This marks Bennett’s second foray into the realm of daytime drama, harkening back to his stint as JR. Chandler on All My Children in 2001.
While concrete details about Fitzpatrick’s character arc remain elusive, Bennett’s eagerness for his debut shines through, as he eagerly declared, “I’m also laughing because I can’t wait for the world to see what Joe Fitzpatrick is all about.”
Following the initial announcement of his role, Bennett took to his personal Instagram to share the news, receiving warm greetings from his new co-stars. Chris McKenna, who essays the role of Jack Brennan, extended a hearty “Welcome, bud! 🎉”, while Braedyn Bruner, portraying Emma Drake, affectionately remarked, “You are already such a light! WELCOME 🥳❤️”
Enthusiastic fans also welcomed Bennett’s return to the ABC daytime universe, anticipating the drama and intrigue his character will undoubtedly bring to the streets of Port Charles. As one user expressed, “Congratulations🎊🎉 welcome to the GH. I’m excited and happy, can’t wait to see the drama and chaos that your character will bring to the town and citizens of Port Charles 😍❤️🙌.”
Recognized for his iconic portrayal of Aaron Samuels in the cult classic Mean Girls, Bennett has since traversed various entertainment realms, from reality TV appearances on Celebrity Big Brother to hosting gigs on Food Network series and Hallmark Channel films.
Fans eagerly await Bennett’s highly anticipated General Hospital debut on May 18, 2026, an event sure to captivate audiences with its blend of suspense and intrigue.
General Hospital airs weekdays on ABC and streams weeknights on Hulu, offering a dose of dramatic escapism for viewers.
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