Ingo Rademacher Opens Up About ‘Mental Health Struggles’ Since ‘General Hospital’ Firing
Two years after losing his job on General Hospital, actor Ingo Rademacher is opening up about his first-ever struggles with his mental health.
“I apologize for not having posted much in the last year and a half,” the actor, who played Jasper “Jax” Jacks on the ABC soap, wrote in an Instagram post on Friday. “To be completely honest, for the first time in my life, I’ve been faced with some mental health struggles. That’s not something I’ve ever had to face before. I’m a lot better now, but the first year was rough.”
Rademacher was fired from General Hospital in November 2021 because he refused to follow a COVID-19 vaccine mandate on set, according to Deadline. At the time of his departure, he was also under fire for sharing a transphobic post on Twitter.
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The 52-year-old later filed a civil rights lawsuit against ABC, alleging that the vaccine mandate constituted religious discrimination.
This June, however, a Los Angeles Superior Court Judge sided with ABC and decided that Rademacher opposed the vaccine for health reasons and not religious reasons. In his Instagram post on Friday, Rademacher said he was “ousted at the show for [his] political views” and told followers he’s appealing the judgment.
“On top of that, I really identified as my character on General Hospital for decades, and I could’ve been there and would’ve been there for many more decades to come,” he wrote. “This isn’t a boo-hoo me post, it’s just honest. It’s where I’m at. … Anyway, I hope to be more vocal again soon. I’m more motivated now. Stay tuned. More to come.”
Rademacher, who also appeared as Thorne Forrester on the CBS daytime drama The Bold and the Beautiful between 2017 and 2019, hasn’t acted on screen since his General Hospital exit.
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GH could use both Ingo and Steve B to spice up GH. Nina is a bore and who cares about Molly's infertility. Writing needs to get good story lines ! Bring back the pros!
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Almost 100% agree.. I cannot stand Nina, miss Jax, but he handled this unprofessionally. Steve B. was respectful and gracious about the situation. Would love to have him back.
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Listen 2020 was hard for everyone yes it was mandated and there were few that didn’t get vaccinated because of their beliefs the problem as I said before is there are people with underlying conditions look trump got vaccinated and he was telling people not to get it.. I do miss Jaxx and Jason I wish they could come back but abc rules were what they are and should of been respected for the people that needed the safety net of not landing in a hospital and trust me I had family members pass away cause of their beliefs!!! Why would drs tell you to take it..I hope that they could come back and join the gh family again. Happy Thanksgiving to all
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As polarizing as the Covid pandemic was, the shots and mandates were even more so. Although I agree with the workplace being as safe as possible for people when they return to work - and taking extra safety precautions, I don’t agree with the mandate. I actually think it may have been more successful in its implementation if the shot and vaccine passports were NOT mandated. (Maybe more people would’ve taken the vaccine?)
That being said, for workplaces to give people such a hard time with pre-existing medical conditions, health risks, and religious beliefs, (true religious beliefs), and to demonize people who did not want to take the vaccine is not good. Also, the shot was not tested properly, is not fully effective, and it needs to be in more clinical trials. I’ve had friends who now have serious and lasting side effects from the vaccine and the subsequent boosters. Also, most of them have gotten pretty severe Covid - even after taking the shot.
If IR & SB want to come back, it’s up to them. I’d personally love seeing them bring back AJ, (Sean Kanan). I’m sure they can find a way to “retrofit” his death!
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The shot wasn’t tested this is crazy these 2 actors made the show I never had the shot am I am fine I know people had the shot still got it others died from the shot get over it this should be a choice
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Ingo give it up. It's over find another show. If you were to be hired back you raised such a fuss no one wants to watch you on GH. Find another show start fresh. You don't follow rules. And change excuses on why you were fired alot. It is hard to believe you.
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You don’t need to follow rules when they are stupid. Think for yourself. I know personally people who almost died from that shot and people who did. We need to make our own choices and not a mandate from the government. That is what they want to control you. Wake up people. I would love to see Jax and Jason back on the show. The real pros!!!
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You are so wrong I agree with standingwithyou
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SOME PEOPLE DID NOT BELIEVE THE VACCINATION WOULD HELP THEM, AND IN MANY CASES THEY WERE RIGHT. PEOPLE WERE NOT ALWAYS PROTECTED FROM THE VIRUS EITHER THEY PASSED AWAY QUICKLY OR LATER. WHILE SOME ACTORS WHO ARE HABITUAL DRUG USERS GO TO REHAB COME BACK AND RECEIVE ANY ROLE THEY DESIRE. TO ME THEY SHOUL BE BANNED FROM ANY SPECIAL TREATMENT. BUT THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN BECAUSE WE HAVE RARELY ANY SHOW WITH ANY CHEMISTRY I RECOMMEND YOU PEOPLE WATCH SHOWS LIKE ENDEAVOR.BERGERAC AND OLDIE BUT A VERY WELL ACTED SHOW. IF YOU LIKE TO HEAR ABOUT MORE SHOWS JUST LET ME KNOW
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One handed it with grace and professionalism and one handled it with accusations and lawsuits. And it seems he's still not taking responsibility for his choices. So while you consider Steve Bore as you call him, at least he can go back to GH.
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LOL I don't miss him at all, and you have no way of knowing how many friends he has in the cast.
P.S. let me fix it for you: Ingo and Steve Bore-ton deserved what they did to themselves.
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