Overview
- In a preview shared by People from the Oct. 28 episode of Richard Taite’s We’re Out of Time podcast, Benard said, “No, I’m not leaving.”
- The actor, 62, confirmed he has a year remaining on his General Hospital contract, signaling no immediate departure.
- He said he plans to retire someday but does not expect that to happen before he turns 65.
- Benard described continuing in the role as mentally taxing and said he would not stay if he could not perform at about 90 percent.
- Addressing speculation, including unfounded health rumors, he urged fans to let people talk and said he may focus more on his State of Mind podcast when he eventually steps away.