on september 29, 2009, it was announced that jackson would return to "general hospital" on october 27 to reprise the role of lucky spencer. in 2011, jackson won his fourth daytime emmy and first outstanding supporting actor award. on november 7, 2011, it was announced that jackson had decided to leave "general hospital" and his final airdate was on december 23, 2011. his character is not planned to be recast or killed off, leaving the door open for jackson to return with the show in the future. in 2012, jackson won his fifth daytime emmy and second consecutive win for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series.