Who Is Steve Burton's Fiancée? All About Michelle Lundstrom (and Which Cooking Show She Competed On!)

Steve Burton and his fiancée, Michelle Lundstrom, first appeared on a red carpet together in 2024

Steve Burton and Michelle Lundstrom at Disneyland in September 2024 in Anaheim, California.
Steve Burton and Michelle Lundstrom at Disneyland in September 2024 in Anaheim, California. Photo:

Michelle Lundstrom/ Instagram

Steve Burton may bring the heat to General Hospital with his sultry portrayal of Jason Morgan, but his fiancée Michelle Lundstrom is all about the spice in the kitchen.

Burton announced he was engaged to cook and content creator Lundstrom in January 2025, less than a year after the couple stepped out on the red carpet together for the first time.

Lundstrom is best known for her appearance in Netflix’s Barbecue Showdown where she showcased her cooking skills — which Burton is also a fan of. “I love your food,” the actor shared in an October 2024 video on Instagram in which the pair tested hot sauces together.

But a love of food isn’t the only thing the couple share. Lundstrom offered a peek into their lives in a birthday tribute for her partner in June 2024, including a video of them doing everything from traveling to attending events together.

“It’s a better place with you in this world,” Lundstrom wrote in the caption. “Anyone that has you in their life in any capacity is truly blessed. I think I’ll forever be in awe of what an incredible man and human you are.”

So who is Steve Burton’s fiancée? Here’s everything to know about Michelle Lundstrom and her relationship with the actor.

Lundstrom grew up in New York

Steve Burton kisses fiancée Michelle Lundstrom in June 2024.
Steve Burton kisses fiancée Michelle Lundstrom in June 2024.

Michelle Lundstrom/ Instagram

Lundstrom was born and raised in New York in an Italian-American family. While the cook has since moved to Nashville, she has documented her visits to New York City, including an October 2024 trip.

“The most amazing 24 hours back in New York,” Lundstrom said in a video on Instagram. “It felt so good. I was so excited.”

In true N.Y.C. fashion, Lundstrom and Burton went straight to a bagel shop where the cook ordered a bagel with lox, explaining that she shared the treat with her dad every weekend as a little girl.

Lundstrom appeared on Barbecue Showdown on Netflix

Steve Burton and Michelle Lundstrom pose for a photo together in November 2024.
Steve Burton and Michelle Lundstrom pose for a photo together in November 2024.

Michelle Lundstrom/ Instagram

Lundstrom stepped into the public eye when she appeared on season 2 of Netflix’s Barbecue Showdown in 2023. She impressed the judges with her dishes and particularly her sauces.

The mixtures were inspired by her father, who she credited for her love for barbequing. “He had his own barbeque sauce that he’d lather on everything, so now that’s me,” Lundstrom said on the show.

The cook was later eliminated during the sixth episode of the season. While she didn’t win the competition, Lundstrom said she was grateful for the experience.

“If you do get the opportunity, take it. I’m so glad I did. It changed me in so many ways, bonded me with friends who are now family, opened up incredible opportunities and showed my girls you can do WHATEVER you dream,” she wrote on Instagram in August 2023.

Burton and Lundstrom first confirmed their relationship in May 2024

Steve Burton and fiancée Michelle Lundstrom at Disneyland in September 2024 in Anaheim, California.
Steve Burton and fiancée Michelle Lundstrom at Disneyland in September 2024 in Anaheim, California.

Michelle Lundstrom/ Instagram

While the couple kept their relationship private to start, Burton first confirmed they were dating to Daily Drama in May 2024. The outlet shared a photo of the couple holding hands while walking and another posing in front of the N.Y.C. skyline.

Just a month later, Burton brought Lundstrom as his date to the Daytime Emmy Awards.

“Our first red carpet together,” Lundstrom captioned an Instagram post of the pair posing on the red carpet. “It was a dream of a night from beginning to end. Thank you for all the beautiful kind comments & messages. I’m truly grateful ❤️🙏🏼.”

Burton also shared an Instagram video from their glam night at the awards ceremony.

They got engaged in January 2025

Steve Burton and Michelle Lundstrom.
Steve Burton and Michelle Lundstrom.

Steve Burton/Instagram

The cook and the soap star announced their engagement on Instagram a day after the proposal, which took place on Jan. 3.

Burton shared a slideshow of photos from the special moment, including shots of him down on one knee and the two kissing.

Lundstrom and Burton both have children from previous relationships

Steve Burton and Michelle Lundstrom in June 2024 ; Michelle Lundstrom's two daughters smile in a photo together.
Steve Burton and Michelle Lundstrom in June 2024 ; Michelle Lundstrom's two daughters smile in a photo together.

Steve Burton/ Instagram ; Michelle Lundstrom/ Instagram

Lundstrom is the mother of two daughters, who were a big factor in her decision to chase her dreams on the Netflix competition show.

Her kids were 8 and 12 years old when the show aired in 2023, and were thrilled to see their mom on TV, Lundstrom shared in a June 2023 episode of the Women We Love with Ellen K podcast.

“The 12-year-old is like, you know, loving this. This is a big deal for middle school,” she said. "Mom's on Netflix, and I'm like, 'Okay, this is crazy,' but my 8-year-old, she just thinks I'm amazing, and it's not hitting her like that."

Burton is the father of three kids — daughters Makena and Brooklyn and son Jack — whom he shares with his ex-wife Sheree Burton.

She posts cooking videos on Instagram

Steve Burton and Michelle Lundstrom in January 2025 in New York City.
Steve Burton and Michelle Lundstrom in January 2025 in New York City.

Michelle Lundstrom/ Instagram

Lundstrom’s career as a cook didn’t end with her run on the Netflix competition show. The content creator shares recipes on her Instagram page almost daily, ranging from chicken wings to her mother’s stuffed mushrooms.

When cooking the latter, Lundstom warned her followers in a November 2024 Instagram video that both women don’t stick to specific ingredient amounts as they cook. “She doesn’t measure anything,” Lundstrom said in the video. “I’m not sure how I told you guys this was going to be a recipe.”

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