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49th Annual Daytime Emmy Award Nominations Announced: Y&R and GH Receive Most Nods
Nominations were revealed on Thursday for the upcoming 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, and when the dust settled it was CBS’ The Young and the Restless that led all daytime shows with 18 nominations.
Y&R was followed by General Hospital with 17 nods and then Days of our Lives with 11. In a first, due to the next entry and voting structure, Days’ limited series, Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem, which streamed on Peacock, scored nods in the Daytime Drama, Writing and Directing categories and will compete with the four daytime soaps.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announcement today includes nominees for The Creative Arts & Lifestyle Daytime Emmy Awards will be presented on Saturday, June 18. The Daytime Emmy Awards telecast will be presented live at 9 PM EDT (replay at 9 PM PDT) on CBS and streamed on Paramount+
Congratulations to all of the nominees. Now below, check out the categories which feature Daytime Drama nominees within them.
OUTSTANDING DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of Our Lives
Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Photo: JPI
OUTSTANDING LEAD PERFORMANCE IN A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES: ACTRESS
Marci Miller as Abigail DiMera, Days of Our Lives
Mishael Morgan as Amanda Sinclair, The Young and the Restless
Cynthia Watros as Nina Reeves, General Hospital
Laura Wright as Carly Corinthos, General Hospital
Arianne Zucker as Nicole Walker, Days of Our Lives
Photo: JPI
OUTSTANDING LEAD PERFORMANCE IN A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES: ACTOR
Peter Bergman as Jack Abbott, The Young and the Restless
Eric Martsolf as Brady Black, Days of Our Lives
John McCook as Eric Forrester, The Bold and the Beautiful
James Reynolds as Abe Carver, Days of Our Lives
Jason Thompson as Billy Abbott, The Young and the Restless
Photo: JPI
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING PERFORMANCE IN A DRAMA SERIES: ACTRESS
Kimberlin Brown as Sheila Carter, The Bold and the Beautiful
Nancy Lee Grahn as Alexis Davis, General Hospital
Stacy Haiduk as Kristen DiMera, Days of Our Lives
Melissa Ordway as Abby Newman, The Young and the Restless
Kelly Thiebaud as Dr. Britt Westbourne, General Hospital
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OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING PERFORMANCE IN A DRAMA SERIES: ACTOR
Bryton James as Devon Hamilton, The Young and the Restless
Jeff Kober as Cyrus Renault, General Hospital
Aaron D. Spears as Justin Barber, The Bold and the Beautiful
James Patrick Stuart as Valentin Cassadine, General Hospital
Jordi Vilasuso as Rey Rosales, The Young and the Restless
Photo: ABC
OUTSTANDING YOUNGER PERFORMER IN A DRAMA SERIES
Lindsay Arnold as Allie Horton, Days of Our Lives
Nicholas Chavez as Spencer Cassadine, General Hospital
Alyvia Alyn Lind as Faith Newman, The Young and the Restless
William Lipton as Cameron Webber, General Hospital
Sydney Mikayla as Trina Robinson, General Hospital
Photo: ABC
OUTSTANDING GUEST PERFORMANCE IN A DRAMA SERIES
Robert Gossett as Marshall Ashford, General Hospital
Ted King as Jack Finnegan, The Bold and the Beautiful
Michael Lowry as Dr. Clay Snyder, Days of Our Lives
Naomi Matsuda as Dr. Li Finnegan, The Bold and the Beautiful
Ptosha Storey as Naya Benedict, The Young and the Restless
Photo: ABC
OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A DRAMA SERIES
Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
OUTSTANDING DIRECTING TEAM FOR A DRAMA SERIES
Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
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OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL SONG
Grateful For It All, The Young and the Restless
Next To You, The Young and the Restless
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OUTSTANDING MULTIPLE CAMERA EDITING
Articulate with Jim Cotter
The Bold and the Beautiful
The Good Road
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Today’s Homeowner with Danny Lipford
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OUTSTANDING LIVE SOUND MIXING AND SOUND EDITING
Days of Our Lives
Family Feud
General Hospital
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Price Is Right
OUTSTANDING CASTING
Days of Our Lives / Beyond Salem
Dogs
General Hospital
Start Up
The Young and the Restless
OUTSTANDING ART DIRECTION/SET DECORATION/SCENIC
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Tamron Hall
The View
The Young and the Restless
OUTSTANDING COSTUME DESIGN/STYLING
The Drew Barrymore Show
General Hospital
Nick Cannon
The Young and the Restless
OUTSTANDING HAIRSTYLING
The Bold and the Beautiful
The Real
Red Table Talk
The Estefans
The Talk
The View
OUTSTANDING MAKE-UP
General Hospital
The Real
Red Table Talk
Tamron Hall
The View
So, what do you think of the nominations? Who are you happy received one? Who do you think was snubbed? Share your reactions and thoughts via the comment section below.
Waiting for the SHARON CASE stans to start moaning about her getting snubbed for the 18th year in a row.
Yep Sharon got snubbed!
She absolutely deserved to be nominated! NOT Mishael boring Morgan, for doing nothing of any merit!
Mishael Morgan is being wasted!!
Lew S
She looked good at the wedding with her beautiful dress with cleavage down to there and much nicer hairdo.
Could it be Sharon Case doesn’t submit herself for consideration?! Besides m herself, Amelia Heinle and Mark Grossman I can’t think of anyone who’s done any stellar work on this pitiful show …
Surely no one would nominate Peter Bergman for a year of opening his mouth unsure to speak or cleaning his nails in every scene?! He did nothing of significance… Besides Micheal Morgan’s two months of family dramati all she’s done is provide counsel to Devon and Phyliss ..
If there was a set design award I would scream if y n r was nominated…
There are 4 sets in rotation and 2 of them look like Ikea designed them
Love the idea of a set design award. GH really excelled in the past year with the Metro Court pool, Port Charles Grill and Savoy introductions.
so what’s OUTSTANDING ART DIRECTION/SET DECORATION/SCENIC?…
The pool was a great idea for summer scenes…. even if it was ridiculously small for a hotel the size of the Metro Court.
Yes, I have heard that the actors have to submit themselves for the award. I’m glad you mentioned it. I don’t think many people know this as a fact.
Donna
I’ve known this for years but my question for years is have these judges ever seen these actors in action or only the little clips submitted?
So very happy to see Kimberlin Brown score her second nomination 29 years later. It is so well-deserved but it’s a pity Mr. Bell continues to ruin the Sheila character when he had the chance to redeem her and keep her long-term.
Kelly T (Britt, GH) is such a great actress, glad to see she is getting a nomination! Guess the academy voters weren’t impressed with SMike on GH either..lol
Glad to see KT get a richly deserved nomination. Not really surprised that GH was shut out of the Lead Actor category.
Some of these nominees make me angry. Why oh why do they keep nominating Bryton James? He puts me to sleep! And Mishael Morgan? WHAT? Did Kirsten STorms not submit or did the dummies on the panel not nominate her?
The only category that is great is Younger Performer. All five could win and it would be right.
Super happy for Cynthia Watros, Arianne Zucker, Nancy Lee Grahn, Kelly Thiebaud, and James Patrick Stuart.
Why do they have to nominate Peter Bergman a gazillion times? Enough already!
I simply can’t stand Carly – Laura can be a good actress when she isn’t shrieking her lines and over-acting all over the place.
GH got the most acting nominations but this was a “spread the wealth” year. So many wonderful performances overlooked: Josh Swickard, Michael Easton, Lisa LoCicero, Genie Francis, KIRSTEN STORMS!, and it would have been nice to have a sixth nomination for Eden McCoy in the Younger Performer category.
No Sharon Case? Oh brother! What does she have to do to get a nomination? Perhaps she didn’t submit…
You said it, Richard. Kirsten Storms’ omission means I will not be watching this year’s event. I feel that strongly about it. Nancy Grahn again? That’s a joke, even on the (very good) actress. Bryton James AGAIN? The smug, supercilious Jason Thompson version of Billy AGAIN? This is the worst list I’ve seen in many years. My only comforts are the nods to Cynthia Watros, Kelly T., Nicholas Chavez, and the omission of Sonny. I guess that’s something.
NLG had the foresight to not submit in lead. Her prison stuff was fairly decent, but if GH got another nomination in the supporting actress category, Amanda Setton should’ve got it.
Kirsten should’ve been nominated for lead. She drove story all year and didn’t support anyone.
Wish there was a way a nominating panel made these decisions pass by the actor-submits-self step. That way everyone gets a far review and obvious favorites do not seem omitted because they are humble or because the expense of the process.
Richard, so funny
I commented on exactly the same y n r noms, Bryton and Peter. The dry and the dreary
I agree with you! Especially about Carly!
Where is Eden McCoy?? The other Younger actors on GH that got nominated would not have been if not for her. This is outrageous!!
And Kirsten Storms also deserved a nod and even win for Best Supporting.
There are a few head-scratchers. I don’t understand how some people continue to get nominated, while others have never been so lucky. I love Katherine Kelly Lang on B&B. She continues to be the driving force of the show. Also, Rena Sofer and Jacqueline Macinnes Wood have been top notch. I love John McCook, but is he really LEADING? I like actors who are the driving force on a show. While Eric does, he is not on the show enough. Speaking of, where has Don Diamont been?
For DOOL, Marci and Ari Z are great choices. I would have liked to have seen Tamra Braun, Dan Feuerriegel, Billy Flynn and Carson Boatman mentioned.
On GH, Laura Wright can do no wrong. She chews up the scenery with just a glance. Genie Francis and Maura West are always at the top of the game.
On Y&R, I am baffled why Melody Thomas Scott has never been nominated. Sharon Case was robbed this year.
Agree about KKL and Sofer. Wood didn’t submit this year.
Love Genie Francis, but when you’re not on screen for 5 months, it’s hard to justify a nomination.
Maura is amazing, but you have to admit her storyline isn’t as strong as the years when she got nominated.
I am not sure about this list. Some of the strongest and most charismatic performers are not here. Will agree with B&B not making writers cut. Show is just adrift. The characters seem trapped in an endless loop of nonsense. I am hoping for a better year ahead in daytime.
These noms lost all revelance with Melissa Ordway and Bryton James. ‘The nominations s of Abby and Devon are sponsored by : Maxwell House! A bold cup of coffee sure to awaken you after your slumber of the two most boring characters on y n r’
LOL and Amen, Damien. I’m surprised they didn’t nominate baby Dom also..they probably didn’t because the character has too many surnames to squeeze onto a nomination ballot.
Lol. Well, if Finn & Elizabeth or Michael & Willow had been nominated from GH, they would’ve been sponsored by Sanka – bland and non descriptive.
Cynthia Watros? I think not!
For the record, here’s why a Devil doesn’t think Cynthia Watros deserves a nomination…..
She might be a very wonderful person off camera. Great…. but Nina is a complete parasite who is destroying General Hospital. She’s worse than Frodd or Whiny Heiny. Best comparison I can come up with is Daniel “Eggman” Jonas from Days… who was initially an insignificant minor character and then became forced into every story, with every character worshipping at his feet and dozens of artificial family ties instantly created for him, with no logical reasons for any of them.
About the only difference between him and Nina right now, is that they haven’t had to literally warp the space time continuum to explain her existence…. yet.
Sharon Case delivered an incredible performance last year! (as she does every year). Jordi’s nomination came out of Sharon’s storyline, it is so disappointing that she has not been recognized by the academy AGAIN!
Cancer Storyline
Bipolar Diagnosis
Faking Her Death
Kleptomania Diagnosis…
Just naming a few of the countless stellar performances Sharon Case has delivered in the last decade.
The academy nominates so many other actors/actresses who are involved in riveting storylines, yet consistently ignore Sharon Case. She’s always been a lead actress, no matter how crazy the storylines have gone!
Yes…….Why was Sharon Case snubbed!!!!!! Outside in her acting!! Michelle Stafford is another outstanding actress! I have been watching Y&R since day 1, these 2 make this show!! THEY ARE BOTH OUTSTANDING ACTRESSES, SO WRONG WERE NOT SELECTED!!!
GH should actually have more nominations than Y&R. GH is certainly the Best Daytime Drama with the Best Writing and Best Director. Cynthia Watros had a great year and is my choice but I think a DOOL actress may take the win. No preference for Best Actor as I think John McCook was only supporting at best. So a DOOL actor may take the trophy. Kimberlin Brown’s haunting portrayal of Sheila Carter should be a hands down WIN for Supporting at B&B. Kelly Thiebaud as Dr. Britt would be my only 2nd choice along with the missing Eden McCoy and Kirsten Storms. Supporting actor should be Jeff Kober as Cyrus Renault on GH. Sydney Mikayla as Trina Is my close pick over Nicholas Chavez as Spencer Cassadine for Younger category. I prefer Ted King or Naomi Matsuda as Dr. Li Finnegan on B&B for Guest winner. Outstanding casting goes to GH. Good luck to all!
I think Stacy Haiduk should have been nominated for Susan Banks not just Kristin DiMera
I actually think they should leave her as Susan permanently and bring back Eileen Davidson as Kristen. Never cared for Stacy’s version of Kristin at all, but she’s actually nailed the Susan character.
The women on the view are vile. I have no use for them and they are not good roll models for younger women!
I can’t believe Sharon Case has been snubbed again?? She’s in a league of her own too. Obviously too much Fentanyl in Hollywood!!
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2026 Daytime Emmy Awards: ‘Extra’ Partners with NATAS for Pre-Ceremony Red Carpet Stream; Week of Segments Leading to Ceremony and Post-Coverage
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) announced on Thursday that the syndicated entertainment news series, Extra will be its partner for exclusive coverage of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards being held on Friday, October 30 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.
The 2026 Daytime Emmys as previously reported can be seen streamed via the The Emmys,YouTube channel, via watch.theemmys.tv, as well as on the official Emmys app, available for phones, tablets, and smart TVs.
Here’s a breakdown of the pre, during and post Daytime Emmys coverage via Extra below!
Beginning Monday, October 26, Extra will feature five nights of dedicated Daytime Emmys segments leading up to the ceremony, giving fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the award show.
In addition, Mona Kosar Abdi, Weekend Host & Senior Correspondent with Extra will host the pre-show red carpet stream on the @TheEmmys Youtube channel.
Extra host and Dancing with the Stars judge, Derek Hough will present during the ceremony, and correspondent Terri Seymour will also host coverage throughout the evening.
Extra’s weekend edition (A WEEK FOLLOWING the ceremony) will features notable red carpet moments, winner reactions, and exclusive footage from the night’s festivities.
The entertainment news program is also nominated for three Daytime Emmy Awards going into the ceremony.
So, what do you think of Extra’s scheduled upcoming coverage of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards starting on Monday? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) revealed on Thursday, the lineup of presenters for 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards taking place on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California.
The ceremony will stream live on the NATAS YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@theemmys and watch.TheEmmys.tv.
Scheduled to present from the current soaps are: Katelyn MacMullen (Willow, General Hospital), Delon de Metz (Zende, The Bold and the Beautiful), James Preston (Nick, The Bay), Paul Telfer (Xander, Days of our Lives), Tamara Tunie (Anita, Beyond the Gates) and Susan Walters (Diane, The Young and the Restless).
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In addition soap alums, Crystal Chappell, Lesli Kay, Joe Lando, Eva LaRue, who is also a nominee this year, A Martinez, Juliet Mills, and Alicia Leigh Willis, will also be on hand to present.
The ceremony which celebrates nominated lifestyle programs and dramas will also include presenters: Eva zu Beck (Superskilled with Eva zu Beck), Danielle Chang (Lucky Chow), Sunny Hostin (The View), Derek Hough (Extra), Pati Jinich (Pati’s Mexican Table), Star Jones (Divorce Court), Michael Jr. (Stand Up and Do Something), Judge Greg Mathis (Mathis Court with Judge Mathis), Keke Palmer (Glam Through the Ages), Nischelle Turner (Entertainment Tonight), and Andrew Zimmern (Andrew Zimmern’s Wild Game Kitchen).
The 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards will bring together an exciting mix of presenters representing the full spectrum of daytime television,” said Adam Sharp, President & CEO of NATAS. “From familiar faces in daytime drama to the personalities and creative voices behind talk shows and lifestyle programming, this year’s lineup reflects the breadth of talent that makes daytime so special. We look forward to celebrating the people who continue to shape the genre.”
Matthew Hoffman (Love Island USA, Cheap A$$ Beach Houses) will serve as the ceremony’s Voice of God, bringing his signature comedic narration to the evening’s celebrations. As previously announced, Lifetime Achievement honoree Genie Francis (Laura, General Hospital) will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by her husband, Jonathan Frakes.
So, what do you think about the list of presenters for the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards? Let us know who you are looking forward to seeing via the comment section below.
Congratulations are in order for three-time Emmy winner, Tom Pelphrey (ex-GL and ATWT) and his fiancée Big Bang Theory star, Kaley Cuoco! The couple welcomed their second baby daughter together on October 12, and revealed they named the little bundle of joy, Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey.
Tom and Kaley shared the news via their Instagram accounts on Wednesday with some adorable baby pics. Cuoco captioned the photo“🎀Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey🎀. 💖10/12/26💖. There are no words to describe this feeling once again. What a blessing.
Cuoco added, “We are so grateful for the crazy wild up and down journey that brought us to our little Philo! Family officially complete 😭Time to bring Matilda’s baby home! 😂💕”
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BABY MAKES FOUR
Next, Kaley shared her love for the father of her children, exclaiming, “Tom Pelphrey, life exploded the minute we met, and the gifts keep coming. I love you forever , girl daddy! 💘.”
Philomena now joins big sister, Matilda mwho was born in 2023, as part of the Pelphrey/Cuoco family! Tom and Kaley began dating in 2022 and became engaged in 2024.
Daytime fans first saw the talented actor on Guiding Light as Jonathan Randall, the son of Reva Shayne (Kim Zimmer). Tom won two Daytime Emmys for his memorable performances during his run from 2004-2009.
He later played Mick Dante on As the World Turns from 2009-2010, before heading to work in primetime and motion pictures. Last month, Pelphrey one the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role in HBO’s Task.
TOM PELPHREY CELEBRATES EMMY WIN AND NEW DAUGHTER WITHIN A MONTH OF EACH OTHER
After winning his Emmy, the expectant dad told E! News, “We’re both so excited. Our daughter’s excited. We’ll see how it goes when it actually gets there.” Tom added, “The things that are new and the things that feel like not a big deal this time. But mom and baby are healthy, so God willing, that keeps up, and we’re thrilled,” added the actor.
Pelphrey took to his own Instagram and said on the birth of his second daughter, “Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey. Another miracle. Welcome to our family youngest queen! Kaley you showed up in every way as a partner and a mom even when you weren’t feeling your best- you’re a CHAMPION. The girls and I would be lost without you. Thank God for the gift of this family and these girls.”
Jumping in to the comment thread to congratulate Tom and Kaley were Beyond the Gates star Ashley Jones (Heather), Dave Annabelle, Martha Plimpton, Alyssa Milano and many more.
Share your congrats and well-wishes to Tom, Kaley, Matilda and their new addition to the family, little Philomena via the comment section below.
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