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50th Annual Daytime Emmy Award Nominations; ‘General Hospital’ Leads All Shows with 19
This morning, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced the full list of nominees for the upcoming 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. Last night, four of the main categories were previously revealed on Access Hollywood, Entertainment Tonight and Extra.
The Daytime Emmy Awards telecast will be presented live at 9 PM ET (replay at 9 PM PT). on Friday night, June 16 on CBS, and streamed on Paramount+.
In addition, the Daytime Creative Arts & Lifestyle Emmy Awards will be presented on Saturday, June 17, and streamed on the NATAS OTT channel at Watch.TheEmmys.TV. Both ceremonies will take place at the Westin Bonaventure Los Angeles.
Adam Sharp, President & CEO, NATAS, shared, “Today we not only honor this year’s outstanding programs and individuals, we mark a milestone in television history. Our golden anniversary celebrates the talented creators who have made the last 50 years of Daytime Television so unforgettable. Partnering with CBS for another two years, we look forward to a very special 50th Daytime Emmy Awards this June.”
Brent Stanton, Head of Daytime, NATAS, added, “In addition to this year’s many esteemed nominees, it is especially gratifying to also be celebrating so many milestones of Daytime television in our 50th anniversary year. Not only are we celebrating 50 years of Daytime Emmy Award programming, we are also celebrating the milestones of some of its longest-running shows. such as General Hospital, The Young and the Restless, Dr. Phil and Rachael Ray.”
ABC’s General Hospital led all nominations per show with 19, followed by The Bold and the Beautiful with 14, The Young and the Restless with 13, Days of our Lives with 11, and The Kelly Clarkson Show with 11.
Congratulations to all! Now, here are the 50th annual Daytime Emmy Award nominees, starting with the Daytime Drama categories (or any field in which they are represented), followed by Talk and Lifestyle categories.
Photo: ABC
OUTSTANDING DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES
The Bay
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
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LEAD PERFORMANCE IN A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES, ACTRESS
Sharon Case, The Young and the Restless
Melissa Claire Egan, The Young and the Restless
Finola Hughes, General Hospital
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, The Bold and the Beautiful
Michelle Stafford, The Young and the Restless
Photos: ABC, CBS, NBC
LEAD PERFORMANCE IN A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES: ACTOR
Maurice Benard, General Hospital
Peter Bergman, The Young and the Restless
Billy Flynn, Days of our Lives
Thorsten Kaye, The Bold and the Beautiful
Jason Thompson, The Young and the Restless
Photo: ABC
SUPPORTING PERFORMANCE IN A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES: ACTRESS
Krista Allen, The Bold and the Beautiful CBS
Sonya Eddy, General Hospital
Stacy Haiduk, Days of our Lives
Brook Kerr, General Hospital
Kelly Thiebaud, General Hospital
Photo: ABC
SUPPORTING PERFORMANCE IN A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES: ACTOR
Nicholas Chavez, General Hospital
Chad Duell, General Hospital
Daniel Feuerriegel, Days of our Lives
Robert Gossett, General Hospital
Jon Lindstrom as General Hospital
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YOUNGER PERFORMER IN A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES
Cary Christopher. Days of our Lives
Victoria Grace, Days of our Lives
Eden McCoy, General Hospital
Henry Joseph Samiri, The Bold and the Beautiful
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GUEST PERFORMANCE IN A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES
Steve Burton, Beyond Salem
Cassandra Creech, The Bold and the Beautiful
Alley Mills, General Hospital
Robert Newman, The Young and the Restless
Kevin Spirtas, Days of our Lives
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WRITING TEAM FOR A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES
The Bay
Beyond Salem: Chapter Two
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Photo: Lany Entertaiment
DIRECTING TEAM FOR A DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES
The Bay
Beyond Salem: Chapter Two
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
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OUTSTANDING MUSIC DIRECTION AND COMPOSITION
The Bold and the Beautiful
The Hidden Lives of Pets
Home
Island of the Sea Wolves
The Kelly Clarkson Show
ORIGINAL SONG
“Darling Darling” General Hospital
“Everyone Dances” The Bold and the Beautiful
“Life is Sweet” American Anthems
“Only There”. Joni Table Talk
“Pocket Change” American Anthems
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LIGHTING DIRECTION
The Bold and the Beautiful
The Drew Barrymore Show
General Hospital
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The View
TECHNICAL DIRECTION, CAMERAWORK, VIDEO
The Bold and the Beautiful
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day
The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Talk
The View
The Young and the Restless
Photo: Peacock
OUTSTANDING LIVE SOUND MIXING AND SOUND
Days of our Lives
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Young and the Restless
Photo: CBS
OUTSTANDING CASTING
Book of Queer
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
Start Up
The Young and the Restless
ART DIRECTION/SET DECORATION/SCENIC DESIGN
General Hospital
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Talk
The View
The Young and the Restless
Photo: CBS
COSTUME DESIGN/STYLING
The Bold and the Beautiful
Book of Queer
General Hospital
Sherri!
The Jennifer Hudson Show
HAIRSTYLING AND MAKEUP
The Bold and the Beautiful
The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Red Table Talk
Sherri!
Tamron Hall
Photo: ABC
LEGAL/COURTROOM PROGRAM
Caught in Providence
Hot Bench
Judge Steve Harvey
Judy Justice
The People’s Court
Photos: ABC, NBC, WarnerBros
DAYTIME TALK SERIES
The Drew Barrymore Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Live with Kelly and Ryan
Today with Hoda and Jenna
DAYTIME TALK SERIES HOST
Drew Barrymore, The Drew Barrymore Show
Kelly Clarkson, The Kelly Clarkson Show
Tamron Hall, Tamron Hall
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest, Live with Kelly and Ryan
Sherri Shepherd, Sherri!
Photo: Access Hollywood
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS SERIES
Access Hollywood
E! News
Entertainment Tonight
Extra
Inside Edition
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CULINARY HOST
Kardea Brown, Delicious Miss Brown
Ina Garten, Be My Guest with Ina Garten
Guy Fieri, Guy’s Ranch Kitchen
Emeril Lagasse, Emeril Cooks
Justin Sutherland, Taste the Culture
Andrew Zimmern, Family Dinner
DAYTIME PROGRAM HOST
Danielle Brooks, Instant Dream
Mike Corey, Uncharted Adventure
Zac Efron, Down to Earth with Zac Efron
Kevin O’Connor, This Old House
Martha Stewart, Martha Gardens
So, who are you glad to see nominated for this year’s Daytime Emmy Awards? Who do you wish was on the list? Share your thoughts and reaction via the comment section below.
was fine yesterday with initial noms released but one thing i find absolutely ridiculous is 4 supporting actor nominations for general hospital it’s an insult to every other show i hope dan from days wins and they all cancel each other out no show should have more than 3 noms in any category it’s a turn off
GH’s issue is that other than Benard, most of the men are supporting (unless they have an odd year where they’re driving story). Chavez could’ve been bold and submitted in Lead, but jumping from younger to lead in one year might’ve been a tough sell. The odd choice in that category is Duell. What really stood out last year? Lindstrom’s past two nominations were in Lead, but he hasn’t wasn’t featured as much as earned the proper nomination in supporting.
So what if ALL five are from GH? If they deserve it, it should be that way. Everyone wants a trophy these day!
Disagree 100%. I don’t like Dan F but he has no business being in the supporting category. E.J. is a LEAD character! I had hoped Nicholas Chavez had submitted in lead but I will be rooting for him, with Jon Lindstrom in second place.
Congratulations to all the nominees! However, I really want all my GH nominees to win above all else! LOL! Can’t wait to watch the show!
I am rooting for GH in seven categories: Series, Directing, Writing, Chavez, Kerr or Thiebaud, McCoy, and Mills! However, I prefer Billy Flynn and Sharon Case or Melissa Claire Egan in the lead categories – I wanted Maura or Cynthia to win Lead Actress (Maura sadly didn’t submit).
Apparently Maura West did not submit for lead. By the significant amount of screen time, Cynthia Watros is a questionable miss in Lead Actress.
Maurice Benard is really the only one the could potentially be nominated for Lead Actor from GH. Easton and Howarth didn’t have significant story.
Almost a sweep for GH in the Supporting Actror category. Had Chavez not won previously, he’d be favored. Duell, really? Jon Lindstrom for the long deserved win.
God rest her soul, but did Sonya Eddy really have significant story to take away a slot that should’ve went to Kathleen Gati? Glad to see Brook Kerr get a well- deserved nomination.
I’m sure the Sprina crowd will protest no nomination for Ali in the Younger category, but whether or not you like Josslyn, McCoy played some heavy stuff last year.
Although sometimes over-the-top, Alley Mills gave it her all as Heather.
I am happiest about GH getting the most nominations; The Bay getting 3 nominations; Billy Flynn, Sharon Case, Melissa Claire Egan, Sonya Eddy (what a nice surprise!), Brook Kerr, Kelly Thiebaud, NICHOLAS CHAVEZ!!!, Jon Lindstrom!, Eden McCoy, Alley Mills, Robert Newman and Kevin Spirtas.
Not happy about Y&R getting half of the lead nominations (yet only one additional acting nominee!), the “rounding up of the usual suspects” in Lead Actor (all but Flynn), Finola Hughes over Maura West and Cynthia Watros (Maura didn’t submit from what I have read), and where are William Lipton and Sidney Mikayla? I hope it’s just that they didn’t submit, otherwise shame on the nominators!
And no Ali Sweeney ): Maybe she didn’t submit? She really deserved Guest Performer!
IF I had a ballot GH would win 7 of the 9: Series, Directing Team, Writing, Chavez, Kerr, McCoy and Mills, with Billy Flynn winning for Lead Actor and Sharon Case or Melissa Claire Egan winning for Lead Actress (even though I am fed up with CBS winning that category every single year)…
Lipton wasn’t featured as much in 2022. Mikayla departed in early March, so not much material. Avery Pohl, however, has a genuine beef about not being included.
Avery was not eligible in the category (under 18 this year). William and Sidney both had great material to submit. They should have been nominated – perhaps they didn’t submit though.
Would love to see gh win and the bay win keep Nicholas Chavez as this years winner
Keep Nicholas Chavez as winner of this year the bay should win why not add the actors from the bay show
Nominations anymore are like participation medals. No one is left off the list! I wish actors could be selected and not need to enter the race. Good talents are overlooked. Really with such a small playing field, I am not surprised by the lists. Praying for stronger writing on all shows when we do this again next year.
Where is MAURA WEST!!!!
Very happy that Melissa Claire Egan and Jason Thompson are getting recognized for the excellent work they did during Chelsea’s depression story. Eden McCoy should be a shoe-in for Younger Performer, Jon Lindstrom did phenomenal work as Kevin this year and deserves to be recognized for it, and Alley Mills was excellent as Heather!
However, I’m stunned that Sofia Mattson, Kathleen Gati, Tabyana Ali, Avery Pohl, and William Lipton were absent from the nominees list! They all had incredible performances this year. GH has been on fire, whereas Y&R has continued to be a snoozefest until very recently. Sharon Case for lead actress??? Also, where is Kimberlin Brown!? She has carried B&B on her back with Sheila being front and center all year.
I wondered about the absence of Miss Brown. I did not care for the writing of Sheila’s story but the actor was very good in consistent portrayal. Sharon Case is underrated and like Miss Brown, she has some clunker story turns written for her character, but remains true in her portrayal.
Nomination Thoughts: Supporting actress, hands down, Kelly Thiebaud, General Hospital. I dont even know why Sonya Eddy was nominated? She was hardly on the show and had very little story this past year. Lead actress has to be Melissa Claire Egan, The Young and the Restless. Not a fan of hers but she did well with her story this past year. Supporting actor: Nicholas Chavez, General Hospital or Jon Lindstrom. Nicholas is a young super star in the making and Jon as Ryan Chamberlain was nothing less than perfect! Younger Performer: Eden McCoy is so good on GH. But, to be fair, I dont know the other young actors so maybe they deserve it more? Guest performance: I loved Alley Mills, General Hospital as Heather Weber. She had major shoes to fill being a recast and she did a great job. Robert Newman as Ashland Locke was a horrible recast! Same now with Trevor St. John as Tucker. Talented guys but its just two more things to add to the list that makes Y&R unwatchable! Its a mystery to me how Y&R gets a casting nomination? But, the soaps made it another year so us as fans, there are no losers!
ABC’s General Hospital with 19 and The Bold and the Beautiful with 14 speaks for itself. My top 2 daytime dramas! Big mistake to leave out Kimberlin Brown who had outstanding and chilling scenes as the evil Sheila this past year. She should have won last year too. Hate it! And how did they miss Kathleen Gati’s performances on GH? Eden McCoy for GH is hands down the best younger performer! And Alley Mills shook up GH with a crazy take on Heather. Wow! GH should take Best Drama, Writing, Directing, and Casting trophies. Enjoyed Jacq Wood for B&B but Sharon Case will probably win. Expect Billy Flynn for DOOL to win over Maurice. Jon Lindstrom should win Supporting Actor and that is long overdue. Sentimental fave is Sonya Eddy but I think Stacy Haiduk of DOOL may win for Supporting Actress. Again…where is Kimberlin Brown? Good luck to all!
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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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