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50th Annual Daytime Emmys: Lead Actor Nominees Revealed
Tonight on Extra, the 50th annual Daytime Emmy Award nominations kicked-off with the names going for gold in one of the biggest categories of the ceremony, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
And the nominees are: Maurice Benard (Sonny, GH), Billy Flynn (Chad, DAYS), Thorsten Kaye (Ridge, B&B), Peter Bergman (Jack, Y&R) and Jason Thompson (Billy, Y&R).
Previously in this category, Benard and Bergman have won three times, while Thompson has won once. Billy Flynn would be a first-time winner as would Thorsten Kaye.
Tomorrow, look for the full list of nominations from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and follow us here at Michael Fairman TV.
So, what do you think about the five lead actor nominees? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section and congrats to these gentleman.
Now watch the announcement on Extra below.
The #DaytimeEmmys Nominees for Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor are:
– @MauriceBenard @GeneralHospital /@ABCNetwork
– Peter Bergman @YandR_CBS /@cbs
– @billymflynn @DaysPeacock /@nbc @peacock
– @Iamthorstenkaye @BandB_CBS /@cbs
– @MyJasonThompson @YandR_CBS /@cbs pic.twitter.com/FFyWc6kHX9— ExtraTV (@extratv) April 25, 2023
interesting i would put don diamont over thorsten happy for billy flynn both yandr actors have done nice work and sorry enough of maurice i just don’t get it as far as he is concerned
Maurice is the new Tony Geary apparently ):
Really unhappy with these nominations. Peter frickin’ Bergman AGAIN – oh brother! Just stop submitting already! Billy Flynn is the only deserving nominee in Lead Actor ): Maurice Benard? Come on! Jason Thompson’s Billy has never thrilled me – David Tom and Billy Miller were so much better in the role – why do they keep on nominating him?
Finola Hughes over Cynthia Watros and Maura West? Oh brother! Ridiculous! I like Finola very much but Cynthia and Maura did extraordinary work in 2022.
I am really happy that Sharon Case FINALLY gets a nomination but it’s in the wrong category! Other than Rey’s death Sharon was a supporting character in 2022, mostly serving coffee. Still, she’s my choice, her or Melissa Claire Egan, this is her 7th nomination and if she doesn’t win she will be tied with the late James Mitchell as the most nominated performer to never win an Emmy. Jacqueline MacInnes Wood did excellent work during Finn’s “death”, his return and her feud with Sheila. I am at a loss where Michelle Stafford is concerned. (btw I am sick to death of CBS always winning the Lead Actress Emmy – GH deserves it, Cynthia or Maura, but once again they have messed up in this category – heck, how about Ari Zucker or Deidre Hall for Days?).
I was looking forward to Michael’s Emmy show tomorrow night but now I am unenthusiastic ): Y&R was a mess in 2022 and it has HALF the lead acting nominations, and CBS has 7 out of 10. ):
Nicholas Chavez better be in the Supporting Actor category or I will riot! He was my choice for LEAD actor of 2022. There also better be lots of GH nominees in the supporting/younger/guest categories, and can they please FINALLY give Chris and Dan an Emmy for their excellent writing? Geez! I have a bad feeling that CBS is going to dominate in those categories too and it would be a CRIME!
Lastly: Alison Sweeney for Guest Performer – she was on only ten episodes but the non-wedding to Lucas and her goodbye scene with E.J. SHOULD give her a long overdue Emmy!
Why don’t you tell us how you really feel? “Peter frickin’ Bergman AGAIN” delivers LOL.
Peter Bergman has always been an average actor and is way over-rated. Billy Flynn deserves to win this year.
Peter Bergman killed it this year !!!!!!! Best best best best acting scenes and story
Peter Bergman is the best actor on Y&R in my not so humble opinion; and Christian LeBlanc a close second. “Average” and “over-rated” are not words that should ever be used about Bergman.
Great, thorough commentary, Freeman. I agree with you on virtually all of your points, particularly the endless, undeserving, default nominations for Benard and Bergman (although Bergman’s acting is substantially better than that of Benard); the long-overdue nomination for Sharon Case; and the spot-on nomination for Billy Flynn.
Regarding Flynn, grief is an emotion that has been a reliable hallmark of soaps since their inception. I think it’s a difficult emotion to play because it can invite overacting. (In real life, we all react to loss in different ways and to different degrees.) Flynn had to play such scenes for so long that I might worry about those scenes taking a personal toll on him. He was so convincing, mesmerizing, and so raw — and, thus, being most deserving, will probably lose (if past is prologue).
Hi Jamesj75! I’ll take your word on Mr. Flynn especially because I think Peter Bergman’s endless grimacing over Diane and Mr. Benard’s stultifying, catatonic work this year are not worthy of inclusion. Never cared for Jason Thompson’s Billy but he did good work on the rooftop with Chelsea. I’m happiest over that gorgeous breath of fresh air Nicholas Chavez being acknowledged again in supporting. He’s an entire reason to keep watching GH. But really, Steve Burton AGAIN? He must really have connections.
Soaphound, so nice to see your reply! Glad you brought up Steve Burton; I completely forgot about his nomination in the guest performer category. So much for burned bridges… What an absolute farce! I was a better actor in the third grade playing a shepherd at the nativity scene, and I had no lines!
James – always love reading your comments.
I’m guessing there weren’t many potential choices in the “Guest” category this year and technically Burton’s performance did qualify.
Looking at GH alone, Mills was one of only a few that might’ve been eligible. Although first appearing in 2022, Billy Moses, Denise Crosby and Linda Purl didn’t move the radar with their performances. Despite a robust short-term return, Emma Samms was under contract which might’ve made her ineligible.
It’s such a confusing category. Here’s hoping Mills wins. Although sometimes OTT, she brought her all to the role. Robin Mattson was nominated back in 83 near the end of her first run as Heather. 40 years later, the character is still award-worthy.
OG Steve, thanks for your kindness. I always enjoy reading your comments as well. My visits here, though, are almost like that of a “guest.” Thanks for broadening (and elevating) the discussion of the acting categories. I totally agree with you regarding Mills and Mattson: terrific actresses! Take care, Friend!
Billy Flynn got a nod just like I had hoped for!
The only awards relevant to Billy are worst recast in history or worst written character, neither being Jason’s fault.
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REPORT: Nicholas Chavez Not Returning to General Hospital
For those who were holding out hope that Daytime Emmy winner and fan favorite, Nicholas Chavez would be returning to General Hospital after filming his leading role in Ryan Murphy’s Monsters anthology, it looks like those hopes have been dashed.
According to a report from TV Line, although unconfirmed from General Hospital or a representative for Chavez, the actor will not reprise his role as Spencer Cassadine on the long-running ABC soap opera and continue the love story of Sprina opposite Tabyana Ali (Trina, GH).
Chavez was cast as Lyle Menendez over the the summer of 2023 for the second season of Murphy’s limited Monsters series on Netflix. In the upcoming season, the series will focus on the the case of Lyle and Erik Menendez, the two well-to-do Beverly Hills brothers accused of murdering their parents in 1989.
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After word from Chavez casting was revealed, GH fans were concerned over the fate of the Sprina story, a spokesperson for GH shared, “We support Nicholas’ endeavors and look forward to having him return to General Hospital once this project is wrapped.”
In story, the series “killed off” Spencer when he went overboard with Esme to the steely waters below after being injected with a drug, thanks to Esme and falling into the Seine River in France. However, his body was never recovered, and believed to have drowned or washed away. Thus, leaving an opening for Spencer to return in the form of Chavez or be recast down the line.
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TV Line shared that ‘multiple sources’ are confirming that Chavez is not returning to the ABC soap opera, which is what many had suspected might be the case once he left for this major starring role in a Ryan Murphy project. Chavez has been relatively quiet on social media for months.
Photo: ABC
The Michael Fairman Channel spoke with Nicholas Chavez for a virtual interview when he first joined the show in 2021, and spoke to him right after when he won the Daytime Emmy in 2022 – you can see those below.
No word yet on when Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story will debut on Netflix, but it is assumed later this year.
So, what do you think about the news of Nicholas Chavez not returning to his role as Spencer Cassadine on General Hospital? Comment below.
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‘Neighbours’ EP Jason Herbison on Series Daytime Emmy Nomination: “It’s a Huge Honour to be Nominated Alongside Such Iconic US Daytime Dramas”
When the 51st annual Daytime Emmy nominations were revealed last Friday, the iconic Australian soap opera, Neighbours, made the grade as one of the nominees for this year’s Outstanding Daytime Drama Series going up against U.S. titans such as General Hospital, The Young and the Restless et al.
That is because the revival of Neighbours, which is now seen in the United States streaming on Amazon Freevee, is now eligible under the rules from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS).
Not only did Neighbours receive its first Daytime Emmy nomination for Drama Series, but also for one of its legendary stars, Guy Pearce, who returned for a stint in the revival as Mike Young. Pearce is nominated for Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series.
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Throughout its run, Neighbours has received several nominations and wins in Australian and the UK, with this being its first nomination in the U.S.
Neighbours Executive Producer Jason Herbison shared on this momentous moment for the series: ‘Neighbours has been on an incredible journey these past few years and a Daytime Emmy Award nomination is the icing on the cake! It’s a huge honour to be nominated alongside such iconic US daytime dramas. This news is an exciting moment for our hard working cast and crew and a wonderful recognition of the new chapter of the show on Amazon Freevee.”
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For those who need a bit of a refresher on the revival of Neighbours. The series streams exclusively on Amazon Freevee in the UK and U.S. and on Prime Video in Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa. New episodes air daily Monday-Thursday on Amazon. The new series launched on 18 September, 2023, and picks up two years after the finale left off. In Australia, Network 10 retains first-run rights in Australia for the new chapter of the series.
Photo: Freemantle/AmazonFreevee
The series is known as the longest running local drama of all time in Australia and has launched the careers of so many celebrities including: Margot Robbie, Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan, the aforementioned Guy Pearce, and Liam and Chris Hemsworth, to name but a few.
Long running series star Alan Fletcher and Jackie Woodbridge shared their many thanks on Neighbours Daytime Emmy nominations in a video message below.
So, what do you think of ‘Neighbours’ being nominated for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series at the 51st annual Daytime Emmy Awards? Could they be the spoiler in the category? Weigh-in below.
Alan Fletcher and Jackie Woodburne would like to share a special message regarding our incredible #Neighbours Daytime Emmy Award nominations 💛 @DaytimeEmmys pic.twitter.com/wWWo5PxmfD
— Neighbours (@neighbours) April 23, 2024
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Kim Kardashian, Emma Roberts and Marlene King Land ‘Calabasas’, a Soap in the Vein of the ‘O.C’ and ‘Beverly Hills 90210’, at Netflix
There has been lot of soapy projects coming to life and in the works of late, and now comes word that Kim Kardashian is executive producing a new series in development for Netflix called Calabasas.
After a bidding war last week, it looks like Netflix cemented the development deal from Kim, and her producing partners American Horror Story co-star Emma Roberts (pictured below) and Pretty Little Liars creators Marlene King and Alexandra Milchan.
The concept of Calabasas is based on the book If You Lived Here You’d Be Famous By Now by Via Bleidner. King set to write the adaptation and will serve as the series showrunner.
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According to Deadline, Calabasas is said to be in the vein of primetime young teen and young adult soaps the O.C. and Beverly Hills 90210. The story follows “Via, a 16-year-old sheltered Midwestern Catholic school girl whose world is turned upside down when her family moves and she’s forced to transfer to the fast world of Calabasas High where nothing is as it appears and where everyone is trying to be someone else. It’s a place where dreams come true … but not without complications and sometimes unforeseen consequences.”
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As fans of the Kardashians know, Kim and her family made the town of Calabasas a household and worldwide name. Kim being attached to this project helped make its sale. This marks her fourth project to sell since the writers and actors strikes concluded at the end of last summer.
So, would you be interested to see a teen soap called ‘Calabasas’ on Netflix from Kim and company? Comment below.
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