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52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Call For Entrants Underway: Nominations Timeline, Category and Voting Changes
As previously announced, the Daytime Emmy Awards are being pushed back till October of this year. Marking the first time the ceremony has been held in the fall. Usually, by April or May, the nominations are revealed, but due to the change this year, April is currently bringing about the entrants call for submissions to be considered for a nomination in their respective categories.
According to the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, who administers and runs the annual competition, there is a revised timeline for this year’s 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.
First, the call for entrant’s initial deadline was Thursday April 3, with the late entry deadline is set for next week on Thursday, April 17th. Judging will take place from Thursday May 22nd, through Monday June 9th. NATAS is targeting a full nominations announcement in June or early July with the date to be determined. Following that, there will be a several months wait to hand out the golden statuette until the 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards and the Daytime Creative Arts ceremony will be held in October (at a date to be determined) in Los Angeles.

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As of yet, there has been no broadcast partner announced for this year’s ceremony leaving fans to speculate the show will go back to streaming only. CBS previously aired the show on a Friday nights over the summer months from 2020-2024 and even extended their agreement through the 2024 ceremony making it the 18th time that the network broadcast daytime’s biggest night of the year.
Let’s take a look below at some other key elements in Emmy submission and voting for 2025:

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ELIGIBLITY
Beyond the Gates is not eligible for contention at this year’s Daytime Emmys having premiered on February 24, 2025. The 52nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards consider eligibility to be from episodes, shows and performances that aired or streamed from January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024. It will be in 2026 that Beyond the Gates will first be able to participate in the competition.
NEW CATEGORIES
Previously, NATAS made the announcement that after getting rid of the Younger Performer in a Drama Series category last year, they have try to address the inherent issues with the category by coming up with a different slant on it. The new category for this year’s competition is Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series. Here are the guidelines to submit for this category:
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- There is NO age restriction for this category.
- Performer has been on the Daytime Drama Program for two years or less, thereby limiting category eligibility for two years total per performer.
- Performer is on their first Daytime contract.
- Performer has no previous Daytime Emmy acting nominations; and Performer has never won this category – previous winners will be allowed to henceforth enter Guest, Supporting, or Lead as applicable.
- Performer must be onscreen in a speaking role with at least one multi-episode story arc.
In addition, the Culinary categories under the Daytime Emmys have been split into two – Culinary Instructional Series and Culinary Cultural Series and the same for Travel series. They have been split into Travel and Adventure Program, Nature and Science Program, plus Outstanding Regional Content in a Daytime Genre (this is not a competition category but a recognition one).
LENGH OF SUBMISSIONS
All categories requiring clip reels instead of full episodes are not to exceed 15 minutes in length. Meanwhile, the Single Camera Directing and Multiple Camera Directing categories have been adjusted to allow reels to feature full episodes, keeping in line with the Outstanding Directing for a Daytime Drama Series category. It should be noted that actors can choose to put in various scenes on their reel if they choose from different episodes or from a full episode as long as it stays within the parameters of submission duration.

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WHO JUDGES?
New parameters for voting are being introduced as the Daytime Emmys move toward a stated goal of members-only judging come 2026.
NATAS is no longer utilizing a system of “parity” within the Drama acting categories, e.g. programs are no longer guaranteed equal representation on the acting panels. Instead, performers registering to judge will be assigned to three categories each within the following parameters:
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- Actors are still NOT permitted to judge the category they are entered into.
- All actors will be assigned to two Drama acting categories and one Hosting category.
- Administration strongly encourages actors to participate in the Host category as these categories require on-screen talent as judges.
ACTING CATEGORIES
There has been a clarification to the rule prohibiting actors from entering twice for the same program. According to NATAS, “The spirit of this rule is to make sure that actors playing multiple roles on a single program simultaneously can only enter once, with all of their characters on the same reel. (An example would be Jon Lindstrom on General Hospital if playing twins: Kevin Collins and Ryan Chamberlain). However, this rule has been tweaked to allow for actors to enter multiple times for the same program if they exit as one character and return as a different character, and they are not playing both of those characters simultaneously. (An example would be Emily O’Brien on Days of our Lives when playing Theresa Donovan and Gwen Rizczech) In these cases, actors are permitted to enter twice and even if they don’t, they can only enter for the character(s) being played simultaneously on a singular reel.”
Fore more on the guidelines for this year’s 52nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards visit theemmys.tv/daytime/
So, what are your thoughts on the timeline, and some of the changes for this year’s upcoming 52nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards? Who would you like to see nominated for the work from performances in 2024? Let us know in the comment section.
I hope General Hospital wins again for best daytime drama
I’m hoping anything but overrated general hospital it’s win enough times and isn’t deserving this year
I have been watching GH faithfully for a few years now. There has been a few headscratchers when it comes to storylines, but the acting has always been top notch. This year, I would love to see Nancy Lee Grahn win Best Actress and Michael Easton win Best Actor. Nancy’s performances during Kelly Monoco’s exit (Sam’s death) were some of the best I have ever seen. It reminded of the pain I felt when Zach died on DOOL and Hope was devastated. Michael Easton’s performamces during Gregory’s death and his descent into alcohol were amazing. His goodbye scenes with Violet were amazing.
Thank you for pointing out that Beyond The Gates is not eligible for this year’s awards because it premiere in 2025 and these awards are for 2024 performances
I hope the awards will be televised on broadcast tv and not streamed. Some people can not watch streamed programs.
‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’ should be considered for a Daytime Emmy this year. The popularity of the Spirit Tunnel and her show is really great.
I think the fans should be able to vote for their favorite actors and shows
I don’t feel they should it would be slanted for one show to win we don’t need the general hospital awards
They did that for the Soap Opera Digest Awards (back when there were about 10 soaps on air). The Emmys are recognition by your peers, which means more than random fan voting.
And when they did have the soap opera digest awards Days of our lives swept every year causing a rule change
There could be a different award show for fan favorite picks. Like People’s Choice awards should have Daytime drams categories.
Please have the daytime emmys televised, I cannot do streaming
I believe that it’s airing on CBS
I know that actors have to submit their names. Here are some choices for nominees:
Steve Burton (GH), Linsey Godfrey (DAYS) Susan Seaforth Hayes (DAYS), Genie Francis (GH), Eric Martsolf (DAYS). Would be nice to have new blood. No offense, but having the same Best Actress each year makes it not interesting. I am sure that Laura Wright, Michelle Stafford, Jacqueline Wood are wonderful actresses, but give others a chance to submit their work and have them shine. All the above have won multiple times. JMO
I’d love to see Susan seaforth Hayes nominated and win and honestly Michellereat Stafford Sharon case and Jacqueline wood are great at what they do and had banner years so even though I understand the new blood statement I expect 2 or the 3 of those women to be nominated
Hayes is the odds on favorite to win Supporting Actress. Case has a shot at Lead Actress, but Melody could submit her bender episodes, which would split the Y&R block. Nancy Lee Grahn may be the favorite in this category.
So Beyond the gates isn’t eligible? Lol the way everyone is praising it, say how great and historic it is, you’d think the pandering and placating Hollywood would make an exception for it. Maybe if it last more the 6 decades like GH, then they can praise it
It’s quite simple – these are awards for the calendar year 2024. Stop the hate – if you’re not interested – just don’t watch.
It’s only ineligible because the year ends 2024 and beyond the gates debuted this year
Santa Barbara and Ryan’s Hope were new soaps that didn’t last for six decades and no one begrudged them their Emmys. Interesting that under your standards it will take 60 years for a soap with an African American majority cast to be worthy of your praise.
Please air this on regular television. Because a lot of us do not and are not able to stream and that means we would miss something that’s very special and that we wait for each year. Thank you so much for listening to my response and please let it happen because we love our soaps.
When Beyond the Gates is eligible for the 2026 Daytime Emmys, I hope Karla Mosley and Trisha Mann-Grant are the only cast members who get nominated (Mosley in Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series; Mann-Grant in Supporting). They are the only actresses with substantial storylines on that soap that can act.
Holding the ceremony in October makes it less likely one of the major networks would carry the show. October is full of sports (both football and World Series and launch of the NBA season) and the new broadcast entertainment season is just underway. The decision to hold the ceremony in October seems so short-sighted if they wanted a major network to carry the ceremony.
Actually, this makes it [more likely] to be picked up by networks, as it’s at the end of award season. But, ultimately, I’d prefer an online ceremony. The few years we had it online, it was better produced than what CBS has given us since 2020. And since the Primetime Emmys are being held on September 14, it actually makes logical sense.
Gonna agree with Rob here. The Daytime Emmys are not the ratings grab they once were. CBS would carry them in June after the regular primetime season was over and there was less original programming with lower ratings expectations.
Praying we get to see more of Neighbours nominated; they did quite well in 2024, with some incredible standout performances by several of their acting talents, and it should receive the recognition it rightfully deserves. And it just may push for a renewal before production concludes in July.
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CBS Announces Fall Preview and Season Premieres for ‘Beyond the Gates’ ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ and ‘The Young and the Restless’

CBS announced on Thursday, September 10, their fall storyline previews, season premiere dates and broadcast milestones for its daytime line-up which has held the top spot as the highest-rated network in daytime for 40 consecutive seasons.
The line-up includes daytime dramas: Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, The Young and the Restless, plus gams shows, The Price is Right which continues to be the #1 show on daytime television and Let’s Make a Deal.
Coming up, B&B celebrates its 40th anniversary, Drew Carey marks 20 years as host of daytime’s The Price is Right, while Beyond the Gates will kick-off their 3rd season in December and Y&R continues its dominance at the number #1 daytime drama and the most nominated soap going into the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards on October 30. Here’s what to look for this fall below!
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
CBS’ longest-running scripted series and 2026’s most Daytime Emmy Award-nominated series continues with its 54th season on Thursday, October. 8, and its 37th season as Daytime’s #1 drama on the broadcast television season.
Look for: Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) to stop at nothing to protect his family, taking decisive control of the situation with Matt Clark (Roger Howarth) while refusing to allow anything to threaten Nick’s (Joshua Morrow) sobriety. Victor presents Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) with an intriguing business opportunity that could serve as an ulterior motive to cause havoc for his nemesis, Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman). Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) finally scores a win, but her victory forces her to decide who she truly wants in her life.
In addition, Victoria (Amelia Heinle) and Kyle (Michael Mealor) go to great lengths to keep their casual affair a secret. Stephanie (Vivica A. Fox) supports Nate (Sean Dominic) as he pursues a return to medicine. Lily (Christel Khalil) and Cane (Billy Flynn) mix business with pleasure when they team up to fight Billy’s (Jason Thompson) attempt to gain control of Chancellor Industries. With their wedding fast approaching, Billy has little time to give Sally (Courtney Hope) the support she needs, and the pressure is mounting.
In addition, Michael Fairman TV has learned stories and scripts under Y&R’s new co-head writers, Jamey Giddens and Dan O’Connor, begin to air on November 11.
Y&R is broadcast on weekdays on CBS (12:30-1:30 PM, ET/11:30 AM-12:30 PM, PT) and is available to stream on Paramount+**. The show is produced by Sony Pictures Television Presentation in association with Bell Dramatic Serial Co. and Corday Production, Inc. Sally McDonald is the executive producer. Jamey Giddens and Dan O’Connor are co-head writers.
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
The most-watched daily drama in the world kicked off its landmark 40th season this past Tuesday, September 8 on CBS.
In story, a fierce battle between sisters Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) and Katie (Heather Tom) is underway, shaking up the Los Angeles fashion industry as Katie’s rising House of Logan takes on Brooke and the mighty Forrester Creations. For the first time ever, the Forresters must navigate mounting financial concerns while the younger generation – Electra (Laneya Grace) and R.J. (Brayan Nicoletti) – rally to help save the family legacy.
Meanwhile, Will (Crew Morrow) and Dylan (Sydney Bullock) grow closer, but the arrival of Dylan’s mother, Darcy (Kelly Sullivan), adds new complications to their relationship as Katie goes on the offensive to help protect her son. Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) and Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor) must also grapple with the secret born from one unexpected night together, threatening to upend their respective marriages with Finn (Tanner Novlan) and Daphne (Murielle Hilaire).
With secrets, rivalries and family loyalties colliding, the drama builds toward a shocking twist in celebration of the series’ 40th anniversary in March 2027.
B&B is broadcast on weekdays on CBS (1:30-2:00 PM, ET/12:30-1:00 PM, PT) and is available to stream on Paramount+**. A Bell-Phillip Television production, Bradley Bell is the executive producer and head writer. Casey Kasprzyk also serves as executive producer.
BEYOND THE GATES
CBS’S newest daytime soap strides into fall packed with drama as the hit Daytime Emmy-nominated series continues its second season, with season three beginning Tuesday, December 29.
In story, the Duprees, their friends and foes will wade through a flood of fresh tests and triumphs. While some wrestle rivals old and new, others will fight for their livelihoods … and their lives. Anita (Tamara Tunie) hits a bump in the road on the way to The Articulette’s revival, while Vernon (Clifton Davis) takes charge when he gets news that dredges up the past. Dani (Karla Mosley) and Andre’s (Sean Freeman) marriage meets turbulence when mounting tensions with Bill (Timon Kyle Durrett) and Hayley (Marquita Goings) pull Dani deeper into her ex’s life.
Elsewhere, Martin (Brandon Claybon) defends his family when Smitty (Mike Manning) is dealt a devastating public blow that puts Naomi (Arielle Prepetit) and Jacob (Jibre Hordges) on opposing sides. As some relationships are strained, others are heating up. Sabotage can’t get in the way of Ted (Keith D. Robinson) and Shanice’s (Ernestine Johnson) love as they take things to the next level.
Meanwhile, Nicole (Daphnee Duplaix) is ready for more with Kial (Greg Vaughan). Madison (Kenjah) is a rock to Chelsea (RhonniRose Mantilla) when she and Kat (Colby Muhammad) can’t escape scandal and Vanessa (Lauren Buglioli) and Joey’s (Jon Lindstrom) love life fuels the fire with her daughter Deanna (Angela Fairley). As tensions simmer behind closed doors, a greater threat looms that could flip the entire community on its head.
Beyond the Gates is broadcast weekdays on CBS (2:00-3:00 PM, ET/1:00-2:00 PM, PT) and is available to stream on Paramount+**. The series is produced by CBS Studios, as part of the CBS Studios/NAACP Venture, in partnership with P&G Studios, a division of Procter & Gamble. Created by head writer Michele Val Jean, executive producers include Val Jean, Sheila Ducksworth, Julie Carruthers, Tracey Thomson, Leon W. Russell, Derrick Johnson, Anna Saalfeld and Lela Coffey.
THE PRICE IS RIGHT
Drew Carey will “Come on Down!” for his 20th season as the host of the ever-popular game show and the longest consecutively one in television history. The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its 55th season beginning Monday, September. 21.
This season, Wednesdays are getting even more exciting with “Wild Wheel Wednesday.” During the Showcase Showdown, contestants will have the chance to win not only over $100,000, but also a special prize chosen by Drew, making every spin of the Big Wheel even more thrilling. Themed episodes this season include Veteran’s Day, Halloween, Earth Day, Breast Cancer Awareness, Pet Adoption Week, Pride, Cinco De Mayo, St. Patrick’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Week. Returning this season are announcer George Gray and fan-favorite models Rachel Reynolds, Manuela Arbeláez, Amber Lancaster, James O’Halloran, Devin Goda and Alexis Gaube.
The Price is Right is produced by Fremantle and broadcast on weekdays on CBS (11:00 AM-12:00 PM, ET/10:00-11:00 AM, PT)
LET’S MAKE A DEAL
Emmy Award-winning host Wayne Brady brings more deals, big prizes and surprises when the 18th season of the game show when it returns on Monday, September. 21.
The season premiere includes a brand-new game, “Cash Course,” a ball-rolling obstacle course where Traders line up green and gold balls on a custom-designed course for a guaranteed chance to win big cash, with the opportunity to take home a grand prize of $10,000 – but look out for the spinning duck, stone toad and the octopus!
This season also marks a major milestone with the show celebrating its 3,000th episode with Brady as host. The milestone will be commemorated with a special episode airing in January 2027. Returning this season are announcer Jonathan Mangum, model Tiffany Coyne and musician Cat Gray, who all bring their signature blend of improv comedy, music, iconic games and, of course, those infamous Zonks.
Let’s Make a Deal is produced by Fremantle and broadcast on weekdays on CBS (check local listings) and is available to stream on Paramount+**
**(live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. *Paramount+ Premium subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on-demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will have access to on-demand the day after the episode airs.
So, which CBS soap opera’s fall preview has you most intrigued? Happy to know that shortly Y&R will begin to air episodes from new head writers Jamey Giddens and Dan O’Conner? Let us know via the comment section below.
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‘Beyond the Gates’ Adds Denzell Dandridge and Khiry Walker as Shanice’s Brothers

Shanice Johnson’s (Ernestine Morrison) brothers are coming to Fairmont Crest next week on all-new episodes of Beyond the Gates. Be on the lookout for Denzell Dandridge to make his debut as Lamont Johnson and Khiry Walker to debut n the role of Cedric Johnson on the Tuesday, September 8 episode.
In a video preview, Lamont and Cedric make quite a first impression on Dr. Ted Richardson (Keith D. Robinson), who are not so keen on the guy, who is dating their sister. Can Ted get Shanice’s siblings to have a change of heart about him? Stay tuned.
If Khiry Walker looks familiar, he has appeared in numerous television series, films and stage plays including Law & Order: Organized Crime and The Chair Company. Denzell Dandridge has also appeared across film and television projects including: Street Code Broken, Coming of Age, itfactor and The Dirty D. Dandridge. In a fun fact, Denzell is actually the great-nephew of acclaimed and groundbreaking actress, Dorothy Dandridge.
In addition, Denzell Dandridge shared on his Instagram about his casting on the CBS soap opera, “All the long nights on set. Countless auditions. Thousands of No’s. But here it is… we finally got our YES.”
Since its inception, Beyond the Gates has focused on the stories of the Dupree and Richardson families, and now with the Johnson family coming into the picture, the series has a chance to expand more characters familial background and back-story to propel future storylines.
Beyond the Gates received 15 Daytime Emmy nominations at the upcoming 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards on Friday night, October 30. The soap opera made Daytime Emmy history by racking up the highest nomination tally for its first time in the competition.
Now below, check out a preview for next week on Beyond the Gates which gives you a first look at Denzell Dandridge and Khiry Walker as Shanice’s brother. Do you hope the writers delve into the siblings story, or do you think they will just be in town to support their sister? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section.
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BEYOND THE GATES Preview: Hayley’s Poisonous Plot Goes Awry; Heather’s Obsession with Andre Reaches New Heights

This week on all-new episodes of Beyond the Gates, a poison sandwich gets in the wrong hands, Heather’s (Ashley Jones) plot to seduce Andre (Sean Freeman) goes to a whole other level, and Anita (Tamara Tunie) reaches out to her nemesis, Leslie (Trisha Mann-Grant), but why?
In the video preview for the CBS soap opera, first, the vision of Doug (Jason Graham) encourages Deanna (Angela Fairley) as Noah Rollins (Nick Hagelin) walks in on the scene where it appears she is talking to herself! How will Deanna explain what or who she is chatting with?
Meanwhile, Grayson (Jordi Vilasuso) is worried for his safety and that of Jacob’s (Jibre Hordges) admitting that the Impaler may be trying to tie up any loose ends, and he could be next on their hit list! Elsewhere, Leslie is stunned when Anita Dupree makes a call to her about her late mother Barbara. We also know ‘Articulettes’ Sharon (Bonita Brisker) and Tracy (Maria Howell) are back this week. What could be going down?

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Then, Dani (Karla Mosley) receives a note from her husband Andre that says he’ll be back home soon. However, in her hotel room, Heather cuts her own hand and then reaches out to Andre for a secret meeting, where he asks when he shows up, “What happened to your hand?” Then, we see Andre reminding Heather that he’s a married man, but at the same time, he doesn’t think he would ever stop caring for her.
Finally, Hayley (Marquita Goings) puts poison in a sandwich she prepared for Bill (Timon Kyle Durrett). However, Naomi (Arielle Prepetit) somehow takes a bite of the sandwich instead. Later, Bill lays the smackdown on Hayley telling her to, “Stop it right now,” and that she’s, “insulting his intelligence.” How will this fight end? Stay tuned.
Now below, take a look at the official Beyond the Gates spoilers for the week of August 31-September 4.
Monday, August 31
Bill puts Hayley to the test. Dani updates Nicole. Ted doles out some unconventional advice to Andre. Grayson seeks Jacob’s help. Elon gives Joey the third degree. Heather makes a bold move.
Tuesday, September 1
Dani hears a heartfelt confession. Nicole counsels her daughter. Hayley’s brought to tears. Chelsea and Kat can’t seem to escape scandal. Carlton has stunning news for Andre. Izaiah surprises Eva. Naomi bites off more than she can chew.
Wednesday, September 2
Vernon supports Anita as she faces the music. Leslie gets an intriguing proposition. Smitty’s suspicions spiral. Joey comforts Vanessa. Deanna is haunted by grief. One couple finally finds time for romance.
Thursday, September 3
Bill has an unwelcome visitor. Smitty needs Nicole’s expertise. Joey’s pestered by his past decisions. Heather connects with June. Ted does damage control. Ashley leans on Naomi. Elon and Jacob clash.
Friday, September 4
Dani’s distracted from her “Seoul-mate” while Andre unpacks paranoia. Bill stuns Hayley. Heather has a heated stand-off. Vanessa and Deanna discover something from before Doug’s death. Randy attempts to execute Joey’s orders. Chelsea falls out of fashion. Ted shares a twisted toast.
Now below, check out the video teaser for the action this week in and around Fairmont Crest.
Then weigh-in: Do you think this is the end of the line for Hayley and Bill? Will Bill realize Hayley is poisoning him and now his daughter, too? If Heather is willing to cut herself with a knife to nab Andre, what else is she capable of doing? Have you been invested in these current storylines on Beyond the Gates, or not so much? Let us know via the comment section.
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