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52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Nominations: ‘The Young and the Restless’ Leads with 19, ‘General Hospital’ Follows with 16
On Thursday, The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) unveiled their full nominations for the 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, following the announcements of the major categories on Wednesday night on various news/entertainment television programs including: Entertainment Tonight, Extra and Access Hollywood.
The Young and the Restless scored the most nominations overall among individual programs, receiving 19. They were followed by General Hospital with 16. Next, came Days of our Lives with 13 nods.
In a statement, Adam Sharp, President and CEO of NATAS, expressed: “We’re excited to recognize the exceptional individuals and teams who make daytime television great every year and in some cases, every day. As the Daytime landscape continues to expand, we’re excited to introduce new categories to recognize the boundary-pushing work being done, and we’re enthusiastic to convene with and celebrate the whole Daytime community in one ceremony.”
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The Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts since 1974, honoring work in a variety of categories, including daytime dramas, talk shows, instructional programming, hosting, culinary, and legal/courtroom programs. This year marks the debut of several new categories, including Outstanding Culinary Cultural Series, Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series, and Outstanding Regional Content in a Daytime Genre.
The 52nd Daytime Emmys eligibility window was between Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2024. That is why CBS’ new soap opera Beyond the Gates, which premiered early in 2025, is not included in the nominations.
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A broadcast partner for this year’s Daytime Emmys is still to be determined, or if the ceremony will be streamed only. CBS finished its two-year pick-up deal on televising the Daytime Emmys in 2024. The 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards ceremony is set to take place on Friday, October 17 in Pasadena, California. More details to come.
Now below, are this year’s nominees. Congratulations to all!
Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Sharon Case (Sharon Collins) The Young and the Restless
Eileen Davidson (Ashley Abbott) The Young and the Restless
Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea Lawson) The Young and the Restless
Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis Davis) General Hospital
Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers) The Young and the Restless
Laura Wright (Carly Spencer) General Hospital
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Drama
Peter Bergman (Jack Abbott), The Young and the Restless
Eric Martsolf (Brady Black) Days of our Lives
Greg Rikaart (Leo Stark) Days of our Lives
Paul Telfer (Xander Kiriakis) Days of our Lives
Dominic Zamprogna (Dante Falconeri) General Hospital
Outstanding Supporting Performance in A Daytime Drama Series: Actress
Linsey Godfrey (Sarah Horton), Days of our Lives
Courtney Hope (Sally Spectra) The Young and the Restless
Kate Mansi (Kristina Corinthos-Davis) General Hospital
Emily O’Brien (Theresa Donovan) Days of our Lives
Susan Walters (Diane Jenkins Abbott) The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Supporting Performance in A Daytime Drama Series: Actor
Tajh Bellow (TJ Ashford) General Hospital
Blake Berris (Everett Lynch) Days of our Lives
Michael Graziadei (Daniel Romalotti) The Young and the Restless
Gregory Harrison (Gregory Chase) General Hospital
Jonathan Jackson (Lucky Spencer) General Hospital
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Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series
Olivia d’Abo (Fifi Garrett) The Bay
AnnaLynne McCord (Cat Greene) Days of our Lives
Ashley Puzemis (Holly Jonas) Days of our Lives
Christian Weissmann (Remy Pryce) The Bold and the Beautiful
Lisa Yamada (Luna Nozawa) The Bold and the Beautiful
Outstanding Guest Performance in A Daytime Drama Series
Linden Ashby (Cameron Kirsten) The Young and the Restless
Clint Howard (Tom Starr) The Bold and the Beautiful
Jacqueline Lopez (Blaze) General Hospital
Alley Mills (Heather Webber) General Hospital
Valarie Pettiford (Amy Lewis) The Young and the Restless
Avery Kristen Pohl (Esme Prince) General Hospital
Outstanding Writing For A Daytime Drama Series
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Direction For A Daytime Drama Series
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and Restless
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series
The Drew Barrymore Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Live With Kelly and Mark
The View
Outstanding Entertainment News Series
Access Hollywood
E! News
E! Entertainment
Entertainment Tonight
Extra
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host
Drew Barrymore
Jenna Bush Hager, Hoda Kotb
Kelly Clarkson
Mark Consuelos, Kelly Ripa
Jennifer Hudson
Outstanding Lighting Direction
Days of our Lives
The Drew Barrymore Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The View
The Young and Restless
Outstanding Casting
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
Making Good
Start Up
The Young and Restless
Outstanding Costume Design
The Drew Barrymore Show
General Hospital
Mysteries of the Terracotta Warriors
Sherri
The Young and Restless
Outstanding Hair and Makeup
The Bold and Beautiful
The Drew Barrymore Show
General Hospital
The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Secrets of the Neanderthals
Sherri
Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design
The Drew Barrymore Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Live with Kelly and Mark
Mysteries of the Terracotta Warriors
The Young and Restless
Outstanding Live Sound Mixing and Sound Editing
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The View
The Young and Restless
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camera Work, Video
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
The Drew Barrymore Show
Neighbours
The View
The Young and Restless
So, who are you most excited about seeing received a nomination? Who do you feel is MIA from the list? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
If Susan Seaforth Hayes submitted herself, she was robbed of a well deserved nomination.
First reaction, Daytime Emmy’s SO WHITE… regardless who submitted, who didn’t… where is representation… there are loads of other diverse (black/brown, Latino/Hispanic… etc etc — the list goes on and on. There were SO many amazing actors with no recognition and we see basically the highest performers who are white running the nomination show board.
With the exceptions of: Jacqueline Lopez (GH) & Tajh Bellow (GH)
(Note: if I missed others my apologies in advance, I mostly watch GH & DAYS only)
Ok, Kate Mansi (GH), she’s clever, she’s won before and knows how to pick the best of the best scenes… Fan may have found Kristina unbearable often time… yet, Kate is playing a very complex character. She delivered some good material and I feel she knows the name of the game.
Questionable: Greg Rikaart (DAY), Lead Actor, I’m sorry, that is incorrect, he is NOT a lead actor on Days. He probably submitted himself. That selection is nonsensical.
And, it’s a shame that Emily O’Brien woulda, coulda, shoulda, waited until she resumed the role of Gwen… Theresa D. is plan weird. As a recast Theresa, sadly Emily wasn’t working it in the role. She’s a talent for sure, I wasn’t feeling it.
Jonathan Jackson, one word: unbelievable! I bet he submitted himself. He was lucky (no pun intended) as a recurring guest… yet he was under contract… I hope Gregory Harrison or Tajh Bellow wins. Excellent performances the past year from both actors. | As for Emerging Talent (what a weird category to begin with)….
Isn’t Giovanni Mazzi (Gio, GH) been on GH for a year now? He should be Emerging and or, Kristen Vaganos (Molly, GH)… she had great material and story for the 3rd Molly recast.
Snubs: Maura West, Cynthia Wathos.
Not usually a fan of Steve Burton (GH) and, yet I was surprised he wasn’t nominated…
Yet, Jane Elliot (Tracey, GH) had a terrific year, Tracey is letting loose, more playful/youthful, yet calculated and always in true Tracey form…. She had numerous points in story, last year, with Gregory and his loss, and her attempts bringing Drew down, advocating for Jason to step up as a “Q”… connected to all happenings in Monica’s house.
Sure some scenes were campy, but we see a new layer to Tracey as she ages, she softer, her connection with Cody, yet, annoying the f *ck out of Sasha… there’s a laundry list for Jane’s new take with Tracey as she matures… I would’ve expected to seen Jayne up for Lead Actress actually… Tracey has been involved in several stories, Tracey is just a natural born busy body. If not, supporting.
Again, as for Greg Rikaart (DAYS) was and always is supporting on DAYS. He should know better… but there were times when Billy Flynn several years ago was in Lead Actor category when it suit him either. The male leads on DAYS are: Steve, Brady, Xander, EJ/Chad/Stefan, Abe, John (sort of)… but, Not Leo Stark!
I will bet that after all the who-ha Blake Berris made about sending the wrong submission which is on him, his error, and Blake made such a drama about it… to note, I’m very behind on DAYS, however, I think he will win Supporting actor over Greggory Harrison who I think should win.
As much as I mentioned regarding lack of diversity and representation, I’m puzzled as to how Jacqueline Lopez (Blaze,GH) is in the Guest category… I believe she was recurring, there’s a difference.
Alley Mills, guest, Avery Pohl, not a guest, she should have gone for supporting if anything.
Ric Hearst is also missing however, I believe he is eligible next year.
Other notable mentions from GH: whether you love/hate the character of Natalia, Eva LuRue is such a talent, a gem … I could see her as a “guest”… same with JJ, for guest, but his work/time on GH was a dismal failure on the writing and his performance. No offense but in my personal opinion, his acting during this short lived run was ho-hum.
Missing for Lead/Supporting: solid performances from Brooke Kerr (Portia, GH).
Missing from Guest: Perry Shen (Brad, GH), James Patrick Stuart (Valentin) — however, I speculate he didn’t feel the need to submit. Who knows.
And finally, Genie Francis (Laura) is another solid actress missing for Lead Actress.
Nice breakdown. Now I know I’m in the minority but I really didn’t care for Kate Mansi’s approach to Histrina. When confronted with an emotional scene, Kate chooses to engage in over- the top histrionics ( hence, my nickname for her). Histrina never sheds a tear, instead she shrieks to convey the fact that she’s hurting big time so look out. There’s no subtlety or sense of realism when she attempts to emote. Instead of feeling empathy for her, I feel irritated. But folks are suckers for that type of shrill over-acting which is why she earned a nomination over more deserving actresses.
Harry, I’ll join you in that larger minority than one might think. Mansi has succeeded in making Kristina quite unlikable.
Thank you, Steve. It’s good to know I’m not the only one. I used to root for this character when I saw her as a vulnerable, humble underdog trying to find her way in this crazy world. Now she has a certain air of arrogance, self-absorption and entitlement.
Kristina was usually “rootable” when Lexi played (exception being the DoD storyline). Both times Frank has recast the character, she’s moved to being rather annoying.
That first recast was a disaster. It was also bad writing for the character.
Geez, #Bold only got two…..2 nominations!? That hopefully should tell Brad that #Bold is really…..REALLY bad right now.
I think the cast and crew should just skip this years Emmy ceremony. If I was Brad, I wouldn’t want to show my face there.
Well young and restless leads the pack and honestly it’s the worst of all great actors surrounded by bad writing and stories S Susan seaforth Hayes was robbed it’s disgusting and if you hate bold that’s ok because Lisa Yamada deserves the breakout award
Questions, questions, questions…
1. Like others questioning – where is SSH? Maybe Michael Fairman can find out if she did submit (and which category). If, as some speculate, she was recommended to submit in Lead – that was a miscalculation.
2. Tajh Bellow? Kudos to him for grabbing a nomination when the show put no effort to promote his character.
3. Jonathan Jackson? He should be embarrassed to be nominated this year for a total bust of a return.
4. Did Kristen Vaganos not submit for Emerging?
5. What are the qualifications for Guest? Avery Pohl was finishing her multi-year contract for her final month in January 2024. Hardly a guest. Mills, again? Where’s Ric Hearst?
5. What are the qualifications for Guest? Avery Pohl was finishing her multi-year contract for her final month in January 2024. Hardly a guest. Mills, again? Where’s Ric Hearst?
It’s likely because she only appeared for one month, so she qualified for the Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series category. However, nothing in the “Call for Entries” qualifications prohibits contract players from submitting.
As for Rick Hearst (Ric Lansing, GH), he really is not a “guest”. He’s more of a supporting role.
I don’t think submitting in Lead was such a stretch for SSH. Like most people, apparently, I assumed she’d go for Supporting, but Lead was not totally unreasonable. If it was indeed a miscalculation, I think it was an honest one (i.e., I don’t think she was kidding herself).
Laughable that The Bold and the Beautiful got ignored in the major categories; I’d like to think this could speak to Bradley Bell, but I have doubts it will. If audience feedback has not changed his ways, I doubt this will either.
Neighbours being ignored outside of one category is criminal, as well. Everyone did solid work in 2024, especially Stefan Dennis (Paul), Rebekah Elmaloglou (Terese), and Matt Wilson (Aaron). After last year, I had hopes they’d be included, but alas, they were not. Shame. True shame.
I’d also wager the continued overlooking of Maura West (Ava) continues to be a problem for me, but I’d also wager she might not have felt it worth submitting this year. But she is Daytime Emmy personified.
Another snub is Colleen Zenk (ex-Jordan). She carried The Young and the Restless through absolute garbage scripts, and she was a shining beacon of light amongst a cast that, honestly, looks dull and uninspired every day they work, and she brought some much-needed life to that set. And the same could be said for Ray Wise (ex-Ian).
Overall, a disappointing, yet predictable, turnout for the nominations. Much like other award ceremonies in the United States, it’s futile and not as regarded as it should be.
With the qualifying period being most of last year, I think some people forgot about certain performances may have been forgotten or the actor chose not to submit. Two omissions that come to mind are Susan Seaforth Hayes and Michael Easton. Susan’s performance was…staggering. It surprises me to see other actors from DOOL in the Supporting Actress category..but not Susan. Michael Easton’s Finn was spectacular at the end of his run. First, he found Gregory dead and then his descent into alcoholism was must watch TV. Plus, his scenes with Violet broke everyone’s heart.
I’m not sure of it has been announced, but I would love to see Deidra Hall or Jane Elliot be rewarded for Lifetime Achievement.
The biggest snubs were the three actors from GH – Molly, Spencer and Brook Lynn. I hope to see Gio and Book Lynn get their due next year.
The biggest surprise was seeing Jonathan Jackson’s name. I am a huge fan of Lucky, but watching him play cards with Sidwell for weeks was not entertaining. His return has to be the biggest miss of the year.
The Emmy Awards need to bring back the Younger Actor category. Violet, Donna and James (GH) are great young actors that should not be put in the same category as young adults.
Of all of the nominees, I really want to see Brook Lynn and Gio from GH and Marlena from DOOL get their due next year.
Congrats to all nominees.
I have read that Susan Seaforth Hayes was submitted in the Lead Actress category.
That, was unfortunately a mistake. Was she the lead in Doug’s death/memorial, certainly, but overall, she’s a strong supporting player.
Jonathan Jackson, are you kidding? Can not believe he even submitted.
He had some effective scenes, particularly with Aiden. My guess is that he submitted wisely and therefore received a nomination.
Come on-be fair. He did a great job playing an exhausted, half- asleep guy trying to keep his eyes open while playing marathon poker with Sidwell.
It’s hard to discuss snubs when we don’t know who submitted and in which category. Disappointed that Kristen Vaganos, Jane Elliot, Genie Francis, Michael Easton, Mike Manning, Cynthia Watros and Maura West weren’t nominated but I don’t know if they submitted….
On the plus side: Nancy Lee Grahn, Kate Mansi and Avery Kristen Pohl! Super happy to see their names! I no longer watch Days but I am excited to see Blake Berris and Paul Telfer nominated this year.
Confused as to why Olivia d’Abo and AnnaLynne McCord are considered “Emerging Talent”? I was hoping for Kristen Vaganos.
My picks: GH for Drama Series, Directing, Writing, Nancy Lee Grahn, Paul Telfer, Kate Mansi, Blake Berris, Lisa Yamada, and Avery Kristen Pohl! Freeman Griffin
Good insights. Can almost guarantee that Elliot didn’t submit. Although she had some strong moments when Lulu initially needed her transplant, I doubt Francis submitted either.
Easton did some good work but was questionable which category he fit in.
With you on Vaganos, but not as much of a
Mansi supporter.
Jane Elliot has gone on record stating she’s not one to submit for Emmys; it’d be up to TPTB to submit her if they felt it necessary.
Beyond the Gates soon have been included.They were robbed.It is a very good show.I never miss an episode.
Beyond the Gates’s first air date was February of 25 so they were ineligible. I agree it’s a great soap. I need catch up.
I only watch GH so I can’t speak for the other shows and their actors, still, its hard to keep track of 2024 performances for GH, they year of the bloodbath were characters were getting killed off or sent packing, still even though as a fan 2024 for GH was not my fave, performance wise though GH cast always stands out, and even though my inclination as a fan is to just be happy if anyone from GH wins, I have to say on some of the nominees 2 in particular I’m really lost on. Love Laura Wright but I’m trying to remember what was going on with her character in 2024 for her to get a nomination and I’m sorry but I have no clue on what merit is Jonathan Jackson being nominated for? nothing with Lucky stood out, his reunion with Liz was cute but other then that I can’t see anything that stood out so I really hope Gregory Harrison wins in that category, his character dying was so heartbreaking as for snubs I’m sad Michael Easton didn’t get a nomination, and little Josephine as violet was just heartbreaking, its a shame she can’t be nominated in a supporting role because of her age, and what about Jane Elliot, she was so good especially in the Finn and violet storyline. Congratulations to all the nominees I guess but I’m cheering for another GH sweep. For lead, I’m going for Nancy Lee Grahn, lead actor Dominiq Zamprogna, supporting to Kate Mansi, supporting actor Gregory Harrison.
Wright’s best stuff in 2024 was way back in January during the Bobbie death/memorial.
Nancy Lee Grahn for Lead Actress 100%. She brought it in the scenes when Sam died. I’ll be rooting for Dominic Zamprogna for Lead Actor, even though I think there have been other years where he had better material.
I’m happy Tajh Bellow and Gregory Harrison got nominated for Supporting. I think Jonathan Jackson is great and deserved all five of his previous Emmys. But I have no earthly idea why he got nominated this year, other than because he’s a familiar name, and some voters see a familiar name and check the box.
I like Gregory Harrison for Supporting Actor, although I’m disappointed Michael Easton didn’t get nominated for the same storyline. He was heartbreaking when Gregory died, and then did a tremendous job playing drunk Finn afterwards. Don’t know if he submitted his name or not. I’m guessing probably he didn’t. Same as Jane Elliot.
Wondering if nobody from B&B wanted to submit anything. The 1 catagory has a few new people, but no Steffy Freakin Forrester, is tragic! Will Rebecca, John, Heather, Jenn, Katherine, Thorsten, Scott, or any cast even be there?
Beyond the Gates
53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced: ‘The Young and the Restless’ Tops With 18, ‘Beyond the Gates’ With 16
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the full list of nominees for the upcoming 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, and it was CBS daytime’s The Young and the Restless and broadcast television newest soap opera, Beyond the Gates that racked up the most nominations with 18 and 16, respectively.
The full reveal on Tuesday follows the announcement of several major categories including Lead Actor and Actress on Monday via Extra and Entertainment Tonight and The View today revealing Daytime Drama Series and more.
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmys ceremony is set to take place on Friday, October 30 at the historic Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California.
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In a statement, Adam Sharp, President and CEO of NATAS expressed, “We’re proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television, As the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry.”
“Each year, the Daytime Emmy Awards celebrate the creativity, passion, and dedication that drive this vibrant community of storytellers,” said Rachel Schwartz, Head of the Daytime Emmy Awards. “Congratulations to this year’s nominees, whose work continues to entertain, inspire and connect with audiences every day. We look forward to celebrating their remarkable achievements in Hollywood this October.”
The Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts since 1974, honoring work in a variety of genres, including daytime dramas, talk series, entertainment news, culinary, adventure, instructional and legal/courtroom programming.
This year’s Lifetime Achievement Honoree, Gold & Silver Circle Inductees, and ceremony host will be announced at a later date.
Now below, check out the nominees in the daytime drama, talk show, entertainment news series and creative arts categories and congratulations to all!
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Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Stacy Haiduk (as Kristen DiMera), Days of Our Lives
Karla Mosley (as Dani Dupree), Beyond the Gates
Michelle Stafford (as Phyllis Summers), The Young and the Restless
Heather Tom (as Katie Logan), The Bold and the Beautiful
Tamara Tunie (as Anita Williams Dupree), Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Eric Braeden (as Victor Newman), The Young and the Restless
Steve Burton (as Jason Morgan), General Hospital
Scott Clifton (as Liam Spencer), The Bold and the Beautiful
Thorsten Kaye (as Ridge Forrester), The Bold and the Beautiful
Christian Jules Le Blanc (as Michael Baldwin), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Linsey Godfrey (as Sarah Horton), Days of Our Lives
Camryn Grimes (as Mariah Copeland), The Young and the Restless
Beth Maitland (as Traci Abbott), The Young and the Restless
Trisha Mann-Grant (as Leslie Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Amanda Setton (as Brook Lynn Quartermaine), General Hospital
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Sean Dominic (as Nate Hastings), The Young and the Restless
Timon Kyle Durrett (as Bill Hamilton), Beyond the Gates
Michael Graziadei (as Daniel Romalotti), The Young and the Restless
Roger Howarth (as Matt Clark), The Young and the Restless
Mike Manning (as Bradley “Smitty” Smith), Beyond the Gates
Lawrence Saint-Victor (as Carter Walton), The Bold and the Beautiful
Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series
Braedyn Bruner (as Emma Scorpio-Drake), General Hospital
Al Calderon (as Javier Hernandez), Days of Our Lives
Alice Halsey (as Rachel Black), Days of Our Lives
Giovanni Mazza (as Gio Palmieri), General Hospital
Ambyr Michelle (as Eva Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Arielle Prepetit (as Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne), Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series
Jasmine Burke (as June Hughes), Beyond the Gates
Jeff Kober (as Cyrus Renault), General Hospital
Eva LaRue (as Natalia Rogers-Ramirez), General Hospital
Christopher Sean (as Paul Narita), Days of Our Lives
Ray Wise (as Ian Ward), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
Outstanding Directing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Casting for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless”
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series
3rd Hour of TODAY
The Drew Barrymore Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Live With Kelly and Mark
TODAY With Jenna & Friends
The View
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host
Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin & Ana Navarro, The View
Kelly Clarkson, The Kelly Clarkson Show
Tamron Hall, Tamron Hall
Jennifer Hudson, The Jennifer Hudson Show
Sherri Shepherd, Sherri
Outstanding Entertainment News Series
Access Hollywood
Entertainment Tonight
Extra
Outstanding Daytime Personality (Daily)
Mona Kosar Abdi, Derek Hough & Terri Seymour, Extra
Cassie DiLaura, Denny Directo, Kevin Frazier, Rachel Smith & Nischelle Turner, Entertainment Tonight
Scott Evans, Zuri Hall, Kit Hoover & Mario Lopez, Access Hollywood
Star Jones & Corey Jovan, Divorce Court
Outstanding Arts and Popular Culture Program
Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood — An Entertainment Tonight Special
Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter
Variety & CNN Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Working In the Theatre
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Daytime
Beyond the Gates,” Episode 103
Have Guitar Will Travel World
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5033
Let Frankie Cook,” Getting the Band Back Together
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Outstanding Technical Direction and Video for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates,” Episode 104
The Bold and the Beautiful,” Episode 9511
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade”
The Jennifer Hudson Show, ” Episode 4041
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”
Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates,” Episode 103
General Hospital,” Episode 15719
The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Episode 5033
The Young and the Restless,” Episode 13273
So, what do you think of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations? Who are you happy to see receive a nomination and who do you think was snubbed? Weigh-in via the comment section.
Monday on Entertainment Tonight, the second set of nominations for the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards were announced which included the highly-coveted Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series – Actress and Outstanding Daytime Talk Series.
ET followed suit after Extra announced the nominees, as previously reported, in the Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series – Actor and Outstanding Daytime Talk Host.
Now, five leading ladies of the soaps are vying for the gold for Lead Actress and the category marked the first-ever nominations for CBS daytime’s Beyond the Gates when two actresses made the final cut. Only General Hospital is not represented among the actresses this year after Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis Davis) took home the trophy last year.
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THE FIVE LEADING LADIES OF THE SOAPS ARE …
The 2026 Lead Actress nominees are: Stacy Haiduk (Kristen DiMera), Days of Our Lives, Karla Mosley (Dani Dupree), Beyond the Gates, Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers), The Young and the Restless, Heather Tom (Katie Logan), The Bold and the Beautiful, and Tamara Tunie (Anita Dupree), Beyond the Gates.
This marks the first Daytime Emmy nominations for Karla Mosley and Tamara Tunie. In addition, this marks the first-time in her career that Stacy Haiduk had received a Lead Actress nod after two Supporting Actress nominations.
Meanwhile, Michelle Stafford had previously won 3 Emmys – 2 for Lead Actress and 1 for Supporting, but this recognition makes it her 11th overall nomination.
Heather Tom currently is tied for the most all-time Daytime Emmy wins with One Life to Live alum and General Hospital guest star, Erika Slezak. The B&B star has 19 nominations throughout her career.
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DAYTIME TALK SERIES
In the Outstanding Daytime Talk Series category, the nominees are: 3rd Hour of Today, The Drew Barrymore Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Live with Kelly and Mark, Today with Jenna and Friends and The View.
“We’re proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television,” NATAS president and CEO Adam Sharp said in a statement on the nominations. “As the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry.”
The rest of the nominations will be revealed tomorrow on Tuesday July 14 starting on The View and then the full list of nominees in both the main and creative arts will be released by NATAS. The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards are slated for October 30th in Hollywood, California.
So, what do you think about the women who are vying for the Lead Actress Daytime Emmy? Happy with who got in? Who do you feel got snubbed? What do you think of the nominees for Daytime Talk Series? Weigh-in via the comment section.
Monday afternoon, Extra kicked-off the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations with the reveal of two major categories. First, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Daytime Drama Series — Actor, and second, Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host.
Previous Emmy winners all, the men who will be vying for daytime’s most coveted prize are: Eric Braeden (Victor Newman), The Young and the Restless, Steve Burton (Jason Morgan), General Hospital, Scott Clifton (Liam Spencer), The Bold and the Beautiful, Thorsten Kaye (Ridge Forrester), The Bold and the Beautiful, and Christian Jules Le Blanc (Michael Baldwin), The Young and the Restless.
Let’s take a look at the actors Emmy resumes: Eric Braeden has been nominated nine times for Lead Actor and won once in 1998. Steve Burton is a two-time Daytime Emmy winner, both in the Outstanding Supporting Actor category for GH as Jason Morgan and Y&R as Dylan McAvoy. Today’s nomination makes it his 10th overall, and his third time in the the Lead Actor category.
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Scott Clifton has won three times previously in 2011, 2013 and 2017 and has the distinction of being the only actor to win in Younger Actor, Supporting and Lead. This is his 8th nomination.
Thorsten Kaye is a two-time Lead Actor winner in 2023 and 2024. Christian LeBlanc has also won three times as Lead Actor in 2005, 2007 and 2009 and this is his first nod in over a decade.
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TALK SHOW HOSTS
In the Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host, the nominees are: Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin, and Ana Navarro, The View, Kelly Clarkson, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Tamron Hall, Tamron Hall, Jennifer Hudson, The Jennifer Hudson Show, and Sherri Shepherd, Sherri.
Both The Kelly Clarkson Show and Sherri have come to their conclusions as Sherri was canceled after 4 seasons and Kelly Clarkson decided to end her talk show after 7 seasons.
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards are set to be handed out in a ceremony on October 30 in Hollywood with more details forthcoming. The complete list of 2026 Daytime Emmy nominations will be revealed tomorrow on July 14 beginning at 12pm ET/9am PT via The Emmys.TV social channels and website.
So, what do you think of the race for Lead Actor in a Drama Series? Surprised by any of the nominees? Who are you rooting for? What do you think about the the talk show host category? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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