Beyond the Gates
53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations: Outstanding Lead Actress Drama Series

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.

Photo: NATAS
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.

Photo: ABC
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.
Stacy Haiduk, aka Patty Williams and Kristin Dimera, has done an impeccable job in both roles. She was the antagonist between Diane and Jack. I am so glad that story is winding down. I can only stomach so much drama with any crazy. I thank Y&R for doing so. I am waiting for Kristen to get her due once again when she is discovered to be Sophia’s murderer.
this i s an interesting group for sure ! and watch all the Stafford haters but i have to say she is always amazing on yandr this could be the time for Tamara Tunie ! sorry to say but im not disappointed that no one from the overrated GH isn’t nominated because the GH fans feel that every category should be filled with no other soap but GH Congrats to the nominees and congrats to newcomer Beyond the Gates
it’s so obvious that bloc-voting happened. 8 out of 10 of the lead nominees are from CBS! Where are the AMAZING General Hospital actresses? Not one of them made it but once again they nominate Heather “crocodile tears” Tom, who has already won 6 Emmys, and Michelle Stafford – yet again! Super happy for Tamara Tunie to finally be nominated but she has no chance – she doesn’t overact! She is subtle and subtle doesn’t win. Very disappointed. Jane Elliot, Katelyn MacMullen, Amanda Setton, Kelly Thiebaud, Nancy Lee Grahn, Cynthia Watros, Maura West – GH has the best lead actresses on daytime and not one of them gets nominated!
Thank goodness no GH actress is nominated. So sick of that show winning every fucking year.
The show is good along with the actors and actress that’s why it wins every year
Me thinks Michael was kidding.
That comment wasn’t from this Michael.
But if it were, you’d be kidding! Come to think of it, I don’t recall you using F bombs to make a point. So yeah, a different Michael.
I try not to drop F bombs on public websites, but I can see what you would think it was me. There are about five Michael’s that regularly participate on this forum. I’ll have to start using my last initial to distinguish it was me.
GH is THAT GOOD!
MacMullen, Setton, and Thiebaud are all supporting. If you compare material from 2024 to 2025, NLG didn’t have as much. Watros could’ve snuck in, but it was kind of a down year for West.
I watch Y&R, B&B and GH. I’m sorry, but the actresses that keep winning from B&B just don’t compare to the actresses from GH. I mean Jacqueline MacInnes won several times! Really?? I just don’t see it. Plus the story lines on B&B just don’t give them much to work with.
Tamara Tunie. Heather Thom and Karla Mosley, I can see. But there are other actresses who should have been nominated. I hope Tricia Mann-Grant, Ambyr Michelle and Alexa Havin are nominated for Best Supporting actress.
HUGE congratulations to Karla Mosley and Tamara Tunie⏤both of whom have now received not only their first-ever Daytime Emmy Award nominations but also become the first of the acting company from Beyond the Gates to earn nominations. I hope they are the first of many to come. This is their award to win. Rooting for them both!
Agreed. Tamara Tunie needs to win this. Her acting in stellar in every scene. I’m also thrilled for Karla. And a big NO to Michelle Stafford. I like Heather Tom, but she’s won enough and can’t compare to Tamara Tunie’s cancer storyline. I am hoping for many more nominations for BTG.
Tunie was not nominated for the cancer storyline. Every storyline nominated is from 2025, and the majority of the cancer storyline has played out in 2026. She likely submitted scenes concerning the Articulettes reunion and the reveal about Barbara’s suicide, which were still outstanding materials to submit.
Not surprised that GH didn’t get a nomination in this category. Genie Francis had a few great episodes, but there’s an argument to be made that Laura has become a supporting character.
Stafford? Again? Ugh!
Right. I’ve never been a fan of Stafford’s acting. She tends to mugs it up while chewing up the scenery. She tends to avoid the power of pauses, subtlety and shades of nuance in favor of giving over the top performances replete with histrionics. She leaves me cold. And Christian Le Blanc nominated as best leading actor? Don’t get me wrong, he is damn talented but he was given very little material even for a best supporting actor let alone best lead actor. The daytime Emmys are meaningless now. Sad. They used to mean something.
GH ladies are ALL so terrific that a nomination doesn’t come close to the awards they all deserve! Love you gals!!!
Heather or Michelle are awesome choices
It’s time for one of the ladies from Beyond The Gates to win.
I dont think so. The show sucks
Heather Thom and Michelle Stafford have enough Emmy’s.
With the year that GH has had, it is shocking not one actress was nominated. But, I am sure a few didn’t submit. To me, it was Jane Elliott’s to lose if she submitted. Her scenes during Monica’s death and the aftermath with Erika Slezak as her screen partner will be long remembered.
To me, it was Jane Elliott’s to lose if she submitted.
Jane Elliot (one T, not two) is not a fan of the Daytime Emmys and has gone on record several times about not submitting herself on purpose.
Wow! I forgot about that.
It’s asinine that the Emmys for work done in 2025 won’t be given out until almost the end of 2026.
I’m disappointed that no one from GH broke through in this category, with the second to none group of the most talented actresses in daytime that they have. But Nancy Lee Grahn won last year, deservedly so, so I can’t be angry about it. Even though I don’t watch it, I’d be happy to see some fresh names win, with either of the talented ladies from BTG over the same old, same old with Tom and Stafford.
For the people mentioning Jane Elliot from GH, she is well known to not submit her name for the Emmys. The last time she did was 2014, and she had to be talked into it by the GH producers. There is no question she would most definitely be deserving of a nomination any year, especially 2025 for the work with Erika Slezak.. If she did choose to submit herself this year, I would think it would be the Supporting Actress category, which we’ll find out on Tues.
Bold and beautiful Heather tom best of everything
Ther no gh actress on the Bonnie for the emmys
When does the award show broadcast?
Per the article:
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards are slated for October 30th in Hollywood, California.
It will again be viewable online on the Emmys app and their website.
I hope this is a wake up call to GH. The writing stinks lately. Not happy with the story lines and how long they take to play out.
Just mind boggling how the view is nominated for anything other than being cancelled. I don’t k ow anyone that watches that show anymore.
View is disgusting
First of all this is for work done in 2025. The writing was phenomenal and the performances were amazing. GH had a ton of potential lead actress nominees who deserved to be nominated. CBS bloc-voted, they have 3 shows and they voted for their own shows. I don’t know which GH actresses submitted in lead but surely if any of them did – Jane Elliot, Genie Francis, Nancy Lee Grahn, Finola Hughes, Brook Kerr, KATELYN MacMULLEN (how on earth did she not get a nomination?), Cynthia Watros, Maura West, Laura Wright – they all delivered amazing performances consistently and had Emmy worthy reels to submit (some may have submitted in the Supporting Actress category). It’s wrong. It’s B&B that had terrible writing in 2025.
Slap in the face that GH actresses are not included in best actresses
Beyond the Gates
‘Beyond the Gates’ vs. ‘The Young and the Restless’ in a Soap Opera Showdown on ‘Flip Side’ Season 3 Premiere

CBS daytime dramas, Beyond the Gates and The Young and the Restless go head-to-head when two featured cast members from each show compete on the syndicated game show, Flip Side for its season 3 premiere.
Hosted by Jaleel White (best known as Steve Urkel from Family Matters) and filmed near Atlanta, Georgia, daytime drama fans should circle Monday, September 14th when you can catch: representing Team BTG, Colby Nixon (Kat Richardson) and RhonniRose Mantilla (Chelsea Hamilton), and Representing Team Y&R, Bryton James (Devon Hamilton) and Lily Winters (Christel Khalil).
In the upcoming soap opera showdown, the competing teams will win prize money for the charities of their choosing, when White tests both teams on how they think opposite groups of people feel about the same topic, and to see which team will make it to the final round.

Photo: CBS
Flip Side’s loglines shares that it’s “an original, laugh out-loud survey-based game show that pits two teams of contestants against each other, testing them on how they think opposite groups of people feel about the same topic. The teams compete for a shot at $10,000 by guessing the top answers based on anonymous surveys – which can be provocative, surprising, and often humorous. Throughout each episode, host Jaleel White brings a fun and comedic energy to the show while also guiding the contestants through the questions.”
Season three leans deeper into exploring relationships, dating, social behaviors and everyday life situations that viewers can relate to. Season three also features multiple celebrity episodes benefiting charity kicking off with the CBS soap showdown.
In addition to airing Monday to Friday in syndication on stations across the country, Flip Side has a second run on Game Show Network. So, check your local listings for times in your area, or catch Flip Side on GSN.
So, who do you think wins the soap opera showdown between BTG’s Colby and RhonniRose vs. Y&R’s Bryton and Christel? Make your picks in the comment section. But first, check out a bit of the action from the episode below.
View this post on Instagram
Beyond the Gates
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.
Beyond the Gates
‘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.
-

General Hospital16 hours ago‘General Hospital’s’ Steve Burton and Bradford Anderson to Star in New Holiday Movie
-

News1 week agoVivica A. Fox Exits ‘The Young and the Restless’ For Now to Film Netflix’s ‘Women Like Us’
-

News3 days agoJess Walton Memoir ‘The Young and the Rest of Us’ Set for Release in 2027
-

General Hospital1 week ago‘General Hospital’s’ Braedyn Bruner Reveals Her Daytime Emmy-Nominated Scenes and How Emma is Getting Her ‘Edge’ Back
-
General Hospital2 days agoRATINGS: ‘General Hospital’ Shows Most Gains in Total Viewers Week-Over-Week and Up in Key Demo
-

News4 days agoY&R’s Co-Head Writer Jamey Giddens, Ahead of November Stories and Scripts Debut with Dan O’Connor, Explains How Fall Tees Up Their Plans for Genoa City
-

General Hospital7 days ago‘General Hospital’s’ Bluesy Burke Marks 1 Year as Charlotte Cassadine: ‘It’s The Best Gift I’ve Ever Received’
-

News7 days ago‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ Drops First Look 40th Anniversary Opening Title Sequence







