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‘Beyond the Gates’ Clifton Davis Sings His ‘Jackson 5’ Hit, ‘Never Can Say Goodbye’ in Poignant Moment on Christmas Eve Episode
On today’s December 24 episode of Beyond the Gates, grab your hankies! We always knew that Clifton Davis one day would sing his the smash hit recorded by TheĀ Jackson 5, “Never Can Say Goodbye’ on the CBS soap opera, we just didn’t know when.
In fact, Davis even teased to Michael Fairman TV that something like this was coming when we caught up with the veteran actor/singer/songwriter at CBS Atlanta Fest a few months back.
But now, in story on Christmas Eve, and after just learning that his beloved wife, Anita Dupree (Tamara Tunie) was diagnosed with Triple-Negative breast cancer; a very aggressive and difficult to treat form of the disease more likely to occur in Black women, when Vernon takes to the piano at the Dupree family Christmas gathering, the song takes on new meaning. How could Vernon ever say “goodbye” to his wife, if she were to die?
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Will it be revealed that after all the gossip of Vernon having an affair with Anita’s ‘Articulette’ singing sister, Sharon (thanks Leslie!), that the two were just conspiring to surprise Anita with the former senator’s serenade and Sharon (Bonita Brisker) was helping him pull it off? Stay tuned!
As many know, Davis penned the 1971 ‘Jackson 5’ hit and he told Billboard, āItās quite amazing to think I wrote this song way, way back, and now itās been written into the showās story plot. Itās exciting to be singing and sharing this song with another generation. Itās a song that just keeps on giving. Iām humbled as well because it didnāt have to turn out this way. God is good.ā
Never Can Say Goodbye was first released 54 years ago as the lead single for the groupās fifth studio album, Maybe Tomorrow, āNever Can Say Goodbye.” The song went No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 for three consecutive weeks, and No. 1 on Billboardās Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Davis also earned a Grammy nomination for Best R&B song. Among other artists who have covered the incredible tune are Isaac Hayes and Gloria Gaynor. Davis also wrote the hit title track for The Jackson 5ās 1972 sixth studio album, Lookinā Through the Windows.
Davis shared the inspiration for the song, which at its core is also amazingly touching, “It was a combination of two things: I was 23, 24 when I wrote the song. I was wrestling with my past, back when I was moving back and forth between my motherās home and my fatherās home. Whenever I left either of them, I cried because I was leaving one to go to the other. That always put a strain on my heart. Then later, I was in a relationship that was difficult to maintain. I wanted to say goodbye to her, but was unable to because of the love in my heart.ā
In addition, Clifton, who turned 80 this past October, told Billboard he has plans to release new music! “I released an album in 1990 calledĀ Say Amen.Ā But Iāve been writing all along ā¦ songs about faith, prayer and angels, the Beyond the Gates patriarch explained. “Iāve got music that nobodyās heard. But weāre going to get it out very soon.ā Music to our ears!
Beyond the Gates Christmas Eve episode airs on December 24 at t 2 p.m. ET and 1 p.m. PT on CBS and streams on Paramount+
Now below watch the preview clip as Vernon serenades Anita, who just learned she has breast cancer with the song “Never Can Say Goodbye,” and then weigh-in if you were thrilled to hear Clifton finally sing his smash hit he wrote for The Jackson Five, while on Beyond the Gates, and what you thought of how the writers crafted the story so when Vernon sang it to Anita, it’s meaning was all the more poignant, via the comment section below.
A poignant moment for this soap, and I do love that Billboard reported this as well. I loved every single second of it!
They celebratin Kwanzaa
Loved it!
The best soap opera Christmas celebration this year.
I was in tears hearing Veron singing that special song to Anita after her devastating news.
I love BTG. Beautiful cast and great storylines.ā¤ļø
Yes it was a Superior moment to see Vernon belt out his skills.
Great episode, along with Tuesdays.
Loved it. I was hoping he would sing this hit her wrote for the Jackson 5…sung by a little MJ. It’s timeless and deserves a Grammy even today.
Yes this is a fabulous cast and acting…cabrina green rising .love the backstory for Anita
You make me cry and laugh out loud at least once a week. Love you
Omg I loved hearing him sing one of my favorite songs brings back good memories.
I loved that episode. It was so poignant and brought joy to my heart to see Vernon serenade Anita, after secretly getting voice lessons from Sharon. I absolutely love Beyond the Gates
I Really Loved this Episode Yesterday on Christmas Eve! It was So Nice to See and Hear Clifton Davis sing His Song He wrote for The Jackson Five! This is a Great Show! I haven’t watched a Soap Opera in about 35 Years when As the World Turns went Off the Air! I Tune in Everyday to watch Beyond the Gates on CBS! If I Miss an Episode or I want to watch an Episode again I go to Paramount Plus! Thank You for Airing This Amazing Show! Love It!
I really loved this episode! I am so glad Dani and Nicole did not say anything to their mother Anita before hearing the truth! And I canāt wait until Haley is caught!!!
Loved this episode and Tuesday’sā¤ļø BTG touches on so many topics. Love the love Anita and Veron have. Please don’t ever change their storyline. Thank you Clifton Davis for taking me down memory lane!! It was a great episode.
I enjoyed the song KUDOS
I loved it
I just absolutely love this show and the cast, they are amazing. No matter what I’m doing or how my day going,I make sure I catch beyond the Gates weekdays. Keep it up!
A beautiful moment indeed! Clifton Davis is a gem.
I love this song and another reason to always look at the writing credits.
Yes, Clifton Davis or Vernon is the type of husband everyone desires to have, so genuinely caring and loving!
This was by far one of BTG’s best episodes this year. We still have a couple of episodes left to watch in 2025 before we officially say farewell to the year that was.
I loved every minute of this episode. Thank you BTG!!
What a Wonderful Christmas Episode. Thanks writers for portraying that not all Black Men cheat on their wives.
That alone should put him up for a Daytime Emmy. I’ve enjoyed his work since the 70’s with the comedy show ‘That’s My Mama’ . Still a great talent! Well done
This episode truly touched my heart. Just listening to the lyrics of I Never Can Say Goodbye, took on a profound meaning for me. Life is precious and way too short. God used Clifton Davis in a miraculous way to pen the song and to present it to the world.
I am wondering if Clifton received a royalty check when he sings a song he wrote?
Absolutely Beautiful the chemistry of these 2 is wonderful! They work is so effortless.
Love Sharon superior actress.
My favorite girl kat if am watching and I don’t see kat i don’t feel good she really bring out the show next bill wife must get caught for all those poison what she is putting in his tea
I love Beyond The Gates. It is by far the best show on TV! The cast are amazing and beautiful. The writers and the storyline are outstanding. Please let Ted and Cherise fall madly in love peacefully; they deserve it. Can’t wait to see what karma has in store for Haley and Leslie (Dana).The Christmas episode truly touched my heart. Thank you for creating such a dynamic show that exhibits black excellence in a world that has forgotten the truth and the importance of love. I can’t wait to see what happens next!
When I first heard that my favorite TV station was getting a new soap called beyond the gates I could hardly wait, especially knowing that the cast was based around an African American prominent family, the storyline has never failed my expectations, I try not to ever miss it and if I do I can just about know what went on from where the next day pick up, next to my favorite that I grew up watching from day 1 which is The Y&R it rates #2. I could basically have wrote the script for both, that’s just how in tune I am.
They should have Kat and Tomas get closer and have a lasting relationship like Anita and Vernon that interesting and they can show the struggles they have in getting there but also the strength they gain
Loved everything! Although I loved the Jackson 5 versionā¦.. MY version of Never Can Say Goodbye was by Miss Gloria Gaynor! That version kicked ass on the dance floor !
I was in ninth grade in 1974-1975 and I was a huge Days fan due to my Mama!
Did not know he wrote much less he is 80 my goodness Such a treat
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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.
Photo: CBS
In a statement, Adam Sharp, President and CEO of NATAS expressed, āWeāre 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.ā
“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 yearās 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!
Photo: JPI
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 ā 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,ā Episode 103
Have Guitar Will Travel World
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5033
Let Frankie Cook,ā Getting the Band Back Together
Macyās Thanksgiving Day Parade
Outstanding Technical Direction and Video for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates,ā Episode 104
The Bold and the Beautiful,ā Episode 9511
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Paradeā
The Jennifer Hudson Show, ā Episode 4041
Macyās Thanksgiving Day Paradeā
Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates,ā Episode 103
General Hospital,ā Episode 15719
The Kelly Clarkson Show,ā Episode 5033
The Young and the Restless,ā 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 ā Actress andĀ 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.
āWeāre proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television,ā NATAS president and CEO Adam Sharp said in a statement on the nominations. āAs the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry.ā
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.
It’s Daytime Emmy nomination week, and as previously reported things kick-off on Monday, July 13 when Entertainment Tonight (7pm ET) will announce the nominees for Lead Actress category and Daytime Talk Series for the upcoming 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards. In addition on Monday, Extra (7pm ET) will reveal the nominees for Lead Actor and Daytime Talk Host.
On Tuesday, The View (11am ET) starts things off with their announcement of Daytime Drama, Entertainment News program and Outstanding Daytime Personality-Daily. That is followed by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) full reveal of all the categories beginning at 12noon ET/9am PT on their website and their official social handles on X and Instagram.
Then, Tuesday night at 8pm ET/5pm PT join Michael Fairman as he hosts his 12th annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Special 2026 live on You Tube’s Michael Fairman Channel where he will chat with some of the just announced nominees as we celebrate the hard work of the men and women in front of the camera who will be going for gold.
WHEN ARE THE DAYTIME EMMYS?
This year, the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards will be handed out on October 30 in ceremonies in Hollywood, California (Venue yet to be revealed). At that time, as like last year, both the major categories and creative arts will be presented. There is no word yet on a broadcast partner for the annual celebration of daytime programming, or if it will soley be streamed on NATAS’Ā watch.theemmys.tvĀ and various apps and platforms.
WHO WILL BE APPEARING ON THE DAYTIME EMMY NOMINATIONS SPECIAL 2026?
Throughout Tuesday, keep an eye on Michael Fairman TV’s social media handles on X, Facebook and Instagram, for updates of who will be expected to appear on our live show.
If you have a question or comment for one of the nominees, or on the nominations, we can encourage you to join us in the live chat on Tuesday night.
So, who are you hoping lands a nomination from Beyond the Gates, General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, The Bay, The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless? Let us know via the comment section. More Tuesday!
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