General Hospital
Brooke Anne Smith Takes Over the Role of General Hospital’s Molly Lansing-Davis
There is yet a new face portraying the character of Molly Lansing-Davis, if you caught today’s July 19th episode of General Hospital. Actress Brooke Anne Smith is now taking over the role from her predecessor, Holiday Mia Kriegel.
Kriegel had been temporarily replacing Haley Pullos since May of 2023 following the car accident that has seen Pullos embroiled in legal troubles stemming from her DUI felony arrest.
Pullos has been charged with one felony count of DUI causing injury, plus one felony count of driving with a .08 BAC or higher, and one misdemeanor count of hit-and-run. She has pleaded, “Not guilty.”
While there is no word, if, or when, Haley will return to her signature role as Alexis’ (Nancy Lee Grahn) daughter, Molly is now involved in a front burner storyline where the character is unable to carry a baby to term. Molly and TJ (Tajh Bellow) are trying to cope with it as their relationship struggles. Meanwhile Molly’s sister, Kristina (Kate Mansi) is offering to be the surrogate.
Smith has starred in Tyler Perry’s Too Close to Home. She had also appeared on 7th Heaven, Judging Amy, CSI and many others TV and motion pictures roles.
Let us know what you think about the second Molly switch on GH in the comment section below.
another dud
I agree.
I think this one looks a little like the original Molly except maybe fair color
Not at all.
Not to be rude. But as much as bologna looks like steak
Don’t like her at all
Glad I have a DVR don’t like her or the new Christeen
Kristina
Also miss last Kristina!
I agree bring back the original two
I 2nd that!
So very true
Me either
Me either
Yep, there are several I would eliminate or replace & those are def on the list. I’m hoping Sonny meted justice on Ava, she makes me sick to my stomach.
Ava doesn’t bother me. Now Sam and Elizabeth do!
Doesn’t fit the part at all. We need the original Molly back. Everyone makes mistakes in life.
What Haley did was a choice. She drove drunk, wrong way and hit a car head on at 60mph. Man is lucky he lived and is suing her. She should be fired. Brooke Anne did a great job! New Krissy is doing a great job too.
Disagree. She went to rehab. Everyone makes mistakes she should not be fired! I’m not a fan of cancel culture. If it would happen again ok then but she shouldn’t lose her job after a personal mistake.
It wasn’t her 1st time. She’s supposed to be a role model.
I agree. Isn’t a one time offense
I agree. Let her have a leave of absence, recover, re group and give her another chance. That would be devastating to kill a person because of a really bad decision though!
yes people make mistakes
Cancel culture? She did not make a mistake. She drive drunk, hit a car, left that scene only to drive the wrong way on the freeway, striking a car and seriously injuring the driver. She was too busy worrying about her 400.00 dollar blouse to worry about the mayhem. Was verbally ubusive to the first responders.
I totally agree, everyone just give these two actors a chance!!
I agree with u they are doing a great job
I agree 100% she could have killed someone. Those choices have serious consequences and I hope she’s faced with the full extent of the law.
No new Molly is terrible hate her voice. New Kristen ok
Kate was original Abby on DAYS!
I agree that both the latest Molly and new Kristina are doing a great job!
Also she hit 2 cars first was hit and run my wife was killed by hit and run drunk in 2000
So sorry to hear about your wife. My condolences. As for Haley; she came off like an entitled brat way before this (onscreen and off by the looks of her social media accounts). I have no desire to see her back on GH; wasn’t thrilled she was back even before the crash.
I cannot agree with you more! No one should get behind the wheel when they are intoxicated without consequences. Serious consequences.
That wasn’t a mistake, it was a choice, and a bad one. Ask her victim about that!
I agree. I loved Haley as Molly, and hope she can heal well body and soul from her issues. But I would have a hard time watching her knowing how she recklessly endangered the lives of others. That man could have been killed, and so could Haley. Drunk driving to me is one of the worst things anyone can ever do. Would people forgive her if she were playing Russian Roulette on a busy street and shot someone? She has serious, deep-seated problems that need intensive time and effort to overcome. I wish her well, but the consequences must match the crime. If the victim had been a son or husband or brother of the people blithely minimizing what happened, I’m sure they would be horrified. That being said, not sure about the new actress either … She does seem a bit too old. Time will tell!
Agreed
The new Molly just doesn’t cut it,sorry gir
Don’t judge her she is good
I want the original Molly and Christina back
She needs to learn from her mistakes . Plus know that she’s not better than anyone else . The emt said in interview she was cussing them for touch her clothes. Which they were looking for injuries. But put her back on the show. Great actress
No we don’t; I couldn’t stand Haley Pullos well before her irresponsible, dangerous, drunk driving which almost killed someone. She needs to be in rehab in jail…That wasn’t a “mistake” nor was her concern for her $400 shirt which she was more concerned about then her near death accident and the person she put in the ICU. She knew she was drunk and she made a choice to drive.
I agree with Lynn – and it has nothing to do with the so-called “canceled culture”, that others have eluded to in other comments. Drinking and driving is not a mistake, especially when a life is threatened!
Yep
I don’t care for this actress. She’s not Molly. She over acts way to hammy. They need to rethink there decision. Get a dark headed girl at least. Someone that might resemble Molly. Or just bring back the other actress. She couldn’t act either but at least you look like Molly.
Agreed.
I agree with what you are saying, but the thing I really don’t like on her are her eyes. For some reason they look like they are crossed. Bugs me
This is not an issue about her hair color; the issue is her age. The actress is going on 40 which is why most are criticizing the casting of her as a 25-year-old.
She looks similar enough (except she has the pretty face of a young mother who has a teen or 20 year-old, in a lifetime movie, lol. It’s not the face of a 25-year-old). Actors don’t need to look like the previous actor: Jordan, Trina, Carly, TJ…none of them look like the actors before them. But they should be in the same age range.
I don’t think yall have got it wright yet on Molly are Chris neither can play the parts the proper way plus comes close to their looks
She’s 39 years old, and we’re supposed to believe she’s the youngest of the “Davis girls”??
I didn’t think the previous replacement was all that great either, but at least she appeared to be the right age for the part.
If they are planning a permanent replacement – which I would hate to see, but sadly might be necessary, depending on the outcome of Haley’s legal problems – they’re going to have to find someone who fits the character.
I read she wants to come back to GH . PRAYING FOR HER
Face it reality check, the whole show has just gone too far downhill overall, and if the strikes continue for a while and all they can do is use reruns for a while, yikes, forget for most part about getting bulk of audience to return later, really ashame.
The strike doesn’t effect soaps as they are under a different contract. The show has gone downhill to be sure (I stopped watching a few years ago after having been a fan since 1980) but the strike won’t be a factor.
There’s no reruns. The show has replacement writers while the regular writers are out on strike. The new writers have already started; the shows that began Tuesday were written by them and will continue to be until the strike ends.
Don’t like her at all!
Luckily the writers and actors strike won’t affect the soaps; the actors are under a different contract and soap writers are non union.
You are correct on the actors strike not having an impact, however, most (but not all) soap writers are unionized. Material from the “fi-core” non union writers is now showing up on screen.
Much older than Molly!! Sorry she doesnt fit.
Too old
To be honest Nancy Lee Grahn IS 67. BUT…they should not have hired an actress 4 years older than Kate Mansi. That i agree with. But age wise Alexis could have had all three. Kelly Monaco is pushing 50 (47) so they may recast age wise again. I’m over this show. Haven’t been a regular viewer since the Carlivati era. I did like sparkle pony and all the newer characters and the writing was sooo much better.
It’s not a question of whether she’s young enough to pass as Alexis’ daughter, which of course she is. It’s whether she’s young enough to appear several years younger than Kristina, and the same age as her “domestic partner”, TJ.
She fails on both of these counts, and is actually older than TJ’s mother, Jordan.
As far as Kelly Monaco’s age vs Nancy Grahn’s age, that’s actually perfect, because Alexis was 16 when Sam was born, according to the retconned back story that was written at the time we learned Sam was her daughter.
Why did they replace Holiday or why wasn’t she able to continue?
I’m sorry, folks, but I’ve been more than patient with recent recasts, allowing time for adjustments, etc. But this is the last straw. This actress looks way older even than Kristina, will look like T. J.’s mother in their scenes, is shrill and way toooo much in general. I actually had to lower the volume to survive the scene with Sam. I half-expected Sam’s neighbors to report a noise complaint. I’m not happy. But I’m getting used to ignoring ALL the “Davis” women, so at least they’re making that very easy.
I agree100^!!!
She’s literally OLDER than TJ’s mother.
I’m not kidding.
Yes I don’t like the whole thing I fast forward
I think Holiday was perfect casting… she did a great job and had the same demeanor as Haley.. also their voices were very similar. Why was the character recast yet again. Also “Molly” would have never worn the clothing ( the low cut top) that they put on Haley’s newest replacement… the character is more “business like” unless they are trying to take the character in another direction, just sayin’
I loved Holiday and I agree; I thought she was perfect and was totally surprised they replaced her. But I don’t agree about the voice. Haley Pullos has the most annoying voice after Fran Drescher’s Nanny, lol. At least Fran’s was played for laughs. That nasal whine of Haley’s drove me nuts. As for low cut, I DO think Molly would dress like that; she’d been changing and had become a poser (sort of like Haley, which is why I could no longer stand “Molly.”)
I hope we find out why they didn’t keep Holiday. To top if off this actress is playing a 20-something and she’s almost 40.
Maybe Sam and nuMolly can have a cleavage contest; or at least share their tops, lol. Kristina’s the only holdout for the low cut top.
I totally agree! This one is way too old and Molly e\would never wear those clothes. She evn looks older than Sam.
Holiday was a much better recast.
Agree with everything you said here.
That’s exactly what I said. She looks and sounds a lot like Molly. I don’t know why they didn’t keep her.
I agree.. the outfit was wrong… not.Molly who would never dress like that.
She talks tooooo fast.
Do not care for this one at all.
She’s awful and so is the other one.
Oh, she’s just AWFUL. She steps into her first scene yelling/overacting and continues yelling/overacting through the entire episode. She is just AWFUL. P.S. I don’t know who made her wear the top that she did with her chest exposed, but SHAME ON YOU!!!!
Maybe you should join the costume department after you work on the Handmaid’s Tale.
The blond hair Molly is a thumbs down. Too aggressive nothing like the original. Put the first replacement back
I agree 100%!!!
These new girls are not cutting it for me!
I hope she does a better job than the previous one. Plus I find the new Kristina very annoying.
I agree! I like the original ladies for both roles. They should always have similar understudy on standby.
Loved the previous one! She was gorgeous, sophisticated and looked the part of a young lawyer. I thought she and the actor playing TJ looked great together. The only thing I think they should have done was have her wear flats in scenes with Sam and/or Kristina.
Thank you!!!!
Hate this new Molly, even worst then first replacement, want original Molly back
If only! Hopefully the original will return in the nesr future..
I hope so
I AGREE !!!!!!!!!!!
I agree the first molly replacement worked better. Please put her back if you can’t get the original back.
Totally agree. Horrible “overacting”.
Too old for the part. And that storyline is awful. Ugh all around
Same age as Maxie
Don’t like any of the Molly’s really. I think they should have kept Holiday, until they found someone more suitable.
first replacement was better, do not care for this one and she looks too much like Esme
She could easily pass for Esme’s older sister… but let’s not go there, because neither psycho Heather or dead Ryan need any more children.
I think she looks more like her mother’s age not her sisters age.
Poor casting.
I like this molly on today’s episode better as the full in. I hope the original molly returns she doesn’t sound or act so whiny or angry her character is more together than how she has been portrayed she is more levelheaded many women face this issue with endronesios and it is usually not as severe as this. It is a subject not talked about enough! However I like Molly’s strong independent character I would like to see her stop lashing out out and put her mind on work like she always does.dont make her a drama queen
Keep on looking for a new Molly. How long are they going to drag out the Nina and Gladys story
It’s gone too far with Gladys
I agree
She is awful!
The temp was a better fit; this new girl has no resemblance to the Molly character
I like the new Molly that came today
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Surely u jest!! Her body frame is different, bears zero resemblance in any form to Molly. She overacts & screams & yells like a bloody banshee. Poor TJ for having to act alongside her….he must be exhausted & crying out for ear plugs at the end of the day!!
Do not like this new Molly at all. She doesn’t even act like the regular Molly. Also her shirt was too low cut. The regular Molly would of never worn that. Hope our regular Molly comes back. Too many changes on GH.
Agree
Holiday has my vote
She is terrible. I hope Pullos comes back to the show
So do I. Miss her.
Oh my gosh, she was awful. The last one just needed some tweaking! I really hope this was a wake up call to the original and ABC allows her back if she truly straightens up & gets her act together!
ABC, please go back to #2 for now, she was WAY better!!
She’s going on 40 and kind of looks it, even though she’s “Molly’s” height & has a cute face. I thought Holiday Mia was great, and she’s in her 20s as “Molly” is supposed to be. Do you know the reason, Michael, why they didn’t keep Holiday and why they think an almost-40-year-old is the right casting for a 20-something?
I don’t think she is right for ghe part.. looks to tall and that voice
What a shit show.. Yikes.
Don’t like either Molly or Kristina recast. Why change something that isn’t broken?
I don’t like Molly, Christina or even Sam. I really wish the cast would be trimmed down. It’s becoming a big bore.
OMG, she is 39 friggin’ years old!!!
She’s supposed to be the YOUNGEST kid, not the oldest!
Yeah, I know Sam is older, but Molly should be younger than Kristina, not older!
Of course the way they’re writing Kristina these days, I think they forgot she is older than Molly!
Give her a chance!!!
What G. H. should do is bring some of those they let go, back on. No side has to apologize. Just get back on track.
I don’t like the new Molly. Why not just keep the other stand in? & I agree about that top she was in. Too slutty for Molly character.
Agree
So over this
I liked the first recent Molly not the one on today the 19th of July episode she is horrible as Molly. The other actress looked and portrayed the character Molly to almost a tee. This one is not even close, no interaction with Sam character her sister on the show at all. Today was horrible acting with that segment of the show.
Viewers have been asking for ages for Molly to have a front-burner storyline, and now that she’s in one (a very important one!) the least GH could do is have a suitable actress play the role. I get that Haley isn’t available, but neither the previous actress nor this new one fit the role AT ALL. This actress might look more like Haley, but she is terribly miscast and being thrown into the middle of a storyline where the acting needs to be believable. It’s so unfortunate, because Haley would likely be killing this story right now.
I agree
This new Molly is a far better actress than Holiday I’ve been a fan of General Hospital for a long time because the actors and actress’s make us believe in the Characters I’m sorry but I didn’t think she was of the same caliber
I believe Brook Ann will be a great Molly. I look forward to this transition. She has the personality and experience needed for this role on a daytime soap.
I hate it!!! She’s not our Molly type
If there ever was a recast disappointment, this is definitely one of them. Her voice comes across like a little girl, which, in my opinion, gives her no credibility, or to be convincing as an attorney in future arcs. As a client I would not be able to trust her competency, or take her seriously, nor probably, would any jury. And, her character isn’t being portrayed as particularly intelligent, professional or mature. And, I can’t imagine any chemistry she would have with TJ. He needs someone that can go toe-to-toe with him.That pairing would be a disaster in the making. Unfortunately, her character seems to be a bit of an airhead.There needs to be a lot more thought put into this storyline, and character development for the audience to really appreciate her. As well as another recast of the actress. I always want to give a new actor a chance and see them be able to succeed because its difficult to step into new shoes. However, right out of the chute, this one is a no for me.
I don’t like this recast; I loved Holiday Mia; the first recast. But Molly’s personality is the same regardless of who is portraying her. She would still be stomping her feet and whining about Kristina’s offer. She was never an “airhead.” None of the “Davis” sisters are; but it’s Kristina who was always lost. Molly was never an airhead; she was the super bright way-ahead-for-her-age. The difference is Haley Pullos always whined no matter what dialogue she had (just couldn’t stand hearing her voice or delivery one more second) and this actress seems a whiner too, though hopefully not as much so. To me, Holiday Mia, the first recast, came off as composed and handled her hurt (at not being able to have kids) as more angry & resentful toward Kristina’s offer, rather than girlie whiny. I liked Holiday; she had a presence; stunning girl and age/look appropriate for the role, though she should never have been in heels when in scenes with Kristina and Sam. Now we have an almost 40-year-old who looks like she should be playing the mom of a teen or college kid in a Lifetime movie.
Rebecca1. I probably wasn’t very clear with my comment about this specific actress coming across as a bit of an airhead .What I was referring to was the quality of her ‘little girl’ voice. From the moment she walked through the door, she was screeching — very annoying, and listening to her was like fingernails on a chalkboard. She sounded like she was 7 years-old and not a grown woman. It was painful to listen to. Neither Hailey or Holiday ever sounded that way. Not a good start in a new role. I wasn’t referring to the Molly character, whom I’ve never liked, no matter who the actress is.The constant complaining just drags down the episodes she’s in. The entire Davis clan lacks likability, in general. Her grating voice does not make her believable as an educated attorney. She could benefit from vocal coaching by reining in her voice to a much lower register. Also, as others have mentioned regarding what she was wearing, Molly wouldn’t have worn something like that. Perhaps the writers are subtly trying to transition her character into becoming promiscuous as a way of acting out because she can’t conceive. Who knows? Character transformation has been done before – think Lucy and Isme.
Praying that Ms. Paulous returns very soon, because her replacements have been dreadful. Today’s Molly was the worst. Her voice & clothes annoyed me the most. Who’s getting these actresses? Please stop.
Haley committed two felony’s and a mistominor this is after she hit another car.attacked a cop and hospital staff lied about it then went to fancy rehab to just look good then please not guilty in court when she is.shes being sued.she needs to loose job and jail time.
Agreeing
Smith is a terrible actress. Sorry it’s true. Fast forward anytime she’s in an episode. So disappointed with the person or person that recasted the role. She’s older, none believable, no resemblance to the Davis family. Please replace her. More negative comments than pro. Listen to the Fans.
Much better then the last replacement. Jury is still out on Ms. Smith
Brooke Anne Smith is the New Molly. She did a good job on her first day. It can’t be easy to step in to be the third actress in two months to play one character. Molly is a legacy player that was born and raised on the show. Daughter of Alexis. Sister of Sam and Kristina. Niece to Sonny. Aunt to Danny and Scout. Cousin to Dante, Michael, Avery, Donna, Spencer, and Ace. Molly is a important character with connections to many. Brooke Anne Smith is the future. I would love to see Michael Fairman interview her.
This new replacement is awful! Very disappointing with the casting. Her acting is forced and the top was over the top…not in a good way. I’m glad I tape it so I can FF her scenes. Missing Holiday but understand the legal issues, however Brooke is most definitely not the one. I never post anything but this time I had to!!
She is way too old to be Molly
Please bring Haley back this girl is awful playing Molly. The other one wasn’t good either!!!
Don’t like her!! Last one was ok this one makes me want to fast forward
Cannot reward someone for her crimes. I also liked the old molly and christina. But we should understand the consequences of the actors
I may be in the minority here but I am not a huge fan of any of the actresses including Haley! Maybe it’s the character, idk. Wish they would just write her off somehow.
They should write Molly taking a long vacation until our real Molly comes back
Don’t like her as Molly at all! Molly never let her boobs hang out. Original Molly was More reserved. Isn’t Molly a lawyer and a Dr’s wife!? Please, she dressing like a hussie on the take. Get rid of her immediately!
She’s terrible!
I think Pullos plays the best Molly..the other 2 actressess r not good at all with the parts
Yes I agree
I am not happy with either replacement. Or the new Christina. Ugh
New molly was great today
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.
Photo: CBS
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!
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 — 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.
General Hospital
‘General Hospital’s’ Steve Burton Shares Reaction to His Lead Actor Daytime Emmy Nomination, ‘It Was to Honor Leslie Charleson’
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Award nominations kicked-off on Monday with the announcements of four major categories including, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Daytime Drama Series — Actor, and among the nominees is General Hospital’s Steve Burton (Jason Morgan).
Burton is already a two-time Daytime Emmy winner in the Supporting Actor category for his roles as GH’s Jason and his turn as Dylan McAvoy on Y&R. However, Steve is yet to win in the Lead Actor category and he has received 11 nominations along the way in his daytime career.
Following the reveal that he is a 2026 Daytime Emmy nominee, he and his GH co-star, podcast co-host and comedy show partner, Bradford Anderson (Spinelli) taped a special edition of their That’s Awesome podcast just featuring Burton’s reaction to the news.
Photo: JPI
FOR LESLIE CHARLESON
Steve expressed, “I know it’s such a cliche to say, ‘I’m just so honored to be nominated.’ But truly, I’m so grateful to be nominated, so grateful to just be on the show off and on for 30 plus years and to be nominated with the guys in my category. Just to get the opportunity. Frank (Valentini, executive producer, GH) texted me right away. I was just like, ‘Thank you for the opportunity to get to do what I do.'”
Taking in the moment, Burton thanked those who helped him select the material for his nominated reel. “Unless you win, you don’t get to say things. So. I’m going just say a few things: Elizabeth Korte (co-head writer, GH) helped me a lot with the material, (as did) Michelle Henry, who’s a producer on the show, Laura Wright (Carly, GH), and then my wife Michelle (Lundstrom). I believe it was Jill Phelps who told me that when A Martinez felt like he had a great show or great scenes, he would mark it down. So, when Emmy time comes, you have all the show numbers written down, and you don’t have to think about it, because that’s half the battle (finding the material).
Burton explained how meaningful this nomination is for him, because of playing the scenes of Jason losing Monica, and his closeness with the late, great Leslie Charleson.
“The nomination’s an amazing thing, and it’s beautiful, but really it’s to honor Leslie Charleson. A lot of my material was because of her, and how I started on the show as a Quartermaine, it just means a ton,” shared Burton. “Maurice Benard (Sonny, GH) has obviously has been instrumental, and I’ve said it from day one and I’ll shout it from the rooftops. If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t be here, and to be working with the people that we work with is incredible.”
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SHOULD JOHN OLIVER BE NAMED HOST OF THE DAYTIME EMMYS?
During the end of his conversation with Anderson, Steve suggested that the host of the Daytime Emmy should be Last Week Tonight’s John Oliver, who recently guest starred as the head of the WSB named Z on General Hospital, and is soon to show up on Days of Our Lives in a mystery role in August.
Thus far, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has not revealed their host for the upcoming ceremony to be held on October 30 in a venue to be named in Hollywood, California.
You can watch Steve sharing his reaction to receiving his 2026 Lead Actor Daytime Emmy nomination below on a special segment on the That’s Awesome podcast.
Now let us know, are you glad that Steve chose scenes surrounding Jason mourning the loss of the woman that raised him, Monica Quartermaine for his Emmy reel? What do you think of John Oliver as a suggestion to host the Daytime Emmys? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Jason Reconnects with Danny; Tristan Roberts Arrives in Port Charles, Lots of Nods to #16
General Hospital’s 16,000th episode was packed with little reminders through points in today’s script that the ABC daytime drama series has set another milestone and it paved the way for the return of fan favorite and newly nominated Daytime Emmy Lead Actor nominee Steve Burton (Jason Morgan). The 16,000th episode also introduced viewers to the new surgeon in Port Charles Dr. Tristan Roberts played by Dean Geyer.
Here are the key takeaways and what went down on the July 13 episode: Tristan and Jason are seated next to each other on a plane heading to Port Charles. Throughout the flight, a beaten up Jason has flashbacks to being thrown into, and being held captive in a cell and tortured. It appears Jason is suffering from some form of PTSD from what he was put through after being dragged out of Port Charles by the WSB months ago.
As the plane prepares to land, Tristan tells Jason there would be a car waiting for him once they land and to enjoy the rest of his life. Later, Tristan arrives at the nurses and doctors hub at GH and approaches Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst). He tells her his name and that he is the new surgeon on staff.
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A REUNION PLUS A HEAD NURSE DEFENDS SONNY
Meanwhile, at the end of the episode, Jason is outside the Quartermaine boathouse looking bewildered when he runs into Danny (Asher Antonyzyn), who is so thrilled to see his father, and the two hugs each other as tears are shed.
Elsewhere, Elizabeth tells Sonny (Maurice Benard) that he thinks its a great idea for him to get the 16th seat on the hospital board, but when it comes times to convince Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) of that, things go awry when Tracy, Laura and Sonny try to work things out. After Tracy launches into Sonny about killing Alan and Monica’s son AJ, Sonny walks away dejected.
Next, Sonny runs into Elizabeth, where he informs her what happened with Tracy. So what’s a head nurse to do? Elizabeth marches into the conference room and reminds Tracy of all the different donations and ways Sonny has contributed to the hospital from the Stone Cates AIDS wing, to the Michael Corinthos Center for Pediatric Head Injuries as well as his constant support each year for the GH Nurses’ Ball.
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WSB WAR SCARS
Then, in one of the best parts for longtime fans of the series, Elizabeth talks about her legendary grandparents, Audrey and Steve Hardy and she tells Tracy they would have wanted Sonny to have a seat on the board for all the good that he has done for the hospital. After Elizabeth states Sonny’s case, things took a turn and Tracy and Sonny wound up shaking hands as Sonny is board member #16.
In the how great was it to see Anna (Finola Hughes) and Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) together scenes department, the pick-up of last Friday’s cliffhanger is played out as the two former lovers fill each other in on what has gone down in their lives in the last several months including Valentin admitting he had been living in Carly’s attic, and Anna realizing she was kidnapped by Cullum, Sidwell and Cassius Faison. During their conversation, Anna sees the hallucination of Peter August (Wes Ramsey) right while Valentin is standing there.
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Later Anna was on her way to saying goodbye to Valentin, when the two share an emotional hug. After Valentin made his exit, Peter reappeared and warned Anna to not let Valentin distract her because she has important work to do. Anna answers, “I know.”
So, what did you think of General Hospital’s 16,000 episode? What do you think is wrong with Jason? What is the important “work” that Anna has to do? Were you glad to see Sonny get a seat on the hospital board, or not so much. Weigh-in via the comment section. But first, check out the scenes on Jason and Tristan’s long flight to Port Charles.
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