News
Courtney Hope Announces Her Exit From The Bold and the Beautiful!
Photo Credit: HutchinsPhoto.com
Looks like the “Next Gen” Spectra clan won’t be a part of the canvas moving forward on The Bold and the Beautiful.
News today from actress Courtney Hope herself is that she is gone from the CBS Daytime drama series and her role of Sally Spectra. Courtney expressed the news via her Instagram account.
In Hope’s statement, she related: “I’ve been waiting for the right time to say this, but I’ve realized the more I wait the longer it takes me to move on and accept life’s new chapter. Thank you to all the Sally and Spectra fans! Your love and support has meant the world and I will miss you all. Hopefully, Sally can return to ‘Los Angeles Fashion’ soon, but until then… I love you all. It’s been the greatest year, and I will forever be thankful for my time as Sally Spectra. Being blessed to grace your homes and screens with love, light and the pursuit of dreams and truth. It’s been an honor to be apart of @boldandbeautifulcbs , and I am grateful for the memories and friendships made! God apparently has new and bigger plans for me at the moment and I can’t wait to see what those are! Again, I love you all and I hope to entertain and hangout with you again very soon! #TeamSpectraforLIFE#WeSpectrasLoveYou “
So, what do you think about Courtney departing B&B? Comment below!
Disappointed that the writers could not give the new gen of Spectra solid story to play.
Too bad! She was a breath of fresh air! They should never have had Thomas leave…they were a good couple.
The actor chose to leave.
I started watching B&B during Quinn kidnapping Liam. I loved the show’s pacing for being a 30-minute show. Quinn/Eric has been my favorite storyline. I also loved Bill and Brooke getting together (again) last year. But in the past few months, the show has been in a drought.
For two weeks, the only scenes have been involving Bill’s shooting suspects. Also, there has been too much attention given to the return of Hope, who is doing nothing except being someone to be Steffi’s/LIam’s therapist. To say the show has become painful is an understatement. The return of Thomas and Caroline seems anti-climatic and both actors deserve much better.
Sally was an refreshing break from the Spencers and Logans. The character was almost the sole reason to tune in after her arrival. Who wasn’t cheering for her and Thomas to get together. After Pierson Fode left the show, it appeared she would be an obstacle with Steffi/Liam. After the building imploded on Sally and Liam, she became missing in action.
I read Courtney was leaving on another site earlier today and within an hour, there were 400+ comments, overwhelmingly from disappointed and angry fans. A show can not spend the greater part of a year building a character and then dismiss her. The ratings of B&B are at an all-time low. If Bill Bell does not wake up soon, he might being facing the same issue that GH and DOOL has seen during the past few years.
Speaking of DOOL, how about casting Courtney as a new Melanie or a sibling for Sonny?
You said, ” If Bill Bell does not wake up soon”. Well honey, Bill isn’t running the show, Brad is.
Thank you for the correction. No disrespect to Bill.
Thomas (Pierson Fode) only came back for the exit of Sally; taking her to NY with him. So, it’s not that he deserved better. It was the sole purpose of his brief return which he agree to do.
It was rumored Courtney was leaving a while ago so it came as no surprise to me; but I agree with you. I would have rather they kept her on. The whole Spectra group was fun from Grams to Saul. Shame… loved her funky, cool character!
agreed to do.
Bill Bell is dead.
I made the correction above. Honest mistake.
And B&B is dying…Their demos are lower than DAYS.
They could drop Nicole and keep Sally. Sorry but it doesnt seem as if a Zende recast is coming so she is not needed. Sally could be a love interest for Thorne or even Wyatt! They need more than Hope and Steffy for the younger pack. UGH. Cut CoCo too if this is a budget issue. Just dont copout and make her Bill’s shooter. And let her and Thomas go on the run together!
I hate to say it, but I think Rick, Mya and Thorne could be dropped and we would never miss them because they are never on the show.
Yes he is so is his son in writing did you ever pass a scapekpl to a surgeon and s said he is my son he knows nothing about operating but hey he is my blood makes about as much sense Brad does not know how to write anymore the Lauralee knows how to act quit butt kissing Jack them to the curb
And recent word is that the show will not be recasting Zende. So, the actress who plays Nicole may be on her way out too. This makes Zende, Thomas, Sally, Grams, Saul, Darlita and possibly more on the way out or are already gone. I agree, Brad doesn’t know what he’s doing when writing for this show.
It seems like Nicole is dropped. She makes rare appearances.
Sally brought spunk and fun to the show, which is needed.
Sad to see Sally/Courtney go. I had really liked the Spectra story so was sorry to see it fall victim to Diamond Bill. Otherwise B&B ijust seems to be revolving partners and beds, with the same characters.
Another Brad Bell casualty. Boy does he have a short attention span for anybody who isn’t named Brooke, Ridge, Liam, Steffy.
YOU HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The reason I can’t watch the show is because of Steffy-I just can’t, so I don’t.
I so agree with you blake…
This is too bad Courtney is terrific Whats happening at bold that people seem to want out Fode Fynn and now Courtney Ivy too but i miss her the least The sadness is that her and Pierson had major chemistry and tha character of Hope has to go what a bore and Ingo as Thorne has been a bust The Spectra gang will be missed
No way. This is a shock.
I thought Courtney Hope was so Awsome.I watch the Bold And The Beautiful Every Day.Its The Best part of My Whole Day!She has been one of the greatest part of the show.She played her part wonderfully.I will Miss Her So Much.If she stars on another show, I will certainly follow her.She Rates 100, as far as Im concerned!!!
I quit watching when the Spectra clan returned so now if they get rid of Sheila Carter I may give it another shot.
why do the big guys behind these shows always screw up.
shes a good actress in a greaqt character,,,why not try firing the stupid writers that cant seem to write anything but who screws brook next,,
seriously lets re hash storlines from the young and restless 30 years ago like who shot jill abbott is now playing who shot bill spencer and btw,,who the hell cares who shot him..
tuning this crap out,,,adios amigos
Boo! B&B what are you doing, Courtney Hope is awesome, she brought a sparkle to the show that was so much needed. A fresh face, someone with so much energy! Day in and day tired of see Liam and Steph in our face, though they are great actors as well. It’s a bit tiring of seeing them daily. Courtney and Fode made an awesome couple together, hot hot hot. Boo to B&B big mistake 🙁
Agree!
I really loved Courtney’s portrayal of Sally for she seem so natural and I loved her and Pierson Fode aka Thomas together as a couple and wish that Brad Bell would of kept them together for I felt that they made a beautiful couple…This is the issue with Brads writing, he doesn’t keep couples together long enough for us to care about them other than the same story lines over and over and over…B&B needs to be an hour long and add more character’s and explore story lines and let’s keep couples together so we can invest in them as a couple, like the good ole days with super couples which are no more and that’s why soaps along with the lack of great writing are dwindling in viewership.
Pierson Fode chose to leave the show; he wasn’t let go. So, that ruined that great pairing. Loved them together!
I understand that Pierson chose to leave…YES, loved them together…
oh; sorry. I misinterpreted when you said you wished Brad Belll would have kept them together…I was so disappointed when Pieson left. And then, voila! Sally suddenly loved Liam like she never loved anyone before!
Right? That was too quick, the Sally/Liam thing Did Fode decide to up & leave out of the blue? Because the preparation and following story line could’ve been much better
I think Thomas should have been recast to keep Sally on the show.
I agree, Mo. If they got someone to fit the bill it definitely would have been worth it. Courtney’s great; and she really brought such a colorful, vibrant energy. I would have liked to have seen her succeed despite Bill. Wonder where her little sister fits in? Is RJ about to lose his lady love, too? Shame…losing a whole crew of characters who are a direct contrast to the Forresters AND the Spencers.
This is really disappointing news. Courtney Hope was perfect as Sally, bringing out the fire and passion in the character. Reviving Spectra Fashions was a brilliant idea, but it seemed like B&B wanted to throw every roadblock possible at the Spectra gang. And when Pierson Fode left, and Sally lost her love interest, her screen time was drastically reduced. I also figured that with Hope back in town, a Sally/Liam pairing was never going to happen, because if Liam decides to leave Steffy, I’m sure that he’ll go back to Hope.
I guess this also means we’ll be bidding Shirley, Saul and Darlita adieu. Neither of the three are as big of a loss as Sally, but I hope they can return one day and truly give Spectra Fashions a rebirth. It seems like B&B has a hard time writing long-term story for Fashion houses the rival Forrester. The Jackie M crew had good story for a few years, but the final few years of their time on B&B was just rehash after rehash, following by drastically reduced screen time until they were all written out.
I liked the Avants..they are gone,I like new Spectras ,now they are gone,I liked Darlita,but this is the Steffy show and the actress is ok,but what,the new young detective will romance someone, then he’s out too.
You are right Joe. What a shame that the show is letting the Spectra gang go. I am SO angry about this. So much talent. Instead the show will remain on and on and on with all the stupid INCEST storylines. I am considering quitting the show over this.
SORRY TO SEE COURTNEY GO. SHE ADDED A BREATH OF FRESH AIR TO THIS DULL SOAP. THIS SHOW IS SO SLOW MOVING AND REPEATS THE SAME OVER AND OVER. I FEEL LIKE I CAN MISS SEVERAL DAYS AND NOT MISS A THING…I WISH THIS TALENTED ACTRESS ALOT OF LUCK AND WOULD THINK WE WILL SEE HER SOON AGAIN ON ANOTHER SOAP!!!! REALLY THINK ITS TIME TO STOP WATCHING!
Since the writers have nothing to do except focus on the big four, Liam, Bill, Ridge and Brooke, we are of course left with the minor characters being shuffled around like chess pieces. The Spectra storyline was dead from the beginning because the writers didn’t give it the life and character a chance. They are still scrambling after 4 years because the central figure of the show, Stephanie Forresters death and life was the show, and nothing can or will ever replace that, Brooke , Ridge, their continued chaos of living and working at Forrester Fashions, isn’t enough to run a show, and Eric the other major character on the show being now married to bipolar woman, doesn’t give them much more room for him to do anything except stand in the wings, watching his company crumble. I am bored by Liam, sick of his wife, and his younger brother now in love with his father’s ex wife, Katie is almost word for word from Greek mythology…..the disgraced spouse, now kills the wife and son, then mourns them both……the demise of the show it’s not, but I will take a self imposed hiatus in May thru August, hoping by September they have gotten it right…..I am keeping my fingers crossed..adios …….
I knew as soon as Pierson (Thomas) left the show, she wouldn’t be far behind, which is a shame. I’m sure one of the other soaps will snap her up.
I’m really not surprised. I knew that after the episodes of the building explosion, that it was the beginning of the end for the Spectra clan. It seems that the powers that be do this every time they introduce new characters to the show. I’m surprised Wyatt and Quinn lasted as long as they have. Thy did the same thing with the Avante’s. They had a 5 minute story arch with Nicole and Lizzy. Then they had a whirlwind courtship with Nicole and Zende, and then they were suddenly shipped to the Paris offices, and whenever we see Maya and Rick at the house, Lizzy is forever down for a nap. I loved the pairing of Thomas and Sally. I guess they are going to be shipped off to NY to theirhappily ever after, never to be seen or heard from again. Now its time to focus on what I refer to aas the “regulars”. You know a Steffy, Hope, Liam episode is waiting to happen yet again. And what about the big hoopla about bringing back Thorne? He had his 5 minutes of fame for Brooke and Ridge’s wedding and then he seemed to just disappear. If I see Steffy walking around and clutching her stomach with that pathetic look on her face on more time I am going to scream. She really puts it into overdrive in front of Liam. I guess we just have to wait a and see what the future will bring.
soapqueenforever…I’m not surprised, either. Steffy looks BEYOND RIDICULOUS as a pregnant woman!!!!! At this point, I CANNOT BELIEVE what Brad Bell has done to B&B!!!!! As far as I’m concerned, Brad has clearly LOST his B&B vision!!!!! At this point, it is BEYOND OLD AND EVEN MORE TIRESOME watching Brooke getting married over and over and over and over again!!!!! In general, the absolute PITS!!!!! Beyond sad.
Have a good one.
I love Steffys pregnant on the show , just beautiful! And now in real life too! But I agree about Brooke getting married over & over. What about a stable, power couple for once? Brooke & Ridge can be written as happy to know. And be the supporting parents, guiding these messy kids
Brad Bell is killing this show with his repetitive awful triangles. This information was leaked on DC weeks ago and I’m so angry we’re going back to the Liam Hope Steffy crap.
This is a big mistake. There was story for the Spectras. Brad just didn’t want to write it.
I do think with Pierson leaving it changed story.
Hopefully they can return in the future.
I would rather Hope left and Sally stayed.
Well, perhaps they’re purposely having Liam caught between Hope and Steffy which could put a wedge between Ridge and Brooke…
Loved the Spectra clan!!! Loved the Sally character!! Having them come onboard was I thought one of the BEST moves in a long time!!! Monaco and the fashion show down was awesome!!! Without them the show is dull and boring!!! How many partner swaps can one watch!!! I am SO tired of Liam and Steffy!! And I love them, but even I am BORED by them and their Storyline!!! The end of Spectra could be B and B’s end cause what’s left!!! Wish you luck Courtney Hope: You’ve got TONS of talent and I’ll stay tuned for your next project!!!
I do not care for B&B’s way of storytelling. here they had this opportunity to revive the Forrester-Spectra feud and well… It just seems Brad Bell has an idea, quickly executes it, and then finds there is no long-term plan for it. We all know how the quickie relationships and marriages go. And the sudden shifts in story without buildup or suspense. I wonder if it may be time for B&B to do a rest as Brad Bell’s father Bill did with Y&R in the early 1980s. That show did not miss a beat and grew in success. I am weary of the endless bedding and wedding. And stories — Mrs. Logan’s Alzheimer’s, the devotion to the homeless, Brooke’s drinking — the come and go without emotional payoff. I am all for a long term Ridge-Bill contest but the execution falls short of Jack-Victor on Y&R. Maybe because Ridge and Bill are now too similar. As for the Thorne recast, seems it was done without sense of future story. Returns for Brooke but within weeks, he is into Katie or…???
Very Disappointed in B&B and Brad Bell. Mr. Bell is obsessed with the Liam/Hope/Stephy and Brooke/Ridge/Bill storylines. The character of Sally was a true light at the end of the tunnel, a pleasure to watch and now back to the same old boring stories. The actress playing Hope is no comparison to Kim Mutula who originated the adult role of Hope. Please send this new Hope back to Europe. Hopefully, another soap will recognize the colossal screw up made by Brad Bell and hire Courtney Hope for Y&R, GH or DOOL. I’ve watched B&B since it’s inception and believe 31 years is enough. I’m out! Good luck Courtney Hope, you’re a fantastic actress and you’ll have plenty of work to showcase your talents.
Really sorry to see this actress leave she added spark to a currently sparkless show.
Oh this is really sad news. I was hoping to see her give the Foresters real competition. I really liked her. With everything Steffy did & said to her I wanted to see her with Liam while her company blossomed. So I guess it’s just the recycled crap again Steffy/Hope/Liam and It’s about time for Ridge to get bored with Brook again & find someone else.I’m going to watch till she leaves then take the summer off. Hopefully by the Fall she’ll be back.
Too bad! I really liked her
Send Hope (boring, boring, boring) back to Europe and keep Sally and the Spectra gang. They are great at lightening up the mood on B&B!!!
This is a real loss for the show. She has a great presence and commanded the screen from day one. I think this situation will turn out well for her as she is so talented and beautiful. I’m certain other opportunities await and that she’ll have a big future. Meanwhile, B&B remains a comic book version of a soap. Between the establishing shots and the flashbacks I think there’s actually only about 10 minutes of new show a day, 8 of which are a rehash of the dialogue from the previous day. This leaves the 2 minutes that I actually watch as I fast forward through each episode. I guess this also means that the rest of the Spectra gang is out of a job. This will leave more space for the 6 or so characters that actually get viable story. It’s too bad, as the show has some tremendous actors who are saddled with laughable dialogue and repetitive scenes. Here’s my take on the other 3 soaps – General Hospital has the best cast in daytime but is sometimes let down by the writing. Days Of Our Lives has the best writing at the moment. Young & The Restless has some great actors but since Mal Young took over the writing it has been lackluster overall with some good individual scenes. Long live the soaps!
i have barely watched the show since stephanie died and thorsten kaye was cast as ridge . the show is dead , gone , finished . i tuned in for the ridge brooke wedding a few weeks ago , this was the last episode i watched and the last episode i am watching . i barely made it through the episode . hearthbreaking to see an other actor playing ridge who is so not ridge physically and personality wise marry brooke . it was torture to sit through but at least i got to watch the last episode of the show , for me it was the last episode . thrilled with days of our lives on nbc , you should give it a chance . tyler christopher has joined the cast of days of our lives and louise sorel is back as vivian and sami will be back too as the actress has confirmed she will be back for another extended run .
Yes, nicholas, and DAYS is now above B&B in some of the ratings demos!
Bell junior does not write long term stories! He cant figure out how to do it. He brings characters onnwith hige fan fare and after the forst storynthe character is relegated to guests at fashion shows, holidays and one of Brooke’s weddings. Then gone.
Maya is one. Right before she turned out to be transgender, press was saying shes the new Erica Kane! (Look it up) then this huge story that was smart and pulled at the heart strings and then? Well, she is secondary to her sisters story abt having a baby for her and is now Caroline Ingalls on the show. Clearly Bill felt all transgender characters have to be nice as if cause we are in the LBGTQ community we cant be anything but nice! Believe me, any one of LBGTQ communityncan be angels or devils, saints or bitches, lovely ladies or bastards.
Bill sidnt think that far ahead
Dang it! I actually removed B & B from my DVR settings a couple of months ago and glad I did. Would love to see this charismatic actress get snapped up by Y & R. As long as she is not a ‘singer’, we have had too many of those clogging up the show and not as someone’s long lost family member. Maybe paired (eventually) with Nick or a much-needed Kevin, or someone to catch Billy’s eye? Just thinking out loud.
Terrible move. Courtney Hope was the best thing to happen to this show in a long while.
I’ve already commented above on several others posts but I loved Sally and Courtney is great! Love her look and the girl can act!
Since she’s Chad Duel’s girlfriend in real life I say bring her on to GH! If, unfortunately, Haley Erin leaves to pursue her primetime show, I think Courtney would be a great Kiki! (A bit older than Haley but still in her 20s.)
Ok never Sally Spectra relatives ok!!!! Brad Bell has become a joke their was never a Bill Spencer Jr enough already put this show out of its misery as for Hope average actress at best! KKL needs the money to keep her fourth. Child in bicylecs ugh,
Cortney Hope as for the new actress playing Hope Logan she stinks and why does every actress who is pregnant on the show rub their stomach constantly gosh they look stupid! JW stop with the dam plastic surgery god almighty stupid people
My sentiments, exactly about all the pregnant, belly rubbing. Steffy, Nelle and Maxi on GH. Seems like its mostly the ones, who have never had babies in real life. Maybe they feel very awkward, with that thing stuck on their stomaches.
I refuse to sit through another round of the Liam/ Hope/ Steffy triangle! That story is played to death!!! Do the writers not have anything else in them? This is a huge mistake for B&B….Sally was a breath of fresh air and they should have paired her with someone else after Thomas left. Now it’s going to be day after day with Liam making that stupid confused face of who he wants to be with and these two women fighting over him. It’s ridiculous! BTW, I don’t like this new Hope! There was no need to bring her character back on the scene anyway…Send her back to Paris!!
Would love to see her do something on screen with her boyfriend Chad Duell, from GH. I love the Sally character, and thought she added so much to the show. I wish this very talented actress the best!
All she has to do is hang out in the parking lot and Frank will offer her a job.
They need some fresh blood in that writer’s room. It’s writing while blindfolded at this point. So haphazard and careless. Where is the bold of the 80s and 90s?
Sally Spectra 2 was awesome. I loved her and the actress. She was such a nice change of pace from the Spencers and the Forresters. We need some working class people on these shows!
totally agree with you! There needs to be more than two families focused in on this show…
Betcha Grandma Shirley (Patrika Darbo) is Bill’s shooter. She will be off to jail and Sally will leave for New York with Thomas. Saul and Darlita will go along with them to re-start “Spectra” on the East Coast. First I thought Justin was the shooter, but now too obvious. Shirl being the assailant will be a fun ending at least for Patrika.
Just thought of it; Courtney would be PERFECT to play Nina’s long-lost daughter (if they give her one and it’s not KIki.)
Finally, a triangle NOT involving Steffy, Hope, and Liam and B & B fires the most refreshing actress on B & B. Can’t watch yet ANOTHER, Steffy, Hope and Liam triangle. B & B needs new writers the current ones are a bore !!! Maybe, I wil check back in 3 months. I’ve had enough fo S ,H. and L !!!!!!!!!!!!!
B&B storylines are always left in the dust so confusing…. is it going to be hope Liam and Steffy show again disgusting…. think up something new writers…..
This just makes me SICK! The show found gold with actress Courtney Hope and all of the Sally Spectra gang. They were a great addition to the show. I run a successful Soap Fan Page on FB. Everyone thought that the Spectra gang brought new life and energy to the show. Instead they let Courtney go and bring in DULL Hope. (NOTHING against the actress playing Hope. This is not her fault). The New Hope and Steffi have NO CHEMISTRY what so ever. I loved Sally and Steffi always fighting, such Soap Fun! Instead of a new Spectra storyline, the show is going back to the same INCEST storylines that are old, and boring and even sickening. Brooke sleeping with her brother in law, Katie sleeping with her stepson. ENOUGH already. This is only going to hurt B & B. I hope Courtney joins another Soap where she is appreciated and her talent is used!
I wrote above but I’m hoping they bring her to GH. I think if, unfortunately, Haley Erin leaves her role as Kiki (for her primetime show) that Courtney would be a great replacement. Kind of gives off a more “mature” vibe but they’re both in their 20s. And, (I also hope they don’t go this route) but IF it turns out Kiki is really Nina’s daughter, Courtney would be perfect.
Courtney has succumbed to cheek and lip fillers. She was so cute before, now she’s morphing into a Staylor (Stephanie/Taylor) plastic surgery nightmare
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.”
Photo: JPI
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.
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.
General Hospital
‘General Hospital’ Marks Unprecedented 16,000th Episode Milestone with New Cast Photo
Today’s Monday, July 13 episode of General Hospital marks it 16,000 episode to air on the ABC television network. It is a remarkable milestone. The previous television record was held by Guiding Light which clocked in at 15,762 episodes before it went off the air on CBS in 2009.
To mark the occasion, the cast, crew and creative team of General Hospital celebrated with a cake-cutting ceremony on the Prospect Studios lot in Los Angeles back on Monday, June 1, 2026.
In addition, GH has released a new cast photo taken the day of the on set celebration. Pictured in the photo are front row: Rory Gibson, Finn Carr, Kayden Brenna Tokarski, Asher Antonyzyn, Giovanni Mazza, Braedyn Bruner, Dean Geyer and Nathan Dean.
Featured in the back row are: Tabyana Ali, Eden McCoy, Josh Swickard, Kristen Vaganos, Rebecca Herbst, Dominic Zamprogna, Alexa Havins, Cameron Mathison, Brooke Kerr, Cynthia Watros, Steve Burton, Finola Hughes, Jane Elliot, Maurice Benard, Laura Wright, Maura West, Donnell Turner, Nancy Lee Grahn, Tanisha Harper, Kelly Thiebaud, Kristina Wagner, Lynn Herring, Chris McKenna, Katelyn MacMullen and Sawandi Wilson.
In addition, the official GH social media handles shared these sentiments along with some other photos from the cake cutting: “Today’s episode of General Hospital is the 16,000th produced since the show’s inception in 1963. It’s a milestone we couldn’t let pass by without taking some time to celebrate as a family (and, of course… eating some cake). 🍰 We hope you enjoy watching it as much as we did making it.”
WHAT WILL HAPPEN ON THE 16,000th Episode?
The 16,000th episode will feature Jason Morgan returning to the town of Port Charles, Anna and Valentin (James Patrick Stewart) reuniting, and a new surgeon, Dr. Tristan Roberts (Dean Geyer) joining the staff of ‘General Hospital.’
GENERAL HOSPITAL HOLDS SEVERAL RECORDS
Now in its 64th year, Emmy Award-winning daytime drama General Hospital is currently both the longest-running scripted American drama and the longest-running American soap opera currently in production.
General Hospital holds the record for the most Outstanding Daytime Drama award wins, taking home the prestigious Daytime Emmy Award a record 18 times. Will they do it again and make it 19 in 2026? Stay tuned for the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations tomorrow on Tuesday, July 14 to find out if GH will be going for gold in the category, once again.
The ABC daytime drama series was created by Frank and Doris Hursley and premiered back on April 1, 1963. Frank Valentini is the current executive producer with Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten are the show’s co-head writers.
General Hospital airs weekdays on ABC and streams on Hulu.
What do you think of the new cast photo marking General Hospital’s 16000th episode? What do you think of the accomplishment to have that many episodes of a television show and its still thriving and kicking? Share your thoughts and congrats for everyone in front of the camera and behind the scenes on this milestone airing.
53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced: ‘The Young and the Restless’ Tops With 18, ‘Beyond the Gates’ With 16
‘General Hospital’s’ Steve Burton Shares Reaction to His Lead Actor Daytime Emmy Nomination, ‘It Was to Honor Leslie Charleson’
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Jason Reconnects with Danny; Tristan Roberts Arrives in Port Charles, Lots of Nods to #16
53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations: Outstanding Lead Actress Drama Series
53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations: Outstanding Lead Actor Drama Series
Scott Bryce, ‘As the World Turns’ Craig Montgomery, Passes Away at 68
‘The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards’ Nominations Announcement Date Revealed: Who Will Be Going For Gold?
Randolph Mantooth, ‘Emergency!’ and ‘Loving’ Actor, Dies at 80
Steve Burton Returns to ‘General Hospital’ on Its 16,000th Episode: How Will Jason Be a Changed Man?
‘Daytime Emmy Nominations Special 2026’ Live on the Michael Fairman Channel
‘General Hospital’s’ Steve Burton Shares Reaction to His Lead Actor Daytime Emmy Nomination, ‘It Was to Honor Leslie Charleson’
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Jason Reconnects with Danny; Tristan Roberts Arrives in Port Charles, Lots of Nods to #16
GENERAL HOSPITAL Spoilers Promo: Jason’s Back, Drew Begins to Make His Move, Portia Goes Into a Labor
Scott Bryce, ‘As the World Turns’ Craig Montgomery, Passes Away at 68
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Preview: Daphne’s Devastated, Steffy Finds Herself at a Crossroads with Finn
-
As The World Turns2 days agoScott Bryce, ‘As the World Turns’ Craig Montgomery, Passes Away at 68
-
Beyond the Gates6 days ago‘The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards’ Nominations Announcement Date Revealed: Who Will Be Going For Gold?
-
Breaking News4 days agoRandolph Mantooth, ‘Emergency!’ and ‘Loving’ Actor, Dies at 80
-
General Hospital4 days agoSteve Burton Returns to ‘General Hospital’ on Its 16,000th Episode: How Will Jason Be a Changed Man?
-
Beyond the Gates2 days ago‘Daytime Emmy Nominations Special 2026’ Live on the Michael Fairman Channel
-
General Hospital2 days ago‘General Hospital’s’ Rory Gibson Ties the Knot with Alicia Ruelas
-
General Hospital6 days agoKelly Kruger Set to Debut on ‘General Hospital’: Why Serena Baldwin Comes Back to Port Charles Revealed
-
Beyond the Gates1 week agoRATINGS: ‘Beyond the Gates’ and ‘General Hospital’ Score Highest Weekly Viewer Increase
