Days Of Our Lives
DAYS Bryan Dattilo On Drunk Lucas: "It’s My Favorite Storyline Ever. We’re Getting To The Root Of My Character’s Pain In A Way We Never Have Before"
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Days of our Lives enduring fan favorite, Bryan Dattilo (Lucas), is delivering powerful performances as Lucas Horton’s battle with a booze and his addiction takes over his entire life, after thinking that Adrienne (Judi Evans) dumped him when it actually was doppelganger, Bonnie!
Add to that the fact that he woke up passed out with a dead Angelica Deveraux (Morgan Fairchild) next to him, and things aren’t looking to good for the guy. Now in key episodes that begin to air today on the September 15th episode and on Monday’s September 18th episode, the highly-anticipated and publicized moment will go down when Lucas sees the vision of his “dead” son, Will Horton, played by Chandler Massey. This was Massey’s first episode back now that he has officially returned in his soap-famous role.
Dattilo spoke with TV Insider about the storyline where he expressed on the moment Lucas “sees’ Will: “We keep it mysterious. It’s all shot very cinematically, so you’re not quite sure what’s really going on. But Lucas doesn’t want to believe he’s talking to Will’s ghost. In fact, he rejects the idea. He thinks it’s all in his mind or that maybe God is messing with him. He’s playing the victim and blaming his drinking on his rotten life and on Will’s death. Meanwhile, Will’s looking at his dad like, ‘You are so in denial about your drinking.’ And it’s true. Lucas passes out and wakes up in the hospital. But he’s committed to staying drunk.”
As to where Lucas’ current downfall rates in the 24 year history of playing Lucas, Dattilo adds he is enjoying both the comedic and dramatic elements of the writing under Ron Carlivati: “It’s my favorite storyline ever. We’re getting to the root of my character’s pain in a way we never have before.”
On if Lucas is truly resenting the upcoming nuptials of Sonny (Freddie Smith) and Paul )Christopher Sean), Dattilo revealed: “Sober Lucas would never react this way—in fact, he would support the wedding—but drunk Lucas is pissed off. He blasts Sonny for not honoring Will’s memory, and he blames Paul for having sex with Will, which is what drove Sonny and Will apart. He even thinks Paul had the whole thing planned from the beginning.”
So ready to see Dattilo in major emotional scenes with Chandler Massey on the next few episodes of DAYS and the fallout? Comment below.
wow sounds like a winner to me wow.wow wow Lets just hope they dont break in with news up date
I was hoping there would be more about Lucas falling off the wagon after faux Adrienne dumped him. I started watching Days during Will and Sonny’s wedding. From the first time I saw them, I have been very impressed by Judi Evans and Bryan Dattilo and wanted to see more of them. I am definitely looking forward to learning more about Lucas and his alcoholism. (Having seen his so called mother and knowing he was once married to Sami, I’ve got a pretty good idea already.)
So glad to see Lucas involved in good story. I felt he had gotten short-changed several times in the past and didn’t like how his character was written at times or his lack of airtime. DAYS is in such a good place with me right now that I can’t wait to tune into the day’s episode.
Me to. have watch it sense it started. I cant wait to see was next
It’s always a pleasure watching Bryan as Lucas in scenes with everyone! I’m loving Lucas central to story. Losing Lucas for months at a time with no big story is stupid. Ron Carlivati was smart enough to change that. Lucas as a lush is good, funny at times and also sad. I can’t wait to see his scenes in the church. Hopefully, Lucas hasn’t lost his “will” to live!
@4 – i’m teasing you here
n-I-c-e post. emotional… some heart pull and tug , no? I like
Bryan Dattilo – like @James R said above… Lucas does get the short end of the stick… and has to climb, clamor, claw his way back… which is always a treat .
every SOD issue I read. the number one thing that’s always mentioned is Bryan Dattilo sense of humor… his good natured appeal… and his contribution. he’s just a boffo mega in his own right.
i’m going to cry , when Lucas finds out that his “Will” is the real deal.
hip hip hooray for BD and Lucas Horton.
This is long time coming…i never understood why the previous writers made Lucas played by a talented actor more like a prop but wrote for the terrible teens…Ron C. has his hits and misses but im glad he uses some of the iconic actors/ actors more including Josh Taylor who has been poorly underused for ages whether anybody likes or hates his version of Roman-previous writers never really allowed him to make the character his own…sometimes it was hard seeing him as Roman but because i had watched him play Chris for so long…but im now ok with him as Roman!!!
characters/actors…typos!!!
Josh Taylor – Roman Augustus Brady.
read that in wiki… middle name.
it’s been a hoot plus watching him with Hattie and Kate. his being the Brady Patriarch , it seems is coming out more and more often. thanks to RC.
I read in a SOD issue and someone’ post. ” I miss Caroline Brady “. yeah, right ? I certainly do.
what better time to flesh out Roman, for that reason. Peggy McKay : god speed we miss you.
off topic : ie: Ari Zucker, Nicole Walker. taken from SOD
Q&A :
Q – On the August 4 episode of DAYS, Nicole said that she had taken a bullet for Victor. When did that happen, and what were the circumstances?
A – in 2002, after Victor revealed the secret location of Stefano airstrip, a hit was put out on him. Sami spotted the gunman and pushed Nicole in front of Victor. Nicole was shot in the abdomen and later learned that she would be unable to carry a baby to full term.
I ALWAYS WANTED to know why Nicole could never carry to term. course now that I think of it.. I thought it was a genetic defect ? wrong choice of word. nevertheless, this would spell out why Sami and Nicole often never saw eye to eye.
Ari Zucker certainly managed boffo to carry herself , on her own, throughout her whole career @DAYS. that’s saying a whole heck of a lot.
I WANT that @DAYS just make Fay Walker alive… now wouldn’t she be something to show up in Salem.. and romance them all… from Abe to Roman, to Victor… to even Andre… just saying… she’s a heck of an actress.
so.. all my heartache for Nicole has been answered.. alas she has Holly now.. so i’m resting easy.
it’s been a bang up job watching DAYS… with Roman and Lucas.
Bryan has been one of my favorite Days actors since that first day he was at Sami’s door in dress uniform to pick her up for their first date. He was unforgettable .
I remember “Drunk Lucas” from the 90’s era. This era’s “Drunk Lucas” has got great comedic value! I laughed so hard during the “Drunk Brady” and “Drunk Lucas” scenes at TBD a few weeks back. I know that alcoholism is not something to poke fun at, but those scenes were really funny, and the scenes really capitalized on Bryan’s comedic skills. Also, I loved his scenes with Lauren Koslow when Kate discovered Lucas was drinking again.
I’m so glad BD is getting this storyline. So often he’s been IMO taken for granted by the show, which has been a real waste of his talent.
He was spectacular in the wake of Will’s death so watching him get another chance to show us his talent is really wonderful.
Good job, Ron C!
I completely agree. You post echoes what I’ve been saying. HIs stuff following Will’s death was Emmy worthy.
Is Chandler back as a cast member or as a guest star? I certainly hope it is the former!
I am loving Days and Lucas.
Very good show today. Will looks the same good looking young man, as he did when he left. Hope he is for real, and not just in Lucas’s drunken mind.
I also thought the whole thing with him and the two couples, was a disgusting thing to be happening in a church, foul language, etc.
WOO!!!! It seems that Will will regarded as an apparition from the netherworld to Lucas. The Church a perfect backdrop/setting.
Poor Lucas must think he’s losing his mind in a drunken stupor.
For me, it’s too little too late. Will Horton should never have been murdered off to begin with, and I’ll never get past the stupidity of that story. If the TPTB were unhappy with Guy Wilson’s acting then they should have recast the character—not killed him off.
I see RC is working his magic..
delivering his Mystery, Suspense, Intrigue and strutting his mastering of the twist & turns with surprises..
Luck Days !
RC will not bore you ..
What happened to Corday’s promise of “no back from the dead ” storylines?
That was his doppelganger who said that!
Lawd have mercy. Tell his doppleganger to stop rebooting. Days.
Ahh-ha, 4ever…cute…love it !!
I don’t care. I’m glad to have Will back.
Will is just another generic Horton.
I have to prop Deidre and the production team.
god- I cried for Hattie.
when she was found out @Salem Inn , by Hope. when her suitcase spilled open.
she “fell” to the floor
as she repeated to Hope… “don’t touch my things”
??? it still affected me. Hattie lost touch with reality
I don’t like people touching my things either! 🙂
It depends on who is doing the touching and what they are touching.
Agree totally. Actually, I think it was Deidre’s first real acting challenge in a long time. It was the first time Hattie actually felt like a separate character.
“Mark ” thank you
of all the posts… this one means something
I’m happy for Deidre .. that she got this opportunity WITH Judi Evans
I thought this was a welcome way to move on. and YES, Deidre went out on a high note
because I thought… it’s time to move on to Will… plus Sami
plus John.
so this is a lot of drama on the horizon.
couldn’t be happier for the show.. and all the individual performances being REELED by the “CAST”
salute
*of all the posts… this one means something
* should read… i’m just glad that you and other fans of the show may have gotten the same read we did
all these threads 4 DAYS….
thank you MF
Bryan has been doing a great job. Can’t wait to see more. Really enjoying Days lately.
I know, Mo….Bryan has really taken the bull by the horns. Admirable!!
I am somewhat upset, though. Is this all we get from Will? I must be really dumb….I actually thought Will came home to Salem. Permanently.
He’s a ghost? What a disappointment.
I get it…..Will appears to ‘save’ his father, as it were, but not in human form. Sigh. Me no like. LOL.
I believe Will is returning in the flesh.
I through that they were bring Will back as humon being not as a ghost
Beyond the Gates
TONIGHT: Daytime Emmy Nominations Special 2026 Live: Nominated Guest Line-Up

Now that this year’s 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Nominations have been announced, several of the acting nominees will share their reactions and more to learning they are going for gold when the ceremony rolls around on October 30.
However, tonight on Tuesday July 14 beginning at 8pm ET/5pm PT, Michael Fairman once again host his 12th annual Daytime Emmy Nominations special live on You Tube’s Michael Fairman Channel.
Scheduled to appear thus far are: Beyond the Gates stars, Lead Actress nominee: Karla Mosley (Dani), Supporting Actress nominee: Trisha Mann-Grant (Leslie), and Supporting Actor nominees: Mike Manning (Smitty) and Timon Kyle Durrett (Bill).
From The Young and the Restless: Lead Actress nominee Michelle Stafford (Phyllis), Lead Actor nominee Christian LeBlanc (Michael), Supporting Actress nominee Camryn Grimes (Mariah) and Supporting Actor nominee Sean Dominic (Nate).
In addition look for General Hospital’s Supporting Actress nominee Amanda Setton (Brook Lynn), from Days of Our Lives, Outstanding Guest Performer nominee, Christopher Sean (Paul) and from The Bold and the Beautiful Lead Actor nominee Scott Clifton (Liam) and Supporting Actor nominee Lawrence Saint-Victor (Carter) plus more featured guests.
So, what did you think of this year’s Emmy nominations for Beyond the Gates, General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless?
Be with us in the live chat with your questions and comments on this year’s nominations and for our special guests.
For upcoming celebrity features, livestreams, special event coverage and more, make sure to “subscribe” to the Michael Fairman Channel.
So, looking forward to tonight’s special show with the nominees? Let us know via the comment section below and if you can’t be with us live, if you have any questions you want posed to our special guests and we just might ask during the broadcast.
Beyond the Gates
53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced: ‘The Young and the Restless’ Tops With 18, ‘Beyond the Gates’ With 15

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 15, respectively.
General Hospital was next with 13 overall nominations, followed by Days of our Lives with 8 and The Bold and the Beautiful with 7 nods. 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 are set to take place on Friday, October 30 at the historic Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California. The ceremony is currently planned to stream via watch.theemmys.tv and its associated apps. For the second year in a row, both the main Emmys and the Creative Arts will be presented together in one night.

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In a statement, Adam Sharp, President and CEO of NATAS expressed, “We’re proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television, As the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry.”
“Each year, the Daytime Emmy Awards celebrate the creativity, passion, and dedication that drive this vibrant community of storytellers,” said Rachel Schwartz, Head of the Daytime Emmy Awards. “Congratulations to this year’s nominees, whose work continues to entertain, inspire and connect with audiences every day. We look forward to celebrating their remarkable achievements in Hollywood this October.”
The Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts since 1974, honoring work in a variety of genres, including daytime dramas, talk series, entertainment news, culinary, adventure, instructional and legal/courtroom programming. This year’s Lifetime Achievement Honoree, Gold & Silver Circle Inductees, and ceremony host will be announced at a later date.
Now below, check out the nominees in the daytime drama, talk show, entertainment news series and creative arts categories. Congratulations to all!

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Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Stacy Haiduk (as Kristen DiMera), Days of Our Lives
Karla Mosley (as Dani Dupree), Beyond the Gates
Michelle Stafford (as Phyllis Summers), The Young and the Restless
Heather Tom (as Katie Logan), The Bold and the Beautiful
Tamara Tunie (as Anita Williams Dupree), Beyond the Gates

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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”

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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
Outstanding Costume Design / Styling for a Daytime Program
The Jennifer Hudson Show, Episode 4140
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Young and the Restless Episode 13149
The Young and the Restless Episode 13273
Outstanding Sound Mixing and Sound Editing for a Live Daytime Program
The Bold and the Beautiful, Episode 9658
The Jennifer Hudson Show Episode 4039
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5007
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Young and the Restless,” Episode 13260
Outstanding Lighting Direction for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates Episode 104
General Hospital Episode 15624
The Jennifer Hudson Show Episode 4010
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 6169
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”
Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design for a Daytime Program
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5033
Live with Kelly and Mark Episode 250414
The View Episode 6280
The Young and the Restless Episode 13145
The Young and the Restless Episode 13244
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.
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53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations: Outstanding Lead Actress Drama Series

Monday on Entertainment Tonight, the second set of nominations for the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards were announced which included the highly-coveted Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series – Actress and Outstanding Daytime Talk Series.
ET followed suit after Extra announced the nominees, as previously reported, in the Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series – Actor and Outstanding Daytime Talk Host.
Now, five leading ladies of the soaps are vying for the gold for Lead Actress and the category marked the first-ever nominations for CBS daytime’s Beyond the Gates when two actresses made the final cut. Only General Hospital is not represented among the actresses this year after Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis Davis) took home the trophy last year.

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THE FIVE LEADING LADIES OF THE SOAPS ARE …
The 2026 Lead Actress nominees are: Stacy Haiduk (Kristen DiMera), Days of Our Lives, Karla Mosley (Dani Dupree), Beyond the Gates, Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers), The Young and the Restless, Heather Tom (Katie Logan), The Bold and the Beautiful, and Tamara Tunie (Anita Dupree), Beyond the Gates.
This marks the first Daytime Emmy nominations for Karla Mosley and Tamara Tunie. In addition, this marks the first-time in her career that Stacy Haiduk had received a Lead Actress nod after two Supporting Actress nominations.
Meanwhile, Michelle Stafford had previously won 3 Emmys – 2 for Lead Actress and 1 for Supporting, but this recognition makes it her 11th overall nomination.
Heather Tom currently is tied for the most all-time Daytime Emmy wins with One Life to Live alum and General Hospital guest star, Erika Slezak. The B&B star has 19 nominations throughout her career.

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DAYTIME TALK SERIES
In the Outstanding Daytime Talk Series category, the nominees are: 3rd Hour of Today, The Drew Barrymore Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Live with Kelly and Mark, Today with Jenna and Friends and The View.
“We’re proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television,” NATAS president and CEO Adam Sharp said in a statement on the nominations. “As the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry.”
The rest of the nominations will be revealed tomorrow on Tuesday July 14 starting on The View and then the full list of nominees in both the main and creative arts will be released by NATAS. The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards are slated for October 30th in Hollywood, California.
So, what do you think about the women who are vying for the Lead Actress Daytime Emmy? Happy with who got in? Who do you feel got snubbed? What do you think of the nominees for Daytime Talk Series? Weigh-in via the comment section.
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