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DAYS OF OUR LIVES: Eduardo Down, John Meets His Father, Abigail Freaks At Her Wedding!

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Friday’s Days of our Livesoffered up an intense episode filled with gunfire, kidnappings, a wedding, and a freak out!

First, at the warehouse, John (Drake Hogestyn) and Eduardo (A Martinez) are facing off with thethe gunmen who are trying to kill them as they finish off their mysterious drinks!  It is revealed that Marlena (Deidre Hall) and Arianna have been kidnapped by these henchmen and someone is calling the shot using an altered voice.  Eventually, Marlena and Arianna are freed, and John tells Marlena to leave quickly.

As the situation in the warehouse escalates and shots ring out, back-up has come in the form of the Salem PD with Rafe (Galen Gering), JJ (Casey Moss) and Lani (Sal Stowers).  But things take a dire turn when Eduardo sees that his son in the line of fire from an oncoming bullet from one of the assasins.  Next, Eduardo throws himself in front of Rafe and is shot.  The next several minutes are tense as Eduardo is bleeding out, and Rafe is trying to hold his composure while tending to his father.  Rafe tells Lani to get an ambulance!  But then, Eduardo asks where John is and then everyone realizes he is gone! John has been kidnapped.

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Later at the end of the episode, John is tied up and in some large room that eerily looks like a lab. In comes a decrepit old man with a horrendous red scar across his face with big eyes, who introduces himself as Timothy Robicheaux AKA Yo Lin (Tobin Bell)!   The old man implores John to look at his eyes to see their resemblance.  This finally introduces the story of the unraveling mystery of John’s biological father.

Meanwhilem Chad (Billy Flynn) and Abigail (Kate Mansi) are in the throes of their wedding day, but the wedding party is MIA.  Chad eventually learns why after speaking with Gabi  (Camila Banus) who was worried for her daughter’s kidnapping and the best man Rafe iis n the middle of the shootout! Chad does some improvising and gets Theo (Kyler Pettis) to be his best man.

In the most touching moment of the episode, Julie (Susan Seaforth Hayes), Adrienne (Judi Evans) and Jennifer (Melissa Reeves) give Abigail something borrowed, blue, and new which all had significant meanings.  Julie gives Abby a poem from her great-grandfather Tom Horton, who’s poet pen name was of course, “Norm De Plume”.  Adrienne gives Abigail a very sentimental locket with a photo of her late father Jack as a child inside …. so she’ll have always have her father nearby and to see the resemblance of her son and Jack.  Jennifer gives Abby a new penny for good luck and a drawing of a bouquet of violets she saved from Abby’s childhood.

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Eventually, the wedding begins.  Doug (Bill Hayes) walks Abigail down the aisle.  As soon as she is facing Chad and the nuptials are about to begin, Abby sees the image of Ben (Rob Scott Wilson) through the window and freaks out and screams!  Did Abby really see Ben … or is she imaging it?

Sadly, after Gabi arrives at the hospital to be reunited with her daughter,  a cop tells her and Marlena to wait at the hospital and that he has been instructed to guard them.  What will Gabi do when she finds out her father has been shot? What will Marlena do when she realizes John has been kidnapped?

So, what did you think of Friday’s DAYS?  Did you enjoy the Chabby scenes and the beginning of their wedding?  Were your creeped out by Yo Lin?  Where is Ben Weston?  Will Eduardo’s shooting finally bring Rafe and his father closer?  Share your thoughts in the comment section below!

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Bill Hayes-90 years young-amazing—Susan Seaforth Hays-always adds a touch of class to the show—they will always be my number one supercouple of all time!

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They certainly have earned that position, Jimmy!

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Amen to you Jim, I love Bill Hayes. He is still a handsome man. looks good for his age. Susan is a classy, sassy lady and wonderful actress.

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Here! Here!

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I agree both Bill/Susan bring such grace to the show. I have always love their love story on both the show and off.

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Agreed!–but what they hey–what are the writers doing to Days–crazy scenes with John Black and his father Tim–W-A-Y out there; I’m afraid Days has become unwatchable for me. Hope murdering Stefano, Ciara raped, Joey smothering Ava–Patch taking the blame, the crazy man who kidnapped Abby returning to play havoc at the wedding of Chad and Abby, Jennifer, a walking zombie on pain pills. Who is there left to pull for in this CRAZY turn of events? I guess just turn it off!

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It’s become Death Valley Days…

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OMG! This Crazy John’s father story has got to GO now- I can see the ratings descending each second these ridiculous scenes last! Poor Drake!

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Abby freaked out because the freak is out!

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LOL. I like that, 4ever. Great pay-on-words. Do you think that’s really Ben, out there; or is Abby’s mind playing tricks on her and us?

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I think Abby’s fear pushed her to imagine seeing Ben, CeeCee.

Maybe she’ll truly see him in the flesh during her honeymoon…Imagine Chad and Abby in their honeymoon suite:

Chad orders room service. Abby’s in her dressing room or bathroom preparing for their big night. Room Service knocks at the door. Chad answers and it’s Ben. Ben subdues Chad…

Abby is ready and crawls into bed. She has no idea Ben is under the covers!

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I hope Abby’s abyss doesn’t result in abysmal ratings, CeeCee. lol

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Oh, my gosh, 4ever.
That would be an a TWILIGHT ZONE scene. I love your twist…it is perfect!! Best one, yet!!
More, please!!!!!!!! My sisters and I think you should write for Days. I hope TPTB read these boards.

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One hot freak though…miss see that shirtless body!

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I love that idea about Ben…now you should be wring Days-i agree with CeeCee!

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No, Jimmy, you can and I can assist you.

BTW, I’m not receiving my notices. I only know if someone replies to me if I reread the threads. I think I have to delete several apps and downloads to have more space for my E-mail. Maybe deleting my E-mail will help too. LOL!

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Oh, Jimmy…you will always have that exalted position…..4 ever is right, both of you can work together. I don’t know what Days is waiting for…

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The scenerio you came up with (regarding Chad answering the door and Ben taking the place of a room service attendant) would probably be considerably more compelling than some of the dreary garbage they’ve currently got airing.
I don’t care much for this “Summer” character, the “John has found his equally raspy voiced father” storyline is for the birds, and the Ciarra was raped by her almost stepbrother storyline was not well excecuted and not convincingly acted. So, at least to this Viewer’s eyes, they’d better come up with something a tad more interesting in the near future.

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Yo Lin and John…father and son…reunited at last so John can at last learn about his past…but are you like me-grown tired of the mystery-of waiting 3 decades to learn John’s true identity?…lol

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I could care less about John, or what happens to him, Jimmy. The man annoys me to high heaven. Poor Marlena…’hey, doc!’.

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I used to like him when he first came on and everyone thought he was Roman…liked him for years even after several of his identity changes but now its gotten to be too much with his convoluted and redundant storyline that i no longer care about him.

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CeeCee…AGREED!!!!! And, at this point, John bores me to tears. To me, John is ANNOYING PERIOD!!!!!

Later, my friend.

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@jaybird.
Hey, Jay.
I know I will get some backlash here since John is a fave of many fans….but, I have never liked John. I don’t know what it is? Maybe, the eternally puzzled look around his eyes and brows? Or the “hey, Doc”?
LOL…later, my friend.

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I haven’t watched for 30 years but if that’s how long the storyline has continued–sad. This ancient scarred man going on and on about Korea is awful and unwatchable. It’s as bad as all the murder.

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Johns story is worse…

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John’s father droning on an on. I tried to stay awake but I was lulled to sleep. I kept the episode in case I want to try re-watching it tonight with better luck. But I doubt I will be able to get through it awake.

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As someone who just started watching Days only 3-4 years ago, the whole “John’s Story” thing is boring as hell! I don’t need to know what happened to him some 30 years ago and isn’t a guy in his 60’s a little old to be so concerned about who his mommy and daddy are?
I also can’t really make heads or tails out of the whole “Agency” storyline. Stupid.

On another note, while I’m complaining, the entire show needs a re-write. All the killings/deaths, rapes and kidnappings going on…NOT what I want to see on my “love-in-the-afternoon” pass time!

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There are thousands of adults, some of them in their 50’s and 60’s, who are searching for their biological families. Even after 50 plus years these people want a connection to where they came from. John Black is not abnormal in wanting to know.

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As a long time viewer…Days was at its best from the 60s to late 70s…it was good in the 80s to early 90s but nothing can compare to those first two decades…i believe Days has archived all their episodes…if current Days viewers could see those early years they would see what a great show it once was.

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That old man, Jimmy, is so decrepit and strange looking….he gives me the weebie jeebies. Dracula needs John’s FRESH blood. Yuck and ugh!!!!!!!!
What a stupid, nonsensical story.
If TPTB consider this entertainment, then they need to get back to the grindstone and compile a more engaging draft/script. Sooooo creeeepy!!!!!!

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His father belongs on Dark Shadows…

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Once again the only reason to watch DAYS is the story about Ben/Abby/Chad. I could care less about Eduardo. I could care less about John. I could care less about Summer. The biggest and saddest problem with DAYS is that I could care less is the phrase I use to describe it. Such a pathetically boring show as of late. I can’t believe it has become such a snooze fest. During the shootout with Eduardo and John all I could do is hope they were both taken down. And now the fake Howard Hughes like character as John’s father. Spare me please…..please….

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Oops, Mateo…lol. I had not read your post yet. We seem to have used the same phrase. I thought I only did that coincidental thing with Timmm.

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I agree, this Eduardo character is such a drag, nothing interesting nor appealing about him. I was thinking if he got killed it would be a great way to write him out, isn’t that awful LoL but I was thinking that. As for John…..zzzzzz…..and finding his father, who gives a rat’s tail.
The only story which slightly holds my interest is Abigail and Chad and the possibility that crazy Ben is back….otherwise, sorry, right now the show is as dull as unbuttered toast.

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I enjoyed the show. I like and will miss this abby. The shoot out was fine. At least Days shoot out the cops won and the winners were not the mob don. Hope this won’t be the end for A. I just wish he would shave that awful thing on his chin. I hope Abby and Chad will at least get to go off on their honeymoon. I know KM is leaving , but a couple of days of happiness would be a good thing.

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Rafe was always unhappy about the return of his pappy who abandon his family and made Rafe feel real crappy…but now that Eduardo took a bullet for Rafe and made him safe, will things turnaround and Rafe want him in town…lol

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Hee Hee

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I agree Bill Hayes looks wonderful at his age. Bravo!! His wife is beautiful.

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What a great pair! Reminds me of what COULD still be on Days–rather than these CRAZY story lines.

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Am I the only one wondered if poor Abby and Chad could only muster Adrienne, Lucas, Doug, Julie and Jennifer for trhe wedding? Where is Maggie? At the hospital interviewing Summer for a non-paying job?

The shoot-out scenes with Eduardo, John, JJ, Lani and Rafe were so bad that I kept waiting someone to yell “Cover me Bree.” JJ is NOT believable as a cop. His stone cold police poker face is BORING. Lani needs to be involved in a story instead of just trying to fit in with Abe, Theo, Rafe and Hope. I have mentioned before, but please give Eduardo SOMETHING with substance to do other than lurking around Horton Town Square or the coffee shop. His scenes with John seem ridiculous, with both men (in their 60s) acting like 12 year-olds playing good cop/bad cop.

During the past three weeks, I have started watching “Bold and Beautiful.” I understand that show is higher in the ratings, owned by the Bells/CBS and a huge hit overseas, but the quality and the sets are beautiful. While I am watching assassins shooting at each other on NBC, CBS is showing beautiful, realistic scenes with Caroline giving birth. I love Quinn (Rena Rofer), Scott Clifton, Heather Tom, Don Diamont, Katherine Kelly Lang, among many others. On DOOL, I have a hard time naming a character that I LOVE right now (wait, Chad ;))

I know DOOL is in on hiatus for several weeks. PLEASE bring us some fun (for a change) storylines, no more murders, no more kidnappings and no more drugs/alcohol storylines. The recycling of these storylines are driving me away from this show. Most importantly, let us see that Hope killing Stefano in cold blood, Chase raping his adopted sister, Ciera, and Will being murdered was all BAD figments of our imaginations.

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At the beginning of the episode, Jen was on the phone with Maggie. It was explained that Victor was sick so Maggie needed to stay home with him. Weak excuse, but her absence was explained.

I don’t know where they think ROOKIE COP JJ is .

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Yes, what I said!

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How many more children does Maggie have out there? Are they going to show up one by one….slowly but surely.
Are we to believe this?

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I think Maggie “got around” in her youth if you catch my drift.

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What an unfestive, dismal, gloomy, lonely ceremony/reception. The priest/pastor was the only highlight of the entire event.

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I agree but at least they didn’t get married in Fake Leaf Park.

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I guess Salem doesn’t have a SWAT team. Why else is ROOKIE COP JJ in the shoot out? I was like, OMG you have got to be kidding me. And Detective Lani is there too? Where is the SWAT team? I guess Rafe was in a hurry, but still, you could get some people who have been on the force, say a year, couldn’t you? And I don’t think detectives are usually involved like this. This show is just so ridiculous. But I keep watching. LOL And what was up with that baseball cap on backyards on Ed? Stupid. What, he is 15? Why didn’t they wear body armor? And what is up with all these scenes in warehouses? Have they gotten a deal on them or something? I know they’re easier to dress than an actual set. It was nice to see Thomas has a nursery.

And then with Ed shot, Rafe had to tell them to call an ambulance. REALLY? The cops couldn’t think of that on their own? And JJ is just standing there like ???

Why was Eric at the wedding? Just to throw shade on Jen? Come on? And where were Harold and other servants circulating with drinks or helping to decorate? The bride had to do it all herself. no I get we’re on a budget, but come on. I didn’t think much of Abby’s wedding dress. The veil is nice. Her hair looked nice.

I guess with all the cops at the shootout, Hope was the only one available to talk to Chase. The victim’s mother–ah, no. Whatever. Salem PD has their own operational manual and it bears no resemblance to real life whatsoever.

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No resemblance whatsoever. Bye to the good old DAYS!

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Yesterday’s ep was so yuck. John’s dad is so ridiculous. I found myself wondering if the actor liked the job or just needed the paycheck. I fast forwarded through most of the scenes. It is so convoluted and STUPID! So this guy, Yo Ling, has ths same disease as Caroline and he sent Deimos to get the serum. So, yes, Hope, you killed the wrong person. But Yo also has a blood disease and now needs John’s blood. Since John is captive, it’s not like Dad has to get his permission. But he will bring in Paul and I think that will convince John to cooperate. I read this somewhere else. Thank god because having to decipher it from those god awful scenes would have been torture. Yes, John, I felt your pain. I was right there living it with you.

The scenes with Adriana in the hospital room were cute.

Days is getting worse. The writing is abysmal. This stupid storyline with John and Yo is ridiculous and boring. Not what I want from my soap.

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I agree with you COMPLETELY – I watch the show on the NBC app and I’m not sure how to FF on it LoL – I try, believe me because I can’t take raspy voiced John talking to his raspy voiced father, ugh please. This storyline STINKS!
I almost want to apologize for being so blunt but they need to overhaul this show, they really do.
The only storyline right now that is marginally watchable is Abby with Chad with Ben possibly lurking nearby.

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No apology needed. I have felt bad for being so harsh, but I have just had it with the stupid writing. The whole assassin thing is ridiculous. People are just talking about it like it’s just a regular job. No one has said, well, we need to find out who they killed and charge them with murder or something. The cops are ridiculous. There’s no chemistry with JJ and Gabi–they’re just put together because there’s no one else. Joey confessing to that girl and the girl not freaking out is stupid. Some of the acting is god awful.

Maggie can’t attend Abby’s wedding because Victor is so sick, but she can have coffee with Summer. What???? I so wanted Nicole to spill the beans to Mags yesterday.

Dario has been grifting now? What?

Please get some new writers, new casting person. I’m surprised NBC renewed the show. It can get better. Give Doug and Julie a real story. Tell Eric to mind his own business. What was he even doing at the wedding? So many things wrong with the show.

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Am I to understand they cast a Caucasian man as John’s part Asian father? So, Josh Griffith has the triple crown: blatant homophobia, misogyny and now racism. Keep it classy, Days.

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Is the father really supposed to be part Asian?

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No. From what I’ve read, the man deserted from the Korean War, ran off to China, and assumed a new identity: Yo Ling.

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I am tired of John Black. If this storyline brings genuine resolution to the mess that is his history, then good… but make it quick.

I do long for some reality and romance in Salem. We seemed to have taken a turn after so much fun, surprise, and reunion in the last year. Don;t blow it!

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There WAS chemistry between young Paige and JJ but for whatever reason, there is no chemistry whatsoever between JJ and Gaby. She got out of Prison extra early for Murder, well after all it WAS only her first murder – soo ridiculous.
The storyline of ultra-boring John and his long lost father Lo Mein or whatever the heck his name is, honestly – the show is awful right now! I am only aprox. a 2 and a half year viewer but at least the show used to be good when it centered around Sonny, Will, EJ, Sammi and JJ’s crazy affair with Eve. Now, these characters are mostly off the canvas and what’s left is pretty dreary.
Please get on the stick writers and come up with something more compelling than what is currently being aired –

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TONIGHT: Daytime Emmy Nominations Special 2026 Live: Nominated Guest Line-Up

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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.

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53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced: ‘The Young and the Restless’ Tops With 18, ‘Beyond the Gates’ With 15

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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

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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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