Days Of Our Lives
DAYS OF OUR LIVES Preview: Andrew to Steve, “I’ve Been Lying to Paul … I Know More About John’s Mission Than I’ve Let On”
For those you who aren’t ready to get to the bottom of the disappearance of John Black (Drake Hogestyn), either are we, because we know that eventually this will lead to the death of the character, and Marlena (Deidre Hall) becoming a widow. All this, after DAYS beloved Drake Hogestyn gave series executive producer, Ken Corday, the OK to kill off his character when he knew he would not be returning to the role that made him soap-famous.
As DAYS viewers know, Hogestyn lost his battle with pancreatic cancer back on September 28, 2024, and his death has rocked the show and it scast to the core. There were initial hopes that Drake would be able to come back to the role he loved so much to play, but it just wasn’t the hand he was dealt, sadly and unfortunately.
Now, in the latest promo for the action on Days of our Lives for episodes streaming on Peacock the week of March 24-28, the search for John continues and Steve (Stephen Nichols) gets some intel form none other than Andrew Donovan (Colton Little), who is also hiding something from his man and John’s son, Paul Narita (Christopher Sean).
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Andrew tells John, “I’ve been lying to Paul. I know more about John’s mission than I’ve led on.” The upshot of which leaves Steve reeling. What does Andrew tell John’s best friend? Meanwhile, Marlena is with Paul. What will happen when she learns her husband’s whereabout?
Elsewhere in Salem, Javi (Al Calderon) and Leo (Greg Rikaart) look to be getting closer, but will Leo betray Javi and break his heart? Alex (Rob Scott Wilson) goes after Phillip (John-Paul Lavoisier) over Stephanie (Abigail Klein), and Julie (Susan Seaforth Hayes) is about to learn that it was Doug Williams III (Peyton Meyer), that stole Alice Horton’s necklace after Tate (Leo Howard) rats him out, much to the chagrin of Holly (Ashley Puzemis).
Photo: JPI
Check out the latest DAYS video preview below. Then weigh-in; are you ready for the final leg of the story of what had happened to John Black? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
I absolutely love Paul and Andrew/Javi and Leo. I hope the new writers (approx. one month to go!) keep writing lots of drama for the gay characters. My hope is to have the fantastic Peter Porte back as Dimitri.
I am also enjoying BTG but the way the gay characters are written leaves much to be desired…
Javi and Leo are sickening. Their kissing is sickening and our family leaves the room when that disgusting stuff is going on. Has no place in daytime soaps..after midnight only
I fast forward them especially that. Yuk… too much!!!!
So it’s ok for straight couples to have sex scenes before midnight? Days is on peacock now, don’t watch or get rid of peacock!! It’s 2025, get a grip!!!!!
Dude get real. This is gay men. Or gay women doing this. ITS NOT RIGHT. PERIOD!!!!!!
Who says it isn’t right? Is it your place to judge? Are you going by a 1946 translation error in the Bible?
Regardless of the year, the Bible says we are not to judge even if it’s not right it’s not our place to judge anyone. Only God can judge period. I’m old school but as long as it’s not hurting me, I don’t judge people, only God can.
Excuse me but DOOL used to speak often about praying and God although soaps are racy at times. I love Leo and Javi but to much romance exposed. And that was old Testament. New Testament talks about sin and relates to old Testament.
Just what exactly is your point?
You’re not right. I bet you’re a Trumper who”d like to see gay people put in the gas chamber.
I hate the homophobia in these responses but I would be remiss not to respond to the TDS here. My partner and I are both gay men who voted for President Trump.
We believe in free speech and a diversity of opinion.
And most of my friends are gay. I dont hate anyone. This guy is a roller or filled with hate. LOVE DAYS OF OUR LIVES!
Then you and your partner are gluttons for punishment. You’re both suckers to Trump.
You call yourself “Discorules” and say you voted for Trump?
Are you one of the Village People? And if so, do you get any royalties from him playing YMCA at his rallies?
“leaves the room/has no place in daytime/after midnight only”???
Just FF those scenes/it’s not daytime, it streams/it’s for anytime someone wants to stream it.
I’m not a fan of Leo, but I’m also not a homophobe. You’re homophobic.
Homophobic af.
Maybe you can find some old episodes of Andy Griffith or The 700 Club to watch instead. Wake up – it’s 2025.
Homophobe much? I don’t like watching so called straight couples kissing all over each other. I mean that’s to much.
So does ur family leave the room when it’s tate and Holly kissing or how bout belle and ej
I really think days gives a rang of diversity on different cultures and sexuality. DOOL IS THE BEST
I just fast forward the gay scenes. I have a right to say it makes me feel uncomfortable. Just doesn’t look right!
The gay sex scenes are way too graphic.
Michelle, you don’t know what graphic is, you little pearl clutcher!
There isn’t even any nudity, so how can it be “graphic?” Maybe it should be XXX rated to give you something to whine about.
Personally, I love the reverse bulldog position…top and bottom!!
Why do we need to see that?
Not ready to sat good bye to John, loved the actor Drake was a good guy. I miss him. RIP DRAKE.
The gay boys need to go! To much sickening scenes watched for years but this is no place for this
No place for this?! It’s 2025. Get over it, Donna. Take your homophobia somewhere else.
“No place” might be a good description of your closed mindedness. Might want to stop watching and brush up on vocabulary. “Too” not “to” for starters.
Good God, my recording system has a stop, go, Fast Forward, etc and my TV and Remote have an off and on switch. If someone has you tied up forcing you to watch the show, than call 9-11 as soon as possible, otherwise shut the hell up!
I am Heterosexual and I have no problems watching Leo and Javi or any other gay couple. This is something that happens in the real world. And although day time soaps are designed for Adults not children why hide it from them when it’s happening out side in the communities. I am not one who believes that if someone see this it would turn them gay because that is something one is born into. And I’m not going to design it in my children heads as disgusting cause that’s how you build hatred! Grow up people stop the hatred people are who they are love them for who they are not for whom you want them to be! Grow up stop acting childish there is always room for maturity.
Great post Lindalu.
Awesome post spot on thank you
It’s going to be so sad when Marlena learns of John’s death. I know the role won’t be recast and hopefully the soap will give us something groundbreaking and give us a realistic portrayal of what goes on when a woman Marlena’s age loses her soulmate Julie, Maggie and Marlena can form a support group for widows even though in the cases of Maggie and Marlena there is still enough fire for them to enter into other relationships. I would love to see them try dating again. In a way the real life deaths of John A. and Drake H. will make it easier for their characters to remarry again or have companions. As for Julie – don’t even try- no one can replace Doug.
Leo and javi are awesome and so what do u leave the room when it’s tate and Holly kissing I mean really plus there actors doing a damn good job
I am ready for the closure if poor John. It’s gone on too long as usual with DOOL. I am ready for the younger actors to get amazing story lines. I like the newer ones
I totally agree
They film almost 9 months in advance. Frankly, the It’s gone on too long comment is offensive. We’re talking about someone’s real death, Drake Hogestyn was alive and helping with the writing of all this, giving his permission to use his own impending death as part of the show.
I like the new storylines. I believe this is the new writers. But last week, March 17-21 was some really great acting. Especially between EJ & Johnny. I am upset that Joy left but I feel she will be back. And I am not looking forward to the John Black death revealed and memorial… I have 2 boxes of tissues ready.
After the conclusion of John’s death storyline and Marlena’s mourning, I would like to see Marlena with Steve Olson. Stephen Schnetzer is a dynamic actor, and I think he and Deidre would work very well together.
It feels disrespectful to even discuss a new love interest for Marlena even though we know we are talking about a fictional character and it’s something that will have to be done eventually. I love your suggestion of Stephen Schnetzer and I believe Doug Davidson would be a good fit if the decision is based solely on talent and ease with the genre.
Viewers already know Steve Olson. Doug Davidson’s character might not work, and he is known as a troublemaker.
Leo and Jovi doesn’t bother me. I just feel a little creepy watching teenagers having sex. They’re High School kids. But I watch it any way.
Neither Javi or Leo are in high school; they’re adults.
Beyond the Gates
53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced: ‘The Young and the Restless’ Tops With 18, ‘Beyond the Gates’ With 16
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the full list of nominees for the upcoming 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, and it was CBS daytime’s The Young and the Restless and broadcast television newest soap opera, Beyond the Gates that racked up the most nominations with 18 and 16, respectively.
The full reveal on Tuesday follows the announcement of several major categories including Lead Actor and Actress on Monday via Extra and Entertainment Tonight and The View today revealing Daytime Drama Series and more.
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmys ceremony is set to take place on Friday, October 30 at the historic Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California.
Photo: CBS
In a statement, Adam Sharp, President and CEO of NATAS expressed, “We’re proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television, As the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry.”
“Each year, the Daytime Emmy Awards celebrate the creativity, passion, and dedication that drive this vibrant community of storytellers,” said Rachel Schwartz, Head of the Daytime Emmy Awards. “Congratulations to this year’s nominees, whose work continues to entertain, inspire and connect with audiences every day. We look forward to celebrating their remarkable achievements in Hollywood this October.”
The Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts since 1974, honoring work in a variety of genres, including daytime dramas, talk series, entertainment news, culinary, adventure, instructional and legal/courtroom programming.
This year’s Lifetime Achievement Honoree, Gold & Silver Circle Inductees, and ceremony host will be announced at a later date.
Now below, check out the nominees in the daytime drama, talk show, entertainment news series and creative arts categories and congratulations to all!
Photo: JPI
Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Stacy Haiduk (as Kristen DiMera), Days of Our Lives
Karla Mosley (as Dani Dupree), Beyond the Gates
Michelle Stafford (as Phyllis Summers), The Young and the Restless
Heather Tom (as Katie Logan), The Bold and the Beautiful
Tamara Tunie (as Anita Williams Dupree), Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Eric Braeden (as Victor Newman), The Young and the Restless
Steve Burton (as Jason Morgan), General Hospital
Scott Clifton (as Liam Spencer), The Bold and the Beautiful
Thorsten Kaye (as Ridge Forrester), The Bold and the Beautiful
Christian Jules Le Blanc (as Michael Baldwin), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Linsey Godfrey (as Sarah Horton), Days of Our Lives
Camryn Grimes (as Mariah Copeland), The Young and the Restless
Beth Maitland (as Traci Abbott), The Young and the Restless
Trisha Mann-Grant (as Leslie Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Amanda Setton (as Brook Lynn Quartermaine), General Hospital
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Sean Dominic (as Nate Hastings), The Young and the Restless
Timon Kyle Durrett (as Bill Hamilton), Beyond the Gates
Michael Graziadei (as Daniel Romalotti), The Young and the Restless
Roger Howarth (as Matt Clark), The Young and the Restless
Mike Manning (as Bradley “Smitty” Smith), Beyond the Gates
Lawrence Saint-Victor (as Carter Walton), The Bold and the Beautiful
Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series
Braedyn Bruner (as Emma Scorpio-Drake), General Hospital
Al Calderon (as Javier Hernandez), Days of Our Lives
Alice Halsey (as Rachel Black), Days of Our Lives
Giovanni Mazza (as Gio Palmieri), General Hospital
Ambyr Michelle (as Eva Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Arielle Prepetit (as Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne), Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series
Jasmine Burke (as June Hughes), Beyond the Gates
Jeff Kober (as Cyrus Renault), General Hospital
Eva LaRue (as Natalia Rogers-Ramirez), General Hospital
Christopher Sean (as Paul Narita), Days of Our Lives
Ray Wise (as Ian Ward), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
Outstanding Directing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Casting for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series
3rd Hour of TODAY
The Drew Barrymore Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Live With Kelly and Mark
TODAY With Jenna & Friends
The View
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host
Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin & Ana Navarro, The View
Kelly Clarkson, The Kelly Clarkson Show
Tamron Hall, Tamron Hall
Jennifer Hudson, The Jennifer Hudson Show
Sherri Shepherd, Sherri
Outstanding Entertainment News Series
Access Hollywood
Entertainment Tonight
Extra
Outstanding Daytime Personality (Daily)
Mona Kosar Abdi, Derek Hough & Terri Seymour, Extra
Cassie DiLaura, Denny Directo, Kevin Frazier, Rachel Smith & Nischelle Turner, Entertainment Tonight
Scott Evans, Zuri Hall, Kit Hoover & Mario Lopez, Access Hollywood
Star Jones & Corey Jovan, Divorce Court
Outstanding Arts and Popular Culture Program
Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood — An Entertainment Tonight Special
Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter
Variety & CNN Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Working In the Theatre
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Daytime
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
Have Guitar Will Travel World
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5033
Let Frankie Cook,” Getting the Band Back Together
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Outstanding Technical Direction and Video for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 104
The Bold and the Beautiful,” Episode 9511
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade”
The Jennifer Hudson Show, ” Episode 4041
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”
Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
General Hospital, Episode 15719
The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Episode 5033
The Young and the Restless,” Episode 13273
So, what do you think of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations? Who are you happy to see receive a nomination and who do you think was snubbed? Weigh-in via the comment section.
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.
It’s Daytime Emmy nomination week, and as previously reported things kick-off on Monday, July 13 when Entertainment Tonight (7pm ET) will announce the nominees for Lead Actress category and Daytime Talk Series for the upcoming 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards. In addition on Monday, Extra (7pm ET) will reveal the nominees for Lead Actor and Daytime Talk Host.
On Tuesday, The View (11am ET) starts things off with their announcement of Daytime Drama, Entertainment News program and Outstanding Daytime Personality-Daily. That is followed by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) full reveal of all the categories beginning at 12noon ET/9am PT on their website and their official social handles on X and Instagram.
Then, Tuesday night at 8pm ET/5pm PT join Michael Fairman as he hosts his 12th annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Special 2026 live on You Tube’s Michael Fairman Channel where he will chat with some of the just announced nominees as we celebrate the hard work of the men and women in front of the camera who will be going for gold.
WHEN ARE THE DAYTIME EMMYS?
This year, the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards will be handed out on October 30 in ceremonies in Hollywood, California (Venue yet to be revealed). At that time, as like last year, both the major categories and creative arts will be presented. There is no word yet on a broadcast partner for the annual celebration of daytime programming, or if it will soley be streamed on NATAS’ watch.theemmys.tv and various apps and platforms.
WHO WILL BE APPEARING ON THE DAYTIME EMMY NOMINATIONS SPECIAL 2026?
Throughout Tuesday, keep an eye on Michael Fairman TV’s social media handles on X, Facebook and Instagram, for updates of who will be expected to appear on our live show.
If you have a question or comment for one of the nominees, or on the nominations, we can encourage you to join us in the live chat on Tuesday night.
So, who are you hoping lands a nomination from Beyond the Gates, General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, The Bay, The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless? Let us know via the comment section. More Tuesday!
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