General Hospital
General Hospital Casts Actor For Key Role!
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Looks like another hottie is on his way to Port Charles. According to Soap Opera Digest, their sources have informed them that an African-American actor has landed a role on General Hospital.
They also added: “There is considerable buzz about the chemistry he generated during his screen test with a popular leading lady.”
So, who do you think this character is being brought in for? What actor to you hope won the role? What popular leading lady could they been talking about?
Will we see a wave of new additions to the series, under new co-head writers Shelly Altman and Jean Passanante? In their recent interview with SOD, it appeared they would be limiting that, but time will tell what and who is needed to service the new stories they are about to tell! Share your thoughts in the comment section below!
Valeries father…he dates Olivia making things complicated for Valerie, Dante, and Lulu???
Good one, Jimh. But, is Olivia a leading dame? I think su may be on the right track. Perhaps a hunk is being brought in as a competitor/contender for Anna’s affection.Sloane’s adversary?
Well thought out…
I wish they were recasting Judge Walters as a show of renewed interest in Leslie Charleson’s Monica.
ok-
”” a popular leading lady.”””
that ^^ leaves Valerie out.
Jordan is not yet a ‘leading lady’
considering it’s by Jean and Shelly they already have have the poor guy hooked up, so-
It’s not Carly
It’s not Tracy
It’s not Ava
It’s not Lulu
It’s not Sam It’s not Liz
Perhaps Anna I would love to have Anna in mixed affaire ..
then again- we have no age of the new guy, so a bit hard to call it ..
I’m all for more Anna period. If she happens to have great chemistry with the new guy sign me up. But can we please have a slow build. Regardless of what some writers have done, Anna doesn’t just hop into bed and fall in love or vice versa!!
Wish we knew the age of the man, that would help as to whom he may be with.
Right!! RC put Judge Walters with Monica out the clear blue simply because he didn’t want to write for Leslie Charleson…and sent A.J. up the steps into the light to try and make sure he could never return to the canvas..we know that ain’t true…GOODBYE SOOOO LONGGGG RC…BYE RC…KICK ROCKS…
Hoping they add a NEW Dr. to the mix..it is called General Hospital after all,
Patrick & Dr.O cannot be the only ones on staff..
Yes, Fanny. Patrick is the doctor of all trades…just like Dr. Daniel on Days. Genoa City Hospital seems to be the only one with a variety of doctors.LOL.
Yes, Fanny, especially since they saw fit to unnecessarily sacrifice Michael Easton’s Dr. Clay for God only knows what useful purpose???? Oh, right…to hire yet more newbies! Forget them…either Dr. Noah Drake or Dr. Jeff Webber should return to add some gravitas to the hospital staff !
@Shay…Hi Shay, hope all is well….
You’re absolutely right about Silas, his character was never given
enough attention or care, he was always outside looking in…
RC never did him justice, like I wrote below since he didn’t know
what to do with him, he did him in. Thought of U when I saw the
Revamped opening credits…Our “girl” Val-chops is in the lineup…
Meaning she’s staying put for the time being, since she’s about
to inform Dante she expecting…. His world is about t implode ❗️
Hello, Fanny! Sorry it took so long to respond! I’m quite well, thank you very much….just busy! (Fall is one of my favorite seasons, along with winter, so I am finally arriving at my time of the year!) Hope you are also feeling fine! As for Val-Chops, yep, looks like we’re stuck with her! They are using the same playbook as they did with the Sapster…..ignore her lack of appeal and unpopular storyline, keep on pushing her to the forefront and then double-down.—Too bad if we don’t like it!—I swear can barely stand to look at this show as it is right now…..I tried to sit through it on Thursday, and it was absolutely excruciating!!!! (Even WITHOUT Sappy!) And judging by the revamped opening, it doesn’t look to be getting better any time soon, at least not in terms of featured characters! (It still roils me to no end how it seems that Easton was dismissed to fund yet more mediocrities…) As you stated on another thread to our mutual friend, CeeCee….welcome to our world….indeed! (By the way, I answered that post, but it didn’t make it online!) Later, mon amie! Prends soin de toi!
G.H. needs more Black characters.
Why?
Because the world isn’t made up of only white people…… And neither is the viewer base.
I know, black suppression right? You people are never happy. Maybe you should just turn on BET.
” You people are never happy. ”
Wow. You sound like the nicest person alive, second only in niceness to Mother Teresa. Wow.
Sorry but I’m tired of the Suppression Narrative in this Country. It’s a bunch of crap kept alive by the White Liberal and you all keep eating it up! Maybe more Black Actors need to try out for more roles so something. BTW, I bet you don’t complain when there is a panel with all black folks do ya? SMDH
John you sound like one OLD unhappy conservative white person.
Why shouldnt there be more characters of color,this isnt the 50’s anymore,The world will be better when people like you are no longer here .Let’s see more Asians and Hispanics too.
…….Because there is no black and white. Characters come in ever shape, size and color. The color of a new character’s skin, black, white, red, yellow, brown, or purple should not impede hiring an actor, if he/she fits the bill.
How about just good characters that are written well.
Good characters that are written well is fine……. but when there is no diversity, that’s a problem IMO.
Hi, Timmm.
You had asked me if I like Sam and Jake as a couple. I am still on the fence. I certainly do not want him with Lizzie. I don’t know what Sam was like before, but, presently she is the better person. Sam is , at least, honest. That is a complete 180 for me. Nonetheless, Timmm, Sam has done nothing to wow me. She has never really stood out, to pique my interest. I would just like to see a personality….come out of her shell. Now, that is a dumb statement I just made. Well, considering she posed for Playboy decades ago. Know what I mean? A few days ago I watched episodes of DANCING WITH THE STARS. She is an incredible, sexy dancer. She still speaks in a monotone, uninteresting voice. And, I find her acting perfunctory. She speaks perpetually sotto voce…….almost as if she’s bashful. I never realized how petite she is, but, well-put-together. She has the look of both Marisa Tomei and Sandra Bullock. I don’t feel so badly about my own small frame now….LOL.
I did hear that Kelly and Billy are an item now. Gee, they surely didn’t waste any time. Yet, they are both so eye-catching, physically; they make a really good looking couple.
She is probably the complete opposite in real life….with an honest-to-goodness sense of humor and fun. Good for them. I wish their relationship longevity.
Their real-life love can only add spice to Kelly’s acting; driven by real, genuine feelings…show some passion. You know? Go into their love scenes with wild abandon….LOL.
Holy Moly!!!! It’s morning already…..WOW. Good morning, Timmm…..later.
Co sign Belle.
If day time wants viewers they need to look to their audiences.
Salem looks like it’s segregated with a lone Asian character and two black actors who are lucky to get five minutes of air time combined in a two week span.
Btw, not to pick on Salem. GH has one Asian. YR has Jack’s never discussed Miss Saigon son. BB has zero.
Time to get over this weird fear of a community of people that includes folks of color instead of marginalizing them with nominally having one and declaring Mission Accomplished.
I always wonder where Kemo is, and why he never joins any family festivities…such as THANKSGIVING and CHRISTMAS. He’s probably in some third-world country as a missionary or in a dungeon somewhere. LOL.
I agree, Torkumada. I’m sure it isn’t from lack of actors. I would hope there is no racial profiling.
The other missing Abbott is Tracy. I suppose some folks like segregated world of blue eyed blondes in a size two dress at the expense of a collage of what this world looks like. Marcy on OLTL was brought on to pour tea for a skinny white girl. But she was a terrific actress and her character became a featured character and bland non dimensional skinny chick was gone.
Nice to see that some on this board aren’t threatened by having more than one, token actor of color.
Btw, no one ever paid the rent by sitting on a panel. I recently attended a conference for work and I can’t fly you the number of all white panel discussions I sat through. It was Trumpian in female representation. John L would have loved it!!! He’d be brimming with compassion.
The “Empire” needs more white characters!
valarie needs a man – maybe he is for her……………………
Valerie doesn’t need a man…she needs to leave the show!
Sorry, can’t stand her. She’s not improved or endeared herself at all. Only caused unnecessary conflict.
i guess that is the way the writers want her to be – it is up to tptb improve the characters – there are always going to be trouble makers on every show – if every character ran around being the perfect person where would the drama come from…………….
Agreed SZima. I want her, Kiki, Ava & Julian to all pack their bags and never return.
Yes, but it reads”popular leading actress” which negates the idea of Valerie because she is neither popular or a leading actress.
I think Timm might be on to something when he says he will be paired up with Olivia and he might be Valerie’s father.
Maybe it’s Keith Hamilton Cobb, who used to play Noah Keefer on AMC?
He’s now in his early fifties. Yes, it would help if we knew his age.
Hi, Harry.
Yes, that makes sense. But, I thought that one of our fellow-posters said he was in his twenties. If that’s the case, I had mentioned that he could be Valerie’s half brother; Justus Ward as both their father.
LoL Valerie doesn’t need a man…….. Depending on where this story goes, she’s got either Dante or Dillon. I’d prefer her with Dante though…… LoL This guy might be her dad.
Maybe TAGGERT is coming back and he’ll create a love triangle with JORDAN & ANNA????
Wonder who the actor could be????
I hated Taggert!
I LOVED Taggert! He hated Sonny and he was right to hate Sonny.
The actor who portrayed him was BEAUTIFUL !
I’m thinking it’s a Shawn recast….
I aqree
That would be dumb. The guy who played him was good.
I think he will be there for Jordan she needs a distraction
I think so. Hope he’s hot! 🙂
AwesomE!!!! 🙂
They def needed to do that to offset the ridiculous dismissal of Shawn.
I agree. I liked Shawn and the actor who played him. Lame loss just before finding out he’s TJ’s dad.
WOW ! I didn’t know about the TJ reveal. I wonder, what was the point at losing him? When he ripped off that shirt he certainly looked better than most men in Pt. Charles.
Yeah, it was revealed right before he was carted off to jail. Sean was very fut! Lol 🙂
*fit* damn phone.
WHAT THEY NEED IS SEAN BUTLER AND DUKE BACK…
I’d be happy to see Shawn Butler back. I wasn’t feeling Duke this time around. Probably because of lousy writing for him but still…. would love for Tristan Rogers to leave that bland Y&R and return to GH !! 🙂 Loved Robert & Anna!
Perhaps Valerie’s father is Laura’s new love interest…and he can’t feel his face but he LOVES it.
Say what?
Celia, I just have to tell you that I LOVE your user name! The character of Celia Quartermaine was one of my favorites…
Awww, thank you so much, Grant. Very sweet of you!
Me too, James! I’ve often suggested that Celia’s “chip off the old debutante” daughter should arrive in Port Charles….perhaps along with Jimmy Lee Holt’s strapping son! Could be romantic history repeating itself!
Dont forget Jimmy Lee Holt!
@ Shay: That would be awesome!
@Celia: Sometimes I’g the good Grant, and sometimes I’m greasy Grant… 🙂
Yes, James, it would be quite awesome! Incidentally, please allow me to echo CeeCee’s remarks….YOU could never intrude! The entire point here is indeed to share, and you always do so in the most polite and gentlemanly manner. Please feel free to join in our “conversations” anytime!
Thanks, Shay! You’ve made my day!
You are most welcome, James! I always enjoy reading your posts, not to mention partaking in any discussions we have the pleasure of sharing.
Laura who?
Shawn Bro the Dr on # OLTL having a brain freeze. Terlle??? Wow I really like him but…can’t find it.
Oh yeah! Margie that guy was so hot it was unreal. I too, cannot remember his name but you are correct it shoulder like Tyler, good call! He was a great actor too. He was Destinys dad? No?
Terrell Tilford, the hunk, is at Y&R….causing every female patient at GCH swoon and smile. LOL.
Oh joy…..another newbie!
Hi, Shay.
Forgive me for replying on this site. I was cleaning up my inbox and I accidentally deleted a few sites. Always in a hurry, I am. I had to take a peek ….since I can’t sleep…too wound up….
Re: Sloane and Anna….yes, they do make a striking couple. However, I don’t think Anna will ever be able to trust him again. So, there goes that.
What I don’t understand is why Anna could not say she killed Carlos because of self-defense. Would not her word have been enough?
I think the new hottie is coming to keep Jordan’s bed warm…LOL. Is she a leading lady?
I hope Michael Easton wasn’t sacrificed for a newcomer. Sad!!
I am in the city for the week-end….was at GROUND ZERO for the memorial and it’s also Fashion Week!!!!!! It sounds callous to say both in the same sentence, but I am vested in both. It just happened to be a huge coincidence.
A shout out for everyone….there are many charities for the families of the victims of 911. Good cause….info online. Later, cara amica.
CeeCee, I don’t mean to intrude in your conversation with Shay, so I offer my apologies… But I happened to notice your post on visiting New York, and I commend your mentioning 9/11. We should never forget what happened on that fateful day. Also, there is no callousness in your statement. Best regards…
Thats okay CeeCee, we will never forget but life moves one, we win, look good!
@CeeCee… Bonjour Sweets….
I believe Carlos is alive and well…looking for revenge, what if he’s
working w/ the Wu’s… shot Sonny and plotting against Jules…
As for Silas… I gather RC couldn’t write for his character so he
simply wrote him off…Done in poor taste.
@Fanny.
Bon après-midi, Fanny.
I have learned to trust all of you, that is, the longtime fans who know GH and its characters inside out.
I also believe, the shooter could be Carlos, as I intimated earlier. I am not familiar with the Wu’s, but you know better than I. As MadMaddie, the shooter is probably a character that is on his/her way out.
As far as Silas? Are we sure Michael was let go? Is it possible that because of his multiple projects, he decided to leave?
I find it so droll and annoying for Sonny to, again, have the brightest of spotlights shine on him. Whoever said this continues to be the Sonny and Carly show; is right! And, I am so done with Carly’s tears over this degenerate……the flashbacks down memory lane. Snap out of it, Carly! Pease!
Sonny is a one-man demolition derby. Am I the only one to rebel? Oy Vey!!!! LOL. Later, ma bonne amie.
Thank you, Shay, for having the courage to stand behind me and the truth, without sounding righteous. If we did not enjoy everyone else’s comments, we would not offer any opinion…the sole purpose for these sites. I try to look the other way, but the brutality of the affront stings. There is no one else like this on any of the other soap sites. So, I am not a spiteful person. But, if it continues, I’m done.
Thank you …to the moon and back, Girl. Later.
@jamesj74
Hi, James.
You could never intrude. The whole point here is to share. You are so sweet and I love you for it.
9-11 is so fresh in my mind, James. I was 15, but it could have been yesterday…imprinted in the heart and mind…. My parents were in the vicinity…lower Manhattan (they have offices on Wall St.) ….so much confusion and fear…all trying to get in touch with our loved ones. So many friends lost! Will never forget, James. I make a point of being involved in any way I can…..many of us knew someone. Everyone in the city and beyond, knew someone, it seems. Good Night, James.
@Shay.
Hello and good morning, love.
Again, sorry for answering on this thread. Everyone’s been using my iPad because I’m the only one who brought it along. It’s a mess…LOL.
You know, this thing with Anna and Carlos is really bothering me. It is so far fetched to me that her word would not have held weight, albeit I do see that the mayor had/has it within her power to destroy Anna’s credibility and her person. Has GH and its state legislature always been this disreputable? NY state has one of the toughest laws in the country….needs to have them!!!!! So, this has always been my contention how the writers bend and mollify rules where the baddies get away with the worst crime there is…MURDER.
I apologize to Maurice…let’s keep it real….I am TALKING ABOUT THE CHARACTER. From what I understand he is one of the best family men , father and husband , there is. But, Sonny has killed innumerable people, baddies or innocent people…murder, just the same. He is still breathing as a free man because an idiotic governor gave him the green light……(not in this state!!!!!) while Anna has to now dance to Sloane’s music? Bah!!!!!LOL.
Speaking of music, I love the 80’s as well, ….all genres. As yourself, my husband loves DuranDuran, 9 INCH NAILS(yuck) and other such music, Zeppelin being his fave. But, I do love Black Sabbath, Iron Butterfly, Joplin and Motown, just to name a few. You must have had great fun, with a crooner in tow? LOL
My husband is a clown when he gets in that mood. He still croons ballads and sings rock to me. He’ll stand on the kitchen table, stooping because he’s so tall. I wonder if he heals his patients by singing to them?
Sorry, I digressed. Why do you think Sonny was shot now? I say NOW, because of the importance of Morgan’s state of mind. The writers introduced this very sensitive and devastating subject ( malady) and then put the focus on the omnipotent , mighty mob-boss? Will they ever see Morgan’s developing disorder through its different stages? I find that so much more important and riveting than Sonny’s shooting. Nothing new here.
I am thinking that perhaps, it is to show the extend of Morgan’s illness when under pressure? The stress of his father possibly dying will propel Morgan to do something irreparable? I mean, he did look ominous! I was actually impressed by the emotions and passion on his face….he really looked like he was ready to kill someone. Good job. Good acting. I have not even liked the weasely ( is that a word?lol) character since his underhanded marriage to Kiki.
It will probably be a year before the shooter is discovered ( I hope not), which means everything will be at a standstill. To be honest, Shay, I don’t care for this recycled storyline. I just want Jake to finally emerge as Jason Q; get rid of Lizzie, albeit I love the actress, and take it from there. With Sam? I hope that if such were to happen, he and Sam will spend some time together, with their son, and get re-acquainted, before jumping on a bed where it has been the home of so many others…..LOL.
Thinking of you Girl. A piu’ tardi.
Sonny is a gansta they kill people it goes along with the way they do business.
Thing is- Sonny has his hit men do the actual killing.
Sonny has killed some but they usually other gangstas and gangstas kill each other LOL
Nonetheless; Sonny has always loved and protected his family, even if stuff got messed up and went wrong he loves them and would die for them.
Sonny is complicated- he lives two lives- loving friend and family man and ruthless gangsta.
ALL Italian mobsters were great family men and even went regularly to church with family and again they had great family love especially for their mothers lol
Mobster families are exciting ..
not to mention– there are only 2 mobsters, not a mob, two older guys arguing over the pier and threatening to shoot each other LOL..
@su.
Hi, su,
Su, su, su. What am I going to do with you? LOL. Sonny is a good guy because all Italian mobsters love their families and go to church? That’s kind of hypocritical, don’t you think?
For one thing, Sonny is not Italian. Not even close. The features, the coloring, the SPEECH and ACCENT…all wrong to be Italian. Italians are Caucasian, su, not Hispanic. As are Spaniards ( Castilian) from Spain, Caucasian and not Hispanic, albeit some people are confused about that. Secondly, going to church for an Italian man, is more of a tradition than a religion. It’s a family thing they do together. Italian mobsters also have a million and one women on the side. LOL.i know a few Italian men who are agnostic, yet they go to church every Sunday…protocol…LOL.
Where have you heard that mobsters would not kill members of their own family? Have you ever watched THE GODFATHER?
I suppose we will never agree on this subject. You glorify mobsters, I ‘stinkify’ them. You adore Sonny, I deplore him.
Italian men don’t have to be in the mob to love their mothers. The culture dictates love and respect for their mothers. My husband is 33 and he still shows deference to his mother in all things. If he didn’t, she would probably pull his ear, which is something else Italian mothers do to their sons, LOL. That’s just the way it is…..nothing to do with any affiliation to the mob. I would hope all men love and respect their mothers.
I also tried explaining to you that a mob does not mean a crowd here. Julian and Sonny ARE the MOB…one, two, or one hundred, still and always a mob. Two is a fraction of a whole. A whole, in this case being the mob. Golly, su. I feel like I’m back in the classroom…..just kiiiidddiiing.
I would love to have a cup of coffee with you and Shay, su. You are a one-woman entertainment ‘group’. Nite, su. Luv-ya.
Have iPad, will travel….sounds like you’re the “Girl Scout” in the bunch, CeeCeeGirl…always prepared! LOL. I’m running a bit short of time this morning, but just wanted to let you know that I read your response and say hello! I shall try to get back to you later, but needless to say, I am in no way a fan of this latest round of “Sonny-centric” family drama either…but then again, to admit that I’m beyond disappointed in all the storylines right now, is a huge understatement…..particularly Anna’s with this sleazy Sloane business. I so desire to see her emerge with both her dignity and integrity intact, and at the moment, I’m at a loss for envisioning how that feat can be accomplished. I am hoping Robert comes to town to assist her….they truly are a dynamic duo!!! If anyone can rescue her from this mess, it’s Scorpio! At any rate, I’ll check back with you during my night owl hours…..that’s when my thoughts and words really flow. Until then….
CeeCee, thanks for your kind words — I just noticed them. I also appreciate your reflections on 9/11 and its impact on you and your family.
And speaking of terrorists… It’s admirable to keep up the fight about GH’s Sonny. There is indeed a “mob” of GH fans who feel the same way and are passionate about having such a character who routinely and literally gets away with murder.
Finally, from what I infer, you and your husband seem like terrific people! Take care.
Your not allowed to leave Double Cee! Dont let haters win. We love you!
@Timmm.
I love you too, Timmm. You just made me cry. Thank you for your sweetness. Later, my friend.
Love to see taggert come back or Garcia . Want to see happiness for sabrina and Michael. .also emma and patrick.
^And yes, I realize Lesley is not a Q! 😉 But loved Lesley and Monica’s last scenes that they had together….
Jordan needs a Hot Body next to her 🙂
Probably a TJ recast. If not, it is a sin to bring someone new in when Sean Blakemore filled that role and was a good actor. Lets just hope the casting director is involved and not Jean and Shelly. They tried to increase the afro american population on Y&R and the one black actor who played Tyler was one of the worst actors EVER!
OK. As we have no age limit… yet, could this possibly be a replacement for TJ as an interest for Molly? It’s a possibility. But I would like to see Sean Butler back and running Kelly’s instead of trying to be a “hitman” for Sonny. He couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn even if it was right in front of him! Neither could Carlos for that fact. But… for me, there’s only going to be DUKE for ANNA. Sloane’s a “sluff” who’s only interested in looking out for himself and screwing everyone else over.
Jordan needs a man since Sean is gone. She is so pretty that I cant see her not attracting a man for very long. Valerie needs to go as she is a real PITB and will keep trying to break up Lulu and Dante.
Why does the actor being hired have to be announced as an “African American”. I don’t understand why such a description is needed. Just ‘actor hired’ tested well, etc is sufficient as is. They could drop other hints beside his race if they want speculation on what kind of role, who he may be paired with,etc. Same with when a Hispanic actor/actress is announced as a possible cast member.
Agree.
True, but it is the only clue other than gender being given.
Do they tell us when a caucasian is going to be cast as a new character? I am asking a rhetorical question–I simply am not sure.
Hi, j9,
I think it is purposely done just for this reason….to arise speculation. We are talking about it…..cause and effect.
well.
the casting call for an African American..
An African American was cast and said as so.
(no big deal…
I agree, male or female or I guess now a days it could be in between? BRUCE!
I don’t care. This show closed the casket for me today.
I hope it’s a Sean recast. Sean was played over confident and he was not likeable. Sean would need to be played more like Shemar Moore’s Malcom from Y&r…..
Couldn’t it be young Tommy Hardy (Audrey’s grandson)?
Maybe they will pair him with the returning Lexi Ainsworth (Kristina).
After all, she will be spending a lot of time in the hospital since Sonny was shot for the 100th time.
At this point I don’t care who they cast as long as he isn’t given the role of yet another mobster/bad guy/criminal/bully. The show could do with a character who is actually a good guy who is not associated with the mob or the lunatic fringe. The PCPD is riddled with officers whose loyalties lead to chewing up the scenes: Jordan, Dante, and Nathan each has questionable associations. Jeez, I am bored silly with all the angst.
Jordan chose the law over her son long, long ago. Her anguish is understandable but does not make for exciting drama.
Dante, didn’t anyone ever tell you that while confession is good for the soul it is a burdensome hell on the soulmate. Don’t burden your wife or your criminal father with confessions. Buck up and learn to live with your sins.
Nathan, your birthmother, your adopted mother and the woman you consider your sister are all crazier than gaggle of drunken geese. Get away and save yourself because you can’t save them.
Ava dear, why would you want to expose your baby daughter to life with the mob? How is being with her bitter, murderous mother better than the life she has right now? Avery was safer as AJ living with Michael than she can ever be with Ava or with Sonny, neither of whom are fit to raise a hamster.
Bravo. Well said.
Engrady; your sentiments express what most of us are thinking.
a new TJ? I hear the actor just landed a role on another show.
Awesome shoot, Diane. So lovely!
I think Jordan.
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Beyond the Gates
53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced: ‘The Young and the Restless’ Tops With 18, ‘Beyond the Gates’ With 16
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the full list of nominees for the upcoming 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, and it was CBS daytime’s The Young and the Restless and broadcast television newest soap opera, Beyond the Gates that racked up the most nominations with 18 and 16, respectively.
The full reveal on Tuesday follows the announcement of several major categories including Lead Actor and Actress on Monday via Extra and Entertainment Tonight and The View today revealing Daytime Drama Series and more.
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmys ceremony is set to take place on Friday, October 30 at the historic Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California.
Photo: CBS
In a statement, Adam Sharp, President and CEO of NATAS expressed, “We’re proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television, As the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry.”
“Each year, the Daytime Emmy Awards celebrate the creativity, passion, and dedication that drive this vibrant community of storytellers,” said Rachel Schwartz, Head of the Daytime Emmy Awards. “Congratulations to this year’s nominees, whose work continues to entertain, inspire and connect with audiences every day. We look forward to celebrating their remarkable achievements in Hollywood this October.”
The Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts since 1974, honoring work in a variety of genres, including daytime dramas, talk series, entertainment news, culinary, adventure, instructional and legal/courtroom programming.
This year’s Lifetime Achievement Honoree, Gold & Silver Circle Inductees, and ceremony host will be announced at a later date.
Now below, check out the nominees in the daytime drama, talk show, entertainment news series and creative arts categories and congratulations to all!
Photo: JPI
Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Stacy Haiduk (as Kristen DiMera), Days of Our Lives
Karla Mosley (as Dani Dupree), Beyond the Gates
Michelle Stafford (as Phyllis Summers), The Young and the Restless
Heather Tom (as Katie Logan), The Bold and the Beautiful
Tamara Tunie (as Anita Williams Dupree), Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Eric Braeden (as Victor Newman), The Young and the Restless
Steve Burton (as Jason Morgan), General Hospital
Scott Clifton (as Liam Spencer), The Bold and the Beautiful
Thorsten Kaye (as Ridge Forrester), The Bold and the Beautiful
Christian Jules Le Blanc (as Michael Baldwin), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Linsey Godfrey (as Sarah Horton), Days of Our Lives
Camryn Grimes (as Mariah Copeland), The Young and the Restless
Beth Maitland (as Traci Abbott), The Young and the Restless
Trisha Mann-Grant (as Leslie Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Amanda Setton (as Brook Lynn Quartermaine), General Hospital
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Sean Dominic (as Nate Hastings), The Young and the Restless
Timon Kyle Durrett (as Bill Hamilton), Beyond the Gates
Michael Graziadei (as Daniel Romalotti), The Young and the Restless
Roger Howarth (as Matt Clark), The Young and the Restless
Mike Manning (as Bradley “Smitty” Smith), Beyond the Gates
Lawrence Saint-Victor (as Carter Walton), The Bold and the Beautiful
Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series
Braedyn Bruner (as Emma Scorpio-Drake), General Hospital
Al Calderon (as Javier Hernandez), Days of Our Lives
Alice Halsey (as Rachel Black), Days of Our Lives
Giovanni Mazza (as Gio Palmieri), General Hospital
Ambyr Michelle (as Eva Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Arielle Prepetit (as Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne), Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series
Jasmine Burke (as June Hughes), Beyond the Gates
Jeff Kober (as Cyrus Renault), General Hospital
Eva LaRue (as Natalia Rogers-Ramirez), General Hospital
Christopher Sean (as Paul Narita), Days of Our Lives
Ray Wise (as Ian Ward), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
Outstanding Directing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Casting for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series
3rd Hour of TODAY
The Drew Barrymore Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Live With Kelly and Mark
TODAY With Jenna & Friends
The View
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host
Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin & Ana Navarro, The View
Kelly Clarkson, The Kelly Clarkson Show
Tamron Hall, Tamron Hall
Jennifer Hudson, The Jennifer Hudson Show
Sherri Shepherd, Sherri
Outstanding Entertainment News Series
Access Hollywood
Entertainment Tonight
Extra
Outstanding Daytime Personality (Daily)
Mona Kosar Abdi, Derek Hough & Terri Seymour, Extra
Cassie DiLaura, Denny Directo, Kevin Frazier, Rachel Smith & Nischelle Turner, Entertainment Tonight
Scott Evans, Zuri Hall, Kit Hoover & Mario Lopez, Access Hollywood
Star Jones & Corey Jovan, Divorce Court
Outstanding Arts and Popular Culture Program
Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood — An Entertainment Tonight Special
Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter
Variety & CNN Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Working In the Theatre
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Daytime
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
Have Guitar Will Travel World
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5033
Let Frankie Cook,” Getting the Band Back Together
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Outstanding Technical Direction and Video for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 104
The Bold and the Beautiful,” Episode 9511
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade”
The Jennifer Hudson Show, ” Episode 4041
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”
Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
General Hospital, Episode 15719
The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Episode 5033
The Young and the Restless,” Episode 13273
So, what do you think of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations? Who are you happy to see receive a nomination and who do you think was snubbed? Weigh-in via the comment section.
General Hospital
‘General Hospital’s’ Steve Burton Shares Reaction to His Lead Actor Daytime Emmy Nomination, ‘It Was to Honor Leslie Charleson’
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Award nominations kicked-off on Monday with the announcements of four major categories including, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Daytime Drama Series — Actor, and among the nominees is General Hospital’s Steve Burton (Jason Morgan).
Burton is already a two-time Daytime Emmy winner in the Supporting Actor category for his roles as GH’s Jason and his turn as Dylan McAvoy on Y&R. However, Steve is yet to win in the Lead Actor category and he has received 11 nominations along the way in his daytime career.
Following the reveal that he is a 2026 Daytime Emmy nominee, he and his GH co-star, podcast co-host and comedy show partner, Bradford Anderson (Spinelli) taped a special edition of their That’s Awesome podcast just featuring Burton’s reaction to the news.
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FOR LESLIE CHARLESON
Steve expressed, “I know it’s such a cliche to say, ‘I’m just so honored to be nominated.’ But truly, I’m so grateful to be nominated, so grateful to just be on the show off and on for 30 plus years and to be nominated with the guys in my category. Just to get the opportunity. Frank (Valentini, executive producer, GH) texted me right away. I was just like, ‘Thank you for the opportunity to get to do what I do.'”
Taking in the moment, Burton thanked those who helped him select the material for his nominated reel. “Unless you win, you don’t get to say things. So. I’m going just say a few things: Elizabeth Korte (co-head writer, GH) helped me a lot with the material, (as did) Michelle Henry, who’s a producer on the show, Laura Wright (Carly, GH), and then my wife Michelle (Lundstrom). I believe it was Jill Phelps who told me that when A Martinez felt like he had a great show or great scenes, he would mark it down. So, when Emmy time comes, you have all the show numbers written down, and you don’t have to think about it, because that’s half the battle (finding the material).
Burton explained how meaningful this nomination is for him, because of playing the scenes of Jason losing Monica, and his closeness with the late, great Leslie Charleson.
“The nomination’s an amazing thing, and it’s beautiful, but really it’s to honor Leslie Charleson. A lot of my material was because of her, and how I started on the show as a Quartermaine, it just means a ton,” shared Burton. “Maurice Benard (Sonny, GH) has obviously has been instrumental, and I’ve said it from day one and I’ll shout it from the rooftops. If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t be here, and to be working with the people that we work with is incredible.”
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SHOULD JOHN OLIVER BE NAMED HOST OF THE DAYTIME EMMYS?
During the end of his conversation with Anderson, Steve suggested that the host of the Daytime Emmy should be Last Week Tonight’s John Oliver, who recently guest starred as the head of the WSB named Z on General Hospital, and is soon to show up on Days of Our Lives in a mystery role in August.
Thus far, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has not revealed their host for the upcoming ceremony to be held on October 30 in a venue to be named in Hollywood, California.
You can watch Steve sharing his reaction to receiving his 2026 Lead Actor Daytime Emmy nomination below on a special segment on the That’s Awesome podcast.
Now let us know, are you glad that Steve chose scenes surrounding Jason mourning the loss of the woman that raised him, Monica Quartermaine for his Emmy reel? What do you think of John Oliver as a suggestion to host the Daytime Emmys? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Jason Reconnects with Danny; Tristan Roberts Arrives in Port Charles, Lots of Nods to #16
General Hospital’s 16,000th episode was packed with little reminders through points in today’s script that the ABC daytime drama series has set another milestone and it paved the way for the return of fan favorite and newly nominated Daytime Emmy Lead Actor nominee Steve Burton (Jason Morgan). The 16,000th episode also introduced viewers to the new surgeon in Port Charles Dr. Tristan Roberts played by Dean Geyer.
Here are the key takeaways and what went down on the July 13 episode: Tristan and Jason are seated next to each other on a plane heading to Port Charles. Throughout the flight, a beaten up Jason has flashbacks to being thrown into, and being held captive in a cell and tortured. It appears Jason is suffering from some form of PTSD from what he was put through after being dragged out of Port Charles by the WSB months ago.
As the plane prepares to land, Tristan tells Jason there would be a car waiting for him once they land and to enjoy the rest of his life. Later, Tristan arrives at the nurses and doctors hub at GH and approaches Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst). He tells her his name and that he is the new surgeon on staff.
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A REUNION PLUS A HEAD NURSE DEFENDS SONNY
Meanwhile, at the end of the episode, Jason is outside the Quartermaine boathouse looking bewildered when he runs into Danny (Asher Antonyzyn), who is so thrilled to see his father, and the two hugs each other as tears are shed.
Elsewhere, Elizabeth tells Sonny (Maurice Benard) that he thinks its a great idea for him to get the 16th seat on the hospital board, but when it comes times to convince Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) of that, things go awry when Tracy, Laura and Sonny try to work things out. After Tracy launches into Sonny about killing Alan and Monica’s son AJ, Sonny walks away dejected.
Next, Sonny runs into Elizabeth, where he informs her what happened with Tracy. So what’s a head nurse to do? Elizabeth marches into the conference room and reminds Tracy of all the different donations and ways Sonny has contributed to the hospital from the Stone Cates AIDS wing, to the Michael Corinthos Center for Pediatric Head Injuries as well as his constant support each year for the GH Nurses’ Ball.
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WSB WAR SCARS
Then, in one of the best parts for longtime fans of the series, Elizabeth talks about her legendary grandparents, Audrey and Steve Hardy and she tells Tracy they would have wanted Sonny to have a seat on the board for all the good that he has done for the hospital. After Elizabeth states Sonny’s case, things took a turn and Tracy and Sonny wound up shaking hands as Sonny is board member #16.
In the how great was it to see Anna (Finola Hughes) and Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) together scenes department, the pick-up of last Friday’s cliffhanger is played out as the two former lovers fill each other in on what has gone down in their lives in the last several months including Valentin admitting he had been living in Carly’s attic, and Anna realizing she was kidnapped by Cullum, Sidwell and Cassius Faison. During their conversation, Anna sees the hallucination of Peter August (Wes Ramsey) right while Valentin is standing there.
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Later Anna was on her way to saying goodbye to Valentin, when the two share an emotional hug. After Valentin made his exit, Peter reappeared and warned Anna to not let Valentin distract her because she has important work to do. Anna answers, “I know.”
So, what did you think of General Hospital’s 16,000 episode? What do you think is wrong with Jason? What is the important “work” that Anna has to do? Were you glad to see Sonny get a seat on the hospital board, or not so much. Weigh-in via the comment section. But first, check out the scenes on Jason and Tristan’s long flight to Port Charles.
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