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‘General Hospital’ Casts Y&R Alum Rory Gibson as the New Michael Corinthos

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After all the speculation, it was finally confirmed by General Hospital on Thursday, that indeed, Rory Gibson is the venerable 62-year old soap opera’s new Michael Corinthos. A show spokesperson shared, “We are excited to welcome him to our show.”

Gibson steps into the role on-screen during the height of the drama on the 4th episode of the 2025 GH Nurses’ Ball which airs tomorrow on Friday, May 23rd. This means that The former Noah Newman of The Young and the Restless is now the official replacement for Daytime Emmy-winner, Chad Duell who left the show after 15 years late last year, and whose last episode aired on January 21, 2025.

Y&R fans know that Rory played the on-screen son to longtime star-crossed lovers Sharon (Sharon Case) and Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) from 2021-2023. As for Gibson’s road to taking on the role of Michael Corinthos, according to his talk with TV Insider, he shared he had actually sent in a self-tape to audition for the role of Vaughn which ultimately went to Bryce Durfee that kicked things off.

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However, Rory shared that he did a chemistry read for the role with Eden McCoy (Josslyn) and, “then I had a nice little chat with Frank Valentini (EP, GH) afterwards, and I could kind of see the wheels turning as we were talking.” A few days later, he got a call from for a role that was kept, “super, super top secret.”

At that point, Gibson screen-tested with Kate Mansi (Kristina) and Katelyn MacMullen (Willow). But that was just step one! Next, Rory shared, “A couple weeks went by, and they brought me in for another screen test with Steve Burton (Jason) and Laura Wright (Carly) and about a week after that, they locked me in, and it’s been a nice little journey ever since.”

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As for taking over the role from his predecessor, Chad Duell, the nuMichael explained, “You don’t want to necessarily copy anything that anyone’s done before, and I know Chad really owned this role and he did incredible, incredible work, so I tried to stay away from watching too many old episodes and was more looking things up online.”

When Rory debuts on GH he will be smack dab in the middle of major story. “He is at a huge crossroads in his life. He has a thirst for vengeance and justice because it’s no secret what Drew (Cameron Mathison) put him through,” stated Gibson. “I think he’s at a place where he so badly wants to have a calm and peaceful life, especially after everything he’s gone through, but I don’t necessarily see that happening for him.”

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Now playing the central role of the son of Sonny (Maurice Benard) and Carly, Gibson expressed, “I do feel a really strong connection to this character of Michael. I feel like he has a lot more at stake and with the storylines that he’s woven into; there’s so much suspense and so much consequence behind all of them. It’s terribly, terribly exciting to play and challenging to play, so I’m feeling very fulfilled in this new role. It’s been very intense, but I’m loving every second of it.”

Since the news broke on Thursday, several of Gibson’s former Y&R co-stars have taken to social media and shared their thoughts on the casting of their former co-star. Jason Thompson (Billy, Y&R) exclaimed, “Dude!! Stoked for you. And @mauricebenard be good to my boy!” While Sean Dominic (Nate, Y&R) said, “Congrats buddy. You’ve gone to the dark side!”

So, are you excited to see Rory Gibson as the new Michael Corinthos on General Hospital? Going to give him a chance to win you over as the recast for Chad Duell? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.

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Michael is a Quartermaine, a Spencer, and a Corinthos, with a soon to be born child who is a Scorpio (even if that was part of the dumbest rewrite in GH history). Because of this, Michael is the ultimate GH “legacy kid” and arguably THE most central character of the show, at least in terms of any future General Hospital might hope to have.

As such, they had better choose very wisely with this recast. They can’t waste any time with epic failures along the lines of NuJagger, or the first two attempts at a Molly recast (third one is OK). Or pretty much anyone calling themselves “Nikolas Cassadine” who wasn’t Tyler Christopher.

Y&R has never aired in Hell, so admittedly I’m not familiar with this Rory guy’s work. But these are some Size 666 shoes he has to step into, with all of the turmoil in Mikey’s life – between his custody battles, his sleazebag uncle banging his wife, his mama hooking up with a spy, his little sister BEING a spy, and the forces of darkness (or at least DORKness) conspiring to take down his father. And of course the impending death of his grandma Monica.

That’s a lot for even the best equipped recast to walk into. Can this guy pull it off?

It’s big boy panties now. You have to bring your A game for a lot of roles. You can do this!!!!!

NuMolly is more than “okay.” She’s fantastic; way over Haley Pullos. I’d FF every Molly scene with Pullos even though she was on very infrequently. Now? I look forward to Molly’s story and really love her with Cody.

Here’s hoping Rory aces the role. Frank & Mark must’ve seen something special in the Vaughn audition to consider Rory for the most important legacy offspring on the show.

Very dull lifeless actor on Y &R, he is no Chad Duell

I don’t find Chad to be that intense of an actor. He’s no James Dean.

Chad had one expression. Deer-in-headlights. I’m looking forward to NuMichael.

Welcome to the GH family! Can’t wait to see your take on Michael!

Honestly, he is not my first choice, and feel he’d better suit Dillon Quartermaine, who should have come onto the canvas in replacement of Michael Corinthos. Plus, I do feel like Robert Adamson should have been given a true chance at the role, given he did well during his pinch-hit tenures for Chad Duell.

Agree with you Scott. I would have preferred Robert Adamson for the role. I liked him when he stepped in when Chad Duell was unavailable.

I know nothing about this actor but I’m with ya on them needing to bring Dillon back to PC. Anything to keep Tracy on the canvas. The more reasons we have to keep Jane Elliott around the better.

If Scott Clifton is not leaving B&B, then Darin Brooks would make a good Dillon. He has the comedic timing necessary for the character.

With Michael’s return, will he be paired romantically with Sasha?

Too young to be Michael. The actors are 8 years apart in age.

8 years is alot? wow, ok, but the characters are not the same age as the actors who played them, technically michael is younger since the character was SORAD. just saying.

Michael was SORASed from 12 to 17 when he was in a one year coma. But he’s got two kids (soon to be three) and is an “executive” in two of his family’s corporations, so you wouldn’t want him to look too young.

Funny thing is he’s the same age as Kate MacMullen( Willow) with both actors being just shy of thirty. With Chad’s baby face, he could pass for thirty so I don’t think the 8 year age difference matters. With Rory as Michael, Willow is going to look at that fast talking corrupt, aging game show host and think,” I’ve made a HUGE mistake.”

Anybody here remember when Jed Allan stood in as Edward Quartermaine? Allan was about 15 years younger than “son” Stuart Damon, as I recall!

Everything about that recast was horrible. And John Ingle’s brief take as Mickey Horton on Days wasn’t all that much better. Thankfully it was short-lived, John was back as Edward and stuck with the job for the rest of his mortal life.

Ironically Jed Allan should have been the one who went back to Days. Poor old Don Craig went out to check the mail one day in the early 80s and was never heard from again. And then his history with Marlena was practically erased, so they could create a false backstory with an abomination of a character called “Alex North” (who was ironically portayed by Wayne Northrup, the OG Roman Brady)

Yes, Ingle wasn’t suited for Mickey, but it was a great way for him to stick it to Jill Phelps. She thought he’d settle for a recurring Edward. He pretty quickly got the contract offer from DAYS. When he returned to GH, he was back on contract until his passing.

The only other soap star that got it good vs Phelps was the legendary Beverlee McKinsey. Phelps, then at GL wasn’t aware of an out clause in BM’s contract and didn’t address many of BM’s concerns, so she quit the day before an 8 week vacation that ended with her out clause.

Kristina Wagner also stuck it to Phelps to a smaller degree.

You said Jill Phelps. Now cross yourself and say five Robin Strassers, we should be safe.

Oh Harry – I really chuckled on that one.

I loved him on Y&R, until they changed courses & gave him a dull storyline, so I’m thrilled.  

He’s a hotty, never seen him before, but i’m looking foward to his debut, and interesing his YR mom is Monica deceased daughter and would be Michaels Aunt.

Glad “Michael” has returned. I’m haven’t seen Friday’s episode yet but am looking forward to seeing what this new Michael will bring to the show. Best Wishes to Rory.

0oooh mercy— My eyes struggle to line up with his eyes…

His eyes are very far apart and are not fully open…

When on Y&R I needed to blink trying to focus on him…0ooh well..

It has nothing to do with his looks, he is handsome and a good actor, just hard to look at his eyes lol ..

I have not seen the NB stuff, etc–been too busy to watch but will catch up..

I will miss Chad Duell—

The world moves on every second of every day, nothing stays the same..

I will adjust– looking forward to having a Michael back–

Sorry I’m not feeling this recast Michael the actor is too Grimm for the role.

You’re judging after barely one scene? Come on…

Exactly. One scene. And all these opinions

He’s 10 years older than Carly his mother

Finally hope he beat Drews as to death. And her dumb as Willow should be all alone by herself sitting in a jail cell beside Drew. Give Michael and Carly those children and keep on moving. Brooklyn and Dante finally here time for Lois to tell the truth.

I wasn’t familiar with Rory but just from his short entrance scene I’m already impressed! Great looking and a fantastic speaking voice. He actually looks a bit like a cross between Dom Zamorogna and Billy Warlock to me. I think they should make his hair lighter…ala his bio family: AJ, Carly, Joss, Wiley, Jason, Danny…but if we think of Billy Warlock’s AJ it’s a good fit “resemblance-wise.”

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Television Academy and NATAS Open Reunification Talks After Split Almost 50 Years Ago

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In what could prove to be a massive shake-up ahead, both the TV Academy (ATAS), who presides over the Primetime Emmys, and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), who preside over the Daytime Emmys, are in exploratory reunification discussions to merge the two organizations into one.

Both sides received an overwhelming vote and support from their boards to evaluate what a unified Academy could look like. However there is no formal calendar at this juncture for the discussions. In addition, because of the ongoing unification talks that should occur, the TV Academy board has voted to extend all current sitting Governors’ terms by one year so they can see the process through.

Boards at both organizations voted overwhelmingly to evaluate what a unified Academy could make possible: a strong vision for the Academy’s future, more effective thought leadership for the industry, broader service and support for members coast-to-coast, and new momentum and opportunities across the full complement of national Emmy competitions.

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AFTER NEARLY 50 YEARS, CAN THE EMMYS BE UNDER ONE BANNER?

In a joint statement, ATAS and NATAS shared, “Television remains the most powerful medium we have to shape culture and prompt conversations that define us—no matter the size of the screen, With the business of television undergoing such a monumental transformation, this is the right moment to explore a reunification of our Academies, providing our members and our industry with a bolder voice advocating for them and a stronger partner to navigate the future with them.”

If the reunification talks continue, this would be the first time since the two Emmy organizations split back on June 30, 1977 that they have tried to come together, all of this after almost three decades of often uneasy and strained tension between the two.

The most recent joint change came in 2022 when a move of the game show categories went from NATAS to ATAS’ and now are in the Primetime Emmys.

Deadline notes that a unification of the two television academies who overall preside over nighttime and daytime programming would be similar how SAG and AFTRA used to represent performers from completely different dayparts of work.

Could the Daytime Emmys finally see some love in primetime and have their major categories televised as part of the annual kudofest every September? Stay tuned.

Meanwhile, the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony will take place live on Monday, September 14th starting at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT and air on NBC and stream on Peacock emanating from the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. While, the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards will take place on Friday, October 30, time to be announced, live from the Hollywood Palladium and will be streamed on watchtheemmys.tv

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is a service organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. It recognizes excellence in television with the coveted Emmy Awards for News & Documentary, Sports, Daytime and Children’s & Family programming, as well as achievements in television Technology & Engineering.

The Television Academy (ATAS) strives to shape and advance the dynamic television landscape; cultivate a diverse, inclusive and accessible professional community; and advocate for the television industry while capturing the spirit of a new generation of content creators and industry professionals. Through innovative programs, publications and events, the Academy and its Foundation foster and empower storytellers. The Academy also celebrates those who excel in the industry recognizing their achievements through awards and accolades, including the renowned Emmy Award. Membership in the Academy is open to working professionals in the television industry.

So, would you like to see the Primetime Emmy and the Daytime Emmys fold into one show if the two unions reached a unification arrangement? Do you hope that after almost 50 years, the two organizations can finally make some serious headway? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.

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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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