General Hospital
Is This the Beginning of an Affair Between GH’s Willow and Drew?
For months, Willow and Drew have been dancing around their growing attraction to one another and this week on General Hospital it clearly looks like they are about to share a lip-lock.
In the newly released promo for the action in Port Charles the week of July 8-12, as confetti is being dropped when Drew (Cameron Mathison) makes his official announcement that he is campaigning for a seat in the congress, emotions and exhilaration are riding high.
As Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) and Drew are about to kiss, it looks like Sasha (Sofia Mattson) will be the one to catch them and hold their secret. Willow has felt indebted to Drew for saving her life. And of course, if Willow and Drew give into their passion further and hit the sheets, that would mean that Drew has also been having sex with Willow’s bio-mom, Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros).
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Michael (Chad Duell) and Willow’s relationship has been strained, Drew and Michael at one time shared a very close bond, and from the looks of it, this moment could inject some much needed adrenaline into their storyline.
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So, are you all for a Willow and Drew affair? Who do you want to see Willow end up with ultimately? Who do you want to see Drew end up with ultimately? Will Nina go ballistic if she found out they were having sex, and or some semblance of relationship? Lots to ponder.
Check out this week’s promo for GH below.
Now weigh-in – thumbs up or thumbs down for Willow and Drew to wind up together? Let us know in the comment section.
I find this troublesome and so out of character for Willow !
Enough of Drew bedding every woman on the show!
Further, the whole mother then daughter too really creeps the hell out of me !
It is absolutely disgusting that GH thinks it is ok to put Drew and Willow together!!
They have crossed a line with this latest stunt!! Gross!!!
Totally agree. Time to stop it before it goes any further.
Not really out of character as she did cheat on Chase when she got together with Michael when Chase was on his deathbed.
Can’t believe I forgot that..
Maybe, it’s just me, but I’ ve always liked Drew, despite his choice of women, it’s something that Willow might dream about, a’la Hope, B&B, but Drew , I can’t believe he’d carry on with his Nephew’s wife, I really hope he has more respect and integrity.
It is even worse when he is old enough to be her father
Yes, but she married Chase out of pity. That was wrong, and cheating on him was wrong, but Drew is an entirely different matter. She loves Michael, so there’s absolutely no motivation to be drawn to someone else. The kissing scene seemed forced.
If this happens the new writers will have gone too far, I won’t be able to watch any longer.
Same. I’m so disgusted I just deleted my DVR recording and quit GH after 25 years. I just can’t. This new writing is horrific and shameful.
I agree
Agree 100%
Finally a good week worthy of the July sweeps.
Willow and Drew my goodness what kind of a mess can this make with the new Mr Q running for Congress and Nina filleting Drew on an almost daily basis?
Well, since she just demanded to see him and will love seeing his explanation, after she tears him a new one.She thinks he’s exclusively hers and am pretty sure she won’t be willing to share with daughter, Willow.
GH has to stop breaking up any couple/family that is the slightest bit happy. It’s really getting to be old and a big turn off.
You are right, speaking of turn offs, who else is sick to death of our latest Debbie Downer Sam, gosh if she’s not criticizing Jason and his relationship with his son, she’s bitching about Drew and Scout. She evidently doesn’t approve of either man as a good father for” her child”. She needs something to do besides getting in every one’s business.
Why would she approve of either of them Violet? Jason has always prioritized Carly over not only Sam but Danny. That’s a fact. And Drew? He was away from Scout for two years when he was held captive by Victor. He came back, and then decided to be locked up for three more years so that Carly wouldn’t have to leave her daughter! So he chose Carly (as does Jason) over his own child. And now? After Scout missing her father for those two years, missing her father when he was in jail and being told he’d be there for three years, missing her games, etc, he’s going to be spending most of his time in Washington, once again away from his daughter. Neither Jason nor Drew are good fathers; only when the can make the time.
Sam knew all of these things before she had Danny with Jason. Shoot everyone knew that Elizabeth n Jason let Lucy raise their son because of Jason lifestyle. Sam is definitely being a hypocrite. Jason would have done the same for her, she’s just jealous of his closeness to Carly. Yes they are making Drew a flighty father but come on these characters always are barely involved or send their kids off. I like Sam but she getting on my nerves. And isn’t she risking her freedom trying to get info on Jasons FBI involvement. She’s definitely not thinking about them then
Thanks for your support, but watch out or you’ll have someone jumping down your throat if you don’t see things their way.
Also tired of Portia. She is just going off the deep end
She’s always been a pain you know where, even if it’s none of her business. Don’t know why they ever paired her with Curtis, he deserves much more.
Agree 100%, it’s getting old. Writing has been horrible. Also the Sonny storyline with him being under medicated is ridiculous. Enough already..
I agree enough of sonny off his meds and breaking up family,bunch of back and forth, from one to the next
Well, they have to have an excuse for his terrible behavior and his seemingly turning against everyone, especially Jason, whom he loves like a brother.
I don’t think Willow and Drew should have a relationship. This could ruin his time for Congress and the end of her and Nita. It’s not right. What about Micheal?
At this point Drew has kinda cut a path threw part Charles women. First Liz and Sam. When he thought he was Jason. Has a baby with Sam. Then Carly, now Nina and possibly Willow. And Kim was in the middle of that too. So slow down bro! Who do you think you are? Sonny Corinthos lol!
That’s the best one I’ve heard yet!
It didn’t go far, but Drew was starting to get close to Margaux as well. I think that was before Kim.
As far as I’m concerned, who cares if Drew goes to Wash. Nina caused nothing but trouble for everyone, including Willow, the only one to suffer will be Michael, whom it looks like he’s wasted his love on the wrong woman, she’ll never give up on Drew, until she ruins his life and eventually competes with her mother for his favors.
Willow should be with Michael. Drew should be alone
NO..DONOT LET AN AFFAIR HAPPEN!!
drew and willow make me sick they are shameful and nasty when michael find out they are going to pay dont forget michael has sunny temper also what the hell is wrong with the writing team they have now they suck
I agree the GH writers suck. I can’t believe Drew and Willow disgusting. Mother, daughter, Uncle too much for me.
Sony and all the people around him have not figured out that he is OFF! Remember what happened to Morgan!
I Love Both Drew And Willow, But OMG, If They Hook Up, It Will Be Kind Of Nasty When You Consider The Fact That Drew Has Already Slept With Willow Bio Mom Nina
when wz WillI & Michael’s relationship strained??? This is so out of character for Willow & they were so much in Iove & so happy with their kids. Very unrealistic storyline !
Yes, Michael jumps through hoops for her, also trying to distance Nina from his ” princess” at her anxiety and former requests. Now, she’s ready to stab him in the back, guess she really is Nelle’s sister, both like Mommy Dearest.
This is the same Willow that cheated on Chase with Michael. Bring on the soapy goodness!
Maybe, she’d have better luck with Comet, he’s happy with a few carrots.
I am totally against Drew and Willow having an affair. Which writer came up with this idea. Just about ready to turn off this soap and I have been watching for over 50 years
I have been a fan for over 50 years . Whoever the writer is who made this decision to have Willow and Drew have an affair is an idiot. Seriously considering turning off this so
If you survived Sonny & Emily and Luke & Felicia, you can handle this potential pairing.
Luke and Felicia was agony.
I could not agree more. Those were the really painful pairing to watch.
I really hope they’re not setting up an affair and reigniting a mother/daughter feud this time involving a man. This is not a storyline I want to see. I prefer Nina & Drew as a potential couple.
Having Drew and Willow kiss or have an affair is my breaking point!! That is the stupidest storyline to date! Please stop breaking up families for Pete sake! If our young adults are watching, you are not giving them good examples for sure! No wonder our society is messed up. I know it’s just a soap, but this is crazy! I do not like the new writers at all!
Drillow? Yikes.
Drew is gross!! I hope Michael leaves Willow!!
Willow was really better off when she was the daughter of the cult wackjob Harmony.
Now she’s been drafted into this horrible Faison-Westbourne family tree, and she’s suddenly doing the type of dragonshit that Nina or Nelle would do.
And by the way…. how in Hell’s name is Drew a viable political candidate for any office?
Sure, as we have all seen lately, being a convicted felon won’t keep you off the ballot anymore. But even aside from that, he’s had brain issues, memory problems, brain mapping and did in fact work for Corinthos Coffee, LLC for a while, when he still thought he was Jason. And wasn’t there a series of violent crimes committed by him when he was under Helena’s control?
The women in his life…. Sam, Carly, and now Nina, have all had ties to Corinthos Coffee, LLC at one time or another.
Even his legitimate business dealings can be called into question. He purchased Aurora Media from Julian Jerome, and he did so in Jason Morgan’s name with Jason’s money. Now what opposition candidate would pass on the opportunity to frame that as a “mob business deal”, even though it really wasn’t?
And this was all before he had any thought of banging his nephew’s wife.
Yes absolutely!! I don’t want this story line with Willow and Drew..give me a freaking break..what happened to her sense of right
Yes, Drew is having a middle-aged crisis , what’s her excuse!
Shh…
Drew having Jason memories is one thing people in Port Charles are not allowed to discuss. That, and:
– Sonny killing AJ
– Sam keeping quiet about Jake’s kidnapping
– Taggert being a father to Trina
I’m sure I missed a few.
Please NO.
I am definitely appaud that they would consider Willow and Drew having an affair. Michael will be hurt and right now Drew just announced he is running for Congress. This is being to much like the real campaigns for President. No one needs to involve politics on a Soap. Not only that, it’s weird they have the character Drew sleeping around so much after breaking up with Carly. The writer or writers should not allow someone to like Willow to be cheating again, after what she did to Chance. Come on people, just once can we have a Happy Family instead of all this drama. So mad they have made GH terrible since I was in my teens. Please bring back the Romance of two people who are in love and will stay in love. Rant over.
Just NO!!!!¡
GH FAN Circa ’77
This is taking things too far! I did not like Nina and Drew. That was disgusting given all she’s done. Willow and Drew is an ultimate betrayal. Michael deserves better. Drew is apparently a true Q. Backstabber!
What’s there to weigh in about, absolutely not!!! Let one couple make it, for goodness sakes!!! How sick can you get!
This is an awful creepy storyline. I really think Cameron is exiting soon.
Maybe he likes his stupid Bridge game, he wants to do that instead of sleeping with mama and daughter. I can’t believe this crap until I actually see them in more than one little scene, that might even be Willow’s dream, or if it’s true, will be a nightmare!
No, no, no! I cringed with they kissed. She’s a young woman who is suffering from “hero” attraction. He should be the adult in the room and shut that down asap. I really hope they don’t wind up having an affair. That will totally creep me out.
No!!!! And that is about all I can say NO WAY
This is horrible! I love Nina with drew Willow needs to be with Micheal The writer of this is horrible and is making a mistake
That’s what I was thinking a couple of days ago, when I saw the stars in her eyes, ” hero attraction”. Granted, Michael has no personality, unlike his two uncles, but he was Willow’s choice, after Chase, and does she honestly think that starting an affair with her husband’s uncle, who just happens to be running for a political seat is right or cool? What a dummy!
Side note that this entire episode took place at the Qs. We got a (sad) Monica acknowledgement and a large chunk of the cast on (Lois must’ve made a trip back to Bensonhurst for the 4th).
With the multiple sets used, it’s now obvious that they’ve retired the Q den set. Sad as that was the last link to Edward, Lila, Alan and the other departed Quartermaines. It was always used in the summer because it had a large patio attached.
Final random thought – a big NO to Wally’s new credit picture.
What drove me nuts was the way they kept jumping from the house to the stables, like it was all together, under one roof.
They kept jumping from house to stable, like it was all under one roof, crazy!
Ok, I gave it time and I can say the new writing regime sucks! 1. They have no chemistry and 2, he’s old enough to be her father. Drew has chemistry with Nina, but I guess the want a rivalry between mother and daughter. Everyone on this show now has a beef with someone they were once close to. Gonna give GH a rest!
I am disgusted over this! Shame in the writers!
All the comments here are unanimous. A first? lol
I can’t believe this. Drew was just kissing on Nina. Not good Drew. Not good.
Wrong! Wrong!don’t like it! Have some respect for some relationships & marriages!!thumbs down!!!
Thumbs down
No willow and drew
No one in their right mind wants Drew and Willow together! I can see Willow being grateful to Drew for saving her life, but what’s Drew’s excuse? It’s just wrong on so many levels…Michael and the kids, Carly/ Willow relationship and Nina/ Willow relationship.
We are both using “GH fan”.. but are are not the same person. Guess I will rename myself. Lol
This is a turn off on so many level, yes, its a soap opera, and the staple of soaps but its gross on so many level, The Drew character to begin with is to much, I know the character has been through a lot but the character still comes across as entitled an self righteous, Is he supposed to be a good guy w/morals? he sure doesn’t follow that by any means, I’m no fan of the Michael and willow pairing I was more team Willow and Chase but that ship has sailed, and Chase is now with Brooklyn, it would be Karma for Michael for cheating with Willow when chase was his suppose friend. Yet, this pairing is icky on so many level, Drew is sleeping with Nina and he knows Willow is her daughter, he’s old enough to be her Dad,(willow and daddy issues,’m not surprise) but Michael is his nephew, is this payback because Jason is Michael favorite uncle? This guy has already been with 3 of his brother exes, Is Port Charles really that small? He’s not even officially a congress men yet he’s already acting like a sleazy one. Drew is the character they need to send packing, not Finn, once again GH (my fave show ever that I’m not quitting on even though this storyline is icky in every way) that thing that irritates me where they prove they can give you so much powerful beautiful sad storyline like they did with Finn’s fall into addiction and provide us with a group of actors showing us their best (Finn, little violet, chase Brooklyn, Liz, Tracy, Alexis) all wonderful is this powerful storyline and then they just pulled it off and send Finn packing,I’m just baffle, Who am I supposed to root for this upcoming sleazy storyline? there’s nothing to like about the Drew character. I got to go wash off I feel dirty.
No she shouldn’t have an affair with drew
Personally,I hope Drew gets elected moves to DC…..and then gets assassinated.
Me, too.
Great idea.
I can’t with this show anymore. These new writers have no concept of the history of these characters. This is just going too far.
Actually, the writers are getting this right. Willow (who grew up in a cult) has trust issues and went behind Chase’s back with Michael.
Drew is kind of an open canvas and would be following in the path of generations of Quartermaine men.
@OG Steve, plus it felt like Willow forgave Michael way too easily and quickly for his Nina blackmail stunt. I hope they play this as she has buried her resentment and distrust of him over that all this time, and now Drew is giving her a way to manifest that.
thumbs down!! I hate that the writers of GH are taking their characters in this direction!! Shame on yall. Leave Willow and Michael alone.
As hilarious as it is for Drew to suddenly be the chick magnet he’s become: Carly, Nina, Willow; Jordan seems interested, Sasha and Olivia were giggling like school girls over a teen heartthrob, talking about how good-looking Drew is. And as much as this just took a sordid twist, it will keep me coming back for more.
As much as I find this as upside-down as every character seemingly obsessed at the same time to lock Sonny up and make him pay for all his crimes, or the simultaneous desire to switch careers, jobs, goals, this will have (if written well) soapy repercussions whether they move forward with it or it’s just a one-time-kiss.
I’m HOPING Michael and Carly find out; I’d love for Carly to see her precious Willow in a new light; someone who cheated on her beloved son Michael. I’d love Michael to see Willow in a new light, since he’s been wailing against Nina for over two years for her part in Sonny’s “betrayal” of his family (of course ignoring his own betrayal of Sonny by trying to have him locked up for life). And Nina? I really want her to FINALLY be close to Willow, so this could go one of two ways; Nina puts aside her own interest in Drew to be there for her daughter if Michael and Carly shut Willow out, or, (which I hope doesn’t happen) it could set up a resentment/jealousy/rivalry ala Kiki and Ava (which I hope they don’t do). They could all turn on each other; Willow will hate Drew and feel betrayed when she finds out he’s been sleeping with Nina.
LOL; after all the pearl clutching we might finally get a really soapy story…
If they put drew and willow together I will stop watching
It’s so amusing to see all these self proclaimed long GH fans beeing outraged by the Willow-Drew possible pairing. Wake up people, this is the Quartermaine family!!! Torrid affairs have always been running in this family. From Alan and Monica to Tracy/Ned/Paul/Jenny to Grant/Celia. Kudos to these new writers!!!
Exactly! This is the same family where Monica had an affair with a younger Ned (not knowing he was Tracy’s son). Edward had two out of wedlock sons despite being married to sweet Lila (herself a bigamist).
If Drew and Willow give into passion and take it further, Michael’s uncle will have slept with his wife, mother and mother-in-law all in the same year. That’s living up to the Quartermaine name!
Congrats to the writers for making CM’s Drew an interesting character to watch. Didn’t think that was possible when he was paired with Carly.
Nasty thought
Very very gross Drew is Michael’s uncle
I don’t like this at all. I got angry seeing this yesterday. I hate it. It’s so out of character for Willow. I want Willow and Michael to stay together.
The character Drew is becoming a selfish guy. Don’t like it at all.
He’s old enough to be her Dad. Ewweeee
The thought of Willow and Drew is disgusting! I am so disappointed in Willow. She and Michael have had some rocky moments,mostly because he want to protect her from being hurt by her mom. But if she goes ahead with Drew, I will lose all respect for her. I don’t have any respect for Drew so none to lose. Please don’t do this and ruin another couple. Who’s next BrookLynn and Chase?
Absolutely not cool. So out of character for Willow. Not to mention her and Michael clearly love each other. Please mix this storyline. Are they trying to create a 3 way love triangle.. disgusting!
I didn’t think they’d go there since it is a bit icky (not as bad as Nikolas and Esme, though), but it is soapy and dramatic. It will also affect a lot of other characters.
You are so correct about the Nikolas and Esme pairing being gross.
Yes! To me that one was even worse than Emily and Sonny which I didn’t care for either. I’m curious to see what happens next, if anything, between Drew and Willow.
No it’s gross Drew is so old
Come on – it’s not like she’s having an affair with Robert or Congressman McConkey.
Hey, I think Robert is a hunky old guy! So does Diane.
He’s still got it Violet. Just had to pick someone with a much wider age separation from Willow for the analogy.
Hilarious!
No no
I think a Willow and Drew hook up is wrong!!
I was so hoping that this would not happen, but since it has even gone so far, makes me pretty sure it will continue. It would most likely ruin both their lives and their families. Soaps don’t do things like this and then cut it off, every little thing is done and said for a reason, no script is wasted. So hang on tight guys, this will be one hell of a ride!
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.
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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 and 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
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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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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