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GH Nurses' Ball 2016 Part Three Comes To Its Emotional Conclusion As Lives Are Touched & Lives Hang In The Balance!
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General Hospital pulled out all the stops as the 2016 Nurses’ Ball concluded in its third installment leaving many viewers weeping as the Emmy-award winning drama series pulled at the heartstrings, while being a launching pad for several mysteries and storylines ahead. If you have not seen today’s episode do not read any further.
In part 3, we pick up where we left off with Brad (Parry Shen) waiting on stage for his wedding ceremony to Lucas (Ryan Carnes) to begin. Lucas is a no-show, and just then Amy (Risa Dorken) realizes Lucas gave her a message to tell Brad, but she forgot! Next, the groom tries to reach Lucas by cell, but he is not answering, so Brad thinks Lucas may have wedding jitters and second thoughts. Lucy (Lynn Herring) pulls Dillon (Robert Palmer Watkins) and Kiki (Hayley Erin) to the stage to perform their number sooner than expected, while they kill time while everyone is trying to locate Lucas.
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Next, Robert Palmer Watkins performs Shawn Mendes hit single, “Stitches” alongside of Hayley Erin’s Kiki. Watkins was terrific in the number showcasing his vocal talents, while Erin was the perfect sidekick. As the lyrics played out and touched the lives of those couples and non-couples attending the ball, it is clear that Dillon and Kiki’s attraction just went into full bloom. Morgan (Bryan Craig), who is on leave from the hospital for the night wants to see Kiki following her number, but is devastated when he walks in on a kiss between Dillon and Kiki. He then wants to leave, and so Carly (Laura Wright) and Sonny (Maurice Benard) accompany him.
Meanwhile back at GH, Bobbie (Jackie Zeman) finds Lucas out cold near her hospital bed and calls for help. Griffin (Matt Cohen) and Finn (Michael Easton) arrive on the scene and try to save him. Just then Lucas’ phone rings, and Bobbie answers and tells Brad to get to the hospital ASAP. Next, Lucy makes a speech about the awesome nurses at GH, and then in a cute number: Lulu (Emme Rylan), Epiphany (Sonya Eddy), Valerie (Brytni Sarpy), Maxie (Kirsten Storms), and Amy become “Epiphany and the Haunted Starlets” and perform the disco classic, “Doctor’s Orders”.
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Nikolas (Tyler Christopher) has gone to Wyndemere after having it out with Hayden (Rebecca Budig). There is now a thunderstorm in the background as Nikolas texts a photo of diamonds to Hayden and tells her to come home. Jason (Billy Miller) is also furious at Nikolas and heads out of the ball, followed on his trail by Sam (Kelly Monaco). At GH, Brad arrives just as Lucas flatlines! But Lucas gets his heartbeat back and is put on a ventilator. Griffin then discovers a needle mark on Lucas’ neck. He asks Finn (Michael Easton), if he knows anything about this. Brad says there have been two other mysterious deaths in the hospital and wonders if what happened to Lucas could be related!
Then we come to the emotional conclusion of the Nurses’ Ball, which starts with Robin (Kimberly McCullough) taking to the stage and addressing the crowd about the latest strides in HIV/AIDS research. She relates there is a new medication to prevent HIV. However, Robin goes on to say that according to a study, infections are on the rise in certain groups, and most prominent among them in gay men from low means (poor or homeless). She then speaks of how her former boyfriend Stone was a young man from a low income, and it has been 21 years since his death. Robin says her full name and hopes that one day while she is will alive, they find a cure. Anna (Finola Hughes) watches her daughter speak filled with tears.
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Next, Amy decides to take the stage to perform the signature Nurses’ Ball closing anthem, “You’re Not Alone”. But as she sings it, another voice begins to sing along, and it is none other than Sabrina (Teresa Castillo), who has shown up at the ball. Felix is shocked and thrilled to see his bff, and so is Epiphany. Sabrina brings Epiphany to the stage to join in the song. But while the women are singing the lyrics we cut to an emotional Brad at the hospitsl watching Lucas fight for his life as Bobbie reaches out to him, and they hold hands. Back onstage, after Lucy is given flowers via Felix, and does not lose her dress … the ball comes to its conclusion. In the entrance way, Jordan (Vinessa Antoine) arrests Sabrina for aiding and abetting the late Carlos.
Jason has now shown up at Wyndemere, the storm is in full force, and the lights are out. Sam arrives soon after and hears a crash and glass breaking. The viewers see a bloody and seemingly lifeless Nikolas on the rocks. We fade to black.
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Kudos to GH for making the Nurses’ Ball a must-see event with plenty of heart and dramatic turns. What did you think of the final episode of this year’s Nurses’ Ball? Did you reach for the hankies? What was your favorite moment?
What will be the fates of Nikolas and Lucas? Share your thoughts in the comment section, but first watch two of today’s featured musical numbers below.
Can anyone tell me, is Risa Dorken (nurse amy), is this actress a stand in for Kristen Storms? Aside from obvious physical difference ( she’s taller
No,what makes you think that?
Weird, the entire message is not here. I was saying she looks like Kristen and sounds like her, but I know GH is produced faster than the old days so not sure they use stand in’s anymore. I read she is supposed to remind us of Amy Vining, but she is like Maxie 2.0 to me.
Lol Christy. I greed with you before you added the rest of your comment (see mine at 5:12) but I didn’t think you meant literally! Though they’re similar in fun/hyper-esque ways and have similar, pretty faces…the difference in weight would never fly as body-conscious, fashion- conscious Maxie. That’s not to imply people of all shapes and sizes can’t be as well, but that’s not the way Maxie is portrayed. All that aside, how can she be a stand-in if she’s standing right beside her!
Lol, Christy. They do have a similar face and Amy’s, shall we say, over-the-top personality is a bit like Maxie…though Maxie’s calmed down a bit. Funny how Maxie doesn’t see herself in Amy, but I see what you mean!
Her character is very similar to Lucy years ago…
Christy you deftly moved around the issue of weight differences but I caught your meaning. HA! I for one am happy GH is using women who are not size 0s Amy and Robin are the sizes of the average American woman and they are healthy and attractive. I think we can thank Lena Dunham for a growing national movement toward body acceptance.
However, I do have a bit of an issue with Epiphany’s weight for two reasons: 1. She is not just large, she is morbidly obese and is frequently out of breath 2. She is a head nurse and knows full well that morbid obesity is a huge health risk which can lead to cardiac arrest.
“Doctor’s Orders” was a joyfully nostalgic throwback to the disco era. Nifty choreography and Sonya is a vocal powerhouse. Kudos to all the ladies.
I wished Richard Simmons had shown up on that number! That would have been a hoot!
Gripping and heartening…not a dull moment! Kudos to all for such great performances. It sure looked suspicious that Finn stashed a rather large syringe in his pocket just as Dr Griffin walked into the scene…may be a misdirect. However it sure seems someone wants to make Finn look bad. LOVED Anna, Robin, & Emma. Lucas & Brad have to be OK. And, I suspect Nicolas’ fall will put Jason in a bad light…a set-up maybe? Anyway, I loved it all! Great cat fight with Carly and Ave, too!
the e-mail Nicholas sent hayden… “I bet you wished I were dead” not berbatim… but close enough
and having Jason show up at the right time… just a plot point
which all boils down to….
piss me off… how far Nicholas character is just not the same… from the start of J and S tenure… they have downgraded Tyler Christopher’ Nicholas…
it’s all about Jason
it’s all about this dumbed down story of the “War of the Roses” storyline… that doesn’t do anything.. but feature the Cassadine in a bad light
I pray that whatever is going on… be it contract negotiation… or a private matter… it simply , must be taken care of and resolved
Tyler Christipher is just too good.. and a must keep for GH to continue
I agree Patrick!
Great Thursday episode of GH. The last three days have been on fire. A little bit of everything you could ask for in one hour. I thought the body that would be discovered would be Lucas but in a good twist it turned out to be Nik. I also thought the person being arrested would be Julian or Alexis but in another good twist it turned out to be Sabrina. GH did a good job this week in throwing us off with the published spoilers cause it made for two moments that I didn’t see coming.
Kiki and Dillon were my favorite performance (RPW sounded great and HE held her own) and have been my favorite potential couple on GH for the last two months. I am even putting them ahead of Laura/Kevin and Anna/Andre in terms of potential couples that I am loving. First time in what feels like forever that a new young couple has hit all the right chords with me. I have loved their chemistry and cuteness since their first scenes at the hospital over two months ago. They bring such a likeable youthful energy to their scenes. This show has finally found the right chemistry match for Dillon cause he’s got tons of it with Kiki while he has none of it with Lulu or Val.
The opening number was a miss but at least the closing number was a hit and they stuck with recent tradition.
Nik was obviously trying to frame Hayden for attempted murder (his last text to her was I know you want him dead) and he really was pushing for her to come home with the picture he sent of the diamonds. Jason has now showed up to confront Nik about the lawsuit and given their past history of brawls all over PC you can bet Jason will be in jail in no time. I don’t know if anyone else noticed it but there was a shadow of a person standing to the left of Nik’s lifeless body when the thunder cracked. Nik has either hired someone to help him frame Hayden for attempted murder (but he would rather see Jason go down) or Nik really did poison Helena last Dec and she realized what he was doing and gave orders to someone to kill Nik. I wouldn’t be surprised if Stavros is back from the dead and threw Nik out the window to avenge his mother’s death. Stavros did put a hit out on Nik about three years ago so he’s capable of killing his son. Helena may have made a deal with Valentin when she realized Nik was posioning her and he showed up to take Nik out with hopes he can claim his birthright. The two brothers in Stavros and Valentin may even be in cahoots with Valentin throwing Nik out the window and Stavros down there to stand over Nik’s lifeless body. Jason will be the first to spot Nik down there on the rocks but the time he gets down there the body will be gone and Jason will assume Nik was washed away in a tide. Someone from the staff will have called the police. Jordan and Dante will arrive to the Castle and will arrest Jason cause he in on the scene and has a motive and the beatdowns he’s given Nik. Stavros and Valentin will escort Nik back to CI and have a doctor tend to his wounds and lock him up in one of those chambers. There is suppose to be a big summer adventure for Laura, Kevin, Dante, and Lulu and my guess is they will end up rescuing Nik from Stavros and Valentin cause CI could their next spot in Helena’s riddles that she left for Laura.
Great heartfelt drama with Lucas being put on a ventilator after Griffin was able to keep him from flatlining. JZ gave a wonderful performance when Bobbie tearfully desperately told Brad to get to the hospital right away. We also had a good mystery going on in those scenes with Griffin being suspicious of Finn. Brad mentioned the two mysterious deaths in the past months and that is when Finn first started working at GH but I think it’s that Dr. Mayes guy who is setting up Finn. Finn could possibly have a split personality and the drugs he takes is a way to reverse it. It is interesting suspenseful story.
I was thinking Jerry Jax is behind this but I love the Starvos theory. Also, Valentin has not been seen yet. I pray they cast him and its Michael Muhney!
Love your post, Jay. You covered everything thoeoughly. It does look as if Jason has done Nik in and, he will probably be blamed.
Nonetheless, could Raymond Berlin ( is he dead?), or Hayden’s mother have done the deed? They want their diamonds back? LOL.
Quite the comprehensive post, Jay! To be honest I hadn’t thought about any of your theories…had other things on my mind so I didn’t get to the whodunnit stage in my mind yet! Good theories!
Overall, the Nurse’s Ball was, sadly, again, lame. Poor Lynn Herring (Lucy) tried with the wooden dialogue given her. With the exception of Wally Kurth and Brooklyn–and, of course, Kimberly’s emotional speech, summarizing what the Nurse’s Ball has been about al lthese years. Why? And during sweeps, with all the talent available, couldn’t they have done better? Another big disappointment! (Sigh!)
Better than what Y&R offered. Their sweeps stories sucked!
Well, I will say it it was better than the past two years because for once I felt like they FINALLY went back to what the Nurses’ Ball was about HIV/AIDS awareness. [at least , I lost track on the amount of times they mentioned HIV/AIDS] the past two years I think I could count it on one hand. It was that sad.
I do think they need to rewatch previous # s again ..They were so professional ,, Quality acts!! Loved each one [ even the ones that seemed on the fly were – perfection.. The #NursesBallNeedsWendyRiche
The Opening # just did not get me that excited Perhaps it could be that the face that the # is just too cheesy and then you add that with the amount of [ or lack of amount of GH staff WE KNOW ( which has gotten to a pt we can also add on one hand)
GH has an extremely talented cast and it expands past acting which we ALL have seen. Most of them can either sing / dance – wish that whoever takes on the Nurses’ Ball actually takes the time and figures out what actors excel in and UTILIZE their skills. Here is an idea – Mandy Moore Choreographer with SYTYCD originally would at times work with DWTS [different network] Perhaps someone can loan out their expertise. Don’t know if it is the choreography or if it is the show not being rehearsed enough before they put it to tape. Also, As much as I loved that first year of Magic Milo and the magic wands -I am completely over it! This is a Nurses’ Ball to raise money for HIV/AIDS if you want to do a strip tease on the fly occasionally to get money and I am talking a few thousand for a tie .. go for it! But it is not nec when they were nothing great and the number was not better than the year before it!
I LOVED Wally & Brooklyn But who in the world were there back up dancers? {would have been great if it was Mac, Kevin, and Anna) – BTW they can dance & sing
Robin’s speech was great was missing and what the show seems to never have a problem showing EVERY day but seemed to have neglected and was NEEDED- Flashbacks…Where were the flashbacks!! I wanted the Robin and Stone Montages!!! That was the time for that!!! I was like Yes, Kimberly said it has been 21 yrs since Stone, …. Cue in the flashbacks… and .. Crickets… Where were they!!!!!
< Instead we get a song that they play for a wedding, funeral, and now the Nurses' Ball…. I want to stick metal objects in my eyes !!
Loved Robin and Emma and Ned. I also am really starting to like Kiki and Dillon. I never liked her character before even when Kristen Alderson was playing her. This is the first time I actually like her.
I agree. Not to piss off oltl fans but I was never impressed with Kristen! Haley is finding her groove and I like it!
I did enjoy the Nurses Ball as always but 2 things were highly absent this year that did give me a little bit of a pang in my belly. That would be Kathleen Gati not performing because she is so fun to watch when she tries to take over the ball and the other gripe I have is that Lucy didn’t end up in her underwear on stage. To me that was a staple every year the Ball was shown when she would somehow have her clothes off her. What’ll be next? The Quartermaines will get turkey on Thanksgiving instead of having to order out for pizza? That will really be the straw that breaks my back.
And no Richard Simmons! Boo!
Damn, we were almost safe but then Sparkle Pony comes trotting out to sing that insipid song.
So, we get Disney but no DR O? While I hated Dr O as the chief of staff, I enjoyed her plotting with her boyfriend Faison and her campy, over-the-top performances on stage, There is no justice.
I love Robin BUT her speech wasnt that good. She would state a fact and then laugh and then get serious with her message. It was strange!
Dillon and Kiki’s song was really good! Robert has content on Youtube. He can sing! Haley, well I am really warming up to her and her portrayal.
I hope Lucas lives. I smell Jerry Jax!
Cannot stand Sabrina BUT she was good with Ep and Amy. By the way, I see Amy as a Meghan Trainor type of singer. I would like to see her cover Meghan at next years NB. She is a talent. Nosey BUT a talent!
I think Nick will go missing and that black guy who crushes on Hayden will be involved and Jason will take the fall!
His name is Curtis
Can somebody please tell me where I can find the dress Maxi, Lulu, Valerie, and Amy wore in their Doctor’s Orders number?
Maxie’s dress ( by Jovani) was to die for, eh, Wifey? Looooved it! The embroidered floral illusion was Sexy as heck!!!!! That dress is definitely my pick. Everyone looked her best. I particularly liked Rebecca’s gown, as well. Big, bold flowers are all the rage.
Windams!
My suspicion is that we have not in reality seen Nicholas Cassadine in a very long time.
The nurses ball was one long Aveeno commercial.
Tim, more product placement if they spend more money on cast and sets!
Really good performances. Loving Kiki and Dillon as a couple! Glad Lucy got to keep her clothes on!
Kiki and Dillon make a perfect couple. They look beautiful together and have great chemistry, which means setback for Morgan.
Just RE-watched the entire #NursesBall week and went through SEVERAL hank-ies! Best NB to date.
The ENTIRE cast & crew brought their ‘A’ game to the NB performances and had FUN, right through to the finale (with my hankie close by
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The ENTIRE cast & crew brought their ‘A’ game to the NB performances and had FUN, right through to the finale (with my hankie close by. ;)). KUDOS to Frank Valentini, Jean Passanante, Shelly Altman, GH Writers.
THANK YOU, Michael, for the FABulous rundown of the week! xox
awwww…I know what u mean. 😉
Liking Dillon&KIki alot….like the slow build up….never cared forherbefore..
Is it me or when looking at Dillon (RPWatkins)….I see a great resemblance of Johnny Z (Brandon Barash….especially in his eyes and smile.
He looks like a 20 years younger Frank Valentini. LOL. WHY does no one see this??
For the most part, impressed. I LOVED that Obrecht did NOT get to hijack the show. I find her numbers disturbing, dark, and creepy, and they do not fit in with the theme of the Ball in any way. I LOVE that Lucy did NOT end up in her underwear!! It’s been 22 years, that gag was fun, and maybe resurrect it in a year or two, but it was nice. The male stripping act has got to go. So does the song We Are One. It was touching the first time, repetitive the second time, cloying the third time, and absolutely pointless the fourth time.
There was a scratch my head, LOL moment, and that was Lulu and Valerie performing in the same number. Since her introduction in 2014, the powers that be have tried to insert and shoehorn this character of Valerie into the Nurses Ball, and into the fabric of Port Charles life. Memo: It’s NOT working!!!!!! Lulu and Dante are going through marriage counselling…are we expected to believe that Lulu and Valerie, the woman her husband slept with, would gladly meet up for rehearsals to rehearse a song and dance number together, and be smiling and laughing while doing it?? Nonsensical things like that take me right out of the action.
Sorry, I don’t get the character of Brad, as charming and talented as Parry Shen is. This is a person who was brought on as a skeevy lab tech, who tried to blackmail Michael Corinthos, a teenage prison rape victim, into non consensual anal sex…in essence, Brad gleefully wanted to rape Michael. Now, Michael’s pseudo uncle, Lucas, is engaged to this same Brad? Where is Momma Bear Carly with her fangs out trying to destroy Brad? Bad, BAD forgetful lazy writing. I hope every time GLAAD comes out in support of this same sex couple, that they also remember that Brad was a wanna be rapist, wishing to have sex with a straight young male adult rape victim against his will. Sorry…if some fans can still be mad over the Luke and Laura rape from 37 years ago, I can still be ticked about Brad’s attempted rape of Michael from 2.5 years ago.
I like this new Amy, but anchor her to someone! Make her Amy Vining’s daughter, or relative, or something. Give us a reason to care. Why does Epiphany get to perform in half the musical numbers when we see her maybe three times a year? It was hard to keep all the new hospital staff straight, as most of them were introduced with no connections to anyone currently on the canvas. It is SO sad that a show called General HGospital is so devoid of, well…hospital!! Recent attempts are encouraging…but do the names Hardy, Webber, Quartermaine, etc…ring any bells?? GThey apparently deserved a nod in the opening number…why not in continuing story??
The 2014 and 2015 Nurses Ball’s were virtual copies of each other, with nothing new to offer. The 2016 Ball, even under a different regime, had the same feel. I have said before, I would rather HAVE the Nurses Ball than NOT have it, but not if the powers that be are going to treat it as an after thought, and just dust off old scripts and musical numbers. Sorry, I don’t get it, and I never will, how male strippers and gay weddings have a place at this event!! In Robin’s speech, a 21 year HIV survivor, she reported current statistics, that HIV is on the rise between young gay men of low means. That is a sad sobering fact of REAL life!! So then why present males stripping down to their underwear and shaking their asses with Nurses Ball printed on them? Why feature a gay wedding between a doctor and a wanna-be rapist? It is inappropriate, perverse, and disgusting!! END IT for next year!
It’s always good soapy fun. I really admire how soap headwriters are able to have major story points culminate, germinate, or kick off at the ball. It is a lot of work from all involved, and we do appreciate it. I just really feel that the show needs to get back to what the ball was, why it exists at all, and the purpose for it. Otherwise it comes off as a cheap, tawdry variety show and that’s never what it was.
I don’t know. Am I too hard on this subject? Am I expecting too much from the show?
100 percent agree!
No, Dylan, not too hard at all. I thought your observations and commentary were insightful and spot on.
I also scratched my head at the sight of Lulu and Valerie singing and dancing next to each other. I mean, if they have to be in the same number, could they at least not be positioned next to each other?
The NB was to short this year and they cut corners. No dress changes, less acts. Though Dr. Orders was one of my favs next to Emma and Ned. Did anyone notice Emme, she was so good at dancing, like a cheer leader! I don’t care for Amy she is nothing like Amy Vining.
Day three was really enjoyable for me. I really liked Dillon & Kiki’s number. RPW can really sing, which I already knew, and I was glad to hear HE can really hold her own with him. The ladies’ “Doctor’s Order” number was really great with the power-house SE leading the vocals. I wasn’t expecting Sabrina to show up, so that was a nice surprise. The three ladies sounded great together.
As someone already mentioned, there was the shadow of someone standing on the rocks near where Nicolas laid. At first, thought Nicolas was trying to rig the window so he could push Hayden out it, but then with his text (which made no sense to me at the time), and his disappearing body once someone (Jason) finally saw him, and that shadowy figure on the rocks, I’m beginning to think Nicolas set it up to make it look like Hayden killed him…Only this plot has gone wrong for Nicolas and Jason gets blamed…Oh, well, Nicolas is happy to bring down Jason, too….Just my initial theory.
And lastly, though the Ball was officially over, having Robin tell Anna she needed to say good-bye to Duke; then having Anna imagine that tango (or last dance) with him was beautiful. Can’t wait to see what is ahead for Anna!
With the exception of performance by Ned & Emma, Nurses Ball was terrible.
I hated the Rap idea, the show fell short to me, just didn’t think it was that great.
the new Jake was the only part I liked with Franco. Once again Liz got crapped on and Sam looked better in her street clothing then that dull dress.
I made myself watch all in a row, Nice to see Robin with her family. Don’t get me wrong ,I love Emma,and I think she is a natural, but she cannot sing. I FF all of Carly except when Ava told her where to put the tape..I don’t like Ava but when it comes to her or carly. Ava wins. This was the worse ball yet. I don’t like Dr.O. but she is the only one on the show that can sing. I STILL get the idea that TIIC are doing their damndest to get this mess cancelled.Back to not watching.
I can’t believe the show wasted an opportunity to let Kathleen Gati perform. She’s been the best part of the last few Nurses Balls.
I was quite disappointed that there was no number for Kathleen Gati. I hope she is presented with another opportunity to sing sometime throughout the year.
I did not like the song that Hayley Erin and Robert Palmer Watkins sang, but I did like their singing. Wally and Brooklyn were adorable. She has a nice, appropriate 10-year-olds voice. “Doctor’s Orders” turned into a memorable number and nice showcase for the ladies.
Sadly, there was a lack of excitement (remember Britt and Brad dishing the red carpet while they watched on TV), a lack of cohesion in the presentation and the hall felt empty. The emotional closing with “You Are Not Alone” and Anna and Duke’s dance wrapped it all up nicely.
Lucy in her skivvies is tradition!
Why was Dr. Monica Quartermaine, chief of staff, not at the Nurses Ball?
The nurses ball 2016 , was the worse one ever. I was extremely disappointed with it .
Day 1 was the red carpet , and the very weird opening number.
Day 2 and 3 were the nurses ball but a very watered down version.
There was no Kathleen Gati performance , no kelly monoco, no haunted starlets ,
And magic milo , was very weird , as this year, they added women to their act, as dancers. wtf ???? In all , there were only 5 performances . There were no ” WOW ” moments.though I love kiki with Dillon, their performance failed to wow me
Only good parts were robin, Emma , and Anna finally saying goodbye to Duke. ( which made me cry ) . I love the nurses ball , but if they do it next year they have got to show us fans a much better show
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!
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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