General Hospital
GH’s Chloe Lanier Talks On Nelle’s Twisted Plots, Her Co-Stars & That Cliffhanger “Ending”
Recently on ABC’s General Hospital, Chloe Lanier’s Nelle Benson created even more havoc for Carly (Laura Wright), Michael (Chad Duell), Julian (William deVry), Brook Lynn (Briana Lane), and of course, her son, Wiley.
However, is Nelle really gone after her ‘fall,’ which has left her MIA and Carly believing she is responsible for her sister’s ‘death’? But as we know with Nelle, she keeps secretly planning her next move and loves to slowly torture those who she believes have wronged her. There is also the ongoing mystery of just who is Nina’s (Cynthia Watros) daughter, especially since Nelle has the other half of the necklace so near and dear to Nina; leaving viewers pondering if it could mean they are mother and child, or is this all a red-herring?
One thing is for sure, Daytime Emmy winner, Chloe Lanier brings it each and every time she returns to GH. She gives always give the storylines a much needed injection of drama, drama and more drama. No one is quite like Lanier in the soaps either; she can play tough, vulnerable, manipulative, and street smart, like nobody’s business.
Michael Fairman TV caught up with Chloe to get her answers to some of our burning questions for her and her portrayal of naughty Nelle, and how one of her co-stars helped her through a very difficult time in her life. Here’s what she had to say about it all.
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What did you think of the courtroom antics of Nelle during the custody hearing for Wiley?
CHLOE: I mean, showing up in a wedding dress was her first mistake. Then antagonizing everyone in the room was probably her second. But she’s so wounded—so broken from her childhood. She doesn’t have the proper emotional tools to combat her self-destructive behavior.
Which showdown or confrontation between Nelle and Michael stands out to you?
CHLOE: I particularly loved the scenes where Nelle, nine months pregnant, leaves Michael in the rigged car, hoping it would explode. It’s rare that you’re given comedic material on a soap, so that was particularly exciting for me. Also, Chad’s reactions always make me laugh. He’s great.
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What is it like working with Chad Duell as feuding exes and parents of Wiley?
CHLOE: Chad is so easy to work with. He’s been doing the show for so long and is very technically gifted. The writers graced us with some meaty material that we were able to sink our teeth into.
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What does Nelle think of Willow (Katelyn MacMullen)? She really hates her, huh?
CHLOE: I don’t believe she hates her. She’s envious. Willow is the exact opposite and oftentimes we’re afraid of what we don’t understand. Particularly someone like Nelle, who was raised by a con artist and taught to exploit and manipulate anyone she comes across. So when she sees someone so pure, so innocent, she immediately distrusts her because that behavior is so far outside the lines of how she operates.
What was it like taping the fight scenes between Carly and Nelle, where Nelle “Plummets” to her death?
CHLOE: Shout out to Amanda Hall and Heather Bonomo, our amazing stunt doubles for those scenes. They were fantastic.
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When you and Laura Wright get the scripts; where Carly and Nelle are having a huge showdown, are you thrilled about getting the chance to play the emotional beats of those moments? What if it’s a fight scene?
CHLOE: Those scenes were such a joy, because we got to explore some of the deep roots of Nelle’s trauma, and Carly explicitly said, “I believe you love your son.” That, for me, was important. Because despite all of her failings, she truly did love her son—in her own warped, off kilter, way.
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Nelle has really been blackmailing Julian, until he turned the tables on her on the pier? What has it been like acting opposite Will deVry in those scenes?
CHLOE: I love Will. He and I actually have the same acting coach, so our prep and how we’re working is from a similar place. What I love about Will is the confidence he has in his stillness. He’s lovely on camera, so connected.
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Nelle has the other half of the necklace belonging to Nina. What do you think if it turns out that Nelle is Nina’s daughter? It is quite possible, tho, that she is not, and it’s all a red herring. How has it been working with Cynthia Watros?
CHLOE: Cynthia is one of the kindest human beings I’ve ever met, truly. We haven’t known each other for long, but earlier this year, and not many people know this other than my close friends, I was having glaring mental health issues stemming from unresolved trauma. I was going going going for so long that I couldn’t run away from it anymore. I had never dealt with any of it. She saw it and could tell I was silently struggling and reached out. You don’t forget kindness like that. So I’m very grateful for Cynthia—and of course, therapy. I would be flattered if they decided to make Nelle Nina’s daughter.
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What do you think about how the writers have kept finding ways to have plot points that get all the other characters in trouble and make it look like they did something to Nelle, but she ultimately has her own diabolical plans for them with her actions? She is pretty smart!
CHLOE: Nelle is the perfect victim, and her love language is sabotage. She’s also a narcissist, so she’s always going to think she’s the smartest person in the room. She’s basically a walking version of Taylor Swift’s song, Look What You Made Me Do. I love that the writers gifted me the opportunity work with almost everyone on the show. Josh (Swickard) and I always had a great time together. And Maurice (Benard)—god he’s hilarious. I would have loved to work with Briana Nicole Henry (Jordan) more though. I love watching her work. She’s going to have an amazing career.
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Do you think Nelle can ever be redeemed at this point?
CHLOE: Redemption is a weird one for me, because I don’t believe that people are inherently good or bad. We’re all human. We all have flaws, make mistakes, have regrets, experience shame. We have the ability to grow and we learn from our past. Nelle has done and felt all of those things, to a degree, but continued to do the same thing over and over again while expecting a different result. A character either has to change or they die. So, I’ll say this—if Nelle is alive out there somewhere, I hope she’s going to therapy.
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What has been the hardest scene for you to play emotionally in the time you have been playing Nelle?
CHLOE: Probably the scene with the newborn, where Nelle runs into Brad on the side of the road. I had never held a newborn baby before, so I was TERRIFIED. I realized I was the only thing in that moment keeping that baby alive…a very bizarre and life altering feeling, I’ll say.
So, have you enjoyed Chloe’s performances? Do you think Nelle is plotting from afar? What would you like to see happen in the storylines with baby Wiley, Nina’s child, and more? Comment below.
I’m so over Nelle, Michael, Willow. They have eaten the show 24/7. I have no interest in the return of Nelle and bland vapid Willow/Michael need to move to the backburner.GH screwed this entire story by not giving any focus to Lucas. He’s the one who I felt for. He lost his son & husband yet GH has never shown him dealing with that. Lucas should’ve challenged the court to get Wiley back. I’m also ready for GH to wrap up Mike’s story. It jumped the shark a year ago. As someone who lost a parent to Alzheimer’s it has been extremely insulting and not based in truth. Max Gail has given his best but this story needs to end. Let’s see story for characters that have languished with nothing & let’s see more of the hospital characters. The show is still called General Hospital not Sonny Hospital.
I have to agree. I feel the same about all these viewpoints
I couldnt disagree more with you about Mike’s storyline. It has followed step by step the experience I had during my Mom’s battle with Alzheimers.
Same with my mom. That was an exceptional depiction of that disease.
Not everyones experience with a health issue is text book. Sonny is a main character who has connections to many people in PC and huge history. If you dont like Sonny, DAYS is on!
Denise swings and Denise hits it out of the park!
I am completely with you, Denise, particularly with regard to Sonny…
The dementia story was well played. You having experienced it, should know that.
Not insulting at all!
I despise Nelle!!! But Chloe Lanier is one of the best actresses to hit General Hospital. Keep coming back to visit, Chloe! Don’t stay too long – but keep coming back to visit!!! 😉
Absolutely agree…the character you love to hate. So well acted!!
Nelle from Hell…kind of a reboot Heather Webber…too bad Lucas isnt around for all this-he should be…see they have a new Valerie-i wish they done more with her and make her more connected to the Spensers…i wonder if she and Dante will hook up again???
Hell isn’t the right word for the bitch she is crazy
Chloe kind of resembles Michelle Philipps of the Mommas And Poppas 60s singing group-could play her in a movie if one is made!!!
I see her as Susan Dey who was in the Partridge Family.
You know i forgot about her
I love Nell.She keeps us on our toes.Hope she returns soon.
I agree. Nelle is one of the best characters on the show. Chloe is a great actress. I hope they bring her back and hope she is Nina’s daughter.
!!!!!Me too!!!!!
I also hope Nell comes back. My storyline would have Nell in a coma but in her mind she has descended into H*ll where she is tormented by Carly, Michael, Sonny etc for everything that she has done.
Ah yes, the saintly saints of GH, Sonny & Carly. LOL
I love chloe’s portrayal of Nelle. Michael and Willow are so beyond boring. I loved chase and Willow together. Nelle is the best actress on GH other than Ava!
Very good actress! I hope you are still alive, give up & tell the truth for once that you fell, go to therapy, and you become a real person! This just has to be Nell’s bottom or the writers need to get real!
Nelle will return, and be amnesiac .Truly can’t remember her past, she will be with Julian, but enamored with Brando! She will be Nina’s dtr, and through treatments with Kevin or that character, slowly figure out who she really is. By that time Willow and Michael, will be falling hard for each other. Sacha, will overdose and Jason will rescue her and find feelings for her, bye Sam…
Oh, no—you’ve given away all the spoilers!! All kidding aside, those are all fantastic predictions, Tamara!!
I try to follow GH but I just cannot seem to ride the waves of change anymore. I rarely see glimpses of the GH on once upon a time, actors and characters I loved, and I miss those. The plots at times are interesting but the many characters and actors are thrown into the mix without time to become familiar, and with connections to the core that are tenuous at best. That said, there is some strong acting and wonderful moments to behold. I still believe in the power of daytime drama, and I will support all I can.
YEs, WHERE IS LAURA? WE need her to do battle with Cyrus!
Now I know who Nelle reminds me of – Phyllis when she first arrived to Genoa City! Never admitting she’s wrong – Well, that’s still Phyllis today! Not above committing a crime to get what she wants and a whole Lotta crazy! I try so hard to hate Nelle, but she’s a great character and Chloe Lanier is superb!!
Agree! Couldn’t say it better!
Lew S,
Iam so sick of the Nelle SL. Just want it to be over.You are so right about Phyllis on Y&R. I so wish I could slap that smug, self satisfied smile off her face.
I love the Nelle character and it was wonderful to get this insight from the interview with Chloe Lanier. Thank you Chloe for your awesome entertaining performance. Hope to see you again soon. You will have a terrific career. Love you.
Great interview, thanks! I love Lanier’s character, Nelle, and all the storylines centering around her baby and related characters. Hope Nelle returns soon!
I hope she comes back. I would like for her to be redeemed and Nina’s daughter. I have enjoyed watching Chloe play Nelle.
I believe redemption kills a character.
People are good and bad.. not everybody is redeemed nor should they be.
example;
Franco– that character was suburb, extraordinary..
Love or hate Franco the character put fans on the edge and stirred emotions, a great bad guy- electrifying!
After Franco’s redemptions, he is beyond state near zeroed out..
And- that is the same for many a great characters redemption they become blah and stale and become wallpaper.
The vivid character is a redeemed empty vessel..
No redemption for Chole= she needs to be greyed not redeemed.
But isn’t that a sad commentary on life, SuOOO! How’s it going, BTW? Well, I hope.
ANd I DO think a character can be “redeemed” (show remorse and strive to do better)but still have some dark tendencies. A complex character (realistic mix of good and bad) is always the more interesting character: Some actors are skillful enough to bring a complex character to the canvas.
I love Chloe Lanier and she has me jeering and cheering for Nelle.
I think Chloe Lanier is a fantastic actress. I feel the emotions of hate and also compassion for her. She made me think a few times that she may “do the right thing” while talking to Carly. Then of course she does not. She is going to have a successful career, that is certain.
I hope not I want her gone for ever let all this go away it is ridiculous for her to be able to get away with murder she is con artist she needs gone for good I am sick of her going after Carla get over it and I hope she wasnt Nina daughter that is getting sicker also get over this daughter bit is long gone she is dead so let it be over I am sick of Nina anyway the only thing is that Mike is playing a fantastic part he deserves more then one award for his performance nobody would have played that part as well as he did I hate to see him die but it’s time to let him go we love you Mike we will miss you very much
I think it’s safe to say Nelle isn’t really dead. I can’t wait until Chloe returns. On the meantime, they can build up Nelle’s return from the “dead” with Nina finding out Nelle is her daughter; Nina consumed with guilt over her testimony at the custody hearing; Nina consumed with grief believing she’ll never be able to make things right with her daughter; Nina overhearing Carly & Jax’s secret about covering up Nelle’s fall off the cliff leaving her to die & confronting them about it & finally Nelle showing up very much alive shocking Nina, Carly, Jax & the rest of Port Charles. If they can redeem Franco, they can definitely redeem Nelle. Nelle never had unconditional love, guidance & support…& she’ll have all of that with Nina as her mother.
Great interview Michael. Nelle is a convencing villian. Michael & Willow have no chemistry. So he we came back from break, so disappointed In Dan & Chris writhing. Everything is Sonny-Carly-Sam and Jason. How about writhing about legacy famalies –
Webbers/ Baldwin’s. And I hope they go back to 12 week arc stories.
I think Nelle (Chloe) did a fantastic job. I love Michael and Willow too and need to see more of them.
Chloe is a darn good actress but I could never stand her as Nelle and sad to say but I’m glad she is gone and hope she stays gone. Wylie deserves to be safe from his crazy mother and always live a very happy and safe life with Michael and Willow
With respect to your opinion… SNOOOOOOOOZE
Ditto to the SNOOOOOOOOZE!
I would like for Willow to be the long lost daughter and nelle go to prison for her crimed
Nelle is one of my favorite characters. I was very disappointed that we didn’t get to see her “play house with Julian”. Chloe is a brilliant actress. Without conflict the show would become boring very quickly. Chloe brings a lot of conflict.
Two murderers riding off into a blissful sunset? So OK!
I personally want Nelle out….she,s toxic…we all know she rises up all the time….get her gone
I have loved you and the fantastic job you have done it’s a When people get so lost in your character that they hate you and love you that’s a well done job good luck in your next roll tyvm
I love her. She is an awesome actress. Hope she is not gone for good !!!
Hopefully they killed Nelle off. That role is sickening
Nope. If Nelle were in Hell, I’d let you know. She ain’t here yet!
Love it!!!! Go, SATAN!
I second the emotion! 🙂
I want Nelle to be off the show n Michael n Willow be together. Also Williw to be the long lost daughter of Nina.
No I don’t care if Nelle ever comes back. If she does I hope it’s only for a few weeks, can’t stand the character. I hope they do something about Michael and Willow, chase and Sasha. Chase should be with Willow they were always laughing, and Michael and Sasha are fantastic to get her
So agree, Nancy!
I hate to see the character of Nell go she is so wonderfully horrible and Chloe plays her to perfection
Pure villainry can only be sustained for so long–then it’s becomes tiresome and boring. NEllE is the supreme example.
I really hope Nelle is not Nina’s daughter but I know some of my wishes do not come true. Gotta give to this young actress, she plays her role very well and so convincing that it is hard to sympathize with her character. Hope she does not paint herself in a box and be a trick pony, I bet she has the talent to go far in this business.
I still think Spencer should spontaneously combust dont think that’s ever happened on a soap..I hate that kid… I like nelle the show needs her… I hate this good franco crap… roger does great love roger but we need Todd Manning back on tv
I love her acting. I love Nelle. Anyone who causes distress for Sonny and Carly is A+ in my books. I just wish they wouldn’t keep taking Nelle so far down the road of redemption. Having her slash a throat puts her in league with Helena Cassadine but without the resources. You can still have her as a bad girl, just not a violent psychotic murderer.
What a great actress! She will be back, forgetting who she is from the fall and her mom, Nina will will take her in and raise her properly.
A villain’s histrionics are SO much easier to play that a truly complex character of both good and “evil” impulses. ANd oh-so-much more interesting!
Thank you Chloe Lanier for your wonderful performance as Nelle. Please don’t let others mess with your head. You are a good actor and will go far. Never let anyone live in your head rent free. Go Chloe Go.
I am going through some personal issues right now…..and that line you typed is the BEST piece of advice I have ever heard and it SO relates to what I am going through!! NEVER LET ANYONE LIVE IN YOUR HEAD RENT FREE! Thank you for typing that!!! God Bless You!
Chloe I think you are absolutely fantastic! Don’t hold on to the past. I know where your coming from. Practice your craft you may one day win an Oscar.
Well now that little Avery has the necklace it’s anyone’s guess who will find it or if she’ll show it to anyone.And the beat goes on!
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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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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