General Hospital
GH’s Donnell Turner Shares Message From Curtis to Fans: “He Wants Them To Root For Him Like You Would Your Favorite Athlete”
On General Hospital, Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner) was shot, and then woke up to the reality that he may never walk again. On current episodes of the ABC daytime drama series, Curtis is paralyzed from the waist down. Already in story, he is pushing his wife, Portia (Brook Kerr) away, and has already had a visit from Finn (Michael Easton) that this predicament could send Curtis over the edge and back to his drug addiction.
No matter what happens, this has opened up a juicy storyline for actor Donnell Turner. In the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest on newsstands now, Turner talks about finding out he was going to get this meaty storyline, and what key messages he hopes to send to the viewers through his soap alter-ego’s new challenges.
Turner shared his reaction on finding out Curtis was going to be shot and then unable to walk, “I knew months in advance, and it’s been difficult to keep it a secret. Executive producer Frank Valentini called and told me about it.” He added, “I about jumped through through the phone!”
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Curtis has a long road ahead of him, and certainly a period of adjustment to his new reality. But will it be his new reality … or will Curtis fight every step of the away to reclaim the way his life was before he was shot? Clearly, Curtis was gut-punched when he found out his current medical diagnosis … that he will never walk again. Turner revealed: “I think the overall message that I want to portray to the audience is strength and courage and never giving up. It’s okay to cry. It’s okay to feel what you feel, but that doesn’t mean you just give up.”
Turner punctuated that by concluding, “Curtis doesn’t want the fans and the viewers to feel sorry for him. He wants them to root for him like you would your favorite athlete.”
So, what do you think will happen to Curtis? Do you think he will go back to a period of drug addiction and remain on a downward spiral before picking himself back up? Are you glad to see Donnell have a front burner story? If you have ever faced a physical challenge that changed our life, do you hope the ABC soap opera tells Curtis’ struggles in a way that the audience continues to root for his recovery? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
I think we know he’ll walk again. GH is stuck on killing people off with devastating, horrible, diseases. They need new writers. However, they’ve yet to keep a person in a chair, so no doubt Curtis will be back to form at some point after the “drama” of the story is done.
❝ GH is stuck on killing people off with devastating, horrible, diseases. ❞
Sorry, but what General Hospital have you been watching? Willow was sick for over one-year, told she had days to live (lived weeks) and then magically got her cure? Death, on this soap, seems to barely exist. Two serial killer storylines and barely any dents were made to the overly large cast…. if anything, they’re stuck on not thinning the cast and allowing all to continue existing.
My friend was diagnosed almost a year ago with lukemia. Willows storyline is pretty accurate on the up and down cycle of how this disease can go from critical to hopeful on a day to day basis.
Just take porsha out of curtis life
Yes, can you believe she took his phone away from him? Because hes incapacitated, it was horrible.
Yesss! PLEASE! Put Curtis and Jordan back together! I also wish Ms Woo switched the results and Curtis is not the father. I felt her father’s pain when results showed Curtis as her father!
I do think someone had something to do with the DNA test. About the Curtis/Jordan thing, I don’t think she should take him back. She kept her job secrets and because she didn’t consult with him, he divorce her. Portia kept a personal secret and he stayed . A 20 year old lie that could have been avoided. She is a doctor after all. So no on Curtis/Jordan reunion. I would like for an outside DNA test to be done. That test should’ve never been done at the same hospital where Portia works and Curtis know what Selena Woo suggested.
I believe it would be great to see Curtis share this storyline of difficulty. However, I am cheering him on to not allow his challenges to determine his story, as in my life I am hoping GH will show his story as one of courage and strength!
Please no drugs!!!!!
Agree; stop the drug abuse just because. FIGHT.
“Curtis doesn’t want the fans and viewers” shows he’s blurring the lines between reality and soap land. Curtis, as a character, doesn’t know fans and viewers exist. Donnell is the one who cares about that.
Regardless, the show is giving DT a juicy storyline. Let’s hope he brings it in the acting department.
I thing he is being a big self righteous ass right now. If you were the man you claim to be you would not be wallowing in self pity and be glD people are standing by you. People have been through worse snd keep going. Get back to being a strong character
Have your ability to walk taken away and see if you’re not an ass for a while. It’s hard at first until you realize both physically and mentally that there is hope. I was in his shoes when I lost my left leg. He’s not an ass, he’s hurting, physically, mentally and emotionally. I can’t wait to see where his journey takes us!
Nicely said.
You are 100% correct in saying all of this, because folks that’s what happens IRL.
I’ve always been a lil fan of Curtis he’s been a pretty solid player throughout his time on GH.
Definitely a keeper in the sweetness, gentleman, and looks department!
But Valerie, he was an ass before the paralysis. So was Portia. Both are hypocritical asses. That is why I cannot invest any emotions in this storyline.
It’s a shame Valerie that some people can’t empathize with others unless it happens to them. Too many people like that in the world; and we see that lack of empathy in various viewers reactions to the struggles and hardships that some of these characters go through. Art imitates life; so many insensitive people…
I think there’s something wrong with people like you who thinks a person, fictional or real, is “wallowing in self pity” when they learn that they’re paralyzed, literally can’t feel their legs and may never walk again. You think that person should just be bright and cheery…would be bright and cheery, in those first days, weeks, or even months? Regardless of who he or she had in their lives? It has nothing to do with being a “strong” character. It has to do with being human with vulnerabilities, frailties, fears, and emotions. I can’t handle insensitive people like you.
You do realize that in GH time, this has only been a short time since he was shot??? Are you really that callous, or just unaware??
Unfortunately, it would make sense for Curtis not to regain use of his legs to show others in a similar situation that having a full life is still possible. You could also show the darker side of the situation and have him flounder for a time in self pity, anger and unrelenting regret. Selfishly though, I want him to return to full fighting trim. I want a happy ending for him as there is SO much unhappiness in that town lately and the reality is, not everyone recovers from whatever hits them, physical, emotional or spiritual.
This shooting was too much like real life that we hear in the news everyday for my tastes, and put Curtis into this crippling situation. It caused me to quit watching GH for a while. So yes, let’s root for Curtis like several real life athletes recently, and others working to get their lives back.
Haven’t liked Curtis for awhile; this latest s/l doesn’t help.
Yup
Curtis rocks an he will be fine either way but hopefully walking he is a great actor and so handsome
Curtis will walk again. It could take a while but he will be back to his old self eventually and even though he’s pushing his family away they will be there for him all the way.
The only GH character to ever stay in a wheelchair permanently was Lila – which was due to Anna Lee needing it in real life.
Curtis will walk again as the show doesn’t have the courage to pull a Jason Morgan and make this change permanent.
Do not do another Addiction story . Have had enough w Sasha
Curtis is cry baby..people make mistakes
Please no drugs enough I agree with you
Depends on how well it’s written. If a Devil remembers correctly, Curtis’ substance of choice in his backstory was cocaine. So he’s probably not likely to get back into the nose candy again, but it would be totally realistic if he developed an addiction to opiate pain relievers.
GH did this before when Alan Quartermaine was recovering from spinal injuries caused by his drunken idiot son AJ. Alan was a doctor and certainly should have known better, but he got hooked on the pills for a while. If my Fuzzy Devil Memory is correct, this was also around the same time that the whole Q family got booted out of the mansion and had to live upstairs at Kelly’s for a while.
If they did an updated spin on that story with Curtis, and had intelligent writing behind it, it could be a decent story. Which is the opposite of what the thing with Sasha is.
Sasha us out for her maternity leave. I don’t think they’ll carry this storyline on too long after she returns.
I’d love to see a “Jesus” miracle of healing ! They happen everyday all around the world….why not have one on G H ? Not some spooky, kooky , cheesy, occultish healing, but a real prayer to a living God and His healing power displayed !! Probably too much to ask !
Because it’s General Hospital and not the 700 Club. That soap opera really went downhill after their main character died. But don’t worry about Pat, he’s doing just fine down here!
I agree Jesus and the spiritual message would be terrific
Aunt Stella frequently invokes the name of my old friend JC, so I’m sure she will continue to do so. But it’s a show with “Hospital” in the title, so I wouldn’t be expecting any cures not grounded in mortal medical science.
There will no doubt be prayers. The GH chapel gets a workout any time somebody has a major illness or injury.
Are you serious! Please keep you “far right” religious dogma away from group discussions. Not all of us are ‘Christian. There are many different religions as well as folks with no beliefs in a higher power at all. Please, let’s keep that kind of stuff out of GH discussions.
Glad Curtis finally told Portia off! Now he needs to get well, and go back to Jordan, his first wife
and love. ❤️
And GH needs to go back to the first Jordan.
I wish! Vinessa Antoine was the best actress and had the most chemistry with Donnell Turner’s Curtis, but she’s moved on.
I agree about the first Jordan coming back.
Yes! I agree.
Take Jordan please
I just hope it’s not a year or more having to put up with the character pushing people away. He shouldn’t be getting addicted to drugs again he feels no pain right. He can’t feel his legs. He will be in baby mode for a while. Also don’t do the addiction that has run it’s course with several drug addicts in the show, poor Sasha is being forced to be a drug addict again but by her Dr and mother n law.this is one storyline GH should be embarrassed and ashamed doing this storyline I’m disgusted with GH this is terrible
Curtis and Jordan please..away with lying Portia
Everyone on any soap lies about something. Portia is no different. I think aside from begging Curtis all the time, she’s always stood up for herself. Remember Jordan lied about her baby daddy too. That’s why it’s a soap my friend
Absolutely! Have you noticed how Portia’s face has only one expression? Like she’s more worried about how she comes across on screen. Portia be gone!
Agreed
Bye Portia take Nina, take Portia daughter
with you..ohhh pick-up Drew on your way out!!
This is probably as low as you can go. Gladys and Dr. Who the heck r u, should be buried under a jail. They need to end this one. Enough for Sasha..give her a break.
Oh, Meme, how right you are. Both of these tired tales are doomed to boredom. I can’t watch the Sasha story until Sonny figures out what’s going on (it sure ain’t gonna be dense Dante) because the level of evil that quack is perpetrating with Gladys just isn’t entertaining to me. And Curtis really only had scene chemistry with Nina and Billy Miller’s Drew. Since then, he’s another in a growing list of dullards.. Sam; Dante; Ned and Eddie Maine; Portia; Fin; old and nuMolly; Alexis. Thanks for Spencer, Ava, and a few others like Terry and that sweet Bodyguard boyfriend of hers.
Then just quit watching and quit whining!
We’re now into the substitute writers until this strike is over, and we should be damn gkad we even HAVE GH to watch! The genre is on it’s last legs…they’re expensive to make…we’re lucky..quit complaining about everything!
I don’t see the love in her that a woman in love would act. She seems cold. I think he should leave her. She’s lied for yrs about their daughter. I think he can be strong enough to get.better in a much healthy way physically and mentally without her.
I think Curtis will be encouraged by Sonny .Sonny was told he will never walk again after he was shot. Sonny will say never except it work hard with your rehab and be positive. Sonny will be there for Curtis because he understands what he’s going through and wants to see him walk again.
I think Curtis should walk again.Get rid of Mason and Austin. Let’s see some happiness and love.
ALL CURTIS FAMILY, FRIENDS, COWORKERS AND FANS SHOULD ROOT FOR HIS THERAPY AND STRUGGLES TO WALK AGAIN. HIS CHARACTER WILL NOT STAND QUITTING OR DOWNWARD SPIRAL. GH WILL TAKE US DOWN THE USUAL PATH, BUT WILL EVENTUALLY END IN A POSITIVE RESULT.
I’m a nurse, I have seen many patients face long term recoveries. I would introduce new characters, a physical therapist, and occupational therapist. We had one patient that took months to undo foot drop. Need to get therapists fast.
Yeah we all got your back Curtis u know it will happen… Hope the real writers get back soon
I had a stroke last Sept 2022 after coming back from a Cruise.Right side paralysis ( my dominate side yes it’s differcult at time but getting by yes I thought my world was going to end.ebery day is a challenge.
Hope you’re getting stronger and better everyday. I’m rooting for you ✌️
He will do what he has to walk again it take time and hard work
I want him to walk again don’t push anybody away and don’t push the drugs on him that would be a supit thing to do
Agreed
Yes it is
I am getting bored with gh and I have watched it for 40 years. Molly and Christina story boring.There is too many characters to get interested in one thing. Shasha story has went on too long. Willow and her problem too long. A good addition is bring Jason back and fight for Carly and Lulu and fight with Sam. I hate the actor Porcha. Get rid of Austin and Mason. Everyday is a different story and each story last a year. I. RECORD mine so. I can skip the drawn out shows. Add new stuff.
Get Curtis away from Portia and he might be likeable again.
It would be a better story if someone stayed in a wheelchair, learned to accept it and continued to have a fulfilling life.
I think the last time that happened was Jimmy on Degrassi High. Then he got bored with it, quit the show, changed his name to “Drake” and became a rapper.
It was time for Curtis to get his big break. Curtis has step in to faith a long time. I hope he don’t let the devil get in his spirit. Let his character be positive.
What am I being blamed for now?
I think he is so hot…able to walk or not!
Curtis is a Karen
Curtis needs to dump Portia, she’s a whiny offense liar!
A more humane way to show Curtis would be for him to hold on to his family and friends. I saw a very mean Curtis … The way he treated his wife was deplorable. I didn’t like it. I’ve met mean disabled people before and the only way to deal with them is to leave them alone. A more positive character would be more appealing.
Curtis will get through this he’s a strong prideful man, I just lost my oldest son in May and I’m just getting through one day at a time.
I think Curtis was the target all along.
I think Portia shot Curtis because she felt betrayed. I think it would be a cool story line if Portia and Curtis had a “misery” type story line, I could see Portia footing into the role Kathy Bates did in the movir. You know the crazy fan.
I think he will walk again but I think the writers will have us go through popping pills before curtis gets a happy ending.
He will find away to beat it, just like Sonny did years ago.
Yes, it is time to wake Lulu up or let her die because Dante has clearly moved on with his life and it’s just not fair.
Curtis’ storyline is tired and ready to be trashed!
Curtis should beat the odds and come back strong without relapsing..
Let him walk again…
I am sick and tired of the Sasha storie.
Please somebody anybody stop her mothrer-in law and that terrible lying doctor.
Everybody just leave Cutts alone . Get rid of Portia so her daughter can have a life.
Just get rid of Portia get her a new man.
GH has gotten so boring and predictable. The writers take forever to finish a storyline. I’m at the point that I forward fast more than I watch because there are only certain characters that interest me. Curtis and Portia are not my favorites.
I would like to see Curtiss walk again and I believe something traumatic will happen and anger or fear will make the Curtiss we know take up his bed and walk. Love you Donnell
I like Jordan. But Curtis and Jordan is in past. I want Curtis with his wife Portia and Trina. Curtis don’t give up you will walk again and I can’t to see you and Trina getting close. I like Dante & Lulu. Sam should be with Drew. Like GH my love to the crew
I think he will walk again. When the swelling from the trauma and surgery subsides.
I love Curtis. He has been an integral part of his wife, his ex-wife, his father and now his daughters life. He was in his nephew life as a force and his Aunt Stella has always relied on his confidence. Let Curtis act and do his thing. I’m hoping he comes out of this as quickly as possible.
I want Curtis to fight to regain his mobility to walk again. I’m rooting for you all the way.
I have total replacements in my knees, yes both and had to learn to walk again, my persistence and my strength to do what I need pushed me to learn to walk and face my challenges head on, I’m always on the side of anyone who has a challenge physically or mentally you can do whatever you want if you truly want it and willing to do the work to get it, Curtis is a strong man and with time, support, and the will to walk again he will beat the odds and do it. So no he should not get back into his drug addiction but he should focus so much on walking that it delays his efforts for awhile but he should most definitely fight to walk again and reclaim the life he once list or is pushing away.
curtis is such a whining character, he makes me wanna not root for him at all, the character is to self righteous, and boring to boot, Jordan should be happy he’s no longer in her life, and portia should run as fast as possible.
Get Curtis up and moving and back to a happy marriage. Get Sasha out the hospital and put her mother in law and Dr in jail. Let some good things that for gt people. Encourage your viewers.
I want Curtis to walk again and not go through a drug struggle just to get better all over again. Why can’t you soap writers let the characters be who they are and let them have a long lasting relationship with one person. Hershey I’m getting tired of seeing people hop from bed to bed.
I will like to see Curtis walk again. He is a great actor and one of my favorite. I am rooting for him to get well❤️
Will root for DT as I am certain he’s got the talent to power thru this storyline, however, I wish GH would pursue a storyline of how a person can lead a full life in a wheelchair. (My brother is my hero as he has been battling a disease that has kept him immobilized for decades.) This will give CA the time to reflect on what truly matters – Life. Living life honestly. Curtis has kept more secrets than both Jordan (job related) & Portia. Miss Wu is a biggie. Allow his Father Marshall to bring Curtis a dose of reality & teach Curtis how to live a full life with a disability. Trina deserves a hero, wait, she already has a true hero & true Father figure in Taggart.
Rooting for Donnell to bring us fans the goods cause we all know you’ve got the chops.
I am sort of going through the situation now. I wasn’t shot!! I had my hip replaced, I have to learn to walk again! I walk with a limp because one leg is shorter than the other. But, hey!! I’m walking!! I hope Curtis will be strong and persevere!! Hang in there Curtis!! I’m rooting for you!!!
Please no drugs
Yes this is the world we live in, however everything dosen’t have to ALWAYS be so dark & grim. PLEASE PLEASE DON’T WRITE HIM IN AS TO GOING BACK TO HIS OLD ADDICTIVE WAYS. Show some light on his new life style. Show some positive aspects of being in that situation. Help someone going through. Try writing some good for a change. Not ALL Curtis’s have a bad dark side. I’m pulling for the good side.
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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