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GH’s Eden McCoy Stands Up Against ‘Emmy Nomination Shaming’
The last 24 hours have put an unfortunate spotlight on the Daytime Emmy category for Younger Performer in a Drama Series, after one nominee had to exit the competition and another was singled out on Twitter.
After Days of our Lives’ nominee, Victoria Grace (Wendy) faced heartbreak, when she realized she was ineligible to compete in the category due to its 2023 age guidelines, she pulled herself out of the running.
That left three ‘Younger’ nominees vying for gold when the 50th Annual Daytime Emmys are awarded on June 16th at 9PM ET (delayed in the West at 9PM PT) on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
The remaining nominees are: Eden McCoy, General Hospital along with Cary Christopher, Days of our Lives and Henry Joseph Samiri, The Bold and the Beautiful.
What came next was a Twitter user posting a tweet suggesting that McCoy, 19, should be embarrassed to be competing against “two elementary school kids” in her category. The now deleted tweet read in full, “The Younger performer category just needs to be gone this year. How embarrassing for Eden, no matter what the outcome. If she wins, congrats you beat two elementary school kids. If she loses …lol”
McCoy clapped back and stated: “Oh am I supposed to be embarrassed by my nomination now? Shame on anyone tweeting that. Regardless of the changing rules in the Younger Performer category, I stand by the quality of my work in ANY of my years at GH (going on 8 btw). My two prior nominations were in years where the category was 25 and under. Multiple talented actors my age who did amazing work submitted this year, and these “kids” whose work you were belittling were nominated ahead of them. I’m proud of Henry and Cary. Your lack of respect is what’s embarrassing. The facts are that everybody earned what they got. Do better.”
Eden’s stance has been praised by her GH co-stars, Laura Wright (Carly) and Tabyana Ali (Trina). Ali responded, “SHE SAID WHAT SHE SAID!” Wright tweeted, You tell ‘em !!! You’re a rockstar Eden McCoy ! Love you.”
During the Michael Fairman Channel’s Daytime Emmy Nominations Special 2023, McCoy was one of the guests celebrating her nomination with us. During her interview segment, she also discussed being in the category this year with two younger actors. Eden shared: “Everyone in that category is deserving and everybody works hard and it doesn’t matter and I could lose to anybody in that category.” She went on to say, “The work I am submitting is from when I was 18-years-old. So that work goes in the Younger category vs Supporting.”
So, what did you think of the McCoy’s statement, and standing up for herself and the other nominees in the Younger Performer category? Comment below.
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— Eden McCoy (@RealEdenMccoy) April 29, 2023
She played by the rules and submitted only scenes before she turned 19. Glad that she’s sticking up for herself.
Not the biggest fan of her character, but Eden has proved she’s a talented actress.
The category really should be for anyone under 21.
Looking at GH, for next year, at the <19 cutoff, unless they start focusing on the next generation of teens, who would really qualify?
Who will really qualify, period? Henry and Cary, and a very scant few others. This age requirement is ridiculous! They ought to have kept it at 25, and Nicholas and Tabyana could have competed. I don’t know if William Lipton and Sidney Mikayla submitted as they were eligible since they turned 19 in 2023 but they were both MUCH more deserving than the two cute boys. These rules are awful! But I thought Victoria Grace was older than 19 last year, so it makes sense that she is out of the running (I think Eden will win and that she ought to win too).
Eden is right! There’s always going to be keyboard warriors out there that think they should chime in and say anything that comes to mind, the problem is they aren’t doing the work that Eden and these other talented people are. We all have our opinions but until you do the work keep it to yourself, popping off just makes you look like a hater.
Kathy. This person has a history of lauding Eden as an actress. She was not attacking Eden but attacking the younger actor category. There has been a borderline hysterical reaction to this Tweet that was simply saying that Eden is good enough to compete with her peers.
I would be thrilled to be nominated so good luck and congratulations to all the nominees
You go girl!!
So proud that you stuck up for yourself and the others nominated in the same category.
Hope you win because you definitely deserve it.
If she followed the rules she should be left alone.
So many folks are misunderstanding the Tweet and taking it completely out of context (including Eden, who completely overreacted).The person did not tag Eden nor did she attack her. This came from a viewer who appreciates Eden’s solid work as an actor, and thus, thinks she should be considered for an Emmy alongside of her peers, and not be subjected to sitting at the kiddie table. It was not an attack on Eden but rather an attack on the younger actor category ( the Oscars do not have a younger actor category). Eden tagged the Tweeter and made her out to be a bully or a troll while making herself out to be a victim. Now this person has had to relegate her Twitter status to private after Eden galvanized her fans against her. So who’s the real bully here? This whole uproar has been blown out of proportion. I wish soap fans and soap writers would redirect their ire towards real trolls who attack soap actors on the basis of their race, their age and their body type.
”How embarrassing for Eden, no matter what the outcome. If she wins, congrats you beat two elementary school kids. If she loses …lol”
The ”lol” the ”how embarrassing for Eden” comment was crass and unnecessary. This person could have made the point they were trying to make without the passive aggressive comments toward Eden. This person deserves the dressing down they’ve received.
Really? That line taken out of context doesn’t look good, I admit. This was a reaction to Victoria Grace rescinding her Emmy nomination for younger actor because the committee had changed what constitutes a “younger actor.” VG turned twenty-one before the eligibility period began. The person in question was pointing out the absurdity of the younger actor category and the confusion that arises from the constant changing of the rules. There was a long Twitter thread discussing it and somehow, Eden saw this one little Tweet which is odd because she wasn’t even tagged. But Eden tagged the person behind the Tweet and wrote a long, sanctimonious rebuttal thereby galvanizing her huge league of fans to attack this one person, who had a history of actually praising Eden’s acting prowess. Eden is young but she’s old enough and savvy enough to know that there would be collective and hateful uproar against this person once she named her. She could have voiced her protestation without tagging the person. That Tweet was not an example of internet bullying or trolling. Solid example of that can be found with lovely Cynthia Watros (Nina)seeing Tweets that viscously attacked her looks. Or the beautiful Susan Walters (Diane) seeing Tweets that cruelly attacked her for having the audacity to grow older. Then there’s Tabyana Ali (Trina)who regularly faces hate-filled, racist comments on social media. And there’s plenty of body shaming on social media such as cruel attacks on Kristin Storms (Maxie) for gaining weight while insensitively ignoring the fact that her weight gain is the result of medication that treats a serious medical issue. There’s plenty more cases of real bullying against real actors transpiring on social media that I could cite but mocking the ever changing rules of the younger actor category is not an example of it. Eden overreacted, plain and simple. I apologize for my laboriously long reply but I think it’s important that we are able to distinguish between real bullying and gentle teasing.
Harry I was not going to read the comments but glad I did very well said .
Eden, have the right to it just like anybody else that plays on Soaps. Leave the young lady along and be glad she can be a part of it. Stop hating on her b proud of her for being on for 8 years. Some young ppl. dont make it to a year or two.
Why lower the age? It’s very confusing.
According to official rules for the Daytime Emmys, performers must be “no older than 18 years old on at least January 1, 2022.” Eden met requirements.
Good for her! I don’t get why people think they have the right to rip others apart, especially when they have very little (if any) knowledge of all the circumstances. Eden gave a classy “clap-back” at the haters and I support her.
The way the Emmys have bungled the Younger Performer category over the past few years is totally ridiculous, and is the reason why this has become an issue. I’ve commented on it here several times in the past. They tried to fix something that wasn’t broken.
First of all, they should have never did away with the separate Younger Actor/Actress categories and lumped everybody into one category. Second, they should have never lowered the age limit. It worked perfectly fine for 34 years. There was no reason to change what didn’t need to be changed. And now here we are.
On the subject of Eden McCoy, I’m personally not a fan of the way they’ve written the Josslyn character as of late, but there’s no question that Eden has become a good performer. If she wins this year, good for her, she doesn’t need to apologize to anyone. She should have an Emmy already in my opinion, for the Oscar death storyline. If people have a problem with the category, blame NATAS.
The age for this category was 26 and under for many years. I think 19 is far too young as an age cap. And it does result in children competing against adults.
There should be a Child Category, say 16 and under, and a Younger Lead say from 16-25.
Soaps are different from other genres. They are much more multi-generational and the younger actors play a very important role. They deserve to be honoured too.
A 20 year old is now forced to compete in Supporting or Lead. Its not fair.
Totally Agree with this Post & Suggestions.
I Remember Watching The Daytime Emmys when they had the Younger Male & Female and Think at the Very Least they need to go back to that Separation.
But, I also like the Idea of the Younger Supporting Actor/Actress.
As for Eden McCoy, I Hope She Wins This Year!
I read the twitter comment much like Eden did. So I support her response. If anything I have a problem with the age categories. If they are going to have a younger category start with 10 years and under…next 20 to 10 yrs. These take into consideration the role the actor was playing and their years of experience.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) revealed on Thursday, the lineup of presenters for 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards taking place on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California.
The ceremony will stream live on the NATAS YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@theemmys and watch.TheEmmys.tv.
Scheduled to present from the current soaps are: Katelyn MacMullen (Willow, General Hospital), Delon de Metz (Zende, The Bold and the Beautiful), James Preston (Nick, The Bay), Paul Telfer (Xander, Days of our Lives), Tamara Tunie (Anita, Beyond the Gates) and Susan Walters (Diane, The Young and the Restless).
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In addition soap alums, Crystal Chappell, Lesli Kay, Joe Lando, Eva LaRue, who is also a nominee this year, A Martinez, Juliet Mills, and Alicia Leigh Willis, will also be on hand to present.
The ceremony which celebrates nominated lifestyle programs and dramas will also include presenters: Eva zu Beck (Superskilled with Eva zu Beck), Danielle Chang (Lucky Chow), Sunny Hostin (The View), Derek Hough (Extra), Pati Jinich (Pati’s Mexican Table), Star Jones (Divorce Court), Michael Jr. (Stand Up and Do Something), Judge Greg Mathis (Mathis Court with Judge Mathis), Keke Palmer (Glam Through the Ages), Nischelle Turner (Entertainment Tonight), and Andrew Zimmern (Andrew Zimmern’s Wild Game Kitchen).
The 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards will bring together an exciting mix of presenters representing the full spectrum of daytime television,” said Adam Sharp, President & CEO of NATAS. “From familiar faces in daytime drama to the personalities and creative voices behind talk shows and lifestyle programming, this year’s lineup reflects the breadth of talent that makes daytime so special. We look forward to celebrating the people who continue to shape the genre.”
Matthew Hoffman (Love Island USA, Cheap A$$ Beach Houses) will serve as the ceremony’s Voice of God, bringing his signature comedic narration to the evening’s celebrations. As previously announced, Lifetime Achievement honoree Genie Francis (Laura, General Hospital) will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by her husband, Jonathan Frakes.
So, what do you think about the list of presenters for the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards? Let us know who you are looking forward to seeing via the comment section below.
General Hospital fans took to social media following the airing of the Wednesday, October 21 episode of the ABC daytime drama series. In story, Molly (Kristen Vaganos) reveals to Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) that she has received an offer to join the top law firm in Chicago that practices civil law. She says it’s her dream job.
The problem Molly says is relocating from Port Charles and uprooting her life and being away from her mother, Scout and boyfriend Cody Bell (Josh Kelly). Wistful that she may lose another daughter to a long-distance situation (Kristina left a few months back to go to medical school in California), Alexis urged Molly to get Cody to go with her.
Molly still seemed concerned and has trouble committing to the idea. Alexis tells her to talk it over with Cody. Meanwhile, Cody asked Tracy (Jane Elliot) is he can have Thanksgiving off because he and Molly planned to spend Thanksgiving together with their families. After initially balking, Tracy agrees.
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WILL MOLLY AND CODY HEAD TO CHI-TOWN?
Later, Cody shows up at Miller & Davis and the conversation turned to Thanksgiving dinner that Alexis is hosting. Molly and Cody asked her not to cook anything. Cody hugged Molly reassuring Alexis that he and Molly would take care of whatever was needed on Turkey Day.
So, this raises the question, why out of nowhere are we learning that Molly received an amazing law offer in Chicago, if the character was not being written out? If Molly leaves the canvas, would the character of Cody make his exit too?
Kristen Vaganos joined GH as a recast Molly Lansing-Davis back in September of 2023 and went on contract in August of 2024. Josh Kelly began playing Cody Bell back in June of 2022. Initial reports were that Kelly joined the show on contract and then as of June 2025 went on recurring status with the show per his choice.
Do you see a world where GH is writing out Molly and Cody? Would you be sad to see Kristen and Josh exit the soap opera? If this is not what is going on, is this just a plot point for some other story that is upcoming? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section.
It’s been over two-years since his last appearance on General Hospital, now fan favorite Kin Shriner (Scott Baldwin) has taken to social media to share his thoughts on the casting of his grown-up TV daughter, Serena Baldwin now played by Kelly Kruger.
Kelly took over the role of Serena on-screen starting with the July 30, 2026 episode and has been ensconced in the storyline with her mother, Lucy Coe (Lynn Herring), in trying to win back full creative control of Deception for her.
In fact on the Monday, October 19 episode of the ABC soap opera, Serena tried to dupe Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) into signing over Michael’s (Rory Gibson) shares of the company. Jason caught on and wondered why she was doing this. She claimed she just wanted to help her mom gain creative control from Tracy (Jane Elliot) rather than full ownership, and begged Jason to keep quiet about it, which he agreed to for now.
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WHERE IS SCOTT?
On Monday, Shriner also took to X and said, “I think Kelly Kruger is doing a great job on General Hospital, and she and Lynn Herring work well together.” That was followed by comments in his thread about the show needing to bring back Scott too.
In fact, back on August 25, Shriner also took to X with a reminder that Scott is still around and ready to come back to Port Charles, sharing, “Scotty Baldwin always fits in he just needs the right sport coat !!!!”
The last time Serena mentioned her father Scott was when Kruger made her debut and informed Lucy that her father was, “living his best life in Key West.” Meanwhile, Shriner posts on his X account continually and shared back on August 2, that it has been 49 years since he made his on-screen debut as then teenaged, Scotty Baldwin and thanked the fans for al the love and support.
So, now let us know, are you enjoying Kelly Kruger as Serena Baldwin? Do you want to see GH bring back Scott Baldwin into the story, so Serena has both her parents in Port Charles? Do you like the potential of Jason and Serena pairing? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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