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.
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?
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Freeman Griffin
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… Read more »
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Kathy
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.
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Harry
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.
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Sha'Nyeeta White
I would be thrilled to be nominated so good luck and congratulations to all the nominees
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Shari
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.
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Jackie
If she followed the rules she should be left alone.
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Harry
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… Read more »
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Gia
”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.
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Harry
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… Read more »
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Kay
Harry I was not going to read the comments but glad I did very well said .
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ALZORA
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.
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Michaela
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.
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Rodd
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.
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Dan
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.… Read more »
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JJ
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.
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Jennifer
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!
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rose
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.
Kate Mansi Makes Her General Hospital Debut as Kristina; What Were Your First Impressions?
May 25, 2023
Daytime Emmy winner, Kate Mansi made her first appearance on yesterday’s May 24th episode of General Hospital as the recast Kristina Corinthos-Davis. The former Days of our Lives star takes over the role from Lexi Ainsworth.
As to Kristina’s story, it is revealed that Kristina is building an LGBTQ+ youth shelter with the help of her father, Sonny Corinthos. Kristina’s sister, Sam (Kelly Monaco) is concerned that she is not thinking through all the issues that come with creating and building such a space and shares her concerns with their mother, Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn).
Enter Mansi as nuKristina with the renovation plans for the youth shelter. She shares her excitement with Sam and Alexis. An enthusiastic Kristina discusses the cosmetic changes she wants to make to the place and even shows her family, the Corinthos-Davis House logo.
Sam voices her concerns that in the past Kristina has great ideas and visions and how they don’t work out, because she never follows through. Kristina gets angered and leaves the discussion to take a call from her contractor.
Remember, when Kristina lost her way, and then, seemingly everyone got looped in and involved with Dawn of the Dead cult?
Photo: NATAS
Meanwhile, Molly (Haley Pullos in these scenes) is struggling with her inability to have a baby and tension is mounting between her and TJ (Tajh Bellow).
Mansi comes to GH with an impressive resume having been front and center as Abigail Deveraux on Days from 2011–2016, and then again in 2018–2020. She took home the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series award in 2017 at the 44th annual Daytime Emmy Awards. In addition, Kate has continued to appear in primetime, streaming and motion picture roles.
So, what were your first impressions of Kate as Kristina Corinthos-Davis? How did you like her interactions on-screen with Kelly Monaco and Nancy Lee Grahn? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Visits ‘Tamron Hall’ and Talks On His Recurring Role of GH’s Brick
May 24, 2023
On yesterday’s, May 23rd episode of Tamron Hall, ESPN sports personality, Stephen A. Smith was a guest for a special interview, while Smith was at his second home away from home, General Hospital.
Smith, plays the recurring role of Sonny’s tech expert/’henchmen’, Brick, on the ABC daytime drama series. Stephen A., who is a longtime fan of GH, shared with Hall just how lucky he is to be given a chance to have a Port Charles alter-ego. Since 2016, the powers-that-be have found ways to keep Smith’s character returning to the GH canvas to help out his pal, Sonny, when the mobster is in dire straits.
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Stephen expressed: “I’ve been blessed and fortunate because I do scenes primarily with the star of the show. And we’ve developed an incredible friendship, Maurice Benard (Sonny) and myself. I can’t tell you the amount of times that he’s pulled me to the side and he sat down with me and he’s embraced it and he’s like, ‘Here’s where I want you to go.’”
In caring moment, Benard was sensitive to a real-life event that happened in Smith’s life … the passing of his mother. Smith shared, “I remember there was a scene where he (Sonny) had lost a relative and literally he said to me, ‘I don’t want to offend you here,’ and he brought up losing my mother in 2017.”
Maurice, then gave Smith some acting advice, “I need you to go back to that moment. I need you to embrace how you were feeling at that moment in time.’ He said, ‘I’m only coming to you because I know you can. I need you to do it.’ And that was exactly what I did.”
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The longtime ESPN host and journalist, also released his autobiography, Straight Shooter earlier this year. When Hall questioned him on how he has persevered through the years, Smith admitted that it’s about, “Longevity … thinking about smelling the roses. I’m not one to sit around and smell it, but I want to do things and associate myself with things that allows me to know that I’m reaping the fruits of my labor.”
As to his crazy schedule, Stephen admitted, “I’m still going to outwork 99% of the people out there. I don’t stop. I’m a machine and I know it and I’m proud of it. ”
Photo: Simon
Check out Stephen A. in part of his chat with Tamron Hall below.
Now let us know, if you are a fan of all of Stephen A. Smith’s work and if you continue to enjoy seeing him pop up on GH, via the comment section below.
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Will Nina’s Guilty Conscience Ruin a Marriage Proposal From Sonny?
May 22, 2023
This week on General Hospital, Sonny (Maurice Benard) has a marriage proposal for Nina (Cynthia Watros). However, she’s feeling the walls may be closing in on her when she regrets her actions against Drew (Cameron Mathison) and Carly (Laura Wright). As GH viewers know, she had turned them into the SEC for insider trading as a revenge-tactic against Carly.
In the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest on newsstands now, Sonny (Maurice Benard) is set to take a big step and ask Nina to marry him. This, comes on the heels of Nina bowing out of attending Michael (Chad Duell) and Willow’s (Katelyn MacMullen) wedding, to keep the peace in the family, and letting him attend alone.
On the latest developments, Maurice Benard shared with SOD on the marriage proposal: “It’s not an immediate yes from Nina. I think because she’s already done the bad deed (of calling the SEC). She’s trying to get out of it, so she doesn’t dig herself deeper.”
Previewing Sonny’s profession of love to Nina, the three-time Daytime Emmy winner said of the upcoming scenes: “That was my job as an actor, to convince her in this monologue that, ‘I don’t care about what you’ve done.’ He doesn’t care about anything but her, ‘and I love you, and let’s do this.'”
As to how he thinks Sonny’s proposal to Nina stacks up with others in his GH career, “I’m not saying this is the best, but I am saying it’s up there with the best that I’ve had.”
Of course, what will happen if Sonny finds out what Nina did to Carly with the SEC insider trading deception? Stay tuned.
Check out the promo for this week’s GH below, then let us know. Are you hoping Sonny and Nina get engaged? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
