General Hospital
GH's William deVry Chats On Julian's Reaction To Lucas Being Gay & The Corinthos vs. Jerome Mob War!
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On today’s episode of General Hospital, Julian Jerome learns his biological son Lucas Jones (Ryan Carnes) is gay. And clearly he does not process the news to well, especially with his comments towards Lucas after his son spills the beans to his gangster father!
On-Air On-Soaps sat down for a chat with the talented William deVry (Julian) to get his thoughts on Julian’s reaction to his son’s declaration, and if he thinks Julian will eventually come around to accept the son he never knew and more!
In addition, William weighs-in on the mob war that continues to escalate between the Jerome clan and the Corinthos clan, and working with his General Hospital scene partners; Maura West (Ava) and Maurice Benard (Sonny)! We think you will find William’s comments on all things about badass Julian, insightful, soulful, and candid!
What do you think of Julian’s response to Lucas being gay?
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WILLIAM: It would be too easy for Julian to react well to the situation. I think Julian is programmed to go through a journey and learning curve with everything. So, I think he will have a bit of an issue. I think he is just not familiar with this situation so his instinct is to go, “Whew, that’s disgusting and unnatural!” But then I think eventually, hopefully, he will come around and that his love for his son trumps any prejudice he may have towards the idea of the whole thing. Then I think it would be nice if Julian comes around and understands a bit more and is not so ignorant of the subject, and that will help his relationship with Lucas. That is my hope. But of course, I don’t know what Ron Carlivati (head writer, GH) has planned.
Do you like the idea of Julian not being accepting of his son’s sexuality? Do you feel that many people in the audience will relate to Julian’s conflict?
WILLIAM: I think some people will have empathy for Julian, when they see he doesn’t approve of his gay son, and in his mind, does not approve of his lifestyle. I think a lot of people will relate to that in the United States. I think there is a lot of that going around … especially with what happened at the Grammys the other week.
Speaking of the Grammys, what did you think of the performance by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis of their song, “Same Love” combined with the live marriage ceremony of over 30 couples illustrating that if you are gay, straight, young or old … love is love? I thought it was amazing.
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WILLIAM: It was amazing. Keith Urban had tears in his eyes after the wedding ceremony and the performance. It was a powerful moment for a lot of people, and then you had the other half of the United States that were absolutely appalled by the whole thing, and that is the way that they were raised. I saw this Twitter comment from a girl who called up her mom and said, “Hey. did you watch the Grammys?” And her mother’s response was, “Yeah, I was until that ‘faggot’ started singing.” So this is what is taught, and it’s just ignorance, and a knee jerk reaction, and sort of inherited. I don’t think people are born with these prejudices, I think they are learned and passed on. But I think with anything, and I don’t know if you or I will be around, but two or three generations from now it’s going to be a completely different feeling and there will be more acceptance. Then we will have to worry about something else. There will then something else on our agenda that we will need to make equal. As Julian is going through his journey, I can only hope a few people in the United States are going to go through the journey with him, and maybe see something they haven’t seen before, and it will help enlighten them and educate then a little bit. Some people are just going to turn off the TV or fast forward it. So let’s hope that it will change a couple people’s ideas of what gay is and what gay is about, and what it means legally and socially. You may not be OK with it socially, but we have to start accepting it legally. It’s really what it boils down to.
And for Julian, here is this mobster who has learned in pretty short order that he has two children he never knew existed … Sam (Kelly Monaco) and Lucas! Does he truly want to be a father to them?
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WILLIAM: It’s not really part of Julian’s DNA right now, or something that he has even asked himself, or questioned himself about. It’s been about himself for all this time and revenge and me, me, me. All of a sudden, there are these warm feelings coming over Julian. I don’t think he knows how to process them right now, obviously. I think if he did, he would react better to the first time he finds out that Lucas is gay. I think this is really new for him and this bond that you have, and this blood connection you have to another human being that you created. It’s really something completely new. And for me, it will be an interesting journey, because in real life I don’t have any kids. It will be an interesting emotion to mine and see what comes up. I am looking forward to going on the journey with Julian.
What have you thought about being the guy getting to incite this new rivalry with the now legacy GH mob character of Sonny Corinthos? How are the scenes to play with Maurice Benard (Sonny) as his on-screen adversary?
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WILLIAM: It’s been a lot of fun. When I am reading the script, I want to honor what’s there already, but I also want to find an interesting way to honor what’s written in the script. Obviously, I am playing with a lot of the best actors in daytime. There are great actors in daytime, no question. But all I can speak for is the show that I work on now. I am really lucky and fortunate to be working with some fabulous actors, and some Emmy winning actors, and people who have been nominated for Emmys, and some people that will get nominated for Emmys, and some people that will win Emmys! With Maura West (Ava) and Maurice Benard and this rivalry, I don’t think Maurice has had anybody who hasn’t been expendable; sort of speak, to go against on-screen. All of a sudden, there is this rival of Sonny’s who is not so quickly expendable. I think it’s going to be really cool for the audience to go through this. They know Sonny can’t necessarily get rid of Julian that easy.
How are the mob shoot out scenes to play? Do you like the idea of getting to play cops and robbers, if you will, with guns blazing and bloodshed, et al?
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WILLIAM: We move so quickly here, obviously. Any moment that you can experience in daytime is gold, because of the pace. We barely finished one scene when we are learning the next scene. We barely finish one day and we have to go home and learn 30 pages of dialog for the next day. You never really experience, for me any way and I can’t speak for Maurice or Maura, but I don’t really experience that method depth of feeling or emotion. I try to be in the moment. So I enjoy it when I am in it. I don’t feel like I am playing cops and robbers. I have some techniques that I make sure that I am actually in that moment. I crack up one minute, and then they go “action”. I am not one of those guys who needs to be crying before I shoot the crying scene, as a matter of fact, I would rather be laughing before shooting a crying scene. I feel laughter brings out emotion anyway. I don’t think you can cry without laughing, and I don’t think you can laugh without crying. I enjoy it. I definitely try to experience what Julian is experiencing, and try to have those objectives that Julian is trying to achieve.
The dynamic between Ava and Julian is so fascinating to watch! There is this inherent brother/sister rivalry thing going on! (Laughs)
WILLIAM: For me, I think that the first time I saw her it was a, “what if …” for me. What if she really was my sister and we have different mothers, but we have the same father? I try to approach every scene with that in mind. I try to have fun with her in the scene, because otherwise it’s going to get too heavy. And again, I have to always honor what is written in the script, and the objective, and the obstacles.
Julian can be very glib, snarky, and come off as calm and collected, but then when he is ready to strike, or feels crossed or threatened by Ava. or anyone else, he can be a real SOB. What is intriguing about your performance is that you are not playing it like a stereotypical “gangster”. How do you merge all of that into your portrayal of Julian, in particular in scenes with Maura West?
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WILLIAM: Well, you do have a relationship with that person. That’s the thing. You have a way of playing off of each other, but then there is a time you are serious, such as, “In this particular line or scene you are not my sister right now! You could potentially be my enemy. You could potentially be my obstacle to my objective, so don’t mess with me”. But once you are passed that it’s like having an argument with your wife, or your significant other, you have got to kind of forget about it. I am not one of these guys in real life to hold on to stuff, and so I have kind of made Julian that way. He has a certain little relationship with everybody. He is going to approach problems a different way depending on who he is talking to. So, I am just having a ball with this role.
Duke (Ian Buchanan) and Julian have a major score to settle with each other! It will be interesting to see where that leads both characters.
WILLIAM: I am interest to see what happens there, too. Julian is going to get back at Duke somehow. I think this is the cool thing about Julian in that he has won a few battles with Sonny. Now whether or not he is going to win the war, I don’t know, but I doubt it, but the battles are interesting!
So, GH fans, what did you think of Julian’s reaction to Lucas revealing he was gay on today’s episode? William’s comments about the key scenes? What have been your thoughts on William’s performances as mobster Julian Jerome? Do you love the scenes between Julian and Ava … and Julian and Sonny? Do you think Julian can ever completely win the mob war against the Corinthos clan? Weigh-in and comment below!
I am big fan of the Jerome’s!
they bring a lot to GH..
Watching their stories and their development is exciting..
I also am a mob fan it is very unique and GH only,,
I am also a Franco fan, and there so very much yet to come, something we do expect, but it is coming 😉
I would Franco with Ava ..
No one but Sonny will ever be allowed to win a mob war on GH. I wish they would stop with the mob wars unless they are going to let Sonny lose everything and have to start all over. It is the same recycled scripts over and over, they just crossed out Alcazar, Zaccara, Sorel, and all the other names from the past 20 years. It is ridiculous at this point, not to mention boring.
The reveal of Sam’s father should have been about Sam, Alexis, and Julian – NOT Sonny.
Love, love love Julian and the potential for a relationship between he and Alexis – hottest pairing on the show right now, with very limited screen time together.
They need to make Julian and Carlos undercover WSB and have this silly mob war be part of the cover – that would be original.
Love him so much!!
me too!!
Love William DeVry, Love the chemistry with him and Alexis! Hope they keep that going. Want him to be in total control over Ava. Just can’t go with her being in control over Julian. LOVE the dynamics with Sonny. And thought his reaction to Lucas was right on. I want him to have a relationship with Sam, but I’m ready for Lucas to go and take Brad with him.
I can’t wait to see what happens when Ric comes back to town. Id like to see him interact with the Jeromes.
I love Julian! I love that his first instinct after the talk with Lucas was to call Alexis. I love Julexis! Finally a non-forced pairing.
Wish GH would get away from the mob war since it is about as suspenseful as the alphabet song. We all know Sonny will win.
I think William is awesome, love the Julian/Alexis thing….scenes between Julian and Ava are intense sometimes. Sorry to say but I think Julian’s first reaction to the news of his son ( a total stranger ) were spot on. Love that we have a few different sides to Julian Jerome…William is really bringing it !!!
Just wanted to mention that being gay isn’t a lifestyle, because lifestyle connotes choice and and being gay isn’t a choice.
Does anyone ever refer to being straight as a lifestyle. I don’t think so.
Just wanted to note this.
Glad you did and your absolutely right!
I just know I love him in every scene but most especially in the scenes with Nancy Lee Grahn. They simply sizzle. I love Maura West too.
ditto!!! He’s sooo sexy 🙂
William DeVry:
the person, the actor, his character… is unique in that he’s an enigma… naturally…
a mysterious tantalizing prospect that any one with interest doesn’t compartmentalize
he’s a perfect cast… for this genre. a mainstay in Serial… that captures our imagination
A fine specimen you can wander with
he has many dimensions unfolding… layers to treat
I like that he readily admits ignorance (whether his son is gay… and in regards to fatherhood, with Lucas and Sam)… and he’ll state … up to this point… it’s been all about me, me, me… yet a warm feeling is coming over him
he said it perfectly…. “… He has a certain little relationship with everybody”
it’s his call… and thats going to be his downfall and/or challenge
riveting stuff for the actor to play
it’s interesting to watch… his relationship with Ava… which is my favorite “couple” his sister… they’ve yet to be affectionate… and it works…. no tender scenes to bog them down… because they have to remain allied and “moving” forward with their agenda… both of them are intrinsically playing well off of each other
is it a double edged sword , if Lucas and Sam do not come in to play… with this mob stuff, as… it lessens the impact… his dalliances, relationships… for progression… with his new found family… that’s a lot to monitor. it can’t be about … you either are or aren’t mob tied to the jeromes or corinthos… (misgivings about.. again) it’s a fine line… I hope RC and FV bear…. they certainly don’t have to worry about the talent…
man… I miss Kelly Sullivan…. again… for the few days she had left on GH, with WD’ Julian… it was scintillating… and no worries … he met his match. another fine line… with Alexis legalese… uphold… she needs to jump right in and vamp… support… and without question… meet him eye to eye… time for her to let her guard down… and love
personally… I hope, that… his revenge… doesn’t get the best of him…. and I want that Anna and Duke… find their way out of his mob ties… Duke was fun to watch when he was at ELQ with AJ and Tracy… I want this romance to remain… Duke and Anna LIVE
I want Lucas to join the mob…on Sonny’s side! Just wonder what Julian’s reaction would be to that, especially after Sonnys own son Morgan was part of the Jerome mob? Maybe Morgan realizes he is bisexual and attracted to both Ava and Lucas? Karma needs to pay a visit to Julian Jerome!!!
That’s what I’m hoping…that Lucas will join team Corinthos.
I agree about Duke and Anna totally. I do not want Lucas in the mob in any way, shape, or form. I hope he finds someone. I’m not crazy about Brad, with anyone. But don’t want Felix hurt. On the other hand, I’d like to see Lucas as a more classy person. Brad is not classy. I don’t mean because he’s gay. He’s a borderline low life. He’s getting better, but is still a work in progress, and I don’t think he naturally picks the high road. What does Lucas do for a living? I want him to be a decent person because of who his parents are.
I love Felix, and was beginning to like Brad a bit better, until he sleezed around with Lucas. Lucas is a piece of work.
I don’t feel like I know much about Lucas except he seems to sleep with anyone. Whether you’re heterosexual or homosexual, that is not smart.
I didn’t know of William deVry before GH and fell in love with his character from the start. I think he’s unique, great-looking, tough yet personable…love the snarky comments…I enjoy every scene he’s in. I also like the fact that he’s portrayed as capable of great violence, yet even before he knew Danny was his grandson he offered to help. Same with his apparent feelings for Sam, Lucas and Alexis.
Very charismatic actor and a big animal lover…that’s extra points in my book! Hope he and Ava are with GH for the duration…
I wish I had not seen him on AMC as a rapist. Every time I see him, his role as raping Bianca , even if I’m not thinking about it, I feel those feelings. I wish I could get that out of my system. It’s like knowing that a person did something long ago and you can’t get it out of your mind.
I never watched AMC…had no idea that he was a rapist on that show. I guess it’s a testament to his acting that you can’t erase his other character from your mind!
GH has a great cast..
All are different from the other,,
they are truly unique and very talented!!!
There is total variety of personalities !!
When they are mixed together we have excitement!!
DeVry is fantastic as Julian, and as much as I’ve grown sick of the mob in Port Chuck, I appreciate that we’re not force-fed it 5 days a week–it lets me sit back and actually enjoy the storyline. LOVE LOVE LOVE Carnes’ Lucas, too, and look forward to Julian’s interactions with him. GH is finally must-see TV for me again.
Love what he’s doing!
Being a huge Will Devry fan,I was a little turned off but not surprised NY Julians” attitude. I feel better about the reaction after reading this interview, but that’s probably caus of that big crush and all. ..;)
I think his reaction was realistic– not every parent of a gay son or daughter is accepting or understanding– it is heartbreaking for both of them, but it happens. I had a dear friend whose family completely disowned her because she was gay, so to have a show reflect that side of things will be telling a story many can relate to.
It would be nice to see Julian go through a honest process to acceptance– perhaps many viewers who are like Julian will learn with him, or maybe he will never accept it and that too is a honest reflection of society.
I believe Julian should fall somewhere in between, he will accept it,be more understanding, but there might always be a part of him that will feel if he had been there for his son growing up he might have been able to do something to “prevent” it from happening, because they will always be those who will believe it is a choice, despite the evidence to prove it is not.
But whichever direction the writers go, I just hope it is an honest depiction and not a hokey one— by hokey I mean when a person goes from being homophobic to a champion of gay rights in like a week–or after a ” light bulb moment”. It rarely happens that quickly, if at all.
That’s what I’m hoping. Let this be a realistic journcy. I fear that GH will pick a side instead of letting the reactions come naturally, but we’ll see.
I enjoyed William DeVry and Ryan Carnes’s scenes immensely. Clearly, there’s a huge gap between the two regarding Lucas’s sexual orientation but I appreciated that it was an opening salvo on both men’s parts and not an outright rejection of each other. That Julian was in tears after Lucas walked away and Lucas having a chip on his shoulder because he felt the need to honor and defend Tony Jones’s memory on the 8th anniversary of his death were great touches to the dynamics between the characters. The viewer saw each man’s point of view and it was evident that it would take more than one conversation to resolve Julian and Lucas’s differences. This is one of the actually watchable stories on GENERAL HOSPITAL that don’t deal with insanity and camp, see, e.g., Victor Cassadine and Robin’s apparent ability to bring people back from suspended animation and Heather Webber’s old and tiring antics. The Jerome family dynamics along withJulian and Alexis’s attraction deserve more airtime especially when the scripts are actually decent and you have actors who can deliver the goods.
Thank you for your well said and straight to the point on the “Lifestyle” comment. I was planning on commenting the same thing even thou I am sure Mr. Devry may have meant it from the point of view of those who believe there is a gay lifestyle. I love that the Jeromes are there but I will flip out if Alexis gives in to Julian b that relationship would be toxic for her and after everything she has been thru she should no better.
I’m enjoying Mr. DeVry and Ms. West and the Jeromes. Finally, an anti-Corinthos clan with some teeth! Can someone finally take out Sonny once and for all? Please?
Also, I’m sure he didn’t mean anything about the “lifestyle” choice of words. Perhaps he was speaking for those who think it is, since that was the context of the answer to the question.
I like deVry’s character on GH—I just hope he can destroy Sonny permanently!
They can not and will not kill each other..
Sonny cant kill Julian because of family and Sam and Danny..
Julian can not kill Sonny because his/Julian’s of children and Alexis..
They will simply threaten each other and do dirty deeds..
Sonny and Julian are now both invincible .. heh
Why do you want Julian to destroy Sonny they are both good characters and both mobsters they are good working together.
I like most of the current stories on GH right now except Heather Webber running amok. It was fun the first time she got out but it has definitely run its course and I can’t wait until she leaves the show. It’s a shame because I like Robin Mattson and the character Heather but it’s just been TOO much!!!
Love Julian Jerome. I hope he gets involved with Alexis.
At first I didn’t like Ava but now I actually do and think Morgan is a fun character too; much better than his whiny brother Michael.
I don’t like Olivia & Sonny. Too forced and too boring and the actress herself actually annoys me; Connie was much more fun to watch!
I love William deVry ever since he came on All my children as Michael Cambias and Bold and the Beautiful as Storm Logan and now Julian Jerome, he good in the other two soaps but as Julian he is the best love and can’t for the other week to see him do his thing.
I’m loving williams scenes with everyone he’s an amazing actor an a great mobster I really hope he’s around a long time! Him an ava are hilarious especially when he’s talking about her and Morgan he’s cracks me up with that and of course the scenes with sonny are just great right on the money and I’m loving him with Alexis I want them together a lot of fire there lol and lets not forget he’s so easy on the eyes lol I do believe his kids will come around as for his feelings with Lucas being gay I think that’s just a mobster Is going to feel in the beginning I do believe he wants a relationship with both kids bottom line he’s amazing and he better have a long time contract! 😉
The mobster should throw the slutty gay never before heard of kid under the bus. Now Alexis will have her choice of murderous thugs…Ric…Julian…Sonny..Im sure Jerry will pop up in a couple weeks. What a pleasant show!
From the moment William DeVry set foot in PC as Julian, He’s been nothing less than superb. Multi layered,complex,witty,soft on Alexis and Sam,Hard with Sonny and Ava,Sublimely played by Maura West.
Thank U, Frank V 4 hiring such great talent ,and Ron 4 writing such enjoyable monologue .
I love the Jerome storyline because the acting is so good.
I loved Julian’s reaction. His son is a male slut who prances around town sleeping with. Whoever he wants. What father, mob lord or not, would be glad to hear that? “Hey dad..last night I sodomized the creepiest lab tech in town!” Good on ya son! Keep up the good work!
I think Julian’s reaction to Lucas was . . . normal. Many G/L/B/T lose their biological families, for a time if not forever, when they come out. Coming out is a process not only to the person coming out, but to those around them as well. So, the character of Julian has to come to terms with his son being gay. It’s part of life, and is more realistic than Julian being just fine with it. Hopefully, the writers will show the progression of Julian coming to terms with how his son was born.
It’s time for Sonny to take a vacation. Him and his family (Alexis, Morgan, Sam, Carly, Morgan, Michael – Kiki by extension). Sonny isn’t dangerous. He only steals shipments. He’s not the Kingpin! I’m tired of MB, he hasn’t shined since Brenda died in the plane crash. He needs to get back to being Sonny who had the strip club, threw Brenda down when he found out about the wire, and show more passion in his scenes like when him and Brenda was in the shower and when they were washing the strawberries or like with his obsession with Karen. Sonny needs to be the aggressor again and pursuer.
I like Sonny. I am not happy to see Rick back and wish someone would smack the smarmy look off his face. The whole hotel adventure was sickening. Just because a teenager uses condoms does not make them responsible. Good grief. Alexis looks absolutely stupid with Julian, and I really hate that.
I love William DeVry……I hope he and Sam have a good relationship,and he and Silas can be fiends too….
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.
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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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