Days Of Our Lives
Greg Vaughan To Exit Days of our Lives!
Photo Credit: Joey Skibel
For those who were speculating that Days of our Lives Greg Vaughan (Eric Brady) was on his way out the door, apparently he is done at DAYS.
Back in August, Greg revealed on social media he has signed a contract extension to stay with the NBC soap opera. At that time many speculated that it could be just to wrap up story. And today, according to Serial Scoop, that is indeed the case. The outlet is reporting that the powers-that-be at DAYS decided to write out the character of Eric Brady.
In our latest video interview with Greg alongside Peggy McCay (Video of the Day MF Soaps homepage) from Day of DAYS earlier this month, the actor previewed Eric’s dark turn and a pending romance with Jennifer Horton (Melissa Reeves).
As viewers know, it also looks like the former priest is about to have a battle with the bottle! Vaughan took over the role of Eric back in 2012. Greg was also seen on Hallmark’s holiday movie on Sunday night, The Christmas Note.
So, what do you think about the news that Greg is departing DAYS? How do you think he will exit the canvas? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
I would rather they get rid of Daniel Jonas.
Well, Christie, I think you’ll be happy.
It’s pretty much a given that Eric’s drinking will lead to him killing Daniel in a drunk driving accident which will land Eric in prison.
So very sad! Greg Vaughn always comes off as an inherently nice person whatever role he is playing–don’t like to see this “dark turn.”
*Chrystie
Someone mentioned Daniel is killed by a drunk-driven Eric!
I have been waiting for the character of Daniel to leave for years!
He is going also.. soon
Already on the way out.
oh gawd, me TOO!!
They are.
Good riddance to Dr. Dan’s character (nothing against SC). Daniel’s character is SOOOO boring.
I feel the same as you, Mollie—I do like both actors but they are both being wasted on the show to the point that I don’t want to see the characters. I would rather they both find other projects worthy of what they can do.
I saw this coming, what a shame. Greg is a terrific actor. Time for GH, to call Greg and bring him back as Lucky Spencer.
I feel the same way.. I would love to see him go back as Lucky
I agree with you Rosanne, I hope Greg comes back as Lucky Spencer. Thanks for replying, have a nice day.
Totally agree. GH should bring him back.
YUP Eric will go to Rehab !
Yes Michael, Greg needs to come back to GH PRONTO. LOL.
I sincerely hope Greg doesn’t make the mistake of trusting the alphabet people again.
You do realize the people who fired Greg Vaughan from GH (Frons, Phelps, Guza) are no longer with ABC daytime? They are the ones who did him wrong when they approached Jonathan Jackson about returning to play Lucky. One thing was obvious from Lucky’s return last summer and that is this character is needed on the show for Liz and the boys and JJ only came back for those episodes to honor Tony Geary. Frank, Jean, and Shelly need to call GV as soon as possible and offer him a 2-3 year deal to return as Lucky. JJ will probably never come back to play Lucky again on a full time basis so give Lucky back to GV who was very good in playing an older version of Lucky.
I’d love him back as Lucky, but as Llanviewer717 said, should he trust the people who fired him because he wasn’t Jonathan Jackson? I didn’t need JJ back on GH – and was anyone surprised that after coming back, he left again. GH had Greg for 6 years and then got rid of him so they could have JJ for 2 years. Had they never fired him, Greg would be going on 12 years as Lucky. In GH’s current defense, it was different people who fired him. A paycheck is a paycheck. Come back to GH Greg!!
We all seem to agree!! The character of Lucky the last we saw of him is a complete mess and needs to show up for his family…although I would hate to see him stuck with Elizabeth…ugh.
Oh I agree, since Jonathan Jackson is pretty tied up with Nashville, it’s about time GH invites Greg to come back to the role JJ took out from under him. Although, he might not want the role back!
It is really sad to see such talent leave, I only hope he returns to GH or could be a recast Billy Abbott (Y&R)
YES! Billy Abbott. He is a good actor who could carry the role, great looking, charming and funny….great idea. SO much better than re-casting Billy with the actor who played Patrick Drake on GH (as was the scuttle butt). HE is a complete miscast.
So, yes, GV for Billy Abbott 🙂
Jason Thompson doesnt look like an Abbott BUT he is a good actor. It may work out. Better than Burgess!
He was already on Y&R as DIego.
Jason Thompson (Patrick – GH) is going to be the new Billy Abbott. They have not announced it yet.
That sounds like rumors…I love Jason and thought they wasted his talent lately. I hope EJ recast on DOOL
WOW! Mike I was thinking Lucky at GH but he would work as Billy for sure.
Once again, another missed opportunity. DAYS has really improved, but every storyline cannot be based on upon something like that was done in the 80’s. In order to succeed, the show must be mult-generational. Vaughan is a good actor and totally wasted.
So…I’m thinking that means that Lucky is coming back to General Hospital?
Greg is such a warm hearted human being and I wish he had a role that really got him… So deeply sad to see him leave Days! But maybe this opens the door for a new character on GH, B and B or Y and R!
Then hopefully he returns to GH as Lucky…
I was thinking the same thing Jim. Would love him to return to GH as Lucky!
Sad he is leaving. With Sami, Will, & Carrie all off canvas it seems a shame. He certainly shouldn’t be killed off. Take a hiatus to see Carrie & get his life together. Then bring him back with a real story.
may as well have them all off including Belle too— hell, John & Doc weren’t even invited to the Brady Pub for T-Day – what the hell?
I wondered about that too! And what did Adrienne and Lucas do for Thanksgiving? Was Doug there? I didn’t see him.
that surprised me as well… seeing Belle and Claire show up… to see her soon to be ex-husband ?
although, I liked Marlena reaction when Belle showed up at the door… it’s going to be nice to see Marlena reacting to someone “new” what with Will gone
I had hoped to see more magic and spark… with John and Marlena… so far not much has surfaced
I really do not see much in the way of even caring about Johns past ? what’s the point?
DAYS production: hello !?!?
give Paul a love interest
Doug wasnt there. Lucas with Kate maybe? No turkey for them! 20 years later, does anyone care @ John’s parents at all? I sure dont. Lazy storytelling and no imagination for the Days writers to come up with something. I dont like this Belle.
I’m with mrsnoahdrake… where the hell was Lucas & Adrienne?? I loved John & Marlena back in the day, but now that I’m older his acting just rakes on my nerves. It would be interesting to see if she could strike up some chemistry with Roman. Or bring back original Roman AS Roman and not that stupid Alex North crap. Just my opinion.
I don’t think he should go .I wanted him and Nicole back together and Danielle back with Jennifer but since he has to go then put him back in the church as a missionary over in India
I hate that he is leaving! Greg is so personable and is an awesome actor! Shame on Days!!!!!
I’m sad. Another great actor falls prey to writers.
A romance with Jennifer?? A dark turn? Why can’t one character on this show have a happy ending? Let Eric go back to the priesthood instead of dragging the character through the depressing theme that the 50th year is turning out to be.
A romance with Jennifer is a death knell….Jack, Daniel now Eric. Jennifer must bore them to death or make prison preferable. Jennifer needs some better writing that gives her something INTERESTING to do.
Glad to see Greg on Hallmark, but sorry he is leaving Days. They should have left him with Nicole. They were a good couple, far better for her than the dull Dr. Daniel. I also hope he might reappear on GH, although they have very poor story lines just now. Maybe if they kick Valentini out, and bring Lucky Spencer back to PC.
Please, not GH for Greg Vaughn. He’s too good for that show!
Would love to see GV re-cast as Billy Abbot on Y&R.
He’s a pretty wonderful guy, but his character hasn’t been written for very well at all. Eric is pretty much a cardboard cutout.
A wasted opportunity.
I agree, I’m not really upset about this.
Seems like when things are so good, DAYS is making changes. Of course, these were put into play months ago with NBC’s extreme lead time for DAYS, but this one hurts. I like the actor. I like the character.
Except all the new teens I am SO not interested in watching! Even when they had teen stories back in the 80s, characters like Jennifer, pete and Melissa were older. Pretty sure not many want to see a romance for Ciara!
Meanwhile days is on a killing spree.
Thought nicole & eric made a promising couple at one time til she got with that drip Dr. Jonas
finished with Days. Hopes it gets cancelled. Give me a break with some of the plots coming up. John looking into his past. Been doing this for the last 20 years. Sad. Looks like the Herdandez family is taking over the Brady’s See ya Days.
He was never utilized that well on Days.
I’d rather see him on a new soap rather than go back to GH. He was treated so poorly there when they dumped him simply because they could get JJ back for a few months.
Different bosses back then and now I think the network realizes JJ has his sights permanently set on other dreams.
Another example of a good actor that was given garbage for story purposes. As a result, his exit can’t come soon enough for me. I’m tired of his angry outbursts and his whining/crying. At the point he accused Nicole of raping him, there was very little to ever root for. I hope the actor is snatched up quickly by another show that will utilize him to his potential.
Since Jonathan Jackson is busy with Nashville, maybe they will bring him back on GH as Lucky. Or write him a new fresh role on GH… a long lost Q as the spawn of Jimmie Lee.
Good riddance. All that man does is have a continual scowl on his face. I hope General Hospital stays far away from this tragic excuse of an actor. He is one of the worst characters on DAYS and one of the most awful actors all together. He spent the last two years yelling at Nicole, Serena and every one else. If he wasn’t yelling or pouting he was screwing someone. Good riddance, adieu, so long, farewell GOODBYE.
Poor writing for sure.
Totally should have recast ed this role! Wonder where this will leave Nicole once Daniel leaves?
Interesting thought…. Nicole is dating Daniel is real life, so with the lack of story, doubtful she would be interested in sticking around….
What a terrible decision by TPTB. Greg is a fine actor who does a wonderful job. There is such story potential for Eric. This makes me very sad. I wish Greg much success in his future.
I’m actually not that upset, hopefully they will recast Eric.
Who are you thinking, Blake? It would be interesting to see what Brandon Barrash would do with the role. (Though I had hoped they would bring him in as one of Justin’s other sons or as Theresa’s brother Andrew.) I doubt Jason Thompson would be interested in going to Days, but he could be the recast.
I’m not sure. Since Greg is saying that Eric is going to the dark side. I’m afraid he will end up doing something bad like drunk driving and killing someone and go to jail since it seems they are writing Eric off.
So sorry to hear this, Nicole & Eric are one of my favorite couples. Don’t understand why they never got a real chance.
Greg Vaughn’s talent has been wasted on DAYS. I was hoping to see Nicole and Eric get back together once Daniel died, but no such luck!
Looks like they will pair Nicole with the new guy – Daniel’s friend.
I really liked Greg with Kelly Monaco as Lucky & Sam, but don’t think they will go there again on GH for a long time. Back to Jasam vs. Liason! Sigh! It gets old.
Well if Jason stays with Liz and Patrick is leaving, Lucky and Sam version 2.0!
of… thee 5 actors who were so overused… prior to this new writing team… and the demise of Will and Sonny
Daniel, Eric, Brady, Nicole, and Jennifer…. over kill !
Greg Vaughan is the one I would have preferred to have stayed…
once again… it’s a big fan loss… as they never developed him past the Priesthood!
NOW I really will miss … “Father Eric”
DAYS production… do not kill off another beloved family member
Why are all the good looking guys leaving Days? Greg is so damn handsome. The writing for his character has been terrible. Hated the Serena storyline. Poor Nicole without both men. Guess that’s why they casted the new guy who looks like Shawn.
Really sad. I only watched because of his story with Nicole. I guess all the years I have been watching soaps, I don’t understand them. As an example why do some soaps keep characters for years, but can’t find room for a guy like Greg Vaughn. He had so much potential. I wish him the best of luck. He seems so sincere and so great with his fans. Hate to see a person get fired.
Wow, Days is a revolving door! Sorry, GV will be going.
I really like this actor and there was such potential for the Eric character. Too bad!
first i get excited about jason cook only to find out he s only temporary…
now eric out too?!
eric was my fave lead male…i thought the show was slowl burning him and nicole to be reunited?!… big mistake, eric s strong and silent approach was so rare to watch.
i ll miss him on the show… to many drastic changes… no more will and sonny, no jj and paige… and now no eric… i think maybe no more days for me…
I hate that he’s leaving. Such a nice actor. He will be missed..
I wish Greg should stay in days of our lives. He is good actor . wish him good luck !
Here we go again. ays just can’t seem to find the right demographic mix. They need actors in that 30 to 40 age range. If they wanted to get rid of a Brady it should be barnacle Roman not Eric.
Recast him keep Eric on the show
With all the actors leaving and new ones coming in I’m on the way out the door. Have only been watching about 3 years and since all the ones I am used to leaving what is the use of watching. Bye, bye Days
his talents were terribly misused at dool – his storylines were awful – greg spoke out several times about how dissatisfied he was with the storylines – i totally understand why he didn’t sign a new contract………………what a waste of a talented actor!
Nicole spent a year crying for Eric while he was a priest. Now suddenly Daniel is her one true love and Eric a mere friend. The story isn’t believable. Days can write good stories and then totally miss the ball with others. The Aiden story as someone who would kill Hope also didn’t sell. I love Days but I think their new path will not end well for the show. Many of the characters that left or leaving held audiences. I’m not interested in grown up Ciara, Joey, Theo, Daniel’s friend, Rafe’s father or Bell’s family. Characters like Paige, Will, Clyde and Aiden were interesting watchable characters. Letting Ben Weston go is understandable but others just to clear the way for those no one want to watch is not.
So agree with everything you said.
this is going to be a hard sell from here on out
thee past 3 months ; dont get me wrong; was so much cause celebre
what a FANtastic TREAT
I’m worried by all the departures of immense talent…
taking Wally Kurth and Judi Evans OFF CONTRACT?
OK… wrong thread… I’ve loved Greg Vaughan… on DAYS … (yes) for his LOOKS and with Eileen Davidson (because they never wrote for him)
I definetely enjoyed his acting skill and mindset at GH as Lucky
it’s all a terrible waste… he could have been revived and helped this show
I want him back on GH and back with Sam!!!!
ABC, I stuck with you through Fluke, I am sticking through this long drawn out Jason reveal, PLEASE sign Greg Vaughan to play Lucky Spenser again! He was so good in a near impossible recast. Can you imagine how great it would be to mix Lucky into all the drama surround Liz AND with his sister Lulu! Plus, Laura would have all her kids together again. Come on, its Christmas!
Greg has been boring since he started. He was not a good choice for a recast. I’m sad to see the character of Eric go as I think he has potential, but not in the current reincarnation. Let him go and maybe they can bring the recast character back in the future.
The writers didn’t really help Greg as story after he stopped being a priest was pretty non-existent.
There have been so many terrific actors on many shows whose talents have been wasted [Michael Easton comes to mind first], and Greg Vaughan is just the latest. I join others in hoping to see him return to G.H. as Lucky, but he might be better to try his hand at primetime. He’s certainly talented enough.
I wish him the very best in his next roles, and hope to see him on my TV screen again soon – daytime or nighttime. If it’s the latter, someone wiser than TPTB at Days could give him a starring role in a new show next year. Greg would definitely not disappoint!
Oh, good, another depressing story about addiction and (reportedly) murder (re: Daniel).
😐
I remember the days when Days knew how to weave heavier stories with lighter stories, drama with comedy. It wasn’t all so bleak then. Now, it’s re drying to a one-note dirge. It’s utterly depressing, and I’m sad to see them go this direction again. Killing off sizable portions of the cast in short order is not goin to do them many favors. *sigh*
PLEASE GH and FRANK VALENTINE get Greg back as Lucky ASAP!!!!! Ive been waiting years for for an opportunity for him to leave DAYS and go back to GH! Lucky is my fav male on GH and Greg was my fav Lucky!!!! 🙂 Although I loved them all! But Jonathon still looks like a child and Greg was the adult Lucky IMO!
Without Anthony Geary they dont need Jonathon Jackson 🙂
Good, now he can come back to GH!! Much more believeable as a cop than Jonathan Jackson IMO.
Well, I don’t have anything against the actor who portrays him but Eric is about as
exciting as dry white bread.
If this show wants to survive, and at this point even that is something worth deliberating, they need to do something EDGY and different. Move on from this “Mary is pregnant but the real father is John” bit and come into the 21st century. Have Eric decide that he likes to wear woman’s clothing at night or have Abigail so completely zonked out by Ben’s treatment that she develops a dual personality complex and goes out at night in a dark wig and too much make-up and hanging out at Tranny bars. Then she meets Eric and discovers his secret. Ridiculous? Of course it is but let me tell you it would be a LOT more interesting than this same-old same-old they’ve been shelling out. The writers really sincerely need to come up with some new and innovative storylines!
This really saddens me about Greg leaving. I have always loved his character as Eric. Why can’t Days leave well enough alone? Why don’t they get rid of characters like Theresa, Eve, and Eduardo and Ben? To me these characters have no consequence to Days anymore. They should keep the people that really matter to the fans like Eric, Bo, and Sean.
I really like Greg but his character was so boring and going nowhere.It is ashame they couldnt find another woman for him.I wish him well.Oh yes I was so surprised when I saw he was leaving because I thought he just signed on for a longer period of time
I am really sad that Greg vaughan is leaving days. He is my favourite character. I hope he will end up with Nicole before he leaves. I will truly miss him
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.
Photo: CBS
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!
Photo: JPI
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.
Monday on Entertainment Tonight, the second set of nominations for the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards were announced which included the highly-coveted Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series – Actress and Outstanding Daytime Talk Series.
ET followed suit after Extra announced the nominees, as previously reported, in the Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series – Actor and Outstanding Daytime Talk Host.
Now, five leading ladies of the soaps are vying for the gold for Lead Actress and the category marked the first-ever nominations for CBS daytime’s Beyond the Gates when two actresses made the final cut. Only General Hospital is not represented among the actresses this year after Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis Davis) took home the trophy last year.
Photo: NATAS
THE FIVE LEADING LADIES OF THE SOAPS ARE …
The 2026 Lead Actress nominees are: Stacy Haiduk (Kristen DiMera), Days of Our Lives, Karla Mosley (Dani Dupree), Beyond the Gates, Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers), The Young and the Restless, Heather Tom (Katie Logan), The Bold and the Beautiful, and Tamara Tunie (Anita Dupree), Beyond the Gates.
This marks the first Daytime Emmy nominations for Karla Mosley and Tamara Tunie. In addition, this marks the first-time in her career that Stacy Haiduk had received a Lead Actress nod after two Supporting Actress nominations.
Meanwhile, Michelle Stafford had previously won 3 Emmys – 2 for Lead Actress and 1 for Supporting, but this recognition makes it her 11th overall nomination.
Heather Tom currently is tied for the most all-time Daytime Emmy wins with One Life to Live alum and General Hospital guest star, Erika Slezak. The B&B star has 19 nominations throughout her career.
Photo: ABC
DAYTIME TALK SERIES
In the Outstanding Daytime Talk Series category, the nominees are: 3rd Hour of Today, The Drew Barrymore Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Live with Kelly and Mark, Today with Jenna and Friends and The View.
“We’re proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television,” NATAS president and CEO Adam Sharp said in a statement on the nominations. “As the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry.”
The rest of the nominations will be revealed tomorrow on Tuesday July 14 starting on The View and then the full list of nominees in both the main and creative arts will be released by NATAS. The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards are slated for October 30th in Hollywood, California.
So, what do you think about the women who are vying for the Lead Actress Daytime Emmy? Happy with who got in? Who do you feel got snubbed? What do you think of the nominees for Daytime Talk Series? Weigh-in via the comment section.
It’s Daytime Emmy nomination week, and as previously reported things kick-off on Monday, July 13 when Entertainment Tonight (7pm ET) will announce the nominees for Lead Actress category and Daytime Talk Series for the upcoming 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards. In addition on Monday, Extra (7pm ET) will reveal the nominees for Lead Actor and Daytime Talk Host.
On Tuesday, The View (11am ET) starts things off with their announcement of Daytime Drama, Entertainment News program and Outstanding Daytime Personality-Daily. That is followed by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) full reveal of all the categories beginning at 12noon ET/9am PT on their website and their official social handles on X and Instagram.
Then, Tuesday night at 8pm ET/5pm PT join Michael Fairman as he hosts his 12th annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Special 2026 live on You Tube’s Michael Fairman Channel where he will chat with some of the just announced nominees as we celebrate the hard work of the men and women in front of the camera who will be going for gold.
WHEN ARE THE DAYTIME EMMYS?
This year, the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards will be handed out on October 30 in ceremonies in Hollywood, California (Venue yet to be revealed). At that time, as like last year, both the major categories and creative arts will be presented. There is no word yet on a broadcast partner for the annual celebration of daytime programming, or if it will soley be streamed on NATAS’ watch.theemmys.tv and various apps and platforms.
WHO WILL BE APPEARING ON THE DAYTIME EMMY NOMINATIONS SPECIAL 2026?
Throughout Tuesday, keep an eye on Michael Fairman TV’s social media handles on X, Facebook and Instagram, for updates of who will be expected to appear on our live show.
If you have a question or comment for one of the nominees, or on the nominations, we can encourage you to join us in the live chat on Tuesday night.
So, who are you hoping lands a nomination from Beyond the Gates, General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, The Bay, The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless? Let us know via the comment section. More Tuesday!
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