General Hospital
Is GH's Maura West and Nick Stabile's On-Screen Chemistry Off The Charts?
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“Look what I pulled out of your pants, I do believe these are the family jewels.” That was the best line from Monday’s episode of General Hospital said via the character of Ava Jerome (Maura West) to Nikolas Cassadine (Nick Stabile).
It occurs after she pulls out from his pants, in the middle of a liplock, the pouch containing the diamonds he stole out from out from under Hayden (Rebecca Budig). How did it get to that point? Sam (Kelly Monaco) and Jason (Billy Miller) locked Ava and Nikolas in a room on Cassadine Island. While there, Ava finds an entry in a journal from Helena, which indicates that she knew her staff was slowly poisoning her to death upon orders of her grandson. A shocked Ava tells Nikolas: she didn’t know he had it in him to kill.
As the sexual tension heats up in the room between them with some rapid repartee,’ Ava says she understands trying to conceal one’s identity, disappear, hoping to get away with it, and the damage it can do to loved ones left behind. As viewers know, Ava failed when she tried (remember Denise DeMuccio?), but that part of the conversation brings Nikolas and Ava seemingly even closer. Next, Ava and Nikolas share a passionate kiss, and as things get hot and heavy that’s when Ava finds the pouch of diamonds on the dark prince, and Nikolas realizes that she may have been playing him all along.
While we all await the return of GH fan favorite and Daytime Emmy winner, Tyler Christopher to return as Nikolas, actor Nick Stabile has been holding down the fort in the middle of a red hot storyline. In the process, many viewers have commented on the on-screen chemistry between Stabile and West.
So, what do you think? Are Maura West and Nick Stabile red hot as Ava and Nikolas? Share your thoughts on the duo in the comment section below!
Love the actors (Mr Stabile has been underused since SUNSET BEACH), but not the storyline. Can we just be done with all this silliness? I am not asking for sunshine, lollipops and rainbows, but in our world today, I find it difficult to engage with characters who have killed and get away with it (despite the reasons writers create) and plots of preposterous resurrections and couplings. I now. It is escapist. But the genre carries with it a legacy of humanity and reality, too.
Ive always felt like General Hospital was pretty much built on Perposterous plots. In its heyday…. the most over the top.
They actually do have chemistry & he’s a great actor, but he’s not believable as Nicholas. They really should have had Stephan Martines come back even though I know he isn’t the studios favorite, it was wayyyy more believable and someone we already had as a replacement Prince
I agree, Rod. In another role maybe, but I’m just not catching on to him as Nikolas.
I also agree.
I concur completely. The fill-in has nothing in his approach that is remotely Nikolas Cassadine.
The only thing that will save this TempNik thing with Ava is if she gets killed in the thick of things. It makes no sense for her character to be in this story and it is obviously the writers have NO idea how to use her. That is the one and only thing about this entire plot aspect that is good – that it isn’t TC in the role at this point.
Actually, now that I think about it, I would have loved to have seen Stephen Martines (the first replacement for TC about 2000 – 2003) in the role again. But I would guess he wouldn’t have accepted the part. He was rather put out when they didn’t renew his contract and went back to TC at that point.
But, he was a great Nikolas then, and would have been now.
You can see the writers love Maura but do something that makes sense with her.
Whenever they are on I fast forwarc,sorry
Nick Stabile has been intriguing since he first aired! He has been filling in admirably! If for some reason Tyler doesn’t come back, Nick would be a fine permanent Nikolas! Yes, he and Maura do have incredible chemistry! I have loved their vibe and scenes together!
I’m rather comfortable with our new (temp ??) Prince Nik… He seems to play the stoic demeanor well, in my own humble opinion. Nick gives me the vibes that he has studied TC’s character & actually rehearses his lines !!
Rather opposite I find Maxie’s temp uncomfortable to watch. She is an ADORABLE young actress, yet just watching her attempt to perform what is obviously “Maxie’s” script looks painful. Maybe if she her hair was at least dirty blonde I could accept her more.
One thing is for sure, I do LOVE GH !!
I agree about characters getting away with murder. The only reason MW is still on the show is because she is good at what she does and TPTB do not want to lose her. Frankly, her character Ava should be in prison not out in the real world. To that end the writers should be mindful how they write for their favorite actors.
NS is doing a fine job filling in for TC. The storyline is not the best. It is actually a big yawn for me. The storm doesn’t move story along…snooze.
This same argument could be used for Sonny. He’s been getting away with murder for 20 years and is now held up as the town hero and saint. Why should Ava have to pay when no one else does?
i so agree,,,cant stand the character of sonny only because of the way they make him so rightous ,,cant stand him,,love to have ava bring him down
Thank you – I’m so sick of this bottom feeder being held up as the good murderer. Notice the level they have to bring Julian (better actor by far) down to elevate Sonny? Notice how every other character has to pay lip service (I weep for FH and her inane dialog with him) to him? Even Michael whose bio-dad was murdered by him has to kiss his dimples. I’ve had 20+ years of watching this character abuse women and I’m fed up. Putting Sonny front and center almost brought this show down in 2011 and it’s right back there now. I bet ABC wants them to run it into the ground – we need more cooking infomercials. Filming in the parking lot is expensive.
Melissa…you have a very, very valid point. Also, over the years, Sonny has committed (and has also gotten away with) crime after crime. To me, that is N-O-T the definition (or whatever) of a hero and/or saint. No. As far as I’m concerned, Sonny is nothing but a LOWLIFE THUG!!!!! BEYOND DISGUSTING!!!!!
Have a good one, Melissa.
Tyler who? Keep Nick!
Yeah, Robbie…MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY!!!!!
I really enjoy watching Nick as Prince Nik !! I’m kinda disappointed that Tyler appears to have took his Emmy and split….
I broke into laughter with Ava’s line, “Look what I pulled out of your pants, etc.” I do like the chemistry between Nik and Ava. And am liking Nick Stabile, but will be okay with either him or Tyler even though I think Nick has added to the character. Tyler just seemed a little “tired” lately and the energy wasn’t showing anymore.
Yes!!!!! Off the charts, baby!!!!!
Give us what we want. Ava has been dormant long enough. This blossoming love affair “ain’t gonna” work with Tyler on stage.
Even if a pairing between Maura and Tyler were to happen, the chemistry would not be there….at least, not the goose-bumpy kind of Ggrrrrrr we are seeing between Maura and Nick.
I wish they would do a storyline that Ava was kidnapped and brainwashed into killing Connie and that AJ wasnt killed by Sonny at all but a sinister plot concocted by Valentin Cassidine who is plotting against Sonny and the Jeromes to take over their domain…AJ is alive and returns played by Nick Stable…Ava is no longer a killer and becomes involved with AJ…
I knew that was you in my inbox without even checking first, Jimmy.
I love those scenarios. Voila’ Ava redeemed.
Sonny? Hmmmm. Lol…I need to mull over that.
AJ alive would be the topping/cinnamon on my cappuccino (with Baileys)
And, yes…let’s blame it all on Valentin.
Ava has chem with every man. the two are good together.
As for Sam and Jason YUCK!
What in hell is there thing- they are acting like Gestapo, frisking and detaining, grilling, coming off like two goose steppers. ( I find it quite sicking and hope Valintin puts one in Sam’s noggin.)
Sam & Jason are ridiculously lame ahaaaa!
Waiting for Valentin (the grandson who was poisoning Helena ) to get into action as the devil incarnate, as he has been billed to be.. (wonder if J&S can bring it)
Ava and Nikolas will eventually be the heros that rescue Sam and Jason, most likely.
000oh the ”family jewels” sheesh that on is older than Moses ahaaa! cute.
I would love to see Ava and Nicholas become a ruthless couple.
hi Carol Bryan,
I would be happy if anyone would become ruthless.
(and that includes Valentin)
You are getting your wish, my friend.
Theo is Valentin. I bet my Granny’s Harley-Davidson on it. If not, I’ll eat my Grandfather’s fedora.
hey CC, yah I know..
I just believe J&S can not write Valentine as the devil incarnate .
I see them writing him weak, like a hippie with love beads ahaaa!
Time will tell, hopefully they are up to the job ..
You said it, Suzie Q. “Time will tell”.
I can tell you, though, that James is not ‘soft’. While I was around two or three when he joined the cast of AMC, I have watched many of his episodes, since then. He played Dixie Cooney’s brother, I believe. He can be a baddie, and then some.
I have no doubt that James, as Theo or Valentin, will send chills down my spine.
Yes, to a Boy Named Sue and to Celia.
This actor is totally chills-down-the-spine worthy.
Still not entirely sold on this pairing but willing to give it a chance. It’s intereseting to watch at least!
Nick Stabile is doing a good job and is very handsome.
That being said, I can’t help but feel cheated that it isn’t Tyler in these scenes. He oozes sex appeal, as does Maura. Together, their chemistry would be explosive!
Hi, Sissy,
How different we women may feel about a man and his sex appeal or lack thereof.
You are among the many who find Tyler sexually heart-stopping….Alack, I am not one of them.
Nick Stabile does it so much more for me….love that lean, masculine face.
Celia, I do have to admit Nick is growing on me 😉
LOL, Sissy. It’s so easy to fall for Nick S. Then again, I am partial to Italian men.
Love them,even if I don’t like either one of them….
they have amazing chemistry…. another match made in hell, Liz and Freako being the other one….
You betcha! Keep him!
I think that academic and Nick should not be a couple. I also think in some way bring back emily from the dead and can blame it on Nickolas grandmother.
This actor playing Nicholas is doing just fine but I do miss Tyler in the part. Maybe they can create a character for the actor when Tyler comes back. That was done when they guy who played Kevin O’Connor played Frisco for a short bit when Jack Wagner had to take a leave of absence so no reason why they couldn’t do it again.
Yeah, ‘they’ also did the same at DOOL. Josh Taylor used to play Chris K? ( I think that was his name), but then he assumed the role of Roman Brady, according to my Gran.
I suppose, Stabile could be another character; as long as he is paired with Maura.
I think Maura would have chemistry with a stump. She’s just that talented. I also think Nick is doing a great
Job. He has hard shoes to fill and at times he seems more prince-like than Tyler. But, I’m a creature of habit and really miss Tyler.
Stable Stabile, he is a keeper!
I’m loving this pairing, the actor NS can stay. Was never a huge TC fan. MW is Amazing as always.
I love Maura West she’s the best in daytime! Right now her and Heather Tom are the 2 best just wish Maura would get Emmy material as Heather does… As she done before in crypt sex or her dying of cancer.. She can do anything she’s funny in the material right now but is killing it!
I miss Tyler. He is Nicholas period. Ava would have hot chemistry with a plant!
LOL post… Ava is a hottie
thanks for the directness…. Tyler is needed back on the set
Maura West has chemistry with just about anyone she works with, and imo, it shows with Nick Stabile.
But once Tyler Christopher is back on screen,,, the chemistry between Nikolas and Ava should be off the charts.
I think Tyler, Nick and Maura are all great. I like them all. As far as romantic chemistry goes, I don’t see it. But it’s not a shot against them or their talents. I see good actors doing their thing but I am not wowed by any chemistry between them. I would also say the same thing if it was Tyler and Maura playing those scenes. I’m sure I’m old fashioned but I prefer to see the character of Ava with an older man. Maybe it’s because Maura is such a huge talent. She can hold her own against the best of them even if they have 15+ more years experience in the genre than her. Maybe I’m wrong but it seems like Maura had a blast whenever she had scenes with the Paul Hornsby character and Scottie Baldwin.
Hi Marie, I’m not sure if you mean an “older man” as in someone much older than her, or if you just meant someone her age, as opposed to her days with Morgan. I say this because someone else said Stabile is too young for her, but he’s actually two years older than her. I think Maura is 43 and Nick is 45.
Didn’t Maura West as Diane (Y&R) have her run with an old man already?….Victor Newman. I did not enjoy watching that one bit. LOL.
Ava is too young to be wasted with another “Victor”.
I think Maura and Nick are perfect together. I love Stabile’s soft spoken, quiet self. Yummy!! Adore the brooding type.
GH has Maura West… STUCK in ditzville and la la land seriously? w/ Sonny and Carly
NOT a good thing
it’s like everyone outside of the Corinthos clan is muddled and languishing
the talent just takes off… when it has nothing to do with:
Sonny and Carly – Jason and Sam
Alexis and Julian are very much a part of the thressome GH holds over the audience
with the exception… William DeVry is bringing his – A _ game… and giving us riveting stuff…. very much reminding us all why he was chilling driven and going for broke… in Pine Valley
beware Port Charles
I liked Maura with Tyler, that was chemistry off the charts. Now, with Nick Stabile it’s just “off”. I like Ava and Nic together, wish I could say the same for MW and NS.
I like this new guy but he’s jut not Nic. Ava needs not be with him.
What I liked it was one of those really rare slow and sensual kisses that daytime used to be about. Lately most kisses are like two people who are trying to devour one another as if the only way to portray “passion” is have couples act like animals in heat, So for the kiss alone this couple has gotten my thumbs up, but it is a shame it will eventually be ruin because they will go back to old tearing each other clothes because it’s every soap’s default setting for all couples for years.
Yeah, Mary. I can also do without the smacking kissing noises. A few delicious little nibbles here, and there, would leave so much to the imagination.
There is no slooow ‘hand’ in the lovemaking to create sexual tension. Showing a bare leg and a muscled-he-man chest is not always the thing.
I understand exactly what you mean, Mary.
Maura West would have chemistry with a broom. All due respect to Nick Stabile, he doesn’t do anything for me. I’m sure he’s a nice guy, but I don’t care for him. He doesn’t fit as Nikolas and is not believable in the role. He’s trying, and I do give him credit for that. He had big shoes to fill. But Tyler is the best and only Nikolas in my book, and the sooner he comes back, the better. Hope whatever is going on behind the scenes gets resolved ASAP.
Nick is doing a good job overall and his chemistry with Maura is really working. She plays sex kitten very well and he plays a certain kind of romantic male angst with a slight flair. Wondering what the Tyler effect will have upon his return.
I love these two together. More please!
Ava has chemistry with everyone on the show because Maura West is one of the best actresses in daytime. She and Michelle Stafford are two of GH’s best hires in recent years. It’s just too bad that Ava and Nina are not characters you can easily root for, and were painted into corners during their first year on the show.
Case in point: when Ava mentioned her attempt at starting a new life, I cringed. The thought of Denise DeMuccio is terrifying. Definitely Ron Carlivati’s worst plot on the show during his tenure, even worse than Fluke in my opinion. I agree with a previous post that the writers need to be mindful how they write for their favourite actors, because characters like Ava, Nina, Julian, Franco and even Sonny shouldn’t be walking around free, but all the actors are way too valuable to the show.
As for Nick Stabile, I think he’s a great actor, but not right for the role of Nikolas. I wish they had brought him on in a different role (Tom Hardy, Steve Webber, even another long lost Quartermaine or Cassadine) because I miss Tyler Christopher in the role. I’m sure he and MW would have steaming chemistry as well.
Loving them together, even though the storyline is not stellar. I like this new guy and would love him to stick around somehow. Sam and Jason completely deaden any scene they appear in, especially those with such a great coupling in the making.
I like the chemistry between NS and MW, as Nic and Ava. I am a little intrepid about how it will work when TC returns to the role. The whole pairing was a surprise out of the blue to me but I’m willing to go along for the ride.
Tyler Christopher… will forever be one of my all time faves… so… yes… I’m wondering just how long TC “time off” is going …. does it have any thing to do with contractual ?
I was instantly smitten with how exciting it was to watch : Maura / Tyler / Trent
if Maura is the barometer… she was lit like a Christmas tree
NO MORE Corinthos !!!!
I think that the comfort level and chemistry was all over the place… on that plane to London….
BAM ! this was NICE stuff… had me going on their flight
I’m readying myself for Mr. Tyler Christopher to return
Nick Stabile is doing a bang up job… a little wordy… as Nickolas is not a man of word… ummmhh he has – so – SO – MAN’y other attributes to dizzying affect
OK
i’m waiting with baited breath… that GH…. – THAT GH – not waste and capitalize on the new pairing of Maura and Tyler in to the Cassadine arena… here comes Valentin Cassadine
YUM….
this is the big time… and GH has got to get her character out of any thing Corinthos
which ( GH writing ) truly stinks on so many
Ava and Nicholas have barely made it to “Greece”
expletive expletive … just like Windemear…
no security no staff no cameras… IN WALKS boring all over their faces
Jason and Sam…. oh god… ????
nip it in the bud and ruin another story
the hardy boy and nancy drew … dullard
I just had to laugh out loud… when… there they go again… supersluething… in Greece no less
they walk in and “catch” Ava and Nicholas THAT fast
argh! what a wasted moment and “time” to ooh la la for Nicholas w / Ava
the 4 of them had to “spend” the night together…..
what a let down… can you imagine spending time with dullard twins Jason and Sam
Jason gets a let for being so beefy
NO chemistry for me just good writing Tyler would have rocked those scenes with his acting and just his sexy persona!
WHEN IS TYLER COMING BACK???????
I have a question for all of you long-time GH watchers: I don’t know why I assumed Tyler Christopher was one of the fans’ most liked actors and characters when I started watching. But the more I read, I see there are a lot of fans who don’t really care for him, and that he may have something of a “hard to get along with” reputation. Other actors, like Steve Burton, Billy Miller, Maurice Benard, are known to be the nicest guys on and off stage, but TC doesn’t seem to share the same rep. Am I off base, or just not looking closely enough?
hi soaphound
like you… I am taken aback …. somewhat
case in point… a lot of “posts” do not “like” the darkside of Mr. Sexy
his all that has been bandied about since the start of 2015… WHICH “won” him an Emmy
I do not know… what goes on behind the scenes… I would “assume” because of his 20 year history , with the show… that he’s a relied on lauded vet who is not to be taken for granted
argh! his Mr. Nice guy… “Laura” one child she could depend on… who , tho by birthright… deserves to be at the top… was never featured as more than the upstanding nice guy who had relationship “problems”
I can’t surmise as well as most posts… but I love the guy…. plus his character
double on the YUM
I am thoroughly enjoying Tyler Christopher acting
I don’t know that J & S are doing him justice…. like Ron Carliavati
I loved Britt
I was all hotted out with Hayden…. this relationship has skidded OUT … no more
NOW we are on the verge of HOT again… with Maura West… and the NU much talked about Valentin Cassadine…. with his mother … Laura REELING
I’d say Tyler Christopher is a gem
IF…. and I mean IF
GH continues to feature TC character less than Jason …. ONE more time
oh well….
notice how lame the show gets when Jason and Sam REEL
I’m going to assume … again… that TC is their to do his job… and is not so much in to PRESSING for his employment
the camera loves him
I love him
you love him
PS: William DeVry is SHOW’ing AMC Talent
he’s ON
it’s Heather Webber to the rescue
she saved Josslyn
lighten her load and back mixing
I have to prop Andrea Evans! I loved her on Y&R… as Patty Wiliams
LOVE LOVE LOVE this STUFF
Soaphound, I’ve been surprised at some of the negative comments I’ve read about Tyler as well, especially from posters that were singing his praises just a few months ago when he won his well deserved Emmy. I can say that most people I know that watch the show and on other soap forums I frequent seem to like him. The people that don’t seem to be a small, but vocal minority.
I’ve liked him since the first time he showed up on my screen as Nikolas 20 years ago. I’ve also never heard of any behind the scenes issues with him, or him not being well liked among his fellow castmates.
Tyler has been phoning it in for a while, won’t miss him if he does not return.
I am loving Nick Stabile as Nikolas!
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.
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.
Photo: JPI
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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