Days Of Our Lives
Mark Hapka speaks out on online chat on his axing from DAYS!
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As reported a few days ago, Days of our Lives Mark Hapka (Nathan Horton) had been suddenly let-go by the NBC sudser. Hapka, who was extremely disappointed by the news, took to an online chat to tell his side of the story and to engage with his fans, who are extremely saddended by his ouster, as the young actor is very popular!
Here are a just a few excerpts below of Hapka’s comments from that chat that were posted on the Daytime Royalty message board, “I spoke with show executives a few months back to discuss my concerns with the direction of the character. I felt similar to the way my fans are all feeling. I didn’t feel as though I was given a fair chance to show my ability. I felt my stories were treated entirely too casually. I asked nicely for DAYS to either utilize me, or let me go. Ken Corday is a good man, Gary Tomlin really believed in me from what I was told. As far as Dena Higley goes… we don’t speak. We never really have. We may have uttered a few words once during the Emmys. That’s it though. I don’t know who got the final say but that person is going to be the demise of this show if there isn’t a power shift. I’m not trying to burn any bridges in any way here. I am simply given credit where credit is due. I haven’t said an ill word about anyone. I simply have an opinion of the collaborative efforts. I see so much potential in the show and it’s so clear to me some of the simple changes that can be made to better it.”
Hapka’s final airdate is still undisclosed at this time. On-Air On-Soaps will keep you posted.
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LISTEN NOW: Soap Nation Live! with Michael Fairman Daytime Emmy Nominations Special 2019
Tonight on Soap Nation Live! with Michael Fairman,we celebrate the just announced 46th Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations with our sixth annual broadcast.
Join Michael and his in-studio co-host Days of our Lives‘ Arianne Zucker (Nicole) for our 90 minute plus Daytime Emmy Nominations spectacular as we chat it up with some of the actors who will be going for gold on Emmy night on Sunday, May 5th.
Arianne and Michael will be joined by NATAS Senior VP Daytime Emmy Awards, David Michaels who will be on hand to offer commentary on the Emmy voting and more.
Listen in as we welcome nominees: Tyler Christopher, Peter Bergman, Beth Maitland, Marci Miller, Maura West, Laura Wright, Chloe Lanier, Billy Flynn, Brytin James, Eric Martsolf, Martha Madison and many more!
Make sure to also listen for our Daytime Emmy trivia game show segment, when two callesr can win a pair of VIP tickets to the upcoming Coastal Entertainment,”Teals Got Talent”; the upcoming GH Fantasy Event, this time in Philadelphia on May 4th to benefit the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation,
To call-in and share your thoughts on the nominations of who got in, and who was snubbed and more, or to pose a question or a comment to any of our guests, dial the exclusive listener-line at 818-295-2130
This special live-stream begins at 7PMPST/10PMEST. You can also head on over to Soap Nation’s Live official show page at Spreaker.com if you have any trouble listening to the show here.
If you are tuning in shortly before 7PMPST, you will hear some musical interludes before we go live for showtime. We hope you enjoy the show.
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46th Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced: Days of our Lives Leads With 27
The nominations have just been announced by The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) nominees for the 46th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. And it was NBC’s Days of our Lives which led the pack in total nods with 27. In second was ABC’s General Hospital with 25. However, CBS led all networks with 65 nominations in all.
This year’s ceremony will be held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards will also be held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Friday, May 3, 2019.
The Daytime Emmy Awards recognize outstanding achievement in all fields of daytime television production and are presented to individuals and programs broadcast from 2:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. during the 2018 calendar year.
“We are very excited today to announce the nominees for the 46th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards,” said, Adam Sharp, President & CEO of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS). “We look forward to a grand celebration honoring the best of Daytime television both in front of the camera and behind as we return for the third year in a row to the classic Pasadena Civic Auditorium.”
“The incredible level of talent and craft reflected in our nominees continues to show the growing impact of Daytime television and the incredible diversity of programming the viewing audience has to choose from,” said, Executive Director, Daytime, Brent Stanton. “With the help of some outstanding new additions to our staff, Rachel Schwartz and Lisa Armstrong, and the continued support of Luke Smith and Christine Chin, we have handled another record-breaking number of entries this year. Many thanks to our hundreds of great judges, who through their hard work and dedication, have come up with a stellar list of nominees that exemplfy the best in Daytime!”
The 46th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards is a presentation of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Both of this year’s show will be led by Executive Producer, David Michaels, SVP, Daytime (NATAS) and Executive Producer, David Parks, Ignition Entertainment.
Congrats to all the nominees and now here who is in the running for Emmy gold in major performer and show categories, and creative categories, below.
Outstanding Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
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Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Marci Miller, Days of our Lives
Heather Tom, The Bold and the Beautiful
Maura West, General Hospital
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, The Bold and the Beautiful
Laura Wright, General Hospital
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Maurice Benard, General Hospital
Peter Bergman, The Young and the Restless
Tyler Christopher, Days of our Lives
Billy Flynn, Days of our Lives
Jon Lindstrom, General Hospital
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Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Kassie DePaiva, Days of our Lives
Linsey Godfrey, Days of our Lives
Martha Madison, Days of our Lives
Beth Maitland, The Young and the Restless
Mishael Morgan, The Young and the Restless
Vernee Watson, General Hospital
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Max Gail, General Hospital
Bryton James, The Young and the Restless
Eric Martsolf, Days of our Lives
Greg Rikaart, Days of our Lives
Dominic Zamprogna, General Hospital
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Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series
Hayley Erin, General Hospital
Olivia Rose Keegan, Days of our Lives
Victoria Konefal, Days of our Lives
Chloe Lanier, General Hospital
Eden McCoy, General Hospital
Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series
Lucas Adams, Days of our Lives
William Lipton, General Hospital
Kyler Pettis, Days of our Lives
Garren Stitt, General Hospital
Zach Tinker, The Young and the Restless
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Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series
Philip Anthony-Rodriguez, Days of our Lives
Patricia Bethune, General Hospital
Wayne Brady, The Bold and the Beautiful
Kate Mansi, Days of our Lives
Thaao Penghlis, Days of our Lives
Outstanding Digital Daytime Drama Series
After Forever
The Bay The Series
Giants
The New 30
Youth & Consequences
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Outstanding Lead Actress in a Digital Daytime Drama Series
Jade Harlow, The Bay The Series
Vanessa Baden Kelly, Giants
Liana Liberato, Light as a Feather
Shanti Lowry, Bronx SIU
Liz Vassey, Riley Parra
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Digital Daytime Drama Series
Mitchell Anderson, After Forever
Kristos Andrews, The Bay The Series
Kevin Spirtas, After Forever
Brian White, Bronx SIU
Wayne Wilcox, Only Children
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Outstanding Writing Team for a Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Directing Team for a Drama Series
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
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Outstanding Art Direction/Set Direction/Scenic Design for a Drama Series
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Lighting Direction for a Drama Series
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Technical Team for a Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
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Outstanding Multiple Camera Editing for a Drama Series
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Live and Direct to Tape Sound Mixing for a Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
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Outstanding Costume Design for a Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Hairstyling for a Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of our Lives
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Makeup for a Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Game Show
Family Feud
Jeopardy!
Let’s Make a Deal
The Price Is Right
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
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Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program
Couples Court with the Cutlers
Judge Judy
Judge Mathis
Lauren Lake’s Paternity Court
The People’s Court
Outstanding Informative Talk Show
Access Live
The Dr. Oz Show
Rachael Ray
Red Table Talk
Today Show with Kathie Lee & Hoda
Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
A Little Help with Carol Burnett
The Real
The Talk
The View
Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host
Kelly Ripa, Ryan Seacrest LIVE with Kelly and Ryan
Adrienne Houghton, Loni Love, Jeannie Mai, Tamera Mowry-Housley, The Real
Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Sheryl Underwood, Eve, Carrie Ann Inaba, Julie Chen, The Talk
Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Meghan McCain, Abby Huntsman, Sara Haines, The View
Wendy Williams, The Wendy Williams Show
Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host
Dr. Mehmet Oz, The Dr. Oz Show
Kellie Pickler Pickler and Ben
Steve Harvey, Steve
Rachael Ray, Rachael Ray Show
Kathie Lee Gifford, Hoda Kotb, Today Show with Kathie Lee & Hoda
For the complete list of Emmy nominations in all categories click here.
So, what did you think of this year’s Daytime Emmy Nominations? Did your favorites get in? Who do you think got snubbed? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
Breaking News
Tyler Christopher Shares Parting Sentiments As He Exits DAYS & Brandon Barash Takes Over The Role Of Stefan
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: J.T. Holds Sharon, Nikki & Victoria Hostage With Dire Consequences For All
Matt Cohen Exits General Hospital
Y&R’s Melody Thomas Scott’s CBS Watch! Photo Shoot And Cover Story
LISTEN NOW: Soap Nation Live! with Michael Fairman Daytime Emmy Nominations Special 2019
46th Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced: Days of our Lives Leads With 27
TONIGHT: Soap Nation Live! Daytime Emmy Nominations Special With Guest Co-Host DAYS’ Arianne Zucker
Tyler Christopher Shares Parting Sentiments As He Exits DAYS & Brandon Barash Takes Over The Role Of Stefan
The Young and the Restless Beloved Kristoff St. John’s Cause Of Death Revealed
Shemar Moore, Victoria Rowell & Mishael Morgan To Return To The Young and the Restless For Tribute To Kristoff St. John
WED NIGHT: Soap Nation Live! Daytime Emmy Nominations Special With Guest Co-Host DAYS’ Arianne Zucker
46th Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced: Days of our Lives Leads With 27
Tyler Christopher Shares Parting Sentiments As He Exits DAYS & Brandon Barash Takes Over The Role Of Stefan
General Hospital’s Maura West Delivers ‘The Power Performance of the Week’ As Ava Learns The Devastating Truth About Ryan
Shemar Moore, Victoria Rowell & Mishael Morgan To Return To The Young and the Restless For Tribute To Kristoff St. John
The Young and the Restless Beloved Kristoff St. John’s Cause Of Death Revealed
Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin Are Among Dozens Charged In Alleged College Admissions Scandal For Their Kids
Linsey Godfrey Addresses Caroline’s Death On B&B; While Matthew Atkinson Makes His Debut As Thomas
Matt Cohen Exits General Hospital
LISTEN NOW: Soap Nation Live! with Michael Fairman Daytime Emmy Nominations Special 2019
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Melody Thomas Scott Chats On 40 Years As The Young and the Restless’ Incomparable Nikki: The Men, The Booze, The Drama
This Week On GH: Laura Sees Kevin, Shiloh Makes His Move On Sam, Carly is Pregnant
WATCH: All My Children Reunion On Strahan & Sara
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Victoria Rowell’s Emotional Interview On The Loss of Y&R’s Kristoff St. John
Y&R’s Eric Braeden Shares His Heartbreak Over The Death Of Kristoff St. John
Y&R’s Eric Braeden Speaks Out: “There Was An Attempt By The Former EP and Head Writer To Diminish The Role Of Victor Newman”
GH Alum Vinessa Antoine’s New Canadian Series DIGGSTOWN Releases First Promo
General Hospital Releases Super Tease Promo
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Breaking NewsMarch 20, 201946th Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced: Days of our Lives Leads With 27
Breaking NewsMarch 19, 2019Tyler Christopher Shares Parting Sentiments As He Exits DAYS & Brandon Barash Takes Over The Role Of Stefan
General HospitalMarch 17, 2019General Hospital’s Maura West Delivers ‘The Power Performance of the Week’ As Ava Learns The Devastating Truth About Ryan
Breaking NewsMarch 19, 2019Shemar Moore, Victoria Rowell & Mishael Morgan To Return To The Young and the Restless For Tribute To Kristoff St. John
Breaking NewsMarch 19, 2019The Young and the Restless Beloved Kristoff St. John’s Cause Of Death Revealed
Breaking NewsMarch 12, 2019Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin Are Among Dozens Charged In Alleged College Admissions Scandal For Their Kids
Breaking NewsMarch 17, 2019Linsey Godfrey Addresses Caroline’s Death On B&B; While Matthew Atkinson Makes His Debut As Thomas
Breaking NewsMarch 21, 2019Matt Cohen Exits General Hospital
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Very sad but Mark is a good looking actor with talent so he will do fine.
He can make it to the big screen for sure. He’s also worked with James Franco as well. Good actor!!!!
After those tweets, Daytime soaps are probably not going to hire him. He seems completely miscast as a doctor also.
so sad to see him go!!!
The chemistry between Nathan and Melanie is so much stronger than the chemistry with Melanie and Phillip. There hasn’t been a stronger pair since the young Bo and Hope. Days is making a HUGE mistake. They wonder why they are having low ratings….well I believe it’s bad choices. I hope Mr. Corday rethinks this decision. I will no longer watch DOOL but I will follow and support Mark.
I strongly agree,that nathan &melanie have great chemistry,I would rather see them together,then Phillip & Melanie.I wish they would give Nathan a chance,he is great on our eyes,so attractive,and has great potential to be a great actor if given the chance,like Bo had with Hope.Melanie is a hot fire redhead,like Maggie,and they would make a great couple on dool,I wish the writers would keep him on,and get Chloe together with Phillip,it would be a better story line,to show Victor & Kate that Phillip belongs with Chloe,I would rather see Chloe with her husband,they had a great chemistry too.Phillip does nothing for me.Stephanie is the one that should be leaving,not Nathan! need to get another male actor for chloe ,or a better phillip.Writers need to give Nathan a chance,he has a lot going for him!I like Nicole back too,I hope they keep her,since they let Marlena & John gone.I like the new Brady for her.
I agree, i watch days to follow the story of Nathan and Mel. I’m sick to death of Samantha Brady!
If DOOL doesn’t rethink this decision they won’t have any ratings coming from my house.
He is right in what he had to say about the writers,for the past 4 year it’s all about THE DiMera’s,I want The Horton charecters back and Bryan Dattilo/Lucas back.
Over lunch today I was surprised to find out how many of my co-workers watch Days of Our Lives. They were shocked to hear about Mark Hapka being let go and said that they too would fast forward to scenes between Melanie and Nathan. They make the show worth watching. Although I like many of the actors on the show, they were one of my favorite couples. I won’t be watching if Mark is gone. The producers and writers will probably regret this move once they see how many viewers they will lose.
“I see so much potential in the show and it’s so clear to me some of the simple changes that can be made to better it.”
I agree 100% with what Mark said. I wasn’t a big fan of Nathan or Mate but I think it is sad Mark is being let go especially considering the reasons. It is interesting to see that some of the actors are as frustrated with the same things that we viewers are. I really hope this will be a wake up call for whoever is in charge and that they will make necessary changes to better the show overall ASAP.
I too am very saddened to read that Mark Hapka who plays Nathan is leaving the show. I feel that he and Melanie are a great pair and have wonderful chemistry with each other. I agree that they should let Stephanie go, she has not got the talent that Mark has, and I never liked those 2 together anyway. I think it will be another mistake like letting John, Marlena, and Lindsey Hartley go, she is also another talented lady.
I think it’s time that I give this show up, everytime you really like someone on the show, they let them go. Bad decision Days of Our Lives, you need to think of the fans out there that are keeping the show on the air.