Presenters, special appearances and on-air categories have been announced for the 48th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards to be broadcast Friday night on June 25 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS, and available to stream live and on demand on the CBS app and Paramount+.

The broadcast will feature talent appearing from the Emmy stage in Los Angeles, individual show studios and homes to accept their awards.

Kathy Lee Gifford, Ken Jeong, Martha Stewart and Robin Roberts will make special appearances and pay tribute to legends Regis Philbin, Alex Trebek and Larry King.  The Bold and the Beautiful’s Diamond White (Paris) is scoring and performing the song for the touching “In Memoriam” segment.

Presenters scheduled to appear include:
• Al Roker (“Today Show”)
• Amy Robach, T.J. Holmes & Dr. Jennifer Ashton (“GMA3: What You Need to Know)
• Bryton James and Brytni Sarpi (The Young and the Restless)
• Deidre Hall (Days of Our Lives)
• Donnell Turner and Cynthia Watros (General Hospital)
• Drew Barrymore (The Drew Barrymore Show)
• Giada De Laurentiis (Giada at Home 2.0)
• Gloria Estefan (Red Table Talk: The Estefans)
• Heather Tom (The Bold and the Beautiful)
• Jackée Harry and Robert Scott Wilson (Days of our Lives)
• Jacqueline MacInnes Wood and Tanner Novlan (The Bold and the Beautiful )
• Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest (Live with Kelly & Ryan)
• Kelly Thiebaud (General Hospital)
• Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner (Entertainment Tonight)
• Mario Lopez (Access Hollywood)
• Michelle Stafford (The Young and the Restless )
• Nate Burleson (CBS Sports and Extra)
• Rachel Lindsay (Extra)
• Sean Kanan (Studio City)
• Tamron Hall (Tamron Hall)

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Categories scheduled to be presented during the CBS broadcast include:
• Outstanding Drama Series
• Outstanding Limited Drama Series
• Outstanding Game Show
• Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program
• Outstanding Morning Show
• Outstanding Informative Talk Show
• Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show
• Outstanding Entertainment News Program
• Outstanding Daytime Special Event
• Outstanding Daytime Non-Fiction
• Outstanding Special Performance by a Lead Actress in a Drama Series
• Outstanding Special Performance by a Lead Actor in a Drama Series
• Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
• Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
• Outstanding Younger Performer in A Drama Series
• Outstanding Guest Performer in A Drama Series
• Outstanding Culinary Host
• Outstanding Game Show Host
• Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host
• Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host
• Outstanding Writing Team for a Drama Series
• Outstanding Directing Team for a Drama Series

So what do you think about the presenters for the 48th annual Daytime Emmy Awards? Comment below.

Now here’s a first in Daytime Emmy history! The red carpet was actually held ahead of its broadcast, all as a part of keeping with a Covid-19 friendly and safe environment to bring back some of the glitz the award show usually brings to its fans.

While last year’s Daytime Emmy ceremonies were all virtual, this year’s brought the nominees and presenters together for a socially-distanced red carpet event to celebrate their nominations and to strike a pose in front of the paparazzi.

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Most of all the nominees from your favorite daytime dramas took part including: General Hospital’s Briana Henry, Briana Lane, Carolyn Hennesy, Cynthia Watros, Dominic Zamprogna, Donnell Turner, Finola Hughes, Genie Francis, Jeff Kober, James Patrick Stuart, Katelyn MacMullen, Kim Delaney, Maurice Benard, Max Gail, Nancy Lee Grahn, Sonya Shepherd, Steve Burton, Sydney Mikayla, and Tajh Bellow.

From The Bold and the Beautiful attending were: Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, Darin Brooks, Tanner Novlan, and from The Young and the Restless Bryton James, Brytni Sarpi, Melissa Claire Egan, and Courtney Hope, as well as Days of our Lives’ Cady McClain, Deirdre Hall, Tamara Braun, Robert Scott Wilson, Wally Kurth, Victoria Konefal, George Delhoyo, Cady Mcclain, Victoria Platt, Jackée Harry and Robert Scott Wilson.

Make sure to watch the 48th annual Daytime Emmy Awards this Friday night June 25th on CBS (8 p.m. EST).

Check out the images below from the Red Carpet. Then let us know who do you think wore it best via the comment section below!

GH Lead Actor nominee, Dominic Zamprogna (Dante) looking cool on the red carpet.

Soap icon, GH's Genie Francis (Laura) a Lead Actress nominee this year for her heart-tugging performances.

The beautiful and dazzling, Brytni Sarpi (Elena) of Y&R.

GH Daytime Emmy nominees, Katelyn MacMullen (Willow) and Tajh Bellow (TJ).

Girl Power from B&B and Y&R! Heather Tom, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, and Courtney Hope.

GH's Kelly Thiebaud (Britt) a vision in green.

GH's Donnell Turner (Curtis) looking good on the carpet.

GH Supporting Actress Nominee, Briana Nicole Henry (Jordan) strikes a pose.

GH's Steve Burton, a Lead Actor nominee this year.

GH nominee for Guest Performer in a Drama Series, Briana Lane (ex-Brook Lynn).

DAYS Robert Scott Wilson, flanked by co-stars Deidre Hall and Jackée Harry.

B&B Supporting Actor nominee, Darin Brooks along with Emmy host, Sheryl Underwood.

Two-time Daytime Emmy Winner, and a nominee for her run as DAYS Jennifer ... Cady McClain.

GH's Carolyn Hennesy hits the red carpet and is a Supporting Actress nominee.

Y&R's Courtney Hope wows on the Daytime Emmy Red Carpet.

Real life love-birds Y&R's Brytni Sarpi and Bryton James with some Lorenza Rose Wine from the gifting area.

GH's Cynthia Watros (Nina) hits the carpet.

B&B's Diamond White (Paris) at her first Daytime Emmys event.

GH fan favorite and Lead Actress nominee, Finola Hughes (Anna).

Emmy nominees and on-screen siblings Genie Francis (Laura) and Jeff Kober (Cyrus) of General Hospital.

It's a CIN! Yup, it's a sin to be this gorgeous, right ?Check out DAYS Robert Scott Wilson and Emmy nominee Victoria Konefal.

Maurice Bernard, Max Gail, and Steve Burton - all nominees from General Hospital.

B&B's Lead Actress nominee, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood wows again on the carpet. (Steffy).

GH Supporting Actor nominee, James Patrick Stewart (Valentin) looking debonair.

Six-time Daytime Emmy winner, Heather Tom (Katie, B&B).

GH's Guest Performer in a Drama Series nominee, the one and only Kim Delaney (Jackie).

A pregnant Lead Actress nominee Y&R's Melissa Claire Egan along with a former two-time winner, and cast mate, Michelle Stafford (Phyllis).

GH's Nancy Lee Grahn is nominated for her work as Alexis in the Lead Actress category.

GH's Younger Performer nominee Sydney Mikayla (Trina).

DAYS Tamara Braun bringing the glamor and another nomination in her stellar career.

B&B's Tanner Novlan (Finn) looking dashing.

DAYS nominee Victoria Konefal strikes a red carpet ready pose!

Everyone wants to take this home! Make sure to watch the Daytime Emmy broadcast Friday night on CBS.

This year, saw the return of the annual ladies lunch were as is tradition, last year’s winner of the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, throws a luncheon for this year’s nominees.

The reigning women’s champ, now six-time Daytime Emmy winner, Heather Tom (Katie) got this year’s nominees in the category together for a celebration which included: General Hospital’s Genie Francis (Laura), Finola Hughes (Anna), and Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis), along with B&B’s Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (Steffy) and Y&R’s Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea).

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On Friday, both Francis and Grahn shared pics from the event on their social media accounts.  You can check them out below.

Then, take our poll below: Which actress do you hope takes home the gold next Friday night on the 48th annual Daytime Emmy Awards on CBS? Let us know via the comment section, as well.

.@BBheathertom created the most wonderful event for us! So thoughtfully done. Camaraderie was delightful! 🥰 @finolahughes @NancyLeeGrahn @MClaireEgan #JacquelineMacInnesWood pic.twitter.com/W403fXsOQG

— Genie Francis (@GenieFrancis) June 18, 2021