General Hospital
Nick Stabile Wraps His Run As Temporary Nikolas On General Hospital!
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How many times can Nikolas Cassadine fall off a balcony, or get shot and fall out of a window? Seems numerous times on ABC’s General Hospital.
On Tuesday’s episode, viewers of the ABC daytime drama series this time saw a heroic side of Nikolas, who prevented a bullet from hitting his new galpal Ava Jerome (Maura West).
Instead, the dark prince grabbed a gun from his new arch-nemesis Valentin Casssadine (James Patrick Stuart) and an all-out tussle began. As the men struggled, it was Nik who got shot and then crashed through a window in what appears to be a long and fatal fall off a balcony on Cassadine Island.
According to Soap Opera Digest, (in their latest issues on newsstands this week) that fall signals the end of the short-term run for actor Nick Stabile, who did an excellent job at filling in for Daytime Emmy winner Tyler Christopher, while he was on personal leave from the show. No official word yet as to when Tyler will be back on screen inhabiting the role he made soap famous for over 20 years.
So, share your thoughts in the comment section below on Nikolas’ latest fall, and give some props to Nick Stabile for keeping Nikolas’ storyline burning bright and moving forward during his stint on GH! But first, after the jump watch the final moment’s of yesterday’s GH where Nik crashes through a window to “his death”?
i have to say i’m not a fan of temp casting when the original actor is out, but i have to admit i’m glad the story kept playing out, and both actors who have filled in for the characters of nikolas and maxy have done a good job, so kudos to them but lets get the originals back.
I agree,I am a Tyler fan from the beginning but Nick did a great job filling in for him.
I agree. Nick Stabile did a excellent job as Tge Prince but i do have to say we miss Tyler
Awwww, I feel sad. Even though I was a bit on the fence about his acting (some scenes better than others yet I still enjoyed him as Nic) there is just something about him I REALLY like! Charm…don’t know what it is but i felt myself looking forward to his scenes. Perhaps as some have suggested ( and yes I know the cast is, dare I say it, “bloated”) they could come up with another role for him; he’s just that likable!
Rebecca… As I mentioned to Su may be Tyler/Nik hired Nick S to throw off the scent of where Tyler/Nik was really hiding. He knew Jason would hunt him down …sorta a “proof of life” thing. That way we could have both Nicholas’s. Would have to be fake diamonds though.
Good thinking Rose…but…if you are right it could explain how the real Nic is alive if this one died when he was shot and flew out the window. Lol, then we’d still be minus one Nick (Stabile)! 😉
Rebecca1, I so agree with you in everything you wrote..Something about this actor and his scenes with Maura’s “Ava” were really good..He was robotic at first but eventually he just took over the part.
Clearly Tyler is coming back and I am ok with Tyler but I am going to miss the job that Nick Stabile did..His acting was ok but his screen presence was even stronger than Tyler.
Cast him please in new role or a recast!!
Yes, thank you Omar. That’s exactly it…his screen presence…I said this on another post but sometimes he was like a nervous stage performer. And STILL his presence was warm and charming! Hopefully we’ll see him again.
it’s just really nice to see good actors … albeit replacement recast
dagnabit on writing
Nick Stabile and Molly Burnett kudos for bringing to life
Hi Patrick. Lol, love the “dagnabbit!” 🙂
I agree with both of you. Love Nick. He just does it for me. Not so Tyler.
I also love Molly. She killed the Melanie role.
But she is not the coquette that Maxie is supposed to be. Doesn’t the role call for a cheeky chick? That’s who Maxie is to me….petite and sassy.
He was terrific.
No offense to Mr. Stabile, but thank goodness! I could not buy him as Nicholas for one second, and FF through all his scenes with Ava…
I luvs Tyler Christopher..
But—-
I also luved Nick Stabile,, I really enjoyed his portrayal of Nikolas,,
I will miss him I wish he could remain being Nickolas 🙁
Su…I still like Tyler but I feel much the same way as you about Nick S. He is great with Ava. And he had a good a Cassadine look. It remained to be seen how he would be with Spencer. Wish there was some way he could still be worked into the story. Maybe it will come out that Nik/Tyler actually hired Nick S to he could throw everyone off the scent of where Tyler was really hiding.
Hi Rose..
I’m more attractive to Nick Stabile than to Tyler Christopher..
If I had a choice which one to take home it would be Nick..
And–
it was fun, entering to have something/someone different to watch and oogle lol.
Both the substitutes are now gone and I had a good time with Maxies more grownup more sophisticated Maxie, I will miss that/her, also
(( I like your idea to keep Nick))
He was good in the role. There are so many Cassidines coming out of the wood work, maybe he could come back as a cousin. I am glad to see Tyler coming back. I love his scenes with Spencer. They have wonderful chemistry together. But on a side note, Nicolas must be a cat with 9 lives. How many by times csn you fall from a window overlooking rocks and live through it. But after all, it is a soap opera
You and I both, su. This is one intriguing, brooding actor. Sexy and enigmatic. Something about Italian men, su…..everything!! Yum!!
I will miss him.
hi CC ..
yea! yes!
I really liked looking at Nick Stabile 😉
hope he can stay on..
0oooh I found two good ones from me– voice to text;
attractive=attracted
entering= entertaining
ehhh I’ve seen better LOL …
SAVE Nick Stabile !!!!
PS, SuzieQ.
I t would be wonderful if Nick could somehow stay….with Maura as his ‘bestie’. But, how?
More importantly; and on another vein…..do you remember when Elizabeth first met Hayden’s mother? Remember when both Lizzie and Hayden called “Mother”, at the same time? Remember when I said the woman was also Lizzie’s mother?
Well, I am more than sure now, Hayden and Lizzie are sisters.
Celia…After today it looks like Hayden and Liz are sisters. And just look at how Hayden’s mom had a fainting spell at the mention of Heather Webber.
Now, you’re talkin’ su, my friend. Who else but we girls know what a man is, or should be, right?
Keep Nick Stabile. That’s a catchy refrain, su.
@Rose.
Yup. I said it from the moment Robin Riker walked in on Lizzie’s and Hayden’s ‘fistifight’. Hayden uttered, ” Mother!”. And, Lizzie intoned, “Mother?????!!!!”. It was just timed so well ( good job writers), it meant something.
But, as I keep repeating, Rose: no one really pays attention to my ‘guesses’ since I still continue to insist Kiki is Nina’s. LOL.
Hmmmm. I am a little confused about the ‘Webers”…..is Liz adopted? Oh, well, Rose….I am intrigued. I wonder if Hayden and Liz are full sisters? Fraternal twins?( fraternal is used for both male and female non-identical twins). Daughters of Ray Berlin? Or did Ms Naomi ‘step out’ and had a fling with Liz’ father; had twins; gave Liz up to Dr. Weber and Mrs-Dr. Webber; but, kept Hayden? Am I making any sense?
I have really enjoyed Nick Stabile’s “Nikolas.” I’m sad to see him go.
This wasnt the real Prince Nik so his fall does not count-lol…Nik Stabile would had made a fine AJ Q…this story is just so-so ok but not exciting…i see no chemistry between Parker and Kristina nor do i see it with Kinki and Snorgan-lol
What?!?! PRISTINA are off the charts hot!!! There hasnt been a lesbian couple on air since Bianca and, well I can’t recall her wife’s name. Don’t you think it’s about time this part of the populous is represented? There are plenty of “boring” couples on soaps so that’s not a good enough reason:-)
Anyway, I like em.
Alexis and Parker might have worked better…
I don’t usually like the combination of names, of couples….but, I must give you this one, Letmeeatc8ke….good one.
PRISTINA….
It was Maggie Stone. Were Bianca and Maggie (Elizabeth Hendrickson) married? Can’t remember.
I said the same exact thing to someone I was watching the show with, Jim! He would have made a good AJ Quartermaine. Not that Sean Kanan and Billy Warlock weren’t also good in the role. But that’s the kind of vibe I got from him, that type of character he’d be good playing. Great minds think alike Jim, lol!
This show is so scattered right now why not bring Nick back as AJ and have him make Sonny a new azzhole! Someone needs to tame Fonzie!
Yep…
Damn, but I do miss the character of AJ!!!
Me too..
Aaron WILL walk in on Krissy and Parker. its an easy soap prediction!
so true…
Hey, guys,
So, as the Sonny story goes, it was he who caught his daughter kissing ‘ze professeur’.
Watch out Parker!!
Hey Jimh…I think kiki has chemistry with Morgan AND Dylan. Morgan us the sexy angst-ridden dude which can be alluring for a while, Dylan is the really cute, sexy, crestive , stable guy who brings out the lighthearted fun in kiki. They’re obviously keeping kiki and Dylan temporarily apart but have made it obvious they’re pining for each other.
I agree with you on Parker and Chrissie. I literally cringed. Too mother/daughter to me. IF Alexis had been gay she and Parker would have made quite the power couple!
I actually like Christina with Aaron (name?) She’s never had a nice guy and finally found one…cute too!
Morgan is ok but to me a find a bit childish,…great minds think alike…i found Parker/Kris too mother/daughterish as well…a shocker twist would have had Kristina walking in and finding Parker and her mom Alexis in bed together!!!
I thought Nick S. did a terrific job! Would like to see him come back as a different character. Still waiting for Chris Tyler to return.
The lack of information regarding Tyler’s return seems odd. When Kirsten Storms left temporarily, her return was quickly discussed. This quiet is concerning – even though Tyler seems to be Tweeting GH appearances. I just want to know that he IS returning. Don’t care when – let that be a surprise.
yeah, it’s disconcerting
I just love his presence…
it would seem to me… that in all his 20 year status with the show
he’d be more deserving of his goings on
I can’t lose another husband material
I just don’t get all the attention lauded the characters of Sonny and Jason
i’m really excited about Valentin…. bump them up… Cassadine herald
GH ! get Laura mixing
Tyler Christopher character is being built around…. one can hope
can’t imagine in the past 20 years he’s been another but a soldier on the show
MISS him
gotta KEEPER
another but a soldier on the show
can’t imagine in the past 20 years… he’s been ANY THING but a soldier for the show
the same happened for rebecca herbst when she was discusssing contract talks. we didn’t hear anything for weeks. she apologized and said that was the way it had to go. tyler christopher is in contract talks and would not be able to give out information until is over. i think that that is the reason and not unusual given his contract run.
Guessing this is basically the leverage ABC is using against Tyler. Return or don’t. We’ll either kill your character off or find a way to resurrect you if you choose to come back under our terms. The cast is so bloated I’m beyond caring about who comes and goes anymore.
have adored nick stabiles acting for years and throughout the soaps. he will be immensely missed. his chemistry with the ava character was impeccable. praying that they bring him back in another role. tyler is also a great actor and long overdue for that emmy win. 2 keepers.
MWAH (moi?)…..greatest moniker yet, on these boards….clever!!
Agreed. If I start talking about Nicola Stabile ( Italian version of Nicholas), I will never be able to stop. I do not know this man, personally; but, who cares?! He is everything a man should be….LOL.
I adored him as Nik and I so wish him back some how soon on anything. But happy to have the main nick back too.
I will miss him and applaud his performance in a difficult situation
OH NO !!! I was just getting adjusted to “Temp Nik”. I wish Nick Stabile the best of luck on his next acting gig.
I have been a huge fan of Nick’s since he first appeared on Sunset Beach! I hate to see him go. He did a fantastic job replacing Tyler.
I REAL’ly and – truly – commend…. laud even
Nick Stabile &
Molly Burnett
bang up good dang job…. as temporary recasts: ie: Nicholas & Maxie
agreed… wish they’d stay!!!
Nick did a Fantastic job as Nicholas. I wish him much luck and success.
I loved Nick; I never fast forwarded through his scenes , I fast forwarded to his scenes. I’ll miss him because he and Ava were good together. I agree that the writers should bring him back as A.J. or someone relevant .
I thought he did a great job in the role. I’ll miss him.
Nick Stabile gave a good effort, I give him props for that. I personally never bought him as Nikolas, cause Tyler is so ingrained in that role for me after 20 years. But he tried, that’s all you can ask. I look forward to hopefully seeing Tyler back soon, and this story continuing to play out, whether this was a fake Nikolas as others have mentioned, or whatever direction they’re going in. I love what they’ve done so far. James Patrick Stuart has been tremendous as Valentin thus far.
Definitely wouldn’t mind seeing Nick on the show in the future playing a different character. But then people would be complaining about GH’s bloated cast, so who knows, lol.
Dan, you said it perfectly and I completely agree.. only one thing bothers me about Nikolas’ heroic fall. That idiot Jordan will no doubt arrest Jason for it.
Lol Soaphound!
Unlike Molly Burnett’s Maxie … Nick Stabile did a really good job as the Prince. He has enough screen presence and suave demeanor to watch and enjoy. It helps he had Maura to act off too! Good job !! I am anxious to have Tyler back …. And Kirsten!!! All I do is ffwd thru this Claudette/Nathan crap. Hopefully when Kirsten returns she’ll get something better to do & with a worthy acting partner!
I think Nick Stabile did a great job playing Nicholas Cassadine..It would be nice to see him come to GH as another character.. really enjoyed watching him although I miss Tyler so much,and as others await his return
I’m very excited that Tyler Christopher is in and sad thatNic Stable isl leaving he did a very good job playin Nichols he make it his own .
I thought the Prince Nick replacement was excellent….but the Maxie one not so much.
I really love Tyler miss him a lot. I think that him and Ava have really good chemistry on stage presence. I really think the writers need to step up a notch bc the story line is starting to get boring. Step it up GH writers or you going to lose long time viewers.
HE DID A TERRIFIC JOB!!!!! HATE TO SEE HIM GO…
Nick would be great as a permanent replacement for Nickolas Cassadine!
agreed..hope
he gets another tv job soon!!
I really love Nick Stabile and I am going to miss him. He’s a true talent . I’m not for adding to the cast. But get rid of the useless characters and create a role for him. He had me loving Nicholas again. As soon as Tyler returns back to hating Nicholas
I hate when a character is replaced with another actor. That being said, I was just getting used to the new Nicholas. His love scenes were more interesting than previous Nicholas. Just my opinion. Wasn’t sure I ever really liked the old Nicholas that much anyway. I’ve only been watching the show since last year. I started watching when I hear rumors of Sonny getting killed off. I used to watch him in another soap years ago with my grandmother. Anyway! Glad Sonny’s still around and looking better than ever… and yes, now I’m hooked 😉
Stability did a WONDERFUL job, and I must say he had a great way of portraying Nik! Will miss him and hope to see more of him…maybe they’ll bring him back as someone else later on?!
i didn’t buy Nick as the character. I longed for Tyler to return. Can’t wait to see his beautiful face!
Bottom line: Is Tyler Christopher coming back or not?
He did a nice job filling in but was definitely NOT Nikolas to me, only Tyler is Nik for me and I hope he returns soon but GH did a good job with the temp recasts for Nik and Maxie. I could see him as AJ Quartermaine back from the dead, easily though if this cast wasn’t already overly bloated.
I thought Nick Stabile did a fabulous job. I would love to see him in a permanent role on the show. His scenes with Ava (Maura West) were great. They have tremendous chemistry. Kudos to Nick. Hope to see you back soon.
I must admit, I enjoyed Nick Stabile ten times more in the role of Nikolas Cassadine; he made him more likable in the role. Never really been a Tyler Christopher fan but, that is what comes when you temporarily recast a role.
If GH can bring back Easton for 4 or 5 different roles then I think they should bring back Nick Stabile as AJ. He would make a perfect AJ. They brought back Carlos as a way to get Anna off the hook from being a murderer so bringing back AJ would allow the show’s second coming of Christ, Sonny Corinthos, off the hook for murdering AJ. It would also lesson – to a VERY small degree – the hypocrisy this garbage of a show throws at us every single day simply to primp this one-note Sonny character.
I readily admit to NEVER watching any episode where Sonny appears and reading the summary of yesterday’s episode, it sounds like it was one of the worst episodes ever.
I’m loving the “new” Ava. You can tell that Maura is energized. She’s reminding me of ATWT’s Carly. You get her out of the Sonny/mob crap and the actress and character flourishes. This should be a hint to the execs at GH and ABC that Sonny and the mob crap is weighing down this show!! End this nightmare so some of us can start watching GH 5 days a week rather then the two days we watch because we turn the channel as soon as the stuttering mobster hits our television screens!
Its funny because when Tyler fell out the window I thought that would have been a good place to have him off screen and have Valentin secretly kidnap him and when Tyler returned, reveal this. They went a different way and now it is Nick Stabile who fell out the window and I assume will live and Tyler will reprise the role. I am hoping Nick Stabile is rehired to pay someone else [Probably not on GH unless your name is Michael Easton!] or Y&R signs him on to play Luca’s brother who shows up in Genoa City to avenge his brother’s death!
He was good.. Love the way they had both of them fall out of the window.. .lol.. Looking forward to Tyler’s return…
I think Nick did a great job!! Kudo’s to him
As one who normally dislikes “replacements” I must say I instantly liked Nick. His acting was stellar and his Gerald Butler like looks were a plus! I could have embraced him as the “new” Nik easily.
Nicholas Sabile, has done a wonderful job, he has already got many of us calling the GH, hotline wanting more. Possibly another character. RH was cast twice, and ME, three times, why not make room for him. Get rid, of the old baggage like Amy, who adds nothing to the show. Never mind Valerie. He stepped in and did a great job, in the short while, he was our Nik.
I’m kind of bummed about Nick Stabile leaving GH. And, I’m EVEN LESS EXCITED about that Tyler Christopher dude returning to GH ‘whenever’.
Just saying……….
Just saying with you, Jay.
All I can say is that the original Nicholas better come back soon, just have him laying on, or holding on to the balcony below the others can rescue him as they escape! Just a thought…
To: Michael Fairman
Would you be allowed to do an interview with Stabile? I’d love to read one and have his thoughts playing Nik. Such as how long between being contacted and first tape day. How did he prepare? Who helped him around and helped him get used to things at the studio? Well, of course you know what to ask.
Thank you.
I was a bit turned off when I saw a new nickolis but this actor did a fantastic job.
Darn it! I really enjoyed this guy in the role. Talk about just stepping in and doing a fantastic job! Bravo!
If GH doesn’t snap this guy up as another character soon, I hope he gets on board with either Y&R or even B&B! Agreeing with other posters: this guy has screen presence!
I want to be fair: Today’s episode (Thursday, July 21) is the first one I’ve totally enjoyed in ages. Loved the Franco/Lucy/Scott stuff, liked the Naomi/Liz/Hayden stuff, and I even liked Jeffrey Parise’s new character! I hope the writers can keep this stuff going.
Does anyone know what is the status of TC?
Tyler who?
I’ve actually been enjoying the show, but I agree with you. I loved seeing Scotty…(I love the character and Kin)…Lucy, Rick..hope, but doubt, we’ll be seeing them regularly. Carlos’s twin? I’ll reserve judgment til the story unfolds…maybe the doc twin was killed and this is really Carlos!
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!
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Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Stacy Haiduk (as Kristen DiMera), Days of Our Lives
Karla Mosley (as Dani Dupree), Beyond the Gates
Michelle Stafford (as Phyllis Summers), The Young and the Restless
Heather Tom (as Katie Logan), The Bold and the Beautiful
Tamara Tunie (as Anita Williams Dupree), Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Eric Braeden (as Victor Newman), The Young and the Restless
Steve Burton (as Jason Morgan), General Hospital
Scott Clifton (as Liam Spencer), The Bold and the Beautiful
Thorsten Kaye (as Ridge Forrester), The Bold and the Beautiful
Christian Jules Le Blanc (as Michael Baldwin), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Linsey Godfrey (as Sarah Horton), Days of Our Lives
Camryn Grimes (as Mariah Copeland), The Young and the Restless
Beth Maitland (as Traci Abbott), The Young and the Restless
Trisha Mann-Grant (as Leslie Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Amanda Setton (as Brook Lynn Quartermaine), General Hospital
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Sean Dominic (as Nate Hastings), The Young and the Restless
Timon Kyle Durrett (as Bill Hamilton), Beyond the Gates
Michael Graziadei (as Daniel Romalotti), The Young and the Restless
Roger Howarth (as Matt Clark), The Young and the Restless
Mike Manning (as Bradley “Smitty” Smith), Beyond the Gates
Lawrence Saint-Victor (as Carter Walton), The Bold and the Beautiful
Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series
Braedyn Bruner (as Emma Scorpio-Drake), General Hospital
Al Calderon (as Javier Hernandez), Days of Our Lives
Alice Halsey (as Rachel Black), Days of Our Lives
Giovanni Mazza (as Gio Palmieri), General Hospital
Ambyr Michelle (as Eva Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Arielle Prepetit (as Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne), Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series
Jasmine Burke (as June Hughes), Beyond the Gates
Jeff Kober (as Cyrus Renault), General Hospital
Eva LaRue (as Natalia Rogers-Ramirez), General Hospital
Christopher Sean (as Paul Narita), Days of Our Lives
Ray Wise (as Ian Ward), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
Outstanding Directing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Casting for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series
3rd Hour of TODAY
The Drew Barrymore Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Live With Kelly and Mark
TODAY With Jenna & Friends
The View
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host
Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin & Ana Navarro, The View
Kelly Clarkson, The Kelly Clarkson Show
Tamron Hall, Tamron Hall
Jennifer Hudson, The Jennifer Hudson Show
Sherri Shepherd, Sherri
Outstanding Entertainment News Series
Access Hollywood
Entertainment Tonight
Extra
Outstanding Daytime Personality (Daily)
Mona Kosar Abdi, Derek Hough & Terri Seymour, Extra
Cassie DiLaura, Denny Directo, Kevin Frazier, Rachel Smith & Nischelle Turner, Entertainment Tonight
Scott Evans, Zuri Hall, Kit Hoover & Mario Lopez, Access Hollywood
Star Jones & Corey Jovan, Divorce Court
Outstanding Arts and Popular Culture Program
Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood — An Entertainment Tonight Special
Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter
Variety & CNN Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Working In the Theatre
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Daytime
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
Have Guitar Will Travel World
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5033
Let Frankie Cook,” Getting the Band Back Together
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Outstanding Technical Direction and Video for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 104
The Bold and the Beautiful,” Episode 9511
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade”
The Jennifer Hudson Show, ” Episode 4041
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”
Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
General Hospital, Episode 15719
The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Episode 5033
The Young and the Restless,” Episode 13273
So, what do you think of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations? Who are you happy to see receive a nomination and who do you think was snubbed? Weigh-in via the comment section.
General Hospital
‘General Hospital’s’ Steve Burton Shares Reaction to His Lead Actor Daytime Emmy Nomination, ‘It Was to Honor Leslie Charleson’
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Award nominations kicked-off on Monday with the announcements of four major categories including, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Daytime Drama Series — Actor, and among the nominees is General Hospital’s Steve Burton (Jason Morgan).
Burton is already a two-time Daytime Emmy winner in the Supporting Actor category for his roles as GH’s Jason and his turn as Dylan McAvoy on Y&R. However, Steve is yet to win in the Lead Actor category and he has received 11 nominations along the way in his daytime career.
Following the reveal that he is a 2026 Daytime Emmy nominee, he and his GH co-star, podcast co-host and comedy show partner, Bradford Anderson (Spinelli) taped a special edition of their That’s Awesome podcast just featuring Burton’s reaction to the news.
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FOR LESLIE CHARLESON
Steve expressed, “I know it’s such a cliche to say, ‘I’m just so honored to be nominated.’ But truly, I’m so grateful to be nominated, so grateful to just be on the show off and on for 30 plus years and to be nominated with the guys in my category. Just to get the opportunity. Frank (Valentini, executive producer, GH) texted me right away. I was just like, ‘Thank you for the opportunity to get to do what I do.'”
Taking in the moment, Burton thanked those who helped him select the material for his nominated reel. “Unless you win, you don’t get to say things. So. I’m going just say a few things: Elizabeth Korte (co-head writer, GH) helped me a lot with the material, (as did) Michelle Henry, who’s a producer on the show, Laura Wright (Carly, GH), and then my wife Michelle (Lundstrom). I believe it was Jill Phelps who told me that when A Martinez felt like he had a great show or great scenes, he would mark it down. So, when Emmy time comes, you have all the show numbers written down, and you don’t have to think about it, because that’s half the battle (finding the material).
Burton explained how meaningful this nomination is for him, because of playing the scenes of Jason losing Monica, and his closeness with the late, great Leslie Charleson.
“The nomination’s an amazing thing, and it’s beautiful, but really it’s to honor Leslie Charleson. A lot of my material was because of her, and how I started on the show as a Quartermaine, it just means a ton,” shared Burton. “Maurice Benard (Sonny, GH) has obviously has been instrumental, and I’ve said it from day one and I’ll shout it from the rooftops. If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t be here, and to be working with the people that we work with is incredible.”
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SHOULD JOHN OLIVER BE NAMED HOST OF THE DAYTIME EMMYS?
During the end of his conversation with Anderson, Steve suggested that the host of the Daytime Emmy should be Last Week Tonight’s John Oliver, who recently guest starred as the head of the WSB named Z on General Hospital, and is soon to show up on Days of Our Lives in a mystery role in August.
Thus far, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has not revealed their host for the upcoming ceremony to be held on October 30 in a venue to be named in Hollywood, California.
You can watch Steve sharing his reaction to receiving his 2026 Lead Actor Daytime Emmy nomination below on a special segment on the That’s Awesome podcast.
Now let us know, are you glad that Steve chose scenes surrounding Jason mourning the loss of the woman that raised him, Monica Quartermaine for his Emmy reel? What do you think of John Oliver as a suggestion to host the Daytime Emmys? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
General Hospital
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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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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