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RATINGS: DAYS Moves Into #3 In Key Demos: 18-49 and 18-34; B&B Gains Most Total Viewers
After a blockbuster week of story for the week of October 22nd through 26th, Days of our Lives is on the move in the latest ratings.
The NBC soap opera is now in 3rd place ahead of General Hospital in the key women’s demos of 18-49 and 18-34.
For the 18-49 category DAYS was up +24,000, while GH was down -39,000 in total viewers for the demo. In the rating share, GH tied an all-time low for the eighth straight week, while DAYS was up to a 0.5/5 which is up .03 from the previous week.
In the 18-34 demo, both Y&R and GH tied all-time lows, while DAYS was up in that ratings share +0.05. However, DAYS was just -37,000 viewers short of tying GH for the third spot for total viewers for the week. However, GH maintained its lead on DAYS in the 25-54 womens demo by 0.3 points in the ratings share, and +17,000 total viewers for the week, even though DAYS gained in that demo, and GH lost viewers.
Fans of the series watched Xander’s warehouse come to a fiery end, with Nicole dying in the fire, Eric and Brady reeling from the events that transpired, Sami rescuing the mystery patient believed to be EJ, Mimi revealing the true identity of Baby Bonnie’s father, and Rex’s return to Salem.
However, the show that gained the most viewers for the week was CBS’ The Bold and the Beautiful which gained +129,000, followed by The Young and the Restless which gained +114,000. Both CBS soaps are down from that week last year by over -200,000 plus viewers. For the complete ratings picture via SON click here.
So what do you think of the latest ratings? Will DAYS remain on the rise? Will November sweeps prove to be game-changer for any of the soaps in the ratings? Which soap opera is delivering the best drama right now? Which is delivering the least interesting to you? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
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DAYS delivers daring daytime drama!
GH has only one good storyline (Ryan) to keep everyone interested right now.
If not Frank, someone needs to come in and dump the characters that aren’t working. Peter, Finn, Nina and (sadly now) Griffin have run their course.
Jason and Sam don’t have the spark anymore. The injection of Margeaux into the otherwise good Mike’s Alzheimer storyline stopped the momentum. If Oscar’s sick, it’s time for the makeup department to make him look that way.
Ryan’s storyline casts a great net, includes many vets and has that can’t wait to see what happens next element.
Step up your game GH, if you want to survive.
AGREE, Steve, (although, I like Nina).
The Ryan story is dull, very weak.
It has no suspense, no thrills, no hard mystery, no intrigue, Ryan is a total fail as a villain he’s a stale limpid and as scary as a bunny ..
DAYS DESERVES ANOTHER PICKUP!!!
Y&R continues to sink in the quicksand created by Mal Young. CBS needs to can this failure ASAP. As Y&R collapses, they drag B&B down too.
The killy fans will not be satisfied until kelly and billy are on the unemployment line and GH is cancelled. Frank needs to step up and do something with the golden goose JaSam soon. People are tired of waiting while he tries to stroke one actor’s ego and a small fan base.
If you’re watching soaps just to see something huge happen then turn them off again, you probably need to find some other form of entertainment. Even bad, and they can get bad, there’s always a storyline I want to see that keeps me tuning in. And within those bad stories there’s always some hidden surprises. Even in that nonsense of memories on a hard drive or people being injected with a resurrecting juice of life. Just my opinion where ratings are concerned. Otherwise, I’m calling them out on their nonsense. Period. But I’m not turning it off.
By the way. On another note. Is anyone else on here getting to see Head writer, the late great Douglas Marland turn as Head writer of the Doctors on Retro Tv? This is leading up to his turn on General Hospital with Gloria Monty as the new Executive Producer that revived and changed Daytime in the late 70’s/80’s. Kathryn Harrold as Nola Dancy. Just WOW.
Oh yes, davlestev1: I am totally watching, via the web. And I’m as impressed as I expected to be. (And even with some things that aren’t perfect, it’s far, Far, FAR better than anything on the air today. I am reminded why I started watching soaps in the first place and watched them with such satisfaction for several decades–I haven’t felt any of that in a long time, I must say.)
Even in his first headwriting assignment, Marland was just so far above so many of the “writers” daytime has seen. . . .
I’m not believing (nor even caring) that Nicole died in the very secret “hospital” where there were rooms and rooms mysteriously labeled with the initials of other back-from-the-dead characters.
Yeah, ChandlerFan,
Kind of nuts, eh? Pardon the pun….
I love Dool, but when I am faced with infantile, repetitive and imbecilic scenes, I question the mental stability of these writers…..
…….I missed the door with Stefano’s name-tag on it. Was there such a door?
Of course, the new storyline will be Mimi, Rex and the baby ( didn’t catch here name?). I am actually looking forward to it…..love Mimi and Farah!
The warehouse fire would have been far more meaningful if it somehow involved accidentally destroying all of the shirts owned by Ben, Tripp, JJ, Will, Sonny, and Paul. Just saying…
Consider how much money the producers could save by not purchasing shirts for these actors. Clearly, it’s the right move to bring the show back to profitability.
I just want the remaining for to survive because i doubt there will never be a new one…i dont watch all four but i still want them all there in case i start watching more…wish all four would rise in the ratings
four not for and ever not never
OK.. this “headline” threw me… for a bit… @DAYS deserves to be … way up their in the world of ratings deserve and not subject to “last”
General Hospital is pitiful
General Hospital is in last place
General Hospital is run by the worst Executive Producer and “Writing”
I want that, Frank Valentini, is subjected to; in his face … implosion of all that is
ABC / Disney / General Hospital : take umbrage.. take note … care about your product
FIRE : Frank Valentini for “his” wasteland
he continues to keep front burner : by his choice .. the dullest family with lap dog
AND his OLTL, star Michael Easton and Roger Howarth.. what a pathetic show
the article does read: General Hospital
“…In the rating share, GH tied an all-time low for the eighth straight week”.. whatever the desired demographic… at least I take satisfaction that I am not a part of that desired demo.. yet.. am feasting on knowing , that Frank / Shelly / Chris are lackey
they have catapulted GH to catastrophic
FIRE
PS: Ms. Ali Sweeney : you have never looked more woman… this softer side of you is PRESENT .. all the sibling share is bee’s knees
I”m so glad, Stacy Haiduk .. reigned
@days could keep bringing back.. this powerful actress… as mentioned “assured quality” “thank you, Ms. Haiduk” kooky, in this mix and time.. right on
Susan, reminds me that the times are not altered
Ali Sweeney this visit this ride DELIVERED keep coming back… so with Susan
Agreed, Patrick; although, I like Roger Howarth-just not as Franco (and not really with Liz).
Not surprised about GH’s ratings. The show is hard to watch. Sad. Frank needs to start paying attention to comments, tweets, etc., most of us say the same thing over and over again. The show is in the toilet. Instead of pushing his “pet” agenda, take a new approach.
Exactly, AVP! The ratings are tanking because even those of us who try to stick with this show end up going online to watch only the scenes highlighting our favorite characters, since trying to get through an entire episode is utterly excruciating.
Funny thing, AVP, Frank does pay attention to the comments/tweets. That’s why Genie Francis is back on contract into a major story. In the month she’s been back, she’s been on screen a lot.
Frank needs to listen to the other comments or he runs the risk of Finola Hughes leaving as the writing has made Anna almost unrecognizable (Finn and Peter have her being almost dull).
I know you like Nina. Stafford is a fine actress, but Nina’s kind of run her course.
I’m not an anti-newbie. I find Curtis refreshing, think Chase has potential, warmed up to new Cameron, and welcome the addition of Kim and Oscar to the mix.
Steve, in regards to #genieisgh, yes, Frank did finally wise-up. As far as Anna, and the on-slaught of newbies and the bloated cast, he doesn’t appear to be paying attention. I like Curtis. I don’t have an opinion on Chase. I’m not a fan of the teen-scene, and Kim and Oscar are “filler,” IMO. I miss the adventures of the ’80’s, and early to mid ’90’s.
Most days, I find DOOL very entertaining to watch. Ron is doing a great job using so many of the characters in story and those he brought back have ties to characters we already love. There are high stakes involved in the story lines and most of them build to a climax.
On the other hand, GH has been very uneven and pushes so many of its characters to the background and keeps them there for long periods of time…think Monica, Amy, Epiphany, Felix, Mac, Felicia, Bobbie, Scotty, Max, Milo, Diane, Terry, the kids, etc…while playing new characters with the contract players. The stories often come out of left field and have little or no build up to the end….think Ryan’s weeks of non-scary cryptic lines about ending numerous people’s lives only to have the wonderful Mary Pat (one of the most refreshing new characters to hit GH in a LONG time) be killed; and off screen at that…(unless that was the day the news broke in and I just didn’t see it). Stories are rushed and beats are misses left, right and center so that their conclusion hits a sweeps period. I say that is lazy writing. It’s like they’re making spaghetti and throw it against the walls to see what will stick. The GH team is blessed with a very talented pool of actors but they just don’t seem to know how to write for them.
SO it’s no wonder to me that DOOL has surpassed GH in some demos. However, there are only four daytime soaps on network. Someone will always be on the bottom. I want them all to survive, whether I watch all of them or not.
Problem with Days is that about 1/3 of the people you see on screen are “temporary” returns who are about to leave again. Another 1/3 are contract cast members who we know will be gone soon (thanks to the ridiculous 6 months ahead taping schedule) and a big chunk of the remaining 1/3 are either newbies or recasts of long forgotten characters, some of which should have stayed forgotten. (Rex “gemini twin” Brady?? Who the Hell asked for him to come back? And Sarah Horton should be in her 40s by now. Or in her 50s, since that now dead airhog Daniel Jonas was hatched from the same batch of Maggie’s eggs)
This is the same stunt casting pattern that ReRon used on General Hospital. But it’s not sustainable for the long term.
Days should be no1. Y&R is awful, Mal Young should be fired.
agreed
I think DAYS is moving up because of the gorgeous glut of great-looking men. More than GH or Y&R (all they have are Nick and Cane). Casey Moss, Robert Scott Wilson, Chandler Massey, Christopher Sean, Eric Martsolf, Galen Gering, Greg Vaughan, Freddie Smith, and the imminent arrivals of Greg Rikaart and Brandon Barash all add up to success in my book. That’s what keeps me tuning in.
Too much “sacrifice” for ratings.
Days has been the best soap sinc August…by a mile
The gift that Ron Carlivati gives to daytime is his sense of humor. He writes with humor underneath even the most dramatic stories. This is what makes DAYS work. It was going down the toilet with the worst stories. Ron came in and shook things up. Yes DAYS uses stunts to gain viewers but manages to keep them by always dangling something new to keep them. I am happy with this regime. The Halloween episode was the BEST show out of all four on air. Ron gave major pay out to his viewers. I am thrilled with what’s ahead. I think Stacy Haiduk is great as Susan but awful as Kristen. Her presence is too strong for this role. There is only one Eileen Davidson and she was the only one who could handle multiple roles like this. Every one else is really killing it on these storylines. I am so happy with the direction DAYS is taking.
Plug – Prop – All Points Bulletin : “Get IT” Kyle Lowder and Lindsey Godfrey
reign supreme OUT OF THE BOX : what a delight !!!
OK I’ve wanted for EON.. forever and a days… Maggie gets a real family
OK my stud muffin Roman gets a son… more airtime for my Josh Taylor
yeah, I mean it… I’ve “watched” Josh Taylor for YEARS. he’s never been better as the Brady “patriarch” love his manner at taking it all in stride.. teasing us with his big grin… smiling being called upon to “perform” YEP
OKAY : ladies and Gents : Sarah Horton and Rex Brady !!!!
Sarah : daughter of Suzanne Rogers’ Maggie ! I’ve christened mother Horton
Rex : son of Josh Taylor and Lauren Koslow : Roman AND Kate. dag !
Linsey Godfrey : as Sarah Horton… this is serious high brow stuff.. AND she came on so strong… you could see a clear connect w/Mom Maggie… AND with her husband to be as played by Kyle Lowder’ Rex.
Linsey : I never watched her on Bold & Beautiful… will give her props even then.. as she caught on with that audience.. AND is emmy nominated – THREE – times !!!! Woah this girl’ got chops… she’s delighting me . I see a lot of Jennifer Jason leigh.. and am just waiting for her to drop with the cast of “A Streetcar named Desire” she’s that enticing … i’m drawn to her acting style… LOVE YOUR HAIR , plus
Kyle Lowder : Welcome back… as pressed.. he gave a knock out interview in SOD… he’s come full circle and am thrilled – FOR HIM – to be back where he belong all I can say and repeat ^^^ @Soaphound… @DAYS stirs… @DAYS male testosterone is spilling over .. just wowzah.. WITH ACT
my end note… how does it happen that two characters… just reach for REEL .. I’m lapping it up… this is GOOD STUFF…
two characters that arrive at our front door.. and have taken … I am thrilled and prideful @Days of OUR Lives
I’ve been watching GH for a long time, and I’m currently still enjoying the show, its been a while that I’ve posted and even read any comments regarding storyline, casting, or ratings but its funny one can go away for a while and things are still the same about what so called GH fans complain about, so now I laugh, because its really ridiculous that almost all the criticism about GH is still the same, there’s the Frank haters, the newbie haters, the ones still stuck in the 90’s wanting the vets back, the ones that are mad about GH overblown cast, and on and on and on. I’m not trying to sound disrespectful about individual taste, like and dislike, I mean there’s things about GH I still not over the moon about, but over-all at least for me GH is still worth watching its still watchable, its way better in my opinion the other soaps, (don’t go hating on me) I expect any Y&R,dool and BB fan to think the same of their show. I’m really happy with the GH cast, the current stories playing and yeah theres still parts of it that frustrate me, but I’m not going around wishing the show gets cancelled because of it. long live GH.
Awesome! But they need to move up overall. I hope they can sustain the ratings. Days is really good. People need to watch!
GH is failing, it will die if they don’t clean house and get rid of the old and bring in new, new writers and producers..
GH stories are very predictable and reruns.
Most all of GH stinks, it stinks of OLD.
It is stale and moldy and repetitive.
GH will be canceled if someones doesn’t have the foresight to clean house.
I never thought I would say this, but if I miss a day of GH, B&B or Y&R it’s no big deal to me anymore. No more rush to get home to see what happens next, or setting up the dvr. And not for other daytime tv which holds no interest for me at all. Or the news which is all bad anymore it seems. So sorry for those caught in situations out of their control like flooding and wildfires. Soaps were supposed to be there to take us away from the real world for just a few hours everyday. And not so downer themselves like GH has been for far too long.
At the same time I want soaps to thrive and survive. While I may have certain characters and actors that I prefer over others, and can handle a mix of vets and newbies, for me it comes down to good story telling that is lacking…the kind that got me hooked on soaps in the first place.
I’ve even noticed that many familiar MF reader’s names don’t appear as often as they used to. And that commenting used to be more fun with speculations and humor. Maybe I’m contributing to that today. Sorry about that. I’ll partially blame it on the gloomy weather we have had in my part of the country for what seems days and days. :))
Beyond the Gates
53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced: ‘The Young and the Restless’ Tops With 18, ‘Beyond the Gates’ With 16
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the full list of nominees for the upcoming 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, and it was CBS daytime’s The Young and the Restless and broadcast television newest soap opera, Beyond the Gates that racked up the most nominations with 18 and 16, respectively.
The full reveal on Tuesday follows the announcement of several major categories including Lead Actor and Actress on Monday via Extra and Entertainment Tonight and The View today revealing Daytime Drama Series and more.
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmys ceremony is set to take place on Friday, October 30 at the historic Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California.
Photo: CBS
In a statement, Adam Sharp, President and CEO of NATAS expressed, “We’re proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television, As the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry.”
“Each year, the Daytime Emmy Awards celebrate the creativity, passion, and dedication that drive this vibrant community of storytellers,” said Rachel Schwartz, Head of the Daytime Emmy Awards. “Congratulations to this year’s nominees, whose work continues to entertain, inspire and connect with audiences every day. We look forward to celebrating their remarkable achievements in Hollywood this October.”
The Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts since 1974, honoring work in a variety of genres, including daytime dramas, talk series, entertainment news, culinary, adventure, instructional and legal/courtroom programming.
This year’s Lifetime Achievement Honoree, Gold & Silver Circle Inductees, and ceremony host will be announced at a later date.
Now below, check out the nominees in the daytime drama, talk show, entertainment news series and creative arts categories and congratulations to all!
Photo: JPI
Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Stacy Haiduk (as Kristen DiMera), Days of Our Lives
Karla Mosley (as Dani Dupree), Beyond the Gates
Michelle Stafford (as Phyllis Summers), The Young and the Restless
Heather Tom (as Katie Logan), The Bold and the Beautiful
Tamara Tunie (as Anita Williams Dupree), Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Eric Braeden (as Victor Newman), The Young and the Restless
Steve Burton (as Jason Morgan), General Hospital
Scott Clifton (as Liam Spencer), The Bold and the Beautiful
Thorsten Kaye (as Ridge Forrester), The Bold and the Beautiful
Christian Jules Le Blanc (as Michael Baldwin), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
Linsey Godfrey (as Sarah Horton), Days of Our Lives
Camryn Grimes (as Mariah Copeland), The Young and the Restless
Beth Maitland (as Traci Abbott), The Young and the Restless
Trisha Mann-Grant (as Leslie Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Amanda Setton (as Brook Lynn Quartermaine), General Hospital
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
Sean Dominic (as Nate Hastings), The Young and the Restless
Timon Kyle Durrett (as Bill Hamilton), Beyond the Gates
Michael Graziadei (as Daniel Romalotti), The Young and the Restless
Roger Howarth (as Matt Clark), The Young and the Restless
Mike Manning (as Bradley “Smitty” Smith), Beyond the Gates
Lawrence Saint-Victor (as Carter Walton), The Bold and the Beautiful
Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series
Braedyn Bruner (as Emma Scorpio-Drake), General Hospital
Al Calderon (as Javier Hernandez), Days of Our Lives
Alice Halsey (as Rachel Black), Days of Our Lives
Giovanni Mazza (as Gio Palmieri), General Hospital
Ambyr Michelle (as Eva Thomas), Beyond the Gates
Arielle Prepetit (as Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne), Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series
Jasmine Burke (as June Hughes), Beyond the Gates
Jeff Kober (as Cyrus Renault), General Hospital
Eva LaRue (as Natalia Rogers-Ramirez), General Hospital
Christopher Sean (as Paul Narita), Days of Our Lives
Ray Wise (as Ian Ward), The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Beyond the Gates
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
Outstanding Directing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Casting for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series
3rd Hour of TODAY
The Drew Barrymore Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Live With Kelly and Mark
TODAY With Jenna & Friends
The View
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host
Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin & Ana Navarro, The View
Kelly Clarkson, The Kelly Clarkson Show
Tamron Hall, Tamron Hall
Jennifer Hudson, The Jennifer Hudson Show
Sherri Shepherd, Sherri
Outstanding Entertainment News Series
Access Hollywood
Entertainment Tonight
Extra
Outstanding Daytime Personality (Daily)
Mona Kosar Abdi, Derek Hough & Terri Seymour, Extra
Cassie DiLaura, Denny Directo, Kevin Frazier, Rachel Smith & Nischelle Turner, Entertainment Tonight
Scott Evans, Zuri Hall, Kit Hoover & Mario Lopez, Access Hollywood
Star Jones & Corey Jovan, Divorce Court
Outstanding Arts and Popular Culture Program
Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood — An Entertainment Tonight Special
Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter
Variety & CNN Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Working In the Theatre
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Daytime
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
Have Guitar Will Travel World
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5033
Let Frankie Cook,” Getting the Band Back Together
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Outstanding Technical Direction and Video for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 104
The Bold and the Beautiful,” Episode 9511
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade”
The Jennifer Hudson Show, ” Episode 4041
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”
Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, Episode 103
General Hospital, Episode 15719
The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Episode 5033
The Young and the Restless,” Episode 13273
So, what do you think of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations? Who are you happy to see receive a nomination and who do you think was snubbed? Weigh-in via the comment section.
Monday on Entertainment Tonight, the second set of nominations for the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards were announced which included the highly-coveted Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series – Actress and Outstanding Daytime Talk Series.
ET followed suit after Extra announced the nominees, as previously reported, in the Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series – Actor and Outstanding Daytime Talk Host.
Now, five leading ladies of the soaps are vying for the gold for Lead Actress and the category marked the first-ever nominations for CBS daytime’s Beyond the Gates when two actresses made the final cut. Only General Hospital is not represented among the actresses this year after Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis Davis) took home the trophy last year.
Photo: NATAS
THE FIVE LEADING LADIES OF THE SOAPS ARE …
The 2026 Lead Actress nominees are: Stacy Haiduk (Kristen DiMera), Days of Our Lives, Karla Mosley (Dani Dupree), Beyond the Gates, Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers), The Young and the Restless, Heather Tom (Katie Logan), The Bold and the Beautiful, and Tamara Tunie (Anita Dupree), Beyond the Gates.
This marks the first Daytime Emmy nominations for Karla Mosley and Tamara Tunie. In addition, this marks the first-time in her career that Stacy Haiduk had received a Lead Actress nod after two Supporting Actress nominations.
Meanwhile, Michelle Stafford had previously won 3 Emmys – 2 for Lead Actress and 1 for Supporting, but this recognition makes it her 11th overall nomination.
Heather Tom currently is tied for the most all-time Daytime Emmy wins with One Life to Live alum and General Hospital guest star, Erika Slezak. The B&B star has 19 nominations throughout her career.
Photo: ABC
DAYTIME TALK SERIES
In the Outstanding Daytime Talk Series category, the nominees are: 3rd Hour of Today, The Drew Barrymore Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Live with Kelly and Mark, Today with Jenna and Friends and The View.
“We’re proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television,” NATAS president and CEO Adam Sharp said in a statement on the nominations. “As the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry.”
The rest of the nominations will be revealed tomorrow on Tuesday July 14 starting on The View and then the full list of nominees in both the main and creative arts will be released by NATAS. The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards are slated for October 30th in Hollywood, California.
So, what do you think about the women who are vying for the Lead Actress Daytime Emmy? Happy with who got in? Who do you feel got snubbed? What do you think of the nominees for Daytime Talk Series? Weigh-in via the comment section.
Monday afternoon, Extra kicked-off the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations with the reveal of two major categories. First, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Daytime Drama Series — Actor, and second, Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host.
Previous Emmy winners all, the men who will be vying for daytime’s most coveted prize are: Eric Braeden (Victor Newman), The Young and the Restless, Steve Burton (Jason Morgan), General Hospital, Scott Clifton (Liam Spencer), The Bold and the Beautiful, Thorsten Kaye (Ridge Forrester), The Bold and the Beautiful, and Christian Jules Le Blanc (Michael Baldwin), The Young and the Restless.
Let’s take a look at the actors Emmy resumes: Eric Braeden has been nominated nine times for Lead Actor and won once in 1998. Steve Burton is a two-time Daytime Emmy winner, both in the Outstanding Supporting Actor category for GH as Jason Morgan and Y&R as Dylan McAvoy. Today’s nomination makes it his 10th overall, and his third time in the the Lead Actor category.
Photo: NATAS
Scott Clifton has won three times previously in 2011, 2013 and 2017 and has the distinction of being the only actor to win in Younger Actor, Supporting and Lead. This is his 8th nomination.
Thorsten Kaye is a two-time Lead Actor winner in 2023 and 2024. Christian LeBlanc has also won three times as Lead Actor in 2005, 2007 and 2009 and this is his first nod in over a decade.
Photo: NBCUniversal
TALK SHOW HOSTS
In the Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host, the nominees are: Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin, and Ana Navarro, The View, Kelly Clarkson, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Tamron Hall, Tamron Hall, Jennifer Hudson, The Jennifer Hudson Show, and Sherri Shepherd, Sherri.
Both The Kelly Clarkson Show and Sherri have come to their conclusions as Sherri was canceled after 4 seasons and Kelly Clarkson decided to end her talk show after 7 seasons.
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards are set to be handed out in a ceremony on October 30 in Hollywood with more details forthcoming. The complete list of 2026 Daytime Emmy nominations will be revealed tomorrow on July 14 beginning at 12pm ET/9am PT via The Emmys.TV social channels and website.
So, what do you think of the race for Lead Actor in a Drama Series? Surprised by any of the nominees? Who are you rooting for? What do you think about the the talk show host category? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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