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Stephen Nichols On His DAYS Exit: “I Know That There Are Still Years Of Steve And Kayla’s Story Left To Be Told. I Hope We Get To Tell That Story.”
Days of our Lives favorite Stephen Nichols (Steve “Patch” Johnson) broke his silence on Thursday addressing his departure from the NBC daytime drama series in a touching post on his Instagram account.
Nichols expressed: “For me, Days of Our Lives is home and I want to be there … I love the people, I love Steven Earl Johnson and I love what Mary Beth and I have been able to create together. I was excited to see what this new team would bring for us and for all of Salem. I’ve been in this business long enough to understand the rotation of stories, and I get that we can’t always be at the forefront. And despite my disappointment in the lack of story this past year, I’ve always worked hard and we’ve always tried to find the moments in whatever we’ve been given. I think we did that. Whenever I see a scene or montage you guys post, I am so touched and I remember just how much story we told for so many years and how rich it was. I’m so grateful for that. And I know that there are still years of Steve and Kayla’s story left to be told. I hope we get to tell that story. Your unwavering support tells me you hope that too. Thank you and much love, Stephen”
According to the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest on newsstands now, Nichols opted to leave the series when both sides could not agree on a new deal. Look for Nichols to last air sometime in the fall.
So, what do you think about Stephen’s sentiments on his departure from DAYS? Are you hoping the NBC daytime drama brings ‘Patch” back sooner than later? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
It is a huge mistake for Days to let Stephen leave and take Steve with him.
I am glad to see Patch go before they started having him write poetry and read it at the Brady Pub!! You can’t have all old characters and no new characters who are younger to keep the ratings for the show.. I am excited to see Matt come back…. time to see how that goes….
I agree with you Karen. Steve is great on Days, and he is great with Kayla and Tripp. I really hope Sony would loosen the purse strings and bring Stephen Nicols and Steve back soon!
Agree. Still hoping they can make a deal!!!!
It seems Steve is not one of Ron’s favorite characters. I agree there is still a lot of story for Patch and Kayla. I would like to see the Patch removed once and for all when his sight is restored. I hope Steve is around when Joey gets out of prison. Also, I would like to see Stephanie recast. She would be a great addition to the Abigail/Gabi/Eli/Lani/Chad storyline.
Agree!!!!
I think it was a terrible decision on behalf of the Days team, Steven Earl is an ICONIC part of Days history, and foundation to the show. Younger characters come on, get some confidence and move on to bigger things. So the show needs their history on the screen, it’s why many tune in. He is why I returned to Days in 2015. I’ve always been a Stayla fan, and this was supposed to be their time with their children and grandchildren. Their wedding was beautiful, Shelley Henning returned, I had hoped for a Stephanie recast. But I did not expect this. The chemistry between the two actors Stephen Nichols and Mary Beth Evans is palpable still and one would think would be soap gold. He wants to be there, the fans want him there. But a guarantee of 1 or less/ days per week does not keep viewers vested in the stories. He deserves to be respected for the incredibly talented actor he is and the show should be thanking their lucky stars that he wants to be there. I will not watch days, I have started to faze it out. A dead man rolled up in a rug, as a cartoon, a new character raping a mentally ill woman, a serial killer redemption there are lines that should not be crossed, it bothers me more perhaps because of the state of the country, and the needless killings. Days seems to glorify this violence, and violence towards women. Yes, I realize it is a soap, but it is also 2018. Give me my Stayla love and passion over any of this.
YES!!!
So totally agree Mel…I haven’t watched DOOL in a while for to me it’s like Y&R for DOOL hasn’t felt like DOOL in years and IMO it still doesn’t for I do not care for Ron’s writing…OK, DOOL background music is the worst of the 4 daytime dramas and it’s extremely annoying and when I did try to watch it I couldn’t concentrate on the storyline due to the background music…When Marty Davich composed the music for DOOL, those were the DAYS…I so miss the good ole DAYS…70’s, 80’s and part of the 90’s…I loved the super couples, Doug & Julie, Bo and Hope, Shane and Kimberly, Patch and Kayla, Justin and Adrienne…
Agree Mel!
It’s actually Sony that is responsible for this. They are doing the same with the Y&R actors.
It’s actually not Sony in this case. It’s Greg Meng and Ron Carlivati. It’s clear SN didn’t like what they offered, but he was still willing to talk and come to some agreement. He did not walk away from this … he wanted to be there, still wants to be there. I hear he actually came around to their crap deal, but too late, they backed out. The poor writers had already worked over a weekend to write him out, they weren’t coming back to write him back in. I mean seriously … they were able to write out an icon in a weekend? Speaks volumes about their integrity, care for the legacy Days or care for what the fans want at all. It was all an excuse to get rid of someone Ron wasn’t interested in writing for. It’s so sad to see what Days has come to. I mean I get that some fans like this hokey, campy stuff … but can’t they find some balance. Mix that over the top stuff with a little love and romance? Why does it have to be one or the other?
Stephen made it clear he wants to be there& was willing to talk.the show didn’t care enough to keep him, thats the whole truth. They stalled negotiations and never came back to talk. He didn’t ask for more. He asked not to have less. I support beloved actors not accepting less than they already have,when what they have is already lower than they’re worth. Shame on DAYS. There should ALWAYS be room for this icon/daytime legend on this show. They should have done their utmost to keep him. Not only are we losing him & his talent, we are losing the beloved supercouple of Steve & Kayla. This show has MAJOR issues balancing its cast, but throwing away the best of its cast is no way to deal with the issue. Days is showing complete disregard for the viewers and a hardworking, immensely talented actor who WANTS to be there and is WANTED by the audience.
Yes, shame on Days. Feel so bad for Stephen and Mary Beth.
Mr. Nichols wants to be there. Viewers want him there. We don’t want to lose Steve and Kayla. I have never seen 2 actors more suited for each other and 2 actors who put everything into their scenes. They never take their work for granted. It shows onscreen. I hope the powers that be see this. I will hope everday that someone at Days will sit down with Stephen and work out something so we don’t lose Steve. The Johnson family is important to Salem
Totally agree!
Most definitely!
Yes, I totally agree. Was totally shocked to hear Stephen was leaving. I realize that they have to sort of rotate their characters, but I do hope they can bring Steve and Kayla back together again, and bring His daughter back and Joey into the picture, along with Tripp.
This is the saddest news ever. I knew it was coming and I am heartbroken. I have been a loyal viewer of Days of our Lives since 1986. It was really Stephen Nichols who captured my attention. I believe I have seen all of his scenes on Days and have seen his 1985 clips on YouTube. I am very much hoping that this situation over his contract can still be resolved. I can’t imagine Days without him and I don’t want too. The actor is so dedicated to his craft. He is so kindhearted and immensely talented. I don’t understand how Days does not understand his value to the show. Stephen wants to be there and his fans want him there. I really hope Ken Corday and Greg Meng work this out with Stephen. I want Steve and Kayla on Days forever.
My sentiments exactly.
We need Steve in Salem. Days needs Stephen as he is always a ratings draw. But vStephen with Mary Beth is nothing short of Soap gold and I’d think it’d be any surviving Sosp’s dream to have not only an iconic couple but a very much loved super couple on its show. Fans love Steve and Kayla. Corday himself has said that fans always want more of them. And we do. The sooner Days brings Stephen back, the better for all.
Stephen’s statement was perfectly…Stephen. He’s not only an amazing actor, but an amazing person. He has portrayed this character for years, despite not always agreeing with the direction. He put his heart and soul into Patch and the results are undeniable.
Days currently is sensational and lackluster. There is no depth, no meaning, no build. An actor of his caliber can bring beauty to a sensational, lackluster SL. However, he, as well as we, see the possibilities for the future. Days can do better. It HAS done better. Soap Operas are not obsolete and they are not reality TV. They show people true love, patience, loyalty. That the good guy will usually win in the end. They give us someone to root for and fall in love we.
We HAVE fallen in love with Steve Johnson, and most certainly Stephen Nichols. We will fight for him, for this couple, and even for this show…but Days needs to meet us part way.
Let’s be done with hopping into beds, baby daddy drama, and SL’s that wrap in 1-2wks. Let’s remember what made Days great. Love. Family.
Please Days. #daysneedspatch #stayla #makesoapsgreatagain
Love and Family–yes!
I completely agree!.. well said!
Im almost done with GH once when Nelle’s story wraps up and Days is now the only serial i watch…i do not like the loss of Patch…hopefully he will return later!!!
I don’t watch GH without Genie. Can’t watch Days without Stephen. Sigh! What will Mary Beth do? She’s lost her acting partner.
Back burner once again…
This “Patch” guy-
why did he not have plastic surgery to repair his eye?
they work miracles
Perhaps he never took care of it so all could continue calling him “Patch” (that is stupid lol)
((I wish he would return to Y&R; Tucker
but that will not happen, ohh well))
Actually he did. He had a glass eye installed sometime late in his first run in the early 90s. It didn’t fit well with the character… so there was another “accident” and the patch was back.
The Stevie Wonder glasses really aren’t working for him either but the bigger problem right now is a hack writer who only favors newbies & the guys he wants to see with their shirts off.
Hello su000! Did you drop a “0” when we weren’t looking?…
My feeling is that the producers and the actors didn’t see eye to eye…
I also enjoyed Nichols on Y&R as Tucker. However, I much more enjoyed his work on GH as Stephan. You might not have seen his work there, but he was paired with Genie Francis as Laura: yet the writers would infuriatingly bring Laura and Stephan to the brink of happiness and then move in a different direction. GH also did the same thing with Stephan’s interaction with Katherine Bell, played by Mary Beth Evans.
Stephen Nichols has always been one of my favorite actors in daytime for I watched him on DOOL, GH and Y&R…Stephen in my opinion is the only one that can play Patch and I loved his story on DOOL with Kayla…I wish Stephen nothing but the best…
Sorry to see him go yet again. I’ve been watching Days since 1987 and have always loved Steve and Kayla. It seems obvious that the show for whatever reason doesn’t want or know how to write for Steve and Kayla at this stage of their lives and that’s unfortunate.
Have they thrown Mary Beth away also????
No, it seems she is still on the show. I hope for good and that they’ll bring back Stephen Nicols too!
Good! Me too! Thanks!
And why couldn’t they come up with a deal?
It’s Sony. Look what happened with Eileen Davidson at Y&R.
I am so heartbroken over the fact that Stephen is gone. I’m sad for many reasons. The first being that Stephen Nichols is one of the greatest talents that the soap genre has ever had. He and Mary Beth have a connection on screen that is unmatched. Their talent is endless, but their hearts and their generosity towards their fans is what is the most amazing.
As a younger viewer of the show, I personally look for characters and couples that I can aspire to….and Steve and Kayla definitely fit that ideal. I don’t want to see teenagers fighting over a contest. I don’t want to see a rape victim/mentally ill person being blamed for what she endured. I don’t want to see someone who was forced into human trafficking not even being thought of as a victim….and I don’t want to see her begging for a man to have sex with her. I want to see characters like Steve, Kayla and Hope who have gone through adversity, and have grown from it. Instead of the constant couple swapping and bed hopping, I’d like to see a more mature love. I want to believe that once we have found someone that we can be happy and passionate even when we are older. Steve and Kayla’s story has proved that to me. I hope and pray that Stephen will be back on Days soon. He wants to be there and the fans want him there.
Family and Friends need you and Your son Tripp and Your wife Kayla Need you Please come back Future soon
Heartbreaking–Steve and Kayla are the heart of Days. 🙁
I could care less about Ben, who they brought back for no reason. I want to see Steve, and where is Roman?!
They’re going down the same sad route as GH re Ben. How can you bring back a cold-blooded murderer? No fans for that route, I should think. At least, not this fan!
Yep. ReRon is going all Frodd 2.0 with Ben. Wouldn’t surprise me if he tries to involve Ben in the DiMera Industries vs Titan wars somehow, like that ridiculous relish storyline on GH.
As one of the older viewers of Days, by that I mean I’ve been watching days since it’s creations in 1965. Since the days of the family the Horton’s Tom and Alice and their children. I spent time with my 1st born child in my arms watching “Those Good Old Days”… where family meant everything. And then came the Brady’s action adventure fun, and the families joined together. I want to spent some down time like in the 80’s when I could watch some fun, adventure, love and romance in the afternoon. yes there were times when things did happen.. but not like today, Oh, NO, not like today!!! I’m so weary of all this violence, sex, killings, and meaningless vengeance towards others. If I wanted to see that I would just turn on the news. That’s exactly what Days Of Our Lives is becoming…I’m so sad… And speaking of sad… I’m so sad and heartbroken over the fact that Stephen Nicholas is gone due to stalled negotiations over his contract. According to what I read Mr. Nichols wants to return to Days, however, I don’t understand why Ken Corday and Greg Meng won’t sit down with Mr. Nichols and work out an agreement that is agreeable and beneficial on both sides. Stephen is an immensely and brilliantly talented actor. Besides his acting ability Stephen is a kindhearted and generous man who gives willingly of his time to help others in need i.e. in LA Soup Kitchen, helps young people who want to become actors, donates to the Missions, and many more. Tell who doesn’t want to have that kind of person as part of their acting cast. Got me? I’m still questioning ~ just who is making the decisions @nbcdays is it Ken Corday, Greg Meng, KentSony, Ron Carlivatiron and his writing team, just who??? Whoever it is has just made a big, I mean HUGE mistake!!!
Steven Earl Johnson is ICONIC and a part of Days history ~ and for a little history lesson… when Stephen Nichols was actually hired in 1985 to play SEJ he helped created his own Iconic Legend ~ imagine that and now that won’t even offer him a decent contract. Come on BOYS… it’s time to step by to the bar… it’s time to settle things with Stephen Nichols he wants to come Home to DAYS ~ his fans want him to come home to DAYS ~ the ratings show he’s a value to DAYS
NOW IT’S YOUR TURN TO BRING HOME TO DAYS WHERE HE BELONGS!!!
NO MORE STALLING!!
The blame is on Sony when it comes to the pay negotiations. They just did the same with Eileen Davidson at Y&R, and she just won the Lead Actress Emmy for the show a couple of months ago.
Like you, I’m a long-time viewer–and I agree wholeheartedly with your sentiments. 🙂
So agree weesie on everything you said…it’s extremely SAD that DOOL is NO LONGER the same show that us long time viewers have loved for years…I NO LONGER watch DOOL and it’s been a while since I have… As we all know it’s only a matter of time until there won’t be any daytime dramas/soaps left…and we all know that TPTB really don’t care about what their fans/viewers want for we have asked the so called TOP BRASS over and over what we want for our shows and it goes in one ear and out the next…I really believe if they cared they would actually reach out to us and answer our concerns and questions but they don’t…
I’m heartbroken that Stephen is out at Days. He belongs with his Kayla and I’m not sure I’m going to watch anymore. I feel with the poisoning storyline and the blindness we haven’t seen much of him. Wondering if they were trying to get rid of him. When RC came on board I was excited about his writing and the stories but now not so much. They need to quit bringing in all these people that stay for a few episode and focus on the vets that are the backbone of this show.. I think the decision to let Stephen go will be their downfall. Stephen is an amazing actor and person and needs to be treated with so much more respect than they have shown him!
Maybe he will return to GH
You could tell the stories if you re-signed. Too bad they couldn’t agree to terms.
Another dumb move by Sony. We know their executives are not taking any pay cuts.
I like Stephen Nicols and want Steve back on the show soon! Steve and Kayla are an legendary couple and are still very interesting. I really hope Sony would loosen the purse strings and bring Stephen Nicols and Steve back soon!
NO!! Please!! ….this cannot be happening, again!! Days will not be the same without him. Patch and Kayla have always been the IT couple of Salem……I always look forward to their scenes and storylines….
…..now, I’ll be stuck with more Hope? Or the insipid story of Brady and Eve?
Soaps have always been escape television. Love, romance, adventure, taking us away from everyday routines and worries, to escape to a world of romance and drama. Now, it mimics the violence and turmoil of our every day reality and can’t compete with the chaos and violence we live with. It just mirrors it. OJ was responsible for the decline of soap viewing and Trump will put the final nail in it’s coffin.
So very sorry to see Steve go. I’ve been watching Days since 1965. Steve ( Patch ) Johnson has been a favorite of mine since day one. Do us fans a favor BRING HIM BACK !!!!
Just when it looks like Jack is coming back to Salem, now Steve is leaving?
The Johnson family is turning into Van Halen. They just can’t seem to get all the original members on stage at the same time.
I do like Steven but he really didnt have much of a story while I hate to see him go why use him what about twice a week?How about this one years ago I had written to him he sent me letter telling me to keep on smiling.How nice was that? Also sent me a nice picture of himself also sent me a nice picture to,Sorry this has happened.
Biggest mistake ever!!!
Frankly, his character gets a little tiresome to me. Why does he feel his storyline isn’t at the center of things? All we hear about is his Bionic Eye and what Kayla has done to obtain it (as inane as that is) – Sorry he and Days can’t reach “an agreement” (AKA give me more money) but maybe it’s best to move on. How many times can we see Kayla and Patch break up, make up, etc. ~
It was a very bad move to take Steve out of this show you will have lost many viewers . Steve and Kayla’s storyline will never end. I maybe heard the is maybe talk of hVing Steve one back that would be the best news for this network. PLEASE BRING BACK PATCH!!! STEPHEN NICHOLAS
Bring Steve back !!!!!! What would the show do if fans stopped watching in protest? I think some have stopped. Let us have someone on the show that loves his family. Show the good guy and not so much of the ugly.
Rosie O’Donnell revealed that she plans to head back to a seat at the table of ABC’s morning talk show The View.
The announcement came during Monday’s episode of The Tangle Podcast where she shared she will participate in “in whatever way they want” her or “just as a guest” for its upcoming 30th season.
The View’s season 30 will kick-off this fall in September. O’Donnell explained, “They’re bringing back all the hosts, I think. And, you know, I’m pretty proud of that show, what it’s become and how it really speaks to the people and to politics.”
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ROSIE ON HER PREVIOUS GO-ROUNDS ON THE VIEW
As fans of The View know, O’Donnell famously had two different one-year stints on the talk show in 2007 and again in 2014- 2015. She often feuded with then co-host Elizabeth Hasselbeck.
However, during her discussion with host, Kyle Ridley on The Tangle Podcast, O’Donnell also noted she often had tense moments with longtime moderator and anchor, Whoopi Goldberg.
O’Donnell also expressed, “Many, many people got the short end of the stick there. It was, you know, it was a factory where people were being churned in and out and their tenuous security, nobody got to be calm. It also was a show at the time that was run by a man. A show created by a woman, for women, about women, and the man was deciding what we should talk about. And that didn’t sit right with me, you know.”
Back in 2023, Brooke Shields had asked Rosie on her podcast, Now What? with Brooke Shields, about how she felt on her two stints at The View and all the controversy that surrounded it. Rosie at that time, stated, “I know this, it’s not the best use of my talent to get in a show where I have to argue and defend basic principles of humanity and kindness. It was not something I’d ever do again.”
You can check out the clip with Rosie and Kyle Ridley discussing her return to The View in some form for its upcoming 30th season below.
Then weigh-in: Would you be excited to see Rosie, even for a one-day or a week guest stint on the upcoming celebratory season of The View, or not so much? Let us know via the comment section.
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In what could prove to be a massive shake-up ahead, both the TV Academy (ATAS), who presides over the Primetime Emmys, and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), who preside over the Daytime Emmys, are in exploratory reunification discussions to merge the two organizations into one.
Both sides received an overwhelming vote and support from their boards to evaluate what a unified Academy could look like. However there is no formal calendar at this juncture for the discussions. In addition, because of the ongoing unification talks that should occur, the TV Academy board has voted to extend all current sitting Governors’ terms by one year so they can see the process through.
Boards at both organizations voted overwhelmingly to evaluate what a unified Academy could make possible: a strong vision for the Academy’s future, more effective thought leadership for the industry, broader service and support for members coast-to-coast, and new momentum and opportunities across the full complement of national Emmy competitions.
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AFTER NEARLY 50 YEARS, CAN THE EMMYS BE UNDER ONE BANNER?
In a joint statement, ATAS and NATAS shared, “Television remains the most powerful medium we have to shape culture and prompt conversations that define us—no matter the size of the screen, With the business of television undergoing such a monumental transformation, this is the right moment to explore a reunification of our Academies, providing our members and our industry with a bolder voice advocating for them and a stronger partner to navigate the future with them.”
If the reunification talks continue, this would be the first time since the two Emmy organizations split back on June 30, 1977 that they have tried to come together, all of this after almost three decades of often uneasy and strained tension between the two.
The most recent joint change came in 2022 when a move of the game show categories went from NATAS to ATAS’ and now are in the Primetime Emmys.
Deadline notes that a unification of the two television academies who overall preside over nighttime and daytime programming would be similar how SAG and AFTRA used to represent performers from completely different dayparts of work.
Could the Daytime Emmys finally see some love in primetime and have their major categories televised as part of the annual kudofest every September? Stay tuned.
Meanwhile, the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony will take place live on Monday, September 14th starting at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT and air on NBC and stream on Peacock emanating from the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. While, the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards will take place on Friday, October 30, time to be announced, live from the Hollywood Palladium and will be streamed on watchtheemmys.tv
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is a service organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. It recognizes excellence in television with the coveted Emmy Awards for News & Documentary, Sports, Daytime and Children’s & Family programming, as well as achievements in television Technology & Engineering.
The Television Academy (ATAS) strives to shape and advance the dynamic television landscape; cultivate a diverse, inclusive and accessible professional community; and advocate for the television industry while capturing the spirit of a new generation of content creators and industry professionals. Through innovative programs, publications and events, the Academy and its Foundation foster and empower storytellers. The Academy also celebrates those who excel in the industry recognizing their achievements through awards and accolades, including the renowned Emmy Award. Membership in the Academy is open to working professionals in the television industry.
So, would you like to see the Primetime Emmy and the Daytime Emmys fold into one show if the two unions reached a unification arrangement? Do you hope that after almost 50 years, the two organizations can finally make some serious headway? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
Beyond the Gates
53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced: ‘The Young and the Restless’ Tops With 18, ‘Beyond the Gates’ With 15
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 15, respectively.
General Hospital was next with 13 overall nominations, followed by Days of our Lives with 8 and The Bold and the Beautiful with 7 nods. 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 are set to take place on Friday, October 30 at the historic Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California. The ceremony is currently planned to stream via watch.theemmys.tv and its associated apps. For the second year in a row, both the main Emmys and the Creative Arts will be presented together in one night.
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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. 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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”
Photo: CBS
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
Outstanding Costume Design / Styling for a Daytime Program
The Jennifer Hudson Show, Episode 4140
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Young and the Restless Episode 13149
The Young and the Restless Episode 13273
Outstanding Sound Mixing and Sound Editing for a Live Daytime Program
The Bold and the Beautiful, Episode 9658
The Jennifer Hudson Show Episode 4039
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5007
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Young and the Restless,” Episode 13260
Outstanding Lighting Direction for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates Episode 104
General Hospital Episode 15624
The Jennifer Hudson Show Episode 4010
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 6169
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”
Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design for a Daytime Program
The Kelly Clarkson Show Episode 5033
Live with Kelly and Mark Episode 250414
The View Episode 6280
The Young and the Restless Episode 13145
The Young and the Restless Episode 13244
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