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‘The 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards’ Nominations Announcement Date Revealed
The date has been locked on the calendar, and now the daytime television community, including your favorite soap operas, will find out who will be going for gold at the 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards this coming October.
As had been rumored for next week, NATAS (The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences) will officially unveil the nominations on Thursday, July 10th beginning at Noon ET/9am PT on X via the handles of @TheEmmys and on TheEmmys.TV, the official website for the NATAS.
The confirmation came from a post on the @DaytimeEmmys account which said, “It’s happening…. next week. #daytimeemmys nominations are coming July 10th.” Pictured below, are some of last year’s winners.
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This has been a long wait for fans and those who work in television and streaming series within the current framework of the Daytime Emmys. The upcoming nominations will be for performances and shows from the 2024 calendar year (January-December). That means that CBS’ new soap opera, Beyond the Gates, is not going to be included in the competition until next year, when performances and shows in 2025 are honored in 2026.
Earlier this year, NATAS made the decision to move up their News and Doc Emmy Awards, and swap them with the Daytime Emmys ceremonies. Thus, those awards were handed out last week at the end of June (where the Daytime Emmys usually have been), while the Daytime Emmys were moved to the fall.
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Here are the categories that are expected be announced next Thursday for the 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Daytime Talk Series, Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program, Outstanding Culinary Program, Outstanding Entertainment News Program. Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series and Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series, Outstanding Talk Show Host, and Outstanding Culinary Host.
The performances categories expected to be announced are: Outstanding Lead Actor in A Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series, and the newly created Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama.
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As previously reported, this will be the first year that the Daytime Emmys have included their new category, Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama, which came off of the trouble in recent years NATAS has faced wih the age limit in the younger acting categories or the number of performers who could qualify. In this new-version, it is said to be a category specifically for people who are on their first daytime contract, which in theory, could include some of the younger talent on the soaps, but spreads its net much wider.
In addition, as of press time, there is no word yet on if the 52nd annual Daytime Emmys have locked in a broadcast partner, or will be just streaming. CBS has previously been NATAS’ broadcast partner for the past four years from 2021 through 2024; in two year deal that re-upped for two more years through 2024.
So, excited to hear we will finally learn who received a nomination for the 52nd annual Daytime Emmys? Now below in the comment section, let us know who you hope makes the list in the Outstanding Lead Actor and Actress, and Supporting Actor and Actress categories, as well as Guest Performer in a Drama Series and any picks for the new Emerging talent category.
It’s happening…. next week. #daytimeemmys nominations are coming July 10th. pic.twitter.com/tw2Dm3M5ep
— Daytime Emmys (@DaytimeEmmys) July 2, 2025
Egad, we’re halfway through 2025 and we’re thinking back to last year!
For the female acting categories, there’s two clear front runners. In lead, Nancy Lee Grahn for Alexis reaction and aftermath to Sam’s death. MTS & Case might both get nominated and cancel each other out.
In supporting, if Susan Seaforth Hayes is not the top choice on every ballot, there’s no justice.
The emerging talent should be Kristen Vaganos’ to lose.
Not even sure what the maximum allowable episode count is for a guest. Rick Hearst should submit here. GH will could also promote Ellen Travolta as well.
Agreed on all points. Do you think Steve Burton could be a Lead Actor Nominee?
Steve is one who teeters on the lead/supporting categories despite his comeback in March of 2024, Jason really didn’t drive story that year. He was really good when Sam died, so he could find the right episodes to submit. He’s have a stronger chance to win in supporting.
Nancy is also one who moves back and forth between categories. For 2024, she definitely would be considered lead.
I hope General Hospital wins for best daytime drama
Good luck to everyone!
Looking forward to seeing who’s nominated!
I hope that Deidre Hall will be the lifetime achievement winner.
Agreed. It’s time for her to get it. Love to have Susan Seaforth Hayes and Suzanne Rogers give her the award.
I am bummed that BTG isn’t eligible yet; I think several cast members are real contenders in the acting categories, and it should (so far) win hands down for Outstanding Show and Writing. I guess I’ll have to wait until next year.
It’s probably been this way for a long time and I just haven’t noticed because on the whole I don’t care very much about the Daytime Emmys anymore (they should have made it an option to have nobody win Outstanding Show and nobody win Outstanding Writing Team, then maybe I would have continued to care; I would pay cold, hard cash to watch an awards ceremony in which after all the nominees for Outstanding Show were announced, the presenters opened the envelope and announced that nobody was getting the award that year; can you imagine the reactions we’d get to see? And maybe TPTB would get the message, finally.), but why on earth are they so late into the following year for the previous year’s work? It certainly dulls the impact some. Not that I won’t be happy for the actors and actresses who win (assuming there are no complete travesties, which I know I can’t count on), but geez, you act your heart out in, say, February of 2024, and you don’t get recognized for it until maybe September of 2025? You don’t even get to know you’re nominated until July of 2025? Wow. I’m sure the performers are happy to pick up the statuette regardless, but it’s kind of anticlimactic at that point. NATAS couldn’t manage to do the nominations in January or February and hold the awards ceremony in March or April (at the latest)? I fail to understand why not. I get that maybe they are trying to align the dates (more or less) with the Prime Time Emmys, but the prime time season runs September to May, really; if they feel they have to have the Daytime Emmys at about the same time, how about making the eligibility year June to May? At least then the contributions that are being celebrated wouldn’t have this “ancient history” feel. Oh well.
Imagine the DAYS performers who shot their eligible scenes in the first half of 2023 that won’t know if they won until October of 2025. Nearly 2 1/2 years.
“I am bummed that BTG isn’t eligible yet; I think several cast members are real contenders in the acting categories, and it should (so far) win hands down for Outstanding Show and Writing. I guess I’ll have to wait until next year.”
My question: has any daytime drama ever been nominated for Emmy’s & won awards for the work they did during their “freshmen” season?
I’m guessing not, but then again, it’s been 25+ years since the last soap premiered, and the competition used to be much more numerous. In a field with only 4 other soaps, I think BTG has a real chance. (One possibility from long ago could be Ryan’s Hope: I’d have to do some research, but I wonder if Helen Gallagher won one of her umpteen Best Actress Emmys in her first season?)
I just checked: Helen Gallagher did indeed win for Best Actress in the first season in which Ryan’s Hope was eligible. So it’s not unheard-of, but nonetheless extremely rare. I didn’t see anybody else between 1975 and 2000 (though it’s not impossible I missed somebody).
Any show but gh for the win they have won multiple times and in the last few wins not deserved at all A major yes to Susan Seaforth Hayes she deserves the nomination and win for supporting actress and sorry haters CAse Stafford and Steffy all deserve noms
Evan Hofer as Dex should win for his profoundly deep performance. He was downright poetic in his scenes giving off James Dean vibes. Bring back Dex!
Back to trolling the site? Why don’t we just give Hofer a Lifetime Achievement Award?
Can we do that?
You’ve been nominated for a spot in Shadybrook.
This post wins my award for . . . I don’t know what, exactly, but it’s the funniest post I’ve seen in a while. Thanks for the laugh!
I am being biased, but GH had some great performances in the past year. First, Nancy Lee has to be a frontrunner for Best Actress. Her scenes dealing with Sam’s death and the aftermath were amazing. Second, Michael Easton should not be forgotten for his scenes dealing with Gregory’s death and his alcoholism was his best work. Third, how great would it be to see Jane Elliot go up against Susan Seaforth Hayes in Best Supporting Actress? Two classy, beautiful veterans competing against each other after all of these years. I would also love to see Kristen Vaganos win as Molly. She was one of the best new hires of the year.
Next year, Giovanni (Gio) should win Best Supporting Actor for the reveal of him being BLQ and Dante’s son. Amanda Setton as BLQ has also had a strong year.
Elliot doesn’t submit for consideration. The last time Frank talked her into it, she lost to
Inferior competition.
It’s SSH year – it would be a waste for Jane this year.
Mazza should compete in the Emerging Category as they have a two year window for eligibility.
Zamprogna should consider submitting for lead. Tyler won in that category, DZ could as well.
carter
Can’t even remember last year performances. Why is Kimberlain Brown never nominated?
Days of our Lives long-running cast member James Reynolds revealed on the November 10 edition of Entertainment Tonight that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and his character of Abe Carver will now be going through an on-screen Parkinson’s battle as well.
Speaking with ET’s Nischelle Turner, the 80-year-old actor and Daytime Emmy winner shared how he attempted to hide the warning signs dating back to 15-20 years ago when he would have, “What they call the hallucinations. My wife (Lissa) would say, ‘You were hitting me last night in bed,’ and I would say, ‘What?!’ I was having these really horrible dreams.” Reynolds also added that he realized falling out of bed was an early symptom of Parkinson’s too.
Discussing the on-going tremors that have become more noticeable over time especially in hands, James shared that when he finally told the Days of our Lives cast they were nothing but “extraordinarily helpful and supportive.”
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SCREEN LIFE TO MIRROR REAL LIFE
Now with DAYS about to launch into Abe’s Parkinson’s storyline, Reynolds hopes that he can turn his experience into something positive by encouraging others facing the disease to keep fighting. During the sit-down, Reynolds co-star Jackée Harry (Paulina Price) recalls her reaction to learning of Reynolds’ real-life diagnosis and how she has continued to search for new treatments to inform James about.
Although Parkinson’s disease currently has no cure, there are medications and treatments can help those manage symptoms and improve quality of life. The condition progresses at a different pace from individual to individual.
As discussed in his conversation with ET, Reynolds cited Michael J. Fox and Alan Alda as two high-profile celebrities who have brought awareness to the disease.
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In story on DAYS, Abe in recent weeks had been experiencing tremors which led to seek help and a diagnosis Dr. Kayla Johnson (Mary Beth Evans). Soon Abe and others will find out of his battle with Parkinson’s. Although on the promo for this week’s DAYS, Abe is seen telling Kayla, that he will do something, “when the time is right.”
James Reynolds is one of the most prolific performers, being the longest-running Black Actor in a role on a television series, not to mention his aforementioned Lead Actor Daytime Emmy win in 2018, and being inducted in 2025 into the Daytime Emmy Gold and Silver Society of honorees.
You can check out James’ in-depth conversation on his Parkinson’s diagnosis below.
Share your thoughts for James after learning of his health battle, and what do you think of Days of our Lives incorporating the disease into Abe Carver’s Salem storyline? Let us know in the comment section.
The 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards red carpet arrivals featured many a leading man from your favorite soaps, plus the younger stars and veteran actors you’ve come to love.
The gents were definitely about the bowties this year, plus fashion-forward trends, classic suit and tux looks, or sport jacket and no tie. There were a myriad of fashion choices on display from the one thing the soaps are usually known for, ‘hot’ guys.
This year for the first time the red carpet featured the cast of Beyond the Gates who were eligible for Daytime Emmy competition for the first time in their young history, bringing fresh faces and new vibes to the festivities.
LEADING MEN, VETERAN STARS AND NEWCOMERS STRIKE A POSE
Many of this year’s nominees who went on to become eventual winners, previous Emmy winners, and more, took to the carpet to strike a pose for the paparazzi in attendance.
Some of the standout looks came from (pictured above): Steve Burton (Jason Morgan, General Hospital) in traditional black tux with a sheen, Lawrence Saint-Victor (Carter Walton, The Bold and the Beautiful), Giovanni Mazza (Gio Palmieri), Jibre Hordges (Jacob Hawthorne, Beyond the Gates) and Michael Graziadei (Daniel Romalotti, The Young and the Restless), all wearing tuxes, suits or sportcoat and trousers with a bowtie, plus now two-time Daytime Emmy winner, Roger Howarth (Matt Clark, The Young and the Restless) who gave us that stellar jacket and more relaxed vibe for the carpet.
Now below, check out the other actors who made an impression with red carpet fashion at the Daytime Emmy Awards this past Friday night.
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Days of our Lives and Brilliant Minds alum, Al Calderon (ex-Javi Hernandez), a Daytime Emmy nominee in light green suit.
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Beyond the Gates’ Jaden Lucas Miller (Tyrell Richardson) had it put together from head to toe making his first appearance at a Daytime Emmy red carpet.
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The icon, Y&R’s Eric Braeden, a nominee this year for Lead Actor for his performances as Victor Newman took to the red carpet alongside his granddaughter, but took a moment to pose solo for the cameras.
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Alex Cheeks who plays Donnell McBride on Beyond the Gates took to the carpet in this blue suit with brooch.
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General Hospital’s Dominic Zamprogna (Dante Falconeri) entering the red carpet from the street stylin’ in blue jacket and white sneakers.
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The Bold and the Beautiful’s Harrison Cone (Deke Sharpe) bringing the on-trend fashion to the Emmys, as well as he would as the young fashion designer at Logan!
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General Hospital’s Sawandi Wilson (Dr. Isaiah Gannon) in velvet red tuxedo stood out on the red carpet.
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Last year’s Lead Actor Daytime Emmy winner, Paul Telfer (Xander Kiriakis, Days of our Lives) returned this year to present several awards on-stage and hit the red carpet in very stylish black kilt.
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Days of our Lives’ newest leading man, Kyle Pryor made his debut on the Daytime Emmy red carpet. He premieres tomorrow on the November 2nd episode of the Peacock streaming soap operas as Dominik Marino.
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Beyond the Gates star, Sean Freeman (Andre Richardson) always looks super cool. This time in white jacket and packets making a fashion statement on his first Daytime Emmys red carpet.
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The Bold and the Beautiful’s Crew Morrow (Will Spencer) opted for a jean jacket and black sheen jeans to take to the carpet, but still bringing the swag.
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Days of our Lives alum Christopher Sean (Paul Narita), a nominee for Guest Performer in a Daytime Drama Series took to the red carpet in beautiful blue.
So, which men do you think were looking good? Did the actors bring it to the red carpet? Let us know your thoughts and picks via the comment section below.
The 53rd annual Daytime Emmys red carpet was filled with the leading ladies of soap opera, with an array of styles, looks and fashion trends: from bright vibrant colored gowns, plenty of sequins, pantsuits, retro looks, to fashion-forward and more.
From many an Emmy newcomer to the carpet with the stars of Beyond the Gates making their first-ever appearances on daytime’s biggest night, to veteran fan favorites, to the nominees and the guest stars, these women walked the carpet showing off their 2026 fashion sensibilities to the paparazzi.
Let’s take a look at some of the noteworthy looks starting with pictured above: Beyond the Gates star and now Emmy winner, Ambyr Michelle (Eva Thomas), Days of our Lives’ Abigail Klein (Stephanie Johnson), and Sal Stowers (Lani Price Grant), General Hospital’s Katelyn MacMullen (Willow Tait) and alum and nominee Eva LaRue (ex-Natalia Rogers Ramirez).
DRESSED TO IMPRESS
Now below, check out some of the other red carpet looks from the actresses of Beyond the Gates, Days of our Lives, General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless, and then you can let us know in the comment section the answer to our question, “Who’s got the look?”
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General Hospital’s Amanda Setton, a first-time Emmy nominee for her work as Brook Lynn Quartermaine, looked beautiful in burgundy.
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The Belle of the Ball: Beyond the Gates star Tamara Tunie wowed the red carpet, and later took home her first Lead Actress Daytime Emmy for her role as Anita Dupree.
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Y&R star, Hayley Erin (Claire) look stylish and in the popular burgundy dress color trend on the carpet.
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General Hospital’s Kelly Kruger (Serena Baldwin) dressed in black and brought elegance to the carpet.
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Y&R star, Christel Khalil (Lily Winters) looked stunning in this olive green dress and matching handbag and earrings.
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General Hospital’s Alexa Havins (Lulu Spencer) also dressed in sophisticated black with embroidered top and sarong dress.
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Days of our Lives’ Cherie Jimenez (Gabi Hernandez), who always wows on the carpet, did so again this year in a pearl white gown.
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Beyond the Gates’ Rhonni Rose Mantilla’s (Chelsea Hamilton) in a cobalt blue dress making her first appearance on a Daytime Emmys red carpet.
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General Hospital’s Kristen Vaganos (Molly Lansing-Davis) in a pale peach dress took to the Emmys red carpet.
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General Hospital’s Braedyn Bruner (Emma Drake), a first-time Daytime Emmy nominee, showed youth with elegance.
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General Hospital’s Maura West (Ava Jerome) and Cynthia Watros (Nina Reeves), both past Lead Actress Daytime Emmy winners, were on-hand to root on this year’s nominee in the category and for their show, which ultimately won Outstanding Drama Series.
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Three-time Daytime Emmy winner, Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers) of The Young and the Restless definitely had people turning heads during the red carpet arrivals.
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Y&R’s Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea Lawson) took to the red carpet also in a black dress with her latest hairstyle!
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The one and only Finola Hughes (Anna Devane, General Hospital) opted for a sleek, yet comfortable style for the 2026 Daytime Emmys.
So, who do you think wore it best from the women on this year’s Daytime Emmys Red Carpet? Let us know your thoughts and picks via the comment section below.
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