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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?
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2026 Daytime Emmy Awards: ‘Extra’ Partners with NATAS for Pre-Ceremony Red Carpet Stream; Week of Segments Leading to Ceremony and Post-Coverage
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) announced on Thursday that the syndicated entertainment news series, Extra will be its partner for exclusive coverage of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards being held on Friday, October 30 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.
The 2026 Daytime Emmys as previously reported can be seen streamed via the The Emmys,YouTube channel, via watch.theemmys.tv, as well as on the official Emmys app, available for phones, tablets, and smart TVs.
Here’s a breakdown of the pre, during and post Daytime Emmys coverage via Extra below!
Beginning Monday, October 26, Extra will feature five nights of dedicated Daytime Emmys segments leading up to the ceremony, giving fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the award show.
In addition, Mona Kosar Abdi, Weekend Host & Senior Correspondent with Extra will host the pre-show red carpet stream on the @TheEmmys Youtube channel.
Extra host and Dancing with the Stars judge, Derek Hough will present during the ceremony, and correspondent Terri Seymour will also host coverage throughout the evening.
Extra’s weekend edition (A WEEK FOLLOWING the ceremony) will features notable red carpet moments, winner reactions, and exclusive footage from the night’s festivities.
The entertainment news program is also nominated for three Daytime Emmy Awards going into the ceremony.
So, what do you think of Extra’s scheduled upcoming coverage of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards starting on Monday? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) revealed on Thursday, the lineup of presenters for 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards taking place on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California.
The ceremony will stream live on the NATAS YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@theemmys and watch.TheEmmys.tv.
Scheduled to present from the current soaps are: Katelyn MacMullen (Willow, General Hospital), Delon de Metz (Zende, The Bold and the Beautiful), James Preston (Nick, The Bay), Paul Telfer (Xander, Days of our Lives), Tamara Tunie (Anita, Beyond the Gates) and Susan Walters (Diane, The Young and the Restless).
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In addition soap alums, Crystal Chappell, Lesli Kay, Joe Lando, Eva LaRue, who is also a nominee this year, A Martinez, Juliet Mills, and Alicia Leigh Willis, will also be on hand to present.
The ceremony which celebrates nominated lifestyle programs and dramas will also include presenters: Eva zu Beck (Superskilled with Eva zu Beck), Danielle Chang (Lucky Chow), Sunny Hostin (The View), Derek Hough (Extra), Pati Jinich (Pati’s Mexican Table), Star Jones (Divorce Court), Michael Jr. (Stand Up and Do Something), Judge Greg Mathis (Mathis Court with Judge Mathis), Keke Palmer (Glam Through the Ages), Nischelle Turner (Entertainment Tonight), and Andrew Zimmern (Andrew Zimmern’s Wild Game Kitchen).
The 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards will bring together an exciting mix of presenters representing the full spectrum of daytime television,” said Adam Sharp, President & CEO of NATAS. “From familiar faces in daytime drama to the personalities and creative voices behind talk shows and lifestyle programming, this year’s lineup reflects the breadth of talent that makes daytime so special. We look forward to celebrating the people who continue to shape the genre.”
Matthew Hoffman (Love Island USA, Cheap A$$ Beach Houses) will serve as the ceremony’s Voice of God, bringing his signature comedic narration to the evening’s celebrations. As previously announced, Lifetime Achievement honoree Genie Francis (Laura, General Hospital) will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by her husband, Jonathan Frakes.
So, what do you think about the list of presenters for the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards? Let us know who you are looking forward to seeing via the comment section below.
Congratulations are in order for three-time Emmy winner, Tom Pelphrey (ex-GL and ATWT) and his fiancée Big Bang Theory star, Kaley Cuoco! The couple welcomed their second baby daughter together on October 12, and revealed they named the little bundle of joy, Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey.
Tom and Kaley shared the news via their Instagram accounts on Wednesday with some adorable baby pics. Cuoco captioned the photo“🎀Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey🎀. 💖10/12/26💖. There are no words to describe this feeling once again. What a blessing.
Cuoco added, “We are so grateful for the crazy wild up and down journey that brought us to our little Philo! Family officially complete 😭Time to bring Matilda’s baby home! 😂💕”
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BABY MAKES FOUR
Next, Kaley shared her love for the father of her children, exclaiming, “Tom Pelphrey, life exploded the minute we met, and the gifts keep coming. I love you forever , girl daddy! 💘.”
Philomena now joins big sister, Matilda mwho was born in 2023, as part of the Pelphrey/Cuoco family! Tom and Kaley began dating in 2022 and became engaged in 2024.
Daytime fans first saw the talented actor on Guiding Light as Jonathan Randall, the son of Reva Shayne (Kim Zimmer). Tom won two Daytime Emmys for his memorable performances during his run from 2004-2009.
He later played Mick Dante on As the World Turns from 2009-2010, before heading to work in primetime and motion pictures. Last month, Pelphrey one the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role in HBO’s Task.
TOM PELPHREY CELEBRATES EMMY WIN AND NEW DAUGHTER WITHIN A MONTH OF EACH OTHER
After winning his Emmy, the expectant dad told E! News, “We’re both so excited. Our daughter’s excited. We’ll see how it goes when it actually gets there.” Tom added, “The things that are new and the things that feel like not a big deal this time. But mom and baby are healthy, so God willing, that keeps up, and we’re thrilled,” added the actor.
Pelphrey took to his own Instagram and said on the birth of his second daughter, “Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey. Another miracle. Welcome to our family youngest queen! Kaley you showed up in every way as a partner and a mom even when you weren’t feeling your best- you’re a CHAMPION. The girls and I would be lost without you. Thank God for the gift of this family and these girls.”
Jumping in to the comment thread to congratulate Tom and Kaley were Beyond the Gates star Ashley Jones (Heather), Dave Annabelle, Martha Plimpton, Alyssa Milano and many more.
Share your congrats and well-wishes to Tom, Kaley, Matilda and their new addition to the family, little Philomena via the comment section below.
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