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THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: Abby and Ashley Headed For Showdown!
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Tuesday’s episode of CBS’ The Young and the Restless looks to feature Abby (Melissa Ordway) confronting her mother Ashley (Eileen Davidson) on what went down during the inferno that tore through the Newman Enterprise building on Halloween.
As viewers remember, Ashley was trapped in the fire alone with Stitch (Sean Carrigan) and he told her he loved her, but he is set to marry Abby. However the two (Ashley and Ben AKA Stitch) revealed to each other they have quite a connection.
Now Abby is set to have a showdown with her mother as to why Ashley lied about exactly what Stitch confessed when he thought he was going to have his last breathes in the fire.
Do you think Ashley should do anything to have Stitch for herself, or let her daughter and Stitch go on with their lives and watch from the sidelines? Do you want Abby and Ben to say their “I do’s”? What do you think of this storyline? Watch the preview for Tuesday’s episode after the jump. Then, share your thoughts in the comment below!
This is so hard to say either way because I like them both. I think Stitch is better with Ashley but no matter who he chose it’s a soap-opera, the’ll end in divorce so he can go with the other one. Yesterday I actually turned it off for the first time in ages but I was so excited about Jack spilling the beans on Victor and having Victor arrested for once in his miserable life. I was so angry when he backed down then I waited to see if Phyllis would step-up but she didn’t so I turned it off, on went Christmas music and laundry was done.
“On went Christmas music and laundry was done.” And don’t you feel like you got so much accomplished instead? 🙂
I am really saddened at the farce this show has become. Used to be, not too long ago, that you could turn on CBS and watch an engaging daytime drama called THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS. Now what airs instead is a very poorly written comedy, but I don’t know what it is called. It definitely is not the show that I have known and loved for decades.
What I wouldn’t do to have Maria Arena Bell back. Her stories dragged on forever, but at least she told soap story and not shock and awe.
Nikki I do not watch enough to know for sure but what little I have seen and read I would say the NEW Billy is coming on for Phyllis not Victoria which I myself think if JT stands a chance that’s the way it should go. I think they have started it with BIlly drinking again etc and JT has a knack for playing the playboy so let’s get him back to womanizing and Phyllis back to her feisty self . I think we have had enough of boring Jack and Phyllis and on again off again Billy & Victoria. I think that is exactly why JFP went after Jason Thompson because before they had him as a family man he played playboy and as someone pointed out to me he was being wasted on GH.
You are so right I do feel like I accomplished a lot that needed to be done. I still remember the beautiful Christmases with the Abbott’s and the house was decorated to the nines. I read that Beth(Tracey Abbott) is coming back for the holidays. I wish they would keep her on for good. I’m just sick of that whole Newman bunch. Victoria always forgives her father no matter what he does. Nikki has been nothing but a side kick to Victor for so long and she always has the nerve to apology’s for Victor’s cruelty but she’s always on his arm and for goodness sake either change Victor’s personality and soften him up or make him guilty and send him to jail.
I’m right there with you Nikki. So disappointing.
Does anyone remember when Ashley and her mother Dina were each romancing/being romanced by Marc Mergeron oh, about 30-35 years ago?
Ashley and Dina were both involved with Eric Garrison. Marc Mergeron was Dina’s stepson.
Ashley was involved with Eric Garrison who she found out about Eric and Dina and Ashley stopped seeing Eric for Mark Mergeron who happened to be Dina’s Stepson.
Oh how I miss The Young and the Restless, the way it use to be…
Of course. Duh! Thank you, Alan and Kevin for the correction. I do miss Y&R the way it used to be, too, Kevin. For some reason, I keep thinking about the plot when Katherine sent John puzzle pieces to expose Jill’s affair. Classic fun! And I love Jess Walton but I did like the vampier Jill from back in the day, too.
I would LOVE a classic soap channel. I so enjoyed the flashback on yesterday’s episode, though very brief. I’ve only been watching Y&R about 10 years or so, when it showed up on SOAPnet. I was an ABC soap fan and watched DOOL too, but rarely caught the CBS soaps back in the day. When I started watching Y&R even back then I was completely drawn in and understood why it was the #1 soap all those years.
Iakovos…I remember the puzzle too…Well, we have the memories of the good old days…I know I have brought this up a few times but it seem TPTB will not listen, at least bring the classic background music back then maybe the show will somewhat feel like it use to be…So miss the Brooks, Foster, Williams…Hey everyone, I do love change but only if it’s for the better and alot it’s not. THANKS for listening everyone.
This is not about what Ashley should do. She is hitting 60….way past her prime to chase rainbows, especially with a much younger man who is at the threshold of marrying her daughter. This is typical soap fodder. Around and around we go, everybody!!
If I were Abby, I would leave both in my dust; take a minute and walk through fresher and greener pastures.
Please, Abby. Don’t let this guy sweet talk you into marriage. Your heart will end up in stitches. Ha!
Oh the old days of Ashley she is not written or portrayed as what Bill Bell created said the same for Sharon, Phyllis, Jack the list goes on and on yes Mr. Bell is gone but his memory and his love of his characters should live on.was he the perfect writer no but he knew his characters yes he was big on triangles etc I could tell you repeat stories he did but he always made you root for them I miss the days of crying and feeling have we so become a society that we have no feeling no emotion just a quick fix my daughter thinks we have I hope she is wrong. Well back to the books next year three more hours and I have my degree and then I will let this board know what my degree is in. It will blow your minds!! Have a very Merry Christmas and a great New Year!!!!
@K/Kay.
I hear you, Kay. I am not too young to think about the old days. As I said I started watching avidly at fourteen. I am now twenty-nine and I consider fifteen years ago the ‘olden days’. Lol. I grew up watching Y&R, with my Gran. What I am saying is Mr. Bell ll would have never changed Jack’s character. This is not the true Jack.
Happy Holidays to you also, my lady. And, congrats and more power to you for getting your college degree. Later.
Watch out Tina Fey!
@Timmm.
Thank you, my Timmm. I will take that as a compliment. Tina Fey…..I wish!
@K/Kay.
I so agree with you, Kay. I have been lamenting Jack’s and Phyllis’s relationship forever. For one thing, this Phyllis is too young for Jack…..he’s old enough to be her father.
What you are saying fits like a glove….everywhichway one looks at it. I am so glad you brought it to the fore. It makes so much sense, and I truly hope the PTB go there. Jason and Gina would be perfect together. I suppose the bosses are paving the way by having Billy suddenly needing Phyllis’s shoulder upon which to cry. Burgess and Gina would have never worked. I am licking my lips in anticipation, lol. This should really be something to see. It is time Jack come down this perennial youthful horse of his. I can’t stand him as much as I can’t stand Victor. Each calls the kettle black. But, in my book they have both done things that makes our hair stand on end, lol. One is no better than the other, albeit the ‘higher-ups’ want us to forget the dastardly acts Jack has committed.
I strongly feel that the Jack character has been holding Phyllis down with a firm booted foot on her back.
Gina Tognoni will never replace Michelle Stafford’s Phyllis for me, but being held back by Peter B makes it even more difficult. I know we are not seeing Gina’s greatness. She’s stuck with Jack. It seems that she has to dance to his tune. I have never known Phyllis to be a follower of anyone. This is why I am so happy GH is starting to show Michelle’s Nina as a take-charge character, editor of a magazine. Nina is beginning to test her wings….soon she will take flight. And, I really do not care how much people don’t like her.
But, I digress…..At the very least Gina and Jason are more age appropriate, and much more relatable. Great post, Kay.
I agree, CeeCee.
I think pairing Jason with Gina will give EACH actor a change to reinvent their assumed characters. They will both be in a relationship that none of their predecessors has been in so it will be fresh and they will be able to make it their own.
I also feel like poor Gina has been kept on a short leash. She is capable of so much more.
The fact that she was duped into bedding her husband’s imposter (rape) and hasn’t been at Victor’s carotid … LITERALLY … is NOT typical of Phyllis. Oh the writers can say she is not herself since the drug that Victor gave her but please!
Jason can’t be on my Y&R screen soon enough. It will feel like a warm, spring day when he arrives. This show so desperately needs something to look forward to.
@Chrystie:
So glad we are in sync about Jason and Gina. I do respect your view, Chrystie, which makes me very glad that you too, see this couple as starting anew….fresh start, as it were. As you say, make it their own.
@Harry.
Wow! That’s quite a compliment coming from you, Harry. So much ‘stitching’ going on. We should start a Stitching Club.
Eileen is 56. Sean is 41.
A 15 year difference isn’t that huge…I’ve done that myself with much success!
LOL
I am glad to hear age was not an issue for you. I suppose if it does not matter to the people involved, then it’s no one’s business. And, I am not being facetious, here. However, did you hook-up/marry your future son-in-law? That’s my issue.
Eileen is rather ageless, and I agree fifteen years is not a big deal.
But fear not! Today Ashely finally met Dr Neville (Michael E Knight).
I saw sparks and I liked it. I want Dr Neville to fly out of the orbit of the Winter’s clan and today it finally happened. I just hope he’s on more than once a month.
PS. Cee Cee, your post had me in “Stiches”!
Plus, Eileen looks fantastic!
CeeCee…why do you think because Ashley is “hitting 60…she is way past her prime to chase rainbows?” She’s looking pretty good for her age,” don’t you think?” And she can probably carry on a better conversation, and has had some interesting life experiences to talk about compared to Abby, etc. Some younger guys find this attractive. And I hope for anyone who reach certain cutoff ages some people have made for them, they are always chasing rainbows of many kinds, and this doesn’t mean just affairs. Else you might as well fold your tent and call it a day.
In this case I don’t think Stitch is a great catch for anyone, but sparks and electricity can still happen…even when you are over 50 (shudder to some) and beyond. And since it’s a soap they writers do their thing about setting up a potential mother/daughter conflict.
I don’t mean this as a criticism, but as someone who has been younger, and now not so young. I’ve had a chance to modify some of my opinions. Great interview is with Jane Fonda on CBS called a Note To My Younger Self. 🙂
Oh, Rose, my dear friend. Some men want to have kids. Ben is relatively a young man. Ashley cannot give him a child. Yes, they could adopt, but to me she is too old to start a family. It is my opinion, Rose, whether you agree with it or not. Marriages with such a big age difference….either grinder…..never work out. That’s all. ‘Nite.
That should read: either gender, not grinder. Lol.
CeeCee…I may have sounded a little flippant re: age, marriage and kids. It’s just that there are more kind of relationships between men and women than getting married and having a family. If there is love and respect between them I’m all for it…even if there is a difference in ages. I’ve seen and heard about some with bigger age differences that have been very successful? At the same time there are stats on the divorce rate in the US…up to 50%?
I”m not sure what it was between Stitch and Ashley…sometimes there can be an adrenalin rush when colleagues work on a project…in their case the “kissing” perfume. Wonder if this one of the reasons many companies frown on employees of the same company having relationships.
And I do admit to “rolling my eyes” when I hear yet another story of older men marrying younger women for what some would call them “eye candy,” ego building. Beside it takes older guys off the market for women closer to their age, and it makes me sad for these women who may have sold out for money, second father, over just insecurities. Geez, here I am making pretty harsh assumptions…I try not to do this. Plus, bothers me for older men/younger girls, they used to be called May/September relationships. But with older women with younger men, the women are called cougars. I love animals, but I think the intent was of a more predatory nature.
But I do enjoy hearing how happy you are with a guy you really love and your kids! Love good news stories on matters of family and heart.
My only issue with the age difference is that no one addresses it. They also don’t address the weirdness of this mother/daughter love triangle I mean, it’s creepy! While Ben was begging Ashely to be his, I kept waiting for her to say two things: 1. “Ben, you want children and I cannot give you that–we are at different points in our lives .” 2. “We can never be happy if our relationship is predicated upon hurting my daughter. This will never work.”
I am right with you on this one. The actress playing Abbey has really grown the past few months, and she has zilch chemistry with Stitch, who has zilch chemistry with any woman on this show. The guy needs to find an old school marm!
As I suggested a few weeks back, Ashley needs an intelligent man, and it seems that is what is happening with Neville, once the writers tone down the “Mad Doctor” motif.
Cee Cee…I agree age is a big consideration if they want to get married and have kids, but who said they wanted to get married and have kids?
No one did, Rose. I said some men, not all men. To me, fifteen years is a lifetime of a difference, regardless of respect, interests and love. But, as I have indicated, it is my opinion. People have choices. Just making a statement. Let us agree to disagree, yes? My main objection is this triangle with boyfriend, mother and daughter. I find it revolting. What can I say?
[Yakkety Sax, the theme from BENNY HILL, begins to play]
What an asinine show this has become. Ashely and Ben (please stop calling him “Stitch!”) were together a milisecond when they had DRUNKEN sex in a shower.
Abby and Ben were together having sex in bed in a hotel room a millisecond after he broke up with Victoria.
Now ask me if I give a rat’s butt who winds up with who!
I want to hug you, Chrystie. You cinched it. Nothing else needs to be said.
I love your posts too! 😉
@Chrystie.
Thank you.
And as I have said many times before, Ben falls in love with everyone! He fell in love with Victoria when she was with Billy. He fell in love with Abby when he was with Victoria. He fell in love with Ashely when he was with Abby.
He’s a confused Lothario for sure. This is why I call him Pepe Le Pew.
People of Genoa City! Lock up your cats!
And how long did it take for him to bed Victoria?
Man-slut!
That’s right, SZima. THEY had drunk sex too … in the back of a car!
I like that term, man-slut. Very original. Lol. Too funny and true. Besides, his head is shaped like a perfect cantaloupe. Imagine running your fingers through that. Ugh!!
BITCH [Ben/Stitch] wouldnt have a chance with either of them in real life!
Better yet, Timmm. BITCH…good one!
How about they both have sex with Ben at the same time and the one who comes out alive gets him. Either that or Ben dies in the sheets during the 3some. You know Chuck Pratt wants to write that.
Too funny, Mateo. Personally, I wouldn’t touch cantaloupe head with a ten-foot-pole. Ugh….’shiver me timbers’.
Try this on for size Y&R, Stitch marries Abby and they whisk off to zip code 90210 and live happily ever after. This story line along with that Noah triangle is b-o-r-i-n-g and stupid. I’m sorry, I like the actor who plays Stitch I just don’t like his acting in this particular story line and he has as much chemistry with Abby as Victor had with Sharon….ZERO!
No I love Abby as well as Ashley. If we’re going to send someone to the 90210 letsw make it Victoria, Victor and Nikki.
Ah, sweet Nikki. I, too love Ashley; always have. But, there is a limit to her youthful escapades. It is a soap, I know. …..but I would never marry a man who has slept with my mother; or, know that there is a probability that my husband and my mother still have forbidden feelings for each other. I have always had a problem when soaps play this card. Now, I can sort of accept this behavior among siblings. But, I draw the line at hopping into bed with daughters/sons-in-law. Both Victor and Nikki have done so. Victor with Sharon…DISGUSTO!!!!! And, Nikki with Cole Howard, one of saintly Victoria’s few husbands. YUCK. So, in that respect, you are soooo right. You know I love and respect your posts. Considering from whence Nikki hails and the slutty life she has led before, during, and after her several marriages….funny how she still manages to have that haughty aura about her; with her nose way up there in the air looking down at people….namely Sharon. Bye, my friend.
Dont see chemistry between Ben and Ashley, and their age difference is kinda
a lot, anyway. Used to think Ben and Abby were good together, but now I just
want Abby happy with a guy who is not a fickle dog!
Scratch all 3 of them, and start over, lol.
You can say that again….
I don’t mind the age difference. However, in real life that age difference would be noted and mentioned often as a conflict or an obstacle. No one ever mentions age differences in soap operas.
@Harry.
Absolutely, Harry. You always make sense to me. I would think that in reality it’s a personal choice. I could never see myself marrying someone fifteen younger or older than I. I don’t understand why people get so upset over my being frank with my feelings. Eileen does look great. She’s beautiful. But, it doesn’t change her age. Bye.
If this triangle continues it will play out later, after Ben and Abby are married. After Ashley fainted in the snow I predict she is dying and her new love will eventually be that Dr. Neville who saved Hilary, who will no doubt find a miracle cure for Ashley as well.
Personally I like to see Jenna come back, win Ben back and they go off into the sunset together. This character started off with so much potential, but the way they wrote him, from being this noble man who gave up his life to protect his mother to this cad who loves who ever is in front him, has given this character an expiry date– imo the sooner he goes the better.
I like it, Mary. Good premise on both counts.
I really like Ben but your right Mary his character is boring. I kinda thought the same thing when Ashley entered the restaurant and met him. Ashley is usually more laid back and this time she seemed pushy. If you remember she walked right over and introduced herself interrupting the conversation between Devon & the Doc. I think something is going on there for sure. Maybe she read about him. Now that he got this money from Devon Ashley could get him working in the lab. I just wish they would do something with Victor’s character. He looks like a 70 something year old running around Genoa City thinking he’s Rambo. Maybe the ghost of Christmas past will hit him on the head and give him a heart. While we’re at it. I want him to leave Adam alone. He got what he wants from him now leave him live his life. Keep your word for a change.
Again, Nikki, you’re too sweet. But, at this point nothing will redeem Victor. He has Colleen’s heart; even that didn’t help. Just that monumental feat alone should have been his saving grace. But, not even the Almighty God could turn the devil’s eyes down the path of righteousness. Golly Gee!! I should have been a preacher. Methinks I’m in the wrong profession. Lol.
You have described Victor like no other. Good description. He’s also a Yenta. He spends his days, visiting his children, threatening/bullying others, or create havoc for most.
You may be on to something, Nikki. About Ashley and Neville, I mean. Perhaps there’s a newfound alliance there. Perhaps Ashley is in fear of dying because her tumor is back? Perhaps that is the reason she is hurrying Abby’s and Ben’s wedding along? She wants to see her daughter settled before she dies? Will Dr. Neville save the day? Will Ashley and Dr. Neville become a couple?
Timmm, Harry and I had discussed this possibility way back when. So, Nikki you may have discovered gold.
He’s got Colleens’s HEART! 🙂 I think he turned it to ice when it was transplanted into his body.
i would love to see ashley & dr neville in a meaningful relationship but tptb/writers would probably screw that up too……………………..jmo
Well said Mary SF!
Let’s be honest: Ashley can do waaaaaaaaaay better.
Stitch has zero chemistry with either woman. If the writers insist on keeping Stitch around they should make the character an opportunistic bed-hopping scoundrel (he’s already slept with 2 sisters and one of their mothers so it wouldn’t ex try be a stretch) because the sympathetic doc thing ain’t working.
Alan–indeed! Today Ashely met Dr Simon Neville. I think I heard the angels singing from the rafters.
Pretty loudly, did those angels ding. I heard them too. Michael/Neville is such a catch. That’s one time I would make an exception in age……just to touch that face. His skin is amazing, Harry.
Correction—sing, not ding.
I’m about done with this show. Victor wins again # 2,296,452. I just can’t with this crap.
Go away, Ben. No one cares. And that’s just the tip of the very cold iceberg this show has become. Where’s Gloria and Jill? Phyllis about to do Billy? No thank you. Ugh!
Michael snubbing Victor’s offer of a cookie was about the only good thing from yesterday’s epi. I do love Mariah, so there’s that.
That was funny, MbMom. Also, today Victor told Jack that the Abbott family are now poorer than a church mouse.
Now, who talks like that? Victor does! Love him or hate him, he is a classic and truly a unique individual.
I do love to hate him. I did enjoy Wednesday’s epi. I’d like to see Ashley front-burner, but not with Stitch. I think MEK looks better than ever and I could see the odd doctor and Ashley making an interesting couple. I like Melissa Ordway’s Abby, but I’ve never warmed to Stitch (he’s gross sleeping with mother, daughter, sister). LOVED the flashback of Jack, Vic & Nikki. I wonder if they are going to hook up Phyllis with Billy and revisit Nikki and Jack? Hmmm…
I’m used to Victor winning and it really doesnt bother me. What does is Jack always comes off like a powerless wimp! Why doesnt he start a new company and build an empire and shine without Victor able to stick his nose into it! I love Jack but he needs to lead his family for once!
What bothers me most isn’t necessarily Victor winning EVERY time, but how wimpy it makes Jack look. Not a good look for one of my fave soap characters. I like that Jack more often than not takes the moral high ground. But you can be moral and a winner. Especially in fiction.
I am tired of Victor always kicking sand in Jack’s face too.
Has anyone else noticed that Jack always looks like he is about to say the F word?
Ha, Harry, LOL! I thought the same thing!
Ladies, Stitch isnt worth the gum on the bottom of my shoe! Family first and go find your own guys. With Ashley passing out in the park this sets up her and Dr. Michael E Knight! Love it!
Amen! I have sisters, a mom & daughters and can tell you THAT WOULD NEVER HAPPEN! Yuck!
And yes to Ashley & Dr. Neville. (It was also nice to see Ghost John)
That’s what I’ve been trying to say, BM and Timmm. It is disgusting to me….never would happen in my family either. I have three sisters, two brothers and parents as well. Eileen is older than my mother. My nieces are all under twelve, lol. I will not deny the age bothers me too, but it is not lascivious, as long as the people involved are consenting adults (no sharing of relatives, please. Lol) .
Nonetheless, I had a few fans wanting to go a round of word-battle with me for expressing an opinion. Golly Gee!!
This whole story line brings me back to the days of the Bold& Beautiful when Brooke married Eric the dad, Ridge son #1, followed by Thorn son #2 then remarried Ridge son #1 again O.M.G. How disgusting.
Nikki, I think B&B is the most incestuous soap on the air. Which, unfortunately, is saying a lot. It continues to this day with cousins, brothers, fathers, sons, etc. Just gross. It’s Jerry Springer level of stupidity.
so happy to see eileen showcased in a front burner romance! she still rediates beauty and sex appeal as shown when she had many affairs as kirsten on days!!
i hope ashley says front and centre…where she belongs! i really enjoyed seeing her envisioning john and missed their sweet father / daughter relationship!…
however im not impreesed how the writers have decimated ash s and vic s relationship, throughout the abbott/ newman war , ash was always stuck in the middle because of her loyalty to jack but her love and admiration of victor. this made the feud complex and further enraged jack and victor because of her defence of both men.i hope the writers can find a waty to mend ash and vic s friendship / romanctic feelings
Great post, damien.
kudos to great post
I do differ… that it would be great to see… a friendship… of sorts… develop between Victor and Ashley
perhaps a teasing flirtatious respect ; an eye to eye real partake of each other history… that it really did boil down to a division of power between the Abbott and Newman
that a love between these two existed but could never really go anywhere
perhaps after all these years… a bond
I could go for the ole curgmudeon; getting this
“I am waiting for the death of Victor”
I do differ…. *I would be appalled to see near death ole Victor even touching ED’ Ashley”
creepazoid
I hope there isn’t any marriage. Stitches character has been so desecrated that he needs to be rehabilitated. These almost incestuous storylines are too numerous for me.
On the other hand, someone raised the issue of new Billy being drawn to Phyllis. Was it clearly established that Jack and Phyllis were legally married by that crazy fellow on the island? In addition, do you think the issue of who hit the young girl has been put to rest following Adam’s trial?
I’ve missed some programs and don’t understand why Billy was the predominate guilty party regarding Paragon.
You are do right, Tani. I never thought about it that way, but ‘incestuous’ comes pretty close. Watch the PTB soras Faith, just for Ben.
They better not! #1 That actress is just the cutest little daisy and #2 I already vomit every time Stitch has his cantaloupe looking head snuggling next to the beautiful Melissa Ordway! I dont need to see another pretty blonde snuggling with Son of a Stitch!
General Hospital
‘General Hospital’s’ Steve Burton Shares Reaction to His Lead Actor Daytime Emmy Nomination, ‘It Was to Honor Leslie Charleson’
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Award nominations kicked-off on Monday with the announcements of four major categories including, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Daytime Drama Series — Actor, and among the nominees is General Hospital’s Steve Burton (Jason Morgan).
Burton is already a two-time Daytime Emmy winner in the Supporting Actor category for his roles as GH’s Jason and his turn as Dylan McAvoy on Y&R. However, Steve is yet to win in the Lead Actor category and he has received 11 nominations along the way in his daytime career.
Following the reveal that he is a 2026 Daytime Emmy nominee, he and his GH co-star, podcast co-host and comedy show partner, Bradford Anderson (Spinelli) taped a special edition of their That’s Awesome podcast just featuring Burton’s reaction to the news.
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FOR LESLIE CHARLESON
Steve expressed, “I know it’s such a cliche to say, ‘I’m just so honored to be nominated.’ But truly, I’m so grateful to be nominated, so grateful to just be on the show off and on for 30 plus years and to be nominated with the guys in my category. Just to get the opportunity. Frank (Valentini, executive producer, GH) texted me right away. I was just like, ‘Thank you for the opportunity to get to do what I do.'”
Taking in the moment, Burton thanked those who helped him select the material for his nominated reel. “Unless you win, you don’t get to say things. So. I’m going just say a few things: Elizabeth Korte (co-head writer, GH) helped me a lot with the material, (as did) Michelle Henry, who’s a producer on the show, Laura Wright (Carly, GH), and then my wife Michelle (Lundstrom). I believe it was Jill Phelps who told me that when A Martinez felt like he had a great show or great scenes, he would mark it down. So, when Emmy time comes, you have all the show numbers written down, and you don’t have to think about it, because that’s half the battle (finding the material).
Burton explained how meaningful this nomination is for him, because of playing the scenes of Jason losing Monica, and his closeness with the late, great Leslie Charleson.
“The nomination’s an amazing thing, and it’s beautiful, but really it’s to honor Leslie Charleson. A lot of my material was because of her, and how I started on the show as a Quartermaine, it just means a ton,” shared Burton. “Maurice Benard (Sonny, GH) has obviously has been instrumental, and I’ve said it from day one and I’ll shout it from the rooftops. If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t be here, and to be working with the people that we work with is incredible.”
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SHOULD JOHN OLIVER BE NAMED HOST OF THE DAYTIME EMMYS?
During the end of his conversation with Anderson, Steve suggested that the host of the Daytime Emmy should be Last Week Tonight’s John Oliver, who recently guest starred as the head of the WSB named Z on General Hospital, and is soon to show up on Days of Our Lives in a mystery role in August.
Thus far, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has not revealed their host for the upcoming ceremony to be held on October 30 in a venue to be named in Hollywood, California.
You can watch Steve sharing his reaction to receiving his 2026 Lead Actor Daytime Emmy nomination below on a special segment on the That’s Awesome podcast.
Now let us know, are you glad that Steve chose scenes surrounding Jason mourning the loss of the woman that raised him, Monica Quartermaine for his Emmy reel? What do you think of John Oliver as a suggestion to host the Daytime Emmys? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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.
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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.
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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.
General Hospital
‘General Hospital’ Marks Unprecedented 16,000th Episode Milestone with New Cast Photo
Today’s Monday, July 13 episode of General Hospital marks it 16,000 episode to air on the ABC television network. It is a remarkable milestone. The previous television record was held by Guiding Light which clocked in at 15,762 episodes before it went off the air on CBS in 2009.
To mark the occasion, the cast, crew and creative team of General Hospital celebrated with a cake-cutting ceremony on the Prospect Studios lot in Los Angeles back on Monday, June 1, 2026.
In addition, GH has released a new cast photo taken the day of the on set celebration. Pictured in the photo are front row: Rory Gibson, Finn Carr, Kayden Brenna Tokarski, Asher Antonyzyn, Giovanni Mazza, Braedyn Bruner, Dean Geyer and Nathan Dean.
Featured in the back row are: Tabyana Ali, Eden McCoy, Josh Swickard, Kristen Vaganos, Rebecca Herbst, Dominic Zamprogna, Alexa Havins, Cameron Mathison, Brooke Kerr, Cynthia Watros, Steve Burton, Finola Hughes, Jane Elliot, Maurice Benard, Laura Wright, Maura West, Donnell Turner, Nancy Lee Grahn, Tanisha Harper, Kelly Thiebaud, Kristina Wagner, Lynn Herring, Chris McKenna, Katelyn MacMullen and Sawandi Wilson.
In addition, the official GH social media handles shared these sentiments along with some other photos from the cake cutting: “Today’s episode of General Hospital is the 16,000th produced since the show’s inception in 1963. It’s a milestone we couldn’t let pass by without taking some time to celebrate as a family (and, of course… eating some cake). 🍰 We hope you enjoy watching it as much as we did making it.”
WHAT WILL HAPPEN ON THE 16,000th Episode?
The 16,000th episode will feature Jason Morgan returning to the town of Port Charles, Anna and Valentin (James Patrick Stewart) reuniting, and a new surgeon, Dr. Tristan Roberts (Dean Geyer) joining the staff of ‘General Hospital.’
GENERAL HOSPITAL HOLDS SEVERAL RECORDS
Now in its 64th year, Emmy Award-winning daytime drama General Hospital is currently both the longest-running scripted American drama and the longest-running American soap opera currently in production.
General Hospital holds the record for the most Outstanding Daytime Drama award wins, taking home the prestigious Daytime Emmy Award a record 18 times. Will they do it again and make it 19 in 2026? Stay tuned for the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations tomorrow on Tuesday, July 14 to find out if GH will be going for gold in the category, once again.
The ABC daytime drama series was created by Frank and Doris Hursley and premiered back on April 1, 1963. Frank Valentini is the current executive producer with Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten are the show’s co-head writers.
General Hospital airs weekdays on ABC and streams on Hulu.
What do you think of the new cast photo marking General Hospital’s 16000th episode? What do you think of the accomplishment to have that many episodes of a television show and its still thriving and kicking? Share your thoughts and congrats for everyone in front of the camera and behind the scenes on this milestone airing.
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