As last week came to a close, Roger Howarth (Matt Clark, The Young and the Restless) found himself in the winner’s circle for the first in 32 years after winning the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama Series at the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards which streamed live on the NATAS You Tube channel.

Howarth, who debuted on Y&R back in 2025 as a recast Matt Clark, and caused havoc for the likes of Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow), Sharon Collins (Sharon Case), Sienna Bacall (Tamara Braun) Noah Newman (Lucas Adams), set the record for the longest drought between acting wins for male actor at the Daytime Emmys.

Ironically, on the female side, Beth Maitland won Supporting Actress for her role as Traci Abbott on Y&R,  which was her second, some 41-years after her first victory setting the actress record of longest breaks between wins.

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Soap fans have loved Howarth for decades and he is still most widely known for his performances as Todd Manning on One Life to Live. It was on One Life, he took home his first gold statuette in the now defunct Younger Actor category back in 1994.

Michael Fairman TV caught-up with Roger now that the dust settled to talk about his Emmy-winning evening, setting the record, how he feels about portraying Matt Clark now, and those who made an impact on him along the way; chief among them, the one and only Erika Slezak (ex-Viki, One Life to Live).

Howarth shared he was aware of the 32-year gap between his last Emmy win going into the night, expressing, “Yes (laughs) I had an idea about. The passage of time for me was not about the Emmy. It was about the fact that the last time I won one, my son wanted an autograph from Big Bird. And if Big Bird were still there, I would get it for his child. So, that’s the passage of time for me. I measure my life in children.”

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HEY MA! I MADE IT!

Roger said the moment his name was called he does remember, and it was not a blur as some winners will say when the envelope is ripped open, “I remember it because it was very sweet,” he added. “I saw the look on my wife Cari’s (Stahler) face and Cari let me know and it was sweet.”

Later, after exiting the stage at the Emmys, Roger received a very special call: “At some point, I looked at my phone and kind of saw what was happening. I did see that my mom called me at 6:45, which is just adorable. It made me really happy.”

Comparing 1994 to 2026 Emmy wins, Roger said, “In terms of the similarity between the two experiences, in both times I felt genuinely happy to be part of a cast. It felt really nice to be able to publicly say how much I enjoyed my work and the people that I work with. In terms of like nerves, I have not developed as a human being at all. I was equally unprepared for the excitement. It was nice that I can still be thrilled and excited, and confused and all those things that come with it.”

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THE SCENES THAT WON SUPPORTING ACTOR GOLD

Speaking on the scenes that won him Emmy gold, Howarth shared, “It was a really nice day. Owen Renfroe directed the scenes in a very small space with four actors: Matt Cohen (Detective Burrow), Lucas Adams, Tamara Braun and myself.”

“It was a day when the subject matter was Sienna and Noah realizing that Matt knows about their relationship. It was a fun day to shoot and it felt very cooperative, and felt like we were all trying to do something and it felt special.”

ROCKSTAR JACKET VIBES

Michael Fairman TV also informed Howarth that he made our annual Best Dressed Men at the Daytime Emmys, with his very cool jacket that wowed the carpet and on-stage.

“I got it at John Varvatos in Century City. Tal, who I think is the manager there, was just amazing,” recalled Roger. “I didn’t know what to wear at the Emmys, and he was like, ‘Put this coat on.’ And then, I just really liked it. My wife liked it and and he was like, ‘You’re not buying anything else. You have to get this.’ He was really sweet. He told me that he went to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and he texted me, ‘I stole your vibe. I’m wearing exactly the same thing!'”

“The buying of the jacket was a big part of the positive experience I had last week. I justified the cost in my own brain by saying that I would give it to my son as a Christmas gift, but now I think I might just keep it!”

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So, will Roger put his new Emmy next to his 1994 gold statuette? Not so fast! “I do have it (the other Emmy) but it’s in storage. It’s a little worse for wear,” revealed Howarth. “It’s broken … held together with blue painter’s tape and the name tags have fallen off. The glue gave up. It’s not a young Emmy. My Emmy is old enough to drink!”

SOAP START AS VIKI’S BROTHER, TODD MANNING, THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING

One Life to Live would not have been the same without the leading heroine of the show, Victoria Lord and her troubled and misunderstood half-brother, Todd Manning. But together, Erika Slezak and Roger Howarth lit up the screen.

“I think anyone who gets to spend any time with Erika will say she’s lovely. There are definitely points along the way that have impact where I know somebody else has had impact on me. And the moment that I started working with Erika was pivotal, and then there’s Vicki’s acceptance of Todd, which let the audience know that Todd was a viable character on a canvas with a lot of other characters.”

Roger recalled, “I felt like I had arrived because I got to work with Erika Slezak. She was always fun, always a pleasure, consistently, solidly, dependably brilliant.”

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Fast-forward to when Howarth became the third actor to take on the role of the Nick Newman’s nemesis on Y&R just over year ago. The fan favorite said he felt, “Zero trepidation’ for being a recast. “I was all in from the from the beginning. I think Josh Griffith (former head writer, Y&R) wrote a really strong entrance and immediately I got to work with Tamara Braun, Sharon Case, Joshua Morrow and Lucas Adams and it felt great from the beginning. I didn’t have time to be trepidatious.”

With all the recent knocks to the head and the battling demons within Matt Clark, Howarth has a bring-it-on attitude at Y&R. Recent scenes had Matt talking to himself in a motel room and fans did not know what version of Matt would emerge. “I enjoy every minute of it. I like how dynamic Matt is. I really appreciate the writing. I think he’s really interesting to play.”

He added, “I think difficulty can kind of sneak up on you when you’re working. If you have to walk into a room crowded with people and say “the ambulance is here,” that can go sideways. I think they’re all challenges and they’re all kind of unique. They are like these little puzzles  I like all of them. On that particular day, Elizabeth Hendrickson (Chloe, Y&R) was directing and she was great and gave me really clear direction that this what this moment demands, and this is what we’re asking of you to play Matt this way, and this particular thing, and it was all plotted out, and I didn’t want to let her down.”

As for his Genoa City co-stars, Roger added, “First of all, I just love Joshua Morrow. It kind of begins and ends there. He’s a really lovely dude. I really enjoy working with him and getting to know him a little bit. He’s always fun and always positive and works really hard. I think he’s a terrific actor. He’s the best. And Sharon Case, she’s been so sweet, really terrific and lovely to work with. I’ve really had a great time here. Like, it’s good.”

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WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR MATT CLARK UNDER NEW HEAD WRITERS?

Starting on-screen on November 11, the new material from the co-head writing team of Jamey Giddens and Dan O’Connor will debut, Howarth has his own thoughts on what he hopes is down the road for Matt on Y&R.

“Part of being in an actor in serial television is to surrender to whatever the writing Gods have in store for you. And I’m down for any and all of it. I’ve gotten to know Jamey Giddens and Dan O’Connor a little bit. I think they’re really lovely and smart and talented. I would love for Matt Clark to continue to grow and change in any direction,” said Roger.

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A DAYTIME ORIGINAL

We expressed to Roger how his over three decades on and off in daytime drama have truly been memorable and that so many fans are always intrigued and excitement to see him return to their screens in whatever role he plays. Those roles have included: One Life’s Todd, As the World Turns’ Paul Ryan, General Hospital’s Franco Baldwin and Dr. Austin Gatlin-Holt, and now Y&R’s Matt.

“Hearing you saying that now, I think that makes me feel great and I appreciate you saying it. I really love what I do,” shared Roger. “I just feel lucky that I still get to do it. I don’t spend a whole lot of time thinking about all of the times that I’ve had a chance to sing at the ball. I’m just really grateful that I’m still in the game and I really want to keep trying.”

For a preview of what’s coming up for Matt, Howarth teased, “I don’t know how to categorize what’s ahead for the character. I know that I’m in good hands and that I look forward to anything else I might get to do, so please, stay tuned.”

So, what do you think about Roger winning his second Emmy in his career for his performance as Matt Clark on The Young and the Restless? What would you like to see happen to Matt in story in the months to come? What are your thoughts when you look back at the brother/sister duo of Viki and Todd on One Life to Live? Weigh-in via the comment section.

CBS and Beyond the Gates have released some teaser photos and video preview for tomorrow’s Wednesday, November 4 appearance of The Young and the Restless’ Bryton James and Christel Khalil as Devon and Lily Winters visit Fairmont Crest.

In the special episode, Anita Dupree (newly crowned Lead Actress Daytime Emmy Award winner Tamara Tunie) and The Articulettes return to the studio to record an EP, with Devon’s help.

On Devon’s trip to the DMV area, he is accompanied by his sister Lily, who turns out to be a longtime fan of the singing group. The episode marks the third appearance by James and the first by Khalil on Beyond the Gates.

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In story, as the Articulettes record their new tracks, Leslie (Trisha Mann-Grant) is there too, who’s mother Barbara Mitchell was the original Articulette and tragically ended her own life over feeling shoved out of the group.

Bonita Brisker and Marcia Howell return for the episodes as Sharon and Tracy and perform song along with the Tamara Tunie as the Anita the lead singer of the fictional famous singing trio.

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BEYOND THE GATES MAKING HISTORY

Beyond the Gates picked up its first four Daytime Emmy Awards in its history, last Friday night, October 30 at the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards.

The series took home the gold for the aforementioned Lead Actress category by Tamara Tunie, plus Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series: Ambyr Michelle (Eva Thomas), Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup for a Daytime Program, where the hair and makeup team tied with The Kelly Clarkson Show, and for  Lighting Direction for a Daytime Program.

Created by head writer Michele Val Jean, and executive producerd by Val Jean, Sheila Ducksworth, Julie Carruthers, Tracey Thomson, Leon W. Russell, Derrick Johnson, Anna Saalfeld and Lela Coffey, the series airs weekdays on CBS (2:00-3:00 PM, ET/1:00-2:00 PM, PT) and streams on Paramount+.

SNEAK PEEK

Now below check out an exclusive preview, where Lily meets the Articulettes for the first tie and Anita pays homage to Lily’s father, Neil Winters (the late Kristoff St. John).

So, looking forward to seeing Bryton and Christel on Beyond the Gates? Do you enjoy seeing the Articulettes sing on the show led by Daytime Emmy winner, Tamara Tunie? Weigh-in via the comment section below.

At the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards, real-life couples, family members, fictional soap couples, or a pose with your co-star, dazzled the paparazzi who flashed their cameras to capture the moment.

Let’s take a look at the duos everyone was buzzing about before, during, and after the 2026 Daytime Emmys, which celebrated the achievements in daytime dramas, talk shows, instructional programming, culinary and legal/courtroom programs and more.

Check out some of the beautiful duos from General Hospital, Days of our Lives, Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless.

Starting with as pictured above: GH’s Steve Burton (Jason) and wife Michelle Lundstrom, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Genie Francis (Laura, GH) with her longtime love and husband, Jonathan Frakes, Supporting Actress nominee, Amanda Setton (Brook Lynn, General Hospital) and her husband. producer and actor. Ryan Lynn and this year’s winner for Outstanding Lead Actor Scott Clifton (Liam, B&B) with his lady love Elle Anderson.

Now below, take a look at some other snaps of dashing duos 2026!

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The Young and the Restless icon Eric Braeden (Victor Newman), a Lead Actor nominee, took to the carpet with his granddaughter Tatiana Gudegast.

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The young stars of The Bold and the Beautiful took to the red carpet  – Sydney Bullock (Dylan) and Brayan Nicoletti (R. J. Forrester). Will Dylan and R.J. conspire to keep Will (Crew Morrow) and Electra (Laneya Grace) apart forever … or is that already a fait accompli?

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The Bold and the Beautiful’s on-screen marrieds, Carter and Daphne, played by two-time Daytime Emmy nominee, Lawrence Saint-Victor and Murielle Hilaire, glitzed and glammed it up for the Emmy red carpet.

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Beyond the Gates’ creator, head writer and executive producer, Michele Val Jean, alongside dear friend and cast member, Jon Lindstrom (Joey Armstong) struck a pose!

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The Bold and the Beautiful’s Don Diamont (Bill Spencer) with wife and longtime love, Cindy Ambuehl on-hand to root his TV son, Scott Clifton on to his way to his fourth Emmy gold.

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Passions favorite Juliet Mills (ex-Tabitha Lennox) made an appearance during the Daytime Emmy ceremonies, and hit the red carpet with her husband, former The Colbys star Maxwell Caufield (ex-Miles Colby).

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General Hospital co-stars, Sawandi Wilson (Isaiah) and Tanisha Harper (Jordan) lit up the red carpet in red velvet and deep lime green!

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Days of our Lives baddies unite! AlexAnn Hopkins (Joy Wesley) and Dan Feuerriegel (EJ DiMera) had a moment to be all smiles on the Emmys red carpet; before going their separate ways and wreaking havoc on the lives of the residents of Salem.

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Beyond the Gates Supporting Actor nominee, Timon Kyle Durrett (Bill Hamilton) posed on the carpet alongside Dr. LaKeesha Legree.

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Daytime Emmy winner for Outstanding Supporting Actor, Roger Howarth (Matt Clark), hanging out with his wife, Cari Stahler after winning the gold for his work on The Young and the Restless.

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Finally, Steve Burton had a beautiful family affair on the red carpet, when he attended the Emmys with his wife, Michelle Lundstrom, who brought her two daughters, and Steve brought his daughter, Makenna.

So, which duo do you think topped your favorite looks for a real-life couple or co-star snap on the red carpet at the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards? Let us know  via the comment section below.