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Tyler Christopher Shares Parting Sentiments As He Exits DAYS & Brandon Barash Takes Over The Role Of Stefan

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Daytime Emmy winner, Tyler Christopher’s last airdate as Stefan DiMera is said to be tomorrow on the Wednesday March 20th episode of NBC’s Days of our Lives.  And as has been previously reported, Brandon Barash (Ex-Johnny, GH) has taken over the role and will debut on-screen later this week.

Since Days of our Lives tapes six months in advance, it is this week that will see the actor swap on-air.

Tuesday evening, Christopher took to Twitter with his some parting thoughts on his time in Salem and ushering in a new actor to take on the role he first played: “Thank you all for the kind farewell’s. My time on was nothing short of pure fun. Such a great group of people to work for and be around every day. Please welcome into the roll. Such a solid actor and an even better person.”

DAYS head writer, Ron Carlivati also took to Twitter to give kudos to Christopher for his time on the NBC soap opera expressing: “Thank you for your always thoughtful and totally fearless portrayal of Stefan DiMera. It was wonderful working with you this time around and I sincerely hope it’s not our last!

So, what are your thoughts on Barash taking over the role of Stefan? Sad to know its Tyler’s last appearance? Glad Brandon is on DAYS?  What do you hope happens in story for Stefan with Gabi and Chloe? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.

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I was so hoping the rumors of Tyler leaving were not true. I’ve always enjoyed his work so much. He’s done a great job in this role. I will miss him terribly and wish him the very best in his future.

A warm welcome to Brandon. I look forward to his interruption of Stefan.

I want GH to bring Tyler back as Nicholas.

Well, we had a Cassadine trying to be a DiMera… now we’ll see how Johnny Zucchini does, I guess?

I know there were rumors about the circumstances regarding TC’s departure from Days, but if he’s healthy I hope he gets back to Port Charles soon. Nikolas has been missed and that last attempted recast really sucked. Didn’t mind seeing that guy fly out the window at all.

I disagree with you about the guy who played Nikolas; Ron was fantastic! I hated that he left.

In my opinion, Ron was not even a close second best.

I agree, Boop….as I said previously, I was never a fan of Tyler’s; yet, as far as I am concerned, his portrayal of Nikolas was impeccable…Johnny ZACCARA, the character, will do Stefan DiMera justice.
The writers do leave much to be desired, in many situations…Hope is hopeless—And, if they are going to employ another language to make the character seem learned; I would think they would use the correct idioms/expressions. Considering Marini ( Ted is Leo’s father?) speaks the French tongue, why not ask him how to use the phraseology. I can understand a typo, but not the spoken word.
Hope said : “Comprends-vous?” Wrong!! It is Comprendez-vous, OR Compreds-tu…..(Just as the misspelling of Zacchara. There is No”H”).
Not her fault, I get it—-the character just bugs the whatchamacallit out of me……as does Ted. Retch and Splat!!

AND … that … Cassadine got emmy nominated for trying to be big

again and did it

surprised and noted me

I fell twice .. loaded with his need

carried big again

cheers

respectfully, these men are marvel

Tyler Christopher, Billy Flynn

I caught Friday show @Johnny Zachara blend

had no knot hold
like Tyler that quiet mystique till he told you

i’m flying between Tyler – AND – Billy

because they left my nest
because they are emmy nominated
because they are featured

– heart –

I was starting to see a nicer side of Stefan with Chloe, and her kids, speaking of baby Charlotte, his friendship with Ben, etc.
Will this all change when B.B takes over the character? I am not looking forward to the new sexual relationship coming up between Stefan and Gabbi.

A nicer side of Stefan? That man arranged for Gabi to be imprisoned for a crime she did not commit. Yes, what Gabi did to Abigail and Stefan as a result is equally criminal. But that does not excuse Stefan’s crime!

Mary,
Sorry we don’t agree, but I am not the only one that saw Stefan’s softer, gentler side. Tyler showed he could make you hate Stefan for the despicable things he did as well as making me feel the empathy his last scenes deserved. Also what does criminal have to do with anything. Just because I said he was nice, doesn’t mean I was excusing his crimes. You really just read more in to my comment. FYI, criminals can be nice too, especially if it suits their purpose. Take Stefan, for example!

Just wondering, did you say the same thing after Luke raped Laura on General Hospital?

Mary
You sure have a one track mind, seeing everything as black and white, with no shades of grey.To answer your question, I wasn’t watching at the time, but thought Laura was an idiot, for marrying Luke, and raising a family. The writers made her see a softer side of him and someone she could love. She has been St.Laura ever since, but I have never been a big fan. So let’s just drop this whole thing, OK? I have more important things to do than argue with someone who is so unbendable.

I am going to miss Tyler in the role but Brandon does have a close style of acting that Tyler has so i do think Brandon will do good in the role. The only thing i hate is how DAYS tapes so far in advance.

I’m excited to see Brandon. .

I am not

I’m confuse, I don’t watch dool, but I thought when it was announced on the casting change, it was temporary so is it? or is Tyler done w/ the role? I also thought Brandon was just coming in to just fill in till Tyler came back. color me confuse, oh well, I guess its now possible for Tyler to return to GH as Nikolas, especially now that poor Ava is really alone, and Laura is back in town, and now Ava and Laura have this new history w/ each other w/ Kevin/Ryan. alot going on in Port Charles that’s for sure.

I thought it was temporary as well. Seems it was that way in the beginning, but now it’s permanent. Guess Tyler had things to deal with.

Yes Tyler it would be amazing to see you back in Port Charles .I have missed you,and Nikolas very much. I too would live to see more of you with Ava to see where that relationship might go .If even just good friends,and it would be great to see you along side with Genie,/Laura TV mom ..I think seeing her son alive might help take her mind off what Kevin did. I do hope they still can work things out..I like them together.

Why is he leaving?

Personal issues.

Hard to make such a nasty character human. But kudos to Tyler for trying. Tylers big intimidating presence was necessary in the role of a heavyweight di mera head. Somethng that i doubt Brandon will have as was also missing in ej and chad. A di mera capo should be threatening
Hoping Tyler will return when hes healthy and ready to keep the di mera in Salem.

Brandon as Johnny Z shot his father dead in his house. I think he will do fine as being intimidating. 🙂

I still wish that they had not gone the DID route and instead had Kate, Andre, Chad and Abigail all working together to bring Stefan down only to end up finding a common ground among all of them — kind of like Chad leaving and extending an olive branch to Stefan. They could have kept it in the boardroom instead of this whole Gabigail garbage and Stefan obsessing over his “brother’s” wife. I still am not convinced Stefan is really a Di Mera.

I have to hope Tyler is coming back to GH to put Valentin in his place. Wipe that smug as his face! I cannot stand him!

Hi Timmm 🙂
Tyler Christopher will return as Nikolas, no doubts of it..
That is what soap actors do- they jump from one soap to another.
He will return to GH ..

Yes, it is one big slippery soap, I mean slope. Sorry, my funny bone got me.

CBS (Cute But Stupid): Playing a part on a soap opera is a role, not a roll. How drunk are you, Tyler?

Hey, be nice! Everyone has problems.

Can’t wait to see Brandon….

I can wait

So sad to see Tyler go.I dont know who Brandon is but we have to give him a chance.

Carol,
Best reply!! ❤️

You know what ,from what I saw of the new guy sorry to say I was not impressed.I am already missing Tyler.MAybe that is because I am so use to see him there but I will still give this guy a chance. I feel the same way when Marci left.I miss her so does my best friend.

Believe Tyler did a great job with unfortunately a terrible storyline. Welcome to Brandon.

Does anyone think Tyler is heading back to GH??

Who knows, Jim…..I’m on the fence of whether I want him back, LOL….he may…. I never believed, as JT on Y&R, Nikolas died—who ever really dies on soaps?
I, personally, think Nikolas should be back; the character, that is……only because it’s such a non “fait accompli”. There is, potentially, so much more to the story ……the plot should thicken–perhaps oust Valentin in the interim….such a waste, considering how happy I was when JP Stuart ( my Gran’s maiden name, LOL) joined the cast. Why make this character good and bad—too much of an oxymoron personified, for me.
So, If Tyler is not returning to GH, the role should be recast.

Jim
We can only hope. Just as long as he doesn’t pick up where he left off with Ava. Maybe Laura would rather have her as a daughter-in-law, than a real rival this time, in case Ava decides she wants the real thing. Then again, Laura may not be able to forgive Kevin, or ever want him back, so he’d be fair pickens.

When does Brandon start? Today?

I was never a fan of Tyler’s, but, I truly enjoyed his role as Stefan….He seemed to fit the DiMera mold to the letter; yet, lately, he’s been exposing his human side–heart and soul–I will miss the mix!!
I love Brandon; so I do hope he will be just as great as Tyler, and deal with the chaos within the character.
Aside: is Claire going to dispose ( even kill) Haley? Tripp wants to marry her? I guess Claire’s despicable plan is backfiring.

I hope that Brandon is tougher than Tyler; he needs to have the boldness , toughness , and steel demeanor of his father. Hopefully, Brandon will play the role as a true Dimera . I thought that Tyler played Stefano’s son as weak. I accepted Chad’s role because he was the kinder, gentler side of his father; however, I need someone who will put fear in Gabbi Hernandez. Tyler acted as if he was afraid to deal with what she did to him ; or, should I say Ron?

LOOK, HOW – ALIVE – he came w/ Chloe

jesus that bar had sparkle and know w/his manse

Stefan AND Chloe started big “fire” oh well

look what Ron Carlivati lost.. their twosome chemistry would say it all

just camera loves them AND be

WOW

firecouple ready to take place – move – whilst Chad and Abs take

I agree Patrick. I thought he and Chloe were great together. Although I do like Brandon B. from GH, I would rather see him making out with Gabi,rather Tyler. Oh, that sounds weird, but you get what I mean.

I am sure this new actor will be fine in the role of Stefan, it doesn’t matter to me, it’s not as if this character has been on the canvas for 20 years – and so far, he’s seems more menacing in the role with a real ‘edge’ to him ~

All I can say Tyler’s Stefan was no EJ and Gabi and Stefan will never outdo the love/hate relationship of EJ and Sami—- they were trying, but sometimes soap magic cannot not be duplicated. And now with a new actor playing Stefan even the slightest chance those two characters had of bringing that back into the show, will be lost.

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53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced: ‘The Young and the Restless’ Tops With 18, ‘Beyond the Gates’ With 15

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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

Photo: ABC

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

Photo: ABC

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

Photo: CBS

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

Photo: WBTV

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

So, what do you think of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations? Who are you happy to see receive a nomination and who do you think was snubbed? Weigh-in via the comment section.

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53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations: Outstanding Lead Actress Drama Series

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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.

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53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations: Outstanding Lead Actor Drama Series

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Monday afternoon, Extra kicked-off the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations with the reveal of two major categories. First, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Daytime Drama Series — Actor, and second, Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host.

Previous Emmy winners all, the men who will be vying for daytime’s most coveted prize are: Eric Braeden (Victor Newman), The Young and the Restless, Steve Burton (Jason Morgan), General Hospital, Scott Clifton (Liam Spencer), The Bold and the Beautiful, Thorsten Kaye (Ridge Forrester), The Bold and the Beautiful, and Christian Jules Le Blanc (Michael Baldwin), The Young and the Restless.

Let’s take a look at the actors Emmy resumes: Eric Braeden has been nominated nine times for Lead Actor and won once in 1998. Steve Burton is a two-time Daytime Emmy winner, both in the Outstanding Supporting Actor category for GH as Jason Morgan and Y&R as Dylan McAvoy. Today’s nomination makes it his 10th overall, and his third time in the the Lead Actor category.

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Scott Clifton has won three times previously in 2011, 2013 and 2017 and has the distinction of being the only actor to win in Younger Actor, Supporting and Lead. This is his 8th nomination.

Thorsten Kaye is a two-time Lead Actor winner in 2023 and 2024. Christian LeBlanc has also won three times as Lead Actor in 2005, 2007 and 2009 and this is his first nod in over a decade.

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TALK SHOW HOSTS

In the Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host, the nominees are: Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin, and Ana Navarro, The View, Kelly Clarkson, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Tamron Hall, Tamron Hall, Jennifer Hudson, The Jennifer Hudson Show, and Sherri Shepherd, Sherri.

Both The Kelly Clarkson Show and Sherri have come to their conclusions as Sherri was canceled after 4 seasons and Kelly Clarkson decided to end her talk show after 7 seasons.

The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards are set to be handed out in a ceremony on October 30 in Hollywood with more details forthcoming. The complete list of 2026 Daytime Emmy nominations will be revealed tomorrow on July 14 beginning at 12pm ET/9am PT via The Emmys.TV social channels and website.

So, what do you think of the race for Lead Actor in a Drama Series? Surprised by any of the nominees? Who are you rooting for? What do you think about the the talk show host category? Weigh-in via the comment section below.

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