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Which Soap Opera Had the Best ‘Cliffhanger Friday’ This Week?
As long as soap opera viewers can remember, it’s always about the lasting image, the final moment, the classic Friday cliffhanger that is supposed to leave us coming back for more the following Monday. A good cliffhanger should leave us either breathless, shocked, confused, excited or give us pause to ponder the multiple twists in the story that may lie ahead.
Let’s take a look at how your favorite soap operas came to a conclusion on Friday, December 12. On General Hospital, try as Jason (Steve Burton) might, and as much is he tries to get through to Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) she seemingly let’s her wall down as he wants her to finally tell him, how is she getting the experimental medication to save her from the symptoms of Huntington’d disease and what happened at the Five Poppies and what has her so scared.
Just when you think Britt’s tough demeanor is crumbling, she finally goes in for a kiss on Jason, and after the big smooch, she tells him that she will never tell him what’s going on. So, where does that leave Jason? Will he continue to try to figure out what is happening to her? Is this the end of Britt and Jason for now, or just the beginning? In addition, also before the end of the episode, Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) learned (as did everyone else) that she is now, once again, the prime suspect again in Drew’s shooting, after footage of her crying in the rain inside her car and outside of Drew’s house came to light by the PCPD which does not jive with her original story or whereabouts the night Drew was shot. So, did she do it?
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On The Bold and the Beautiful, and speaking of romance, after Hope and Liam get remarried in front of family and friends, and as everyone is celebrating the happy couple at the wedding reception at Bill’s house (where they also tied the knot), Bill (Don Diamont) has a moment alone with Katie (Heather Tom). Dollar Bill is so moved by the day, he gets down on one knee and proposes to the love of his life.
Katie, looks stunned, but then in the kicker, Bill says that he wants them to get married right now today, while all of their family members are present. As the show goes off the air, Katie is pondering if she will say “Yes” to the whole proposal, half of it, or none of it. However, from the “Look Ahead” video teaser for next week, Bill is proposing a new fashion house for Katie to run as his wedding present! Will Bill get Eric to come over as the lead designer or to run the design division?
Next, on The Young and the Restless, after several rounds of chatter between Noah (Lucas Adams) and Sienna (Tamara Braun) in front of Nick (Joshua Morrow) and Sharon (Sharon Case) and not in front of Nick and Sharon, he is able to get Sienna to stay put with him and his family to protect her from the on the run, Matt Clark/Mitch Bacall (Roger Howarth). Meanwhile, Sienna continues to be concerned with being in Genoa City, but Noah seems to love her and wants to be with her no matter what.
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At the end of the episode, after we learned via flashback, that the man that Audra (Zuleyka Silver) stole a half million dollars from was accidentally killed when Holden (Nathan Owens) and the guy came to blows and he hit his head on the floor, meaning this is what she has been covering up that happened back in LA at the Shadow Room, we next see Matt Clark coming to the front door of the Genoa City Athletic Club with a beanie on his head, ready to take down Sienna, Noah, Sharon, Nick, Victor and anyone else who got in his way, in his thirst for revenge. Will Audra’s secret somehow be used by Matt to blackmail her, or is this just a whole other separate story?
Over at Beyond the Gates, Hayley (Marquita Goings) wants to get Bill (Timon Kyle Durrett) to St. Barts so she can kill him there, after traces of the drug Randy gave her could be found in Bill’s system after he passed out. Randy initially promised her the drug he gets from his guy, would never be traceable. She feels she needs a clear path to do her husband in without any trace of foul play. Bill says he cannot leave town yet as he has a potential new client.
At the end of the episode, Bill is talking to Lynette at his office, who is accused of embezzling from the bank at which she worked. Just then, Hayley walks in unannounced. She looks at Lynette and Lynette shoots her a look back, and the two clearly share some sketchy past. What is the connection between Lynette and Hayley, and will this be Mrs. Hamilton’s undoing?
As Days of our Lives concluded on Friday, finally, EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) has been drugged and tossed in the crypt with the rest of the family passed out. With the arrival next week of former OLTL fan favorite, Dan Gauthier as Peter Blake, does this finally mean all the DiMeras are together and we will learn just why the children of Stefano et al are trapped together, and just what is the master plan? Stay tuned.
So, which cliffhanger was your favorite? The final moments of: General Hospital, Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives or The Young and the Restless, OR, did they all bore you and none of them floated your boat or left you interested or intrigued for Monday? Let us know via the comment section below.
Beyond the Gates, without a shadow of a doubt.
I only watch General Hospital.
I only watch GH due to time constraints but it sure sounds like Beyond the Gates is on fire. That said, I don’t find the Britt and Jason story to that much of a cliffhanger. I do hope they explore the idea that Willow has developed an alter who shot Drew and who tampered with Sasha’s baby.
Beyond the gates, hands down. GH is unwatchable right now. Britt’s return is worse than Jason and Lucky’s return combined.
God forbid someone changes their mind about wanting to do a soap again.
Britt ≠ Kelly Thiebaud
Kelly Thiebaud ≠ Britt
Beyond the Gates. I love Haley and Randy’s scheming. And I am happy every time Clifton Davis and Tamara Tunie are on my screen. I never thought that Clifton Davis would be on so often. I love his one on one conversations with his family members. I’ve been a fan since That’s My Mama.
Runner-up for cliffhanger goes to Roger Haworth and Tamara Braun. Can they become series regulars?
General Hospital.
i watch all except Gh bold was ok days is always underrated and gets the job done gates was good as well but for the first time in weeks it was yandr that caught my attention! Awhile back i thought Audra could walk but was highly intrigued by her back story with Holden and love Tamara Braun she can be anywhere and she shows up Also liked lily and her banter with Audra and Cain!yandr caught me with the dialogue and the ending !
#BTG was fiyah on Friday and runner-up is #YR (it shocks me that I’m even saying this about Y&R considering Josh Griffith can’t write a decent cliffhanger to save his ass).
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53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced: ‘The Young and the Restless’ Tops With 18, ‘Beyond the Gates’ With 16
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 16, respectively.
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 is set to take place on Friday, October 30 at the historic Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California.
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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 and 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
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
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
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
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
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”
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
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.
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.
It’s Daytime Emmy nomination week, and as previously reported things kick-off on Monday, July 13 when Entertainment Tonight (7pm ET) will announce the nominees for Lead Actress category and Daytime Talk Series for the upcoming 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards. In addition on Monday, Extra (7pm ET) will reveal the nominees for Lead Actor and Daytime Talk Host.
On Tuesday, The View (11am ET) starts things off with their announcement of Daytime Drama, Entertainment News program and Outstanding Daytime Personality-Daily. That is followed by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) full reveal of all the categories beginning at 12noon ET/9am PT on their website and their official social handles on X and Instagram.
Then, Tuesday night at 8pm ET/5pm PT join Michael Fairman as he hosts his 12th annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Special 2026 live on You Tube’s Michael Fairman Channel where he will chat with some of the just announced nominees as we celebrate the hard work of the men and women in front of the camera who will be going for gold.
WHEN ARE THE DAYTIME EMMYS?
This year, the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards will be handed out on October 30 in ceremonies in Hollywood, California (Venue yet to be revealed). At that time, as like last year, both the major categories and creative arts will be presented. There is no word yet on a broadcast partner for the annual celebration of daytime programming, or if it will soley be streamed on NATAS’ watch.theemmys.tv and various apps and platforms.
WHO WILL BE APPEARING ON THE DAYTIME EMMY NOMINATIONS SPECIAL 2026?
Throughout Tuesday, keep an eye on Michael Fairman TV’s social media handles on X, Facebook and Instagram, for updates of who will be expected to appear on our live show.
If you have a question or comment for one of the nominees, or on the nominations, we can encourage you to join us in the live chat on Tuesday night.
So, who are you hoping lands a nomination from Beyond the Gates, General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, The Bay, The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless? Let us know via the comment section. More Tuesday!
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