General Hospital
Who Will Be Revealed As GH's Hospital Killer?
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After several patients, and Dr. Mayes, have met their maker thanks to the mysterious Derisifol serial killer, General Hospital is set to reveal the identity of who is behind the killing spree this week on the ABC daytime drama series.
Fans of the soap have been having their own ideas of who it could be and a sampling of those has lead to these potential culprits 1) Nurse Amy Driscoll (Risa Dorken) – Could this busybody nurse have some deep hidden nursing vendetta? 2) Dr. Andre Maddox – While he seems cool and collected, perhaps this therapist feels he is saving dying patients from suffering by “mercy killings”, and Dr. Mays got in the way? 3) Dr. Liesl Obrecht – Has Liesl gone off the deep end after losing the Chief of Staff position to Monica Quartermaine? 4) None of the above – perhaps everyone is off the beaten track and GH will serve up a shocking surprise!
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In the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest on sale now, GH co-head writer Jean Passanante offered up this tease as to the identify of the kiler: “We went through a few different scenarios. We came up with the one that gives us the most impact.”
Jean added: “We wanted it to be someone who matters to the canvas in a bigger way rather than somebody we brought on for that exact reason, someone who story has ramifications for other stories, as well, and we realized that we did have the character in place whose motivations make sense.”
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Passanante was quick to point out that the motivation will remain unknown to the audience for the time being. She also related that once GH viewers know the identify of the killer, they are going to worry about who could be the next victim when the “said” character is in proximity with another one.
So, who are you betting on to be revealed as the hospital killer, and then what do you think their motivation fo the killings are? Share your theories in the comment section below!
This is the weak point of the show right now, let it be Andre and wrap it up already.
If only. This was the worst twist I have seen since Jelly replaced RC.
Just – L A M E. Makes no sense at all. I swear, someone somewhere has simply programmed a computer to develop the various plot lines. Cheaper than hiring writers.
It’s Paul Hornsby.
Judging from Passanante’s remarks, it sure sounds as though Obrecht is the killer. At least there is some action at the hospital… 🙂 🙂 🙂
Dr. O is way to obvious and it wouldn’t be a shocker reveal in the least.
Right on, Lou. Just finished watching today’s epidode….finally!!!
Now, we are to think it’s Paul? Why? Doesn’t make any sense. Amy is just there gor good measure.
But, Andre, who has no feelings for Jordan whatsoever ( he had a thing for Anna), looks more and more like the culprit. I think the only reason he’s ‘in’ with the Commish is to glean first hand knowledge of what’s what.
Will Hayden get blamed for Lizzie’s tumble down that dark abyss called stairs? Were they stairs?Did anyone see them arguing?
Lou, you were right! 🙂
These two madhatter’s better NOT make Monica Quartermaine the killer just for shock value and a story for Lesley Charleson. No doubt they’ll make up it’s onset early alzheimers. OMG!!!
That is probably a lot better than what they might do-hopefully its true-maybe???
amen to this!
Hey, James,
This is a hard one. Mike has a point….I do not like stiff-as-a-board Andre. By the same token, I love Liesl…..constant anger, disdain, lunacy and all. LOL.
Needless to say, TPTB are toying with our senses….brain teasers, they are. LOL….And, here we are, speculating.
Personally, I hope it’s Amy. If we think about it, what is her purpose? I don’t think it’s a coincidence she appeared when she did.
However, Amy may have been placed right where she is in order to distract us from the real killer. Later, James.
The killer is the lizard…and Elizabeth—why Liz…she was bitten by the Lizard who turned her into this nutty nurse ELIZARDbeth…the Lizard will be revealed using mind control on ELIZARDbeth to help it knock off its victims…Roxy is obsessively in love with Finn and is killing off patients and staff jealous of the attention Finn gives to them-lol
@Jimh( leave it to beaver).
Hey, Jimmy,
…taking a break from the chaos….kids, kids and more kids …
You are so funny…Tears streaming down my face….my husband says you should take this stuff on the road.
I knew it was you in my inbox….ELIZARDbeth….oh, my Lord!!!!!
Remember, you and I already surmised Roxie is really Finn’s wife. So, your theory makes more sense to me than what’s fed us, so far.
Please don’t stop entertaining us!!!!!
@Michael ( not Fairman).
Exactly. The same could be said about the Fluke storyline….it was such a debacle; such a convoluted plot that I said, at the time, the story evolved as they went along. Not a good thing, as far as I’m concerned. The end result looked like a patchy quilt.
No rhyme or reason. I hope the quilt keeps Luke warm, at least.
Then how can anyone explain why they were going to inject Bobby , and instead injected Lucas ?
Lucas injected himself. He’s tired of being thrown back into the closet and being the token gay character on canvas. He’ll be the first gay serial killer. And his motivation for the murders is attention and recognition.
Yeah, doesn’t fit. Sounds like they keep changing the ending, which messes up continuity.
Either Monica Quartermaine or Griffin Monroe.
Monica would make a nice shocking twist…maybe her forgotten boyfriend that judge will get her off on a technically…he asks why she do it-‘because these dumb writers cant think of a good story for an iconic character like mine so they dump this pointless(just day characters were killed off) piece of nonsense on me!’ responds a frustrated Monica!
Who cares? None of the 80 characters on this show have been killed off so what’s the point? Kill Jordan and then I’ll start getting happy! Make it Andre or Griffin as the murderer and I’ll see promise, otherwise this story is a waste of time.
i hope the killer is the lizard who can make puncture wounds with its teeth that looks like needles-he can knock off Amy, Sabrina, Jordan, Andre and so many other worthless characters and i will declare GH the best soap ever!!!!
Right?! Useless character and no investment in who it is, because no one we care about or even know for that matter was a victim. Bobbie and Lucas are rarely on so that doesn’t make any impact either.
lol Jim!
CLH – agreed. Not one major character has been killed … they may as well have killed Lucas since we haven’t seen him since forever!
The writers came up with a killer who gave them “the most impact”? Um, they would actually have to tell a story for there to be an impact: this has been nothing more than contract players talking about never before seen people dying off camera and Valerie walking her beat around the hospital. Yet another fail for this writing team.
I’m guessing their idea of an “impact” will be making the barely developed character of Andre the killer because he had a crush on Anna (who’s currently off-camera, this show’s favorite place to tell story these days) and is in a (mostly off-camera) relationship with Jordan.
I agree with you, Alan. This story has had no suspense for me. Such tales do when key characters are taken from us, with those deaths exposing new secrets and motives. (And no resurrections months later, please!) This could have been a good opportunity to clean house (as morbid as that sounds) as there are too many characters and stories for strong engagement.
I remember the Mombassa (?) Fever story line of the late 1970s/early 1980s. It was scary. And the revelation a young boy everyone loved was the carrier was stunning.
Lassa Fever–which is a real disease.
Oh for the days of Douglas Marland! (Oh, hell—Oh for the days of any headwriter of even marginal competence.)
“We went through a few different scenarios. We came up with the one that gives us the most impact.” For those of you who don’t speak the language, this is Passanante-speak for “We created the story without the slightest idea who might be the killer, and we’re still making it up as we go along. If we’re lucky, it will have an impact anyway.”
Only if the impact they were seeking was complete revulsion of the audience at the stupidity and complete lack of logic in the twist. Just B A D. Ugh!
Michael (not Fairman) lol! Too funny (and probably correct)!
more than obvious it is Amy…YAWN
Red Herring
What IS Paul doing wearing those cufflinks–and with that syringe in his hand? Huh? Huh? :(:
Amy…but it should be Val. She kind of has a built in/semi-believable motive if she doesn’t want other people to suffer like her mother did…
LET IT BE VALERIE……SENSELESS STORY THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN OVER LONG AGO…..AND SO SHOULD HER CHARACTER…..SO MUCH WASTED TIME …LETS HOPE THE STORIES IMPROVE SOON!
Valerie is who i thought as well…just to get rid of the character!!-lol
But that theory is not supported by how very hard Valerie worked to keep her mother alive right up to the moment Patricia died. The reason she was so upset that her mother had left her convalescent home was that she was worried that doing so would weaken her mother and shorten her life. Valerie was trying to prolong her mother’s life – wanting to cherish every moment she had with her – not end it. And her grief-sticken anger against Luke was because she felt Luke’s actions had ended her mother’s life prematurely.
Wish Valerie and Jordan would go.
I am pretty sure its Amy the Nosy Nurse. She has no part but yet they are giving her some significance here. She has to be secretly related to someone and getting revenge for something. Something is definitely weird about her
I didn’t suspect Amy because she performed in the Nurse’s Ball while Lucas was attacked.
I think it’s Paul! He already got away with killing Sloane , has access to crime scenes. He wax not at the ball where most were.
Sure seemed like it today, didn’t it?
You are right…I’m sure
Hey, Vicki.
Maybe it is Paul, maybe not. I don’t think TPTB would flash previews of the killer, though. It could be anybody. The cufflinks may be a completely different case….not related to the killings.
I guess, I just want it to be Andre. He’s bipolar to me. Imagine, “the bipolar Psychiatrist”. Sweet irony!!
Andre is hot and cold. I think today was the only time I saw him as human; with humanly mundane characteristics; such as smiling. He’s usually such a serious sourpuss.
Maybe it will be someone we least expected…..someone mentioned Monica?
I think it will be Heather Webber. Next victim is Elizabeth, but Franco will save her in time.
Well, we know who it is now. So that is how AVA will get away from her crimes. I was right about Elizabeth though. He had a weird look on his face at the police dept. when they brought in the cuff link.
I don’t think it’s Amy or Obrecht. Amy is disliked by pretty much the entire fan base, and it would be nice if she were the next victim. As for Leisl, I think it’d be way too obvious for her to be the killer, and after trying to morph her into a more palatable and “likable” (I use that term very loosely) character, to undo it all now would be pointless.
I still think the killer is Andre. He’s relatively new to town, we don’t know much about his past, he’s inserted himself into the investigation and has plenty of opportunity. I’m not a fan of this character, and would much rather see both Jordan and Anna with someone else. This would be a good way to take him off the show.
However, I’m slowly starting to think it’s Griffin. Based on what Jean said about the reveal of the killer having a ripple effect in other stories, Griffin seems the most logical because he is connected to another story right now too, whereas Amy, Obrecht and Andre are not.
Plus, we know he’s abandoned his priesthood before, so now he may have turned to the dark side permanently. His goal, to take patients out of their misery, might stem from his own desire to have died when he was shot because he betrayed his faith and let himself down by his choices. An internal struggle with external consequences.
I hope it’s Nina. I do not like the character and I really don’t like Michelle Stafford. She can not act and when she tries to, she interrupts the other actors lines…she’s a screen hog. I hope it’s her just to get rid of her.
i’ll go out on a limb as well… Michael did it! I want him gone
I want it to be that awful nurse Amy
One of the sticking points in this story is working around the night Lucas was attacked. Amy, Andre and others (including Valerie – mentioned above by someone) were all at the Nurses Ball when Lucas was being attacked. Dr. O was NOT! In fact she was seen at the hospital in that time frame – very upset about the way she had been treated at the Ball.
Depending on their choice as killer, I’m curious to see how the writers work around the guests at the Ball.
As well, I doubt it’s Amy. She simply isn’t important enough to have the effect on the canvas the writers are indicating.
Contrary to some opinions, I’m looking forward to this story this week. And I think that knowing who the killer is can add needed interest and tension to the story as we consider motives and as we watch the killer near other characters.
I think Andre or even possibly Kevin, did anyone die while he was in the Greek adventure and isn’t he a coin collector?
No, NOT Kevin!
I like your theory, but you watch, it won’t be Kevin – it will be his supposedly dead evil twin brother Ryan Chamberlain back to terrorize Port Charles.
Wasn’t Kevin at the Nurse’s Ball with Laura during Lucas’ attack?
The killer is…the writers-lol
Of course, Jimmy. The writers!!!! Why didn’t I think of that?! I bet Roxie is their dear friend……working together.
I hope it’s several characcters, ala Murder on Orient Express. So they can get rid of Val, Obrect, Amy, Griff, NuCarlo! All terrible. Worst is Obrect’s character. One of Carlivati’s worst plot moves. Get rid of her! Stat.
I don’t know…if it’s a character I like then it won’t be that thrilling since we’ll obviously lose the character. It would be insane to ruin a legacy character’s reputation, like some feel was done to Luke. So, hopefully it’s not Monica.
I would think it was Amy because she’s non essential and it wouldn’t be a loss. They tried to duplicate the vibe of Any Vining…didn’t come close. I’d root for it to be her…but the writers just said someone Who matters to the canvas.
I vp don’t know…interesting impossible-but-it’s-a-soap twist? A Cassadine? Kevin Collins believe dead twin? Caleb…who arose from the dead in the hospital who we never saw again? (To be confused with Dr. Finn?)
These teasing comments discourage me. I think this storyline’s conclusion will be as poorly executed as the story itself.
And, I’ll just say it now, if they make Monica the killer, they might as well just kill the show.
I hope its Franco! We dont need his grimy hands all over Liz! She needs to be with Nicholas! Even if Nick and Ava have chemistry, what Ava did to Morgan in regards to switching his medicine is diabolical! Nick hasnt been to clean this past year and a half but he is a school boy compared to Ava!
Or Griffin. Give her a good guy.
Its going to be GrAnna!
What if the killer is little Jake Webber? We still don’t have any idea what was done to him on Cassidine island. What if he was brainwashed to do this? I think Jake could easily pass by in the hospital without raising any red flags.
I never thought of that as a possibility, but what an interesting one it was! That would be quite the story twist, and it would bring to light what happened to him on the island – a plot point that has seemingly been dropped in recent weeks. Excellent theory!
Creepy but he was at the nurses ball , singing with Franco
Yeah, I like your premise, Rachel. But, he’s a kid. How would he get the drug, first of all; and then administer it or inject it into the IV? That’s a monumental task for a kid.
Unless he really Stavros. LOL.
Well, I agree with many of you, but how about an Agatha Christie, Orient Express twist, as in “they ALL did it!” It could have been a joint venture between Jordan, Andre, Aaron, T. J., Kristina, Parker, Parker’s wife (if she exists), Nurse Amy, and Claudette. And maybe we should toss in Nathan if he continues to be shown as such a violent bully. Then we can be rid of the whole bunch at once!
Quite honestly, if it meant getting rid of half the cast, I wouldn’t complain at all. Each character you mentioned is non-essential to the show and I would not mind if every one of them was booted. Throw in Griffin, Hayden, Valerie, Sabrina and Joe too.
Maybe Paul isn’t acting alone. Maybe Andre IS somewhat in on the job along with Paul. It might explain why they kept showing Dr. Finn witnessing their conversations today. Andre possibly mad at WSB for something. Maybe Paul is rogue WSB or Interpol or something. Maybe Paul and Andre are one of Robert’s other storylines. Maybe he is looking into them based on feedback he had received from Anna. They were kind of showing Paul’s temper recently whenever his other children were mentioned. I have no idea how all of this ties in.
A Soap Murder Mystery..
It is the worst written soap murder mystery in soap history..
It is 100% empty of mystery, suspense, intruge, no imagination, no train of thought, it rolls in LaLa Land, it stinks..
I have never witnesses a Murder Mystery being as empty as the’ Hospital Killer ‘ written by Jean and Shelly..
yes– a Soap Opera Murder Mystery that is completely empty of intense intruge ..
I think it’s Kevin don’t ask me why but I just have a feeling.Just like he wrote a book about Laura without her knowing till now.He’s been on front burner for awhile now and I think he has other secrets.
I thought of that too but I believe he was at the Nurse’s Ball (with Laura) during Lucas’ attack.
If we’re looking f or someone that would make a big impact and would affect the others what about Sonny?
It’s Paul Hornsby
Not been watching the show for weeks now and only catching up via blogs, here and DC site on what’s been happening.
My guess is Franco. Where can they possibly go with this character as he has no connections to anyone and his evil is better when used. Sure, he’s Jason’s brother (did they disconnect them in my absence?) but ever since he calmed down and was mad sort of sane the character is duller than one of the corpses on the show. He would have repercussions everywhere if it’s revealed to be him. Jason, Liz, Carly, Nina, lisel, and even Jake. Franco being the killer would a) bring back the fire to the character that fans don’t really care for b) give the actor the meat he has so proven he can chew as Todd on OLTL c) potentially give the program the sinister aspect it lost when the Casadines turned cartoony and James Franco last played the character.
Motivation? It’s simple. Jason. Just like the last time all of Franco’s motivations come down to him. Franco has been without true attention for too long. Been rejected left right and center and not been shown the “attention” he believes he deserves. Plus it would give Jason more to do as well trying to protect all the towns womwhen.
It’s FRANCO
He’s not Jason’s brother he’s Scotty and Heather’s son and is just starting a sweet relationship with Liz. I don’t think it’s him; hope not.
I like everything about this storyline except for two things: 1.) The Concept and
2.) The Execution. It’s been a bore. Who cares?
As much as I love Michael Easton and want him to stay on the show, could be Finn.
It’s Paul…..He is nuts….
My guess is Paul.. the DA
Poor “Paul Hornsby” I thought they were going to turn him around. Guess “Dillon” will not get to be close to his Dad after all!
I had a fleeting thought it could be Zpsul too…particularly the day he looked at the cuff link that Jordan showed him. He seemed concerned…I can see it, zi just hope it’s not. I’ve grown to like him a lot.
Paul
Okay. It’s Fluke
Ugh. Just saw the episode. So it is Paul. Sigh…as said I was really starting to like him…
I just watched all of last week’s episodes. I am hoping that the hospital killer goes after Amy next. Having Amy be the killer is not all that thrilling, since many of us are not invested in the character. Actually, most of us are not investing in this storyline since we were never really introduced to any of the murder victims. Andre is becoming too obvious. I very much doubt it is Paul. I hope it is not Dr. O-LOVE HER!
Bottom line, I can’t think of any storyline that I am invested in, right now. Joss’ donor storyline is boring. Sam and Jason are a total snooze fest. Morgan and Kiki are two village idiots. Could care less for Hayden. Has anyone thought that perhaps Nik is not dead-considering he faked his own death a few months ago and everyone in Port Charles returns from the dead? Lulu, please put a sock in it. The recast is just not working. Kristina, like her idiot brother Morgan, needs reform school-so disrespectful. I do like Alexis and Julian, however.
As far as I’m concerned, the ‘Hospital Killer’ is ABC/Disney…LOL!!!!!
Just saying……….
Shame on all who wanted to pin it on sweet Amy. LOL!!!
I don’t think it’s Paul. They wouldn’t make Tracy’s ex-husband and Dillon’s father a serial killer (altho he did kill Sloane). I want it to be Jordan so they’d arrest her, then Anna would come back and return to the Commish job!! (Plus, she drives me nuts, so I’d like her gone)! LOL
Well from what I read it’s Paul
It’s Paul, possibly has something to do with his Daughter, He gets crazy when someone mentions her name and he claims Sloan raped her, maybe the GH staff did not help her and he wants revenge or he is working on behalf of someone in the mob.
Beyond the Gates
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.
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.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Jason Reconnects with Danny; Tristan Roberts Arrives in Port Charles, Lots of Nods to #16
General Hospital’s 16,000th episode was packed with little reminders through points in today’s script that the ABC daytime drama series has set another milestone and it paved the way for the return of fan favorite and newly nominated Daytime Emmy Lead Actor nominee Steve Burton (Jason Morgan). The 16,000th episode also introduced viewers to the new surgeon in Port Charles Dr. Tristan Roberts played by Dean Geyer.
Here are the key takeaways and what went down on the July 13 episode: Tristan and Jason are seated next to each other on a plane heading to Port Charles. Throughout the flight, a beaten up Jason has flashbacks to being thrown into, and being held captive in a cell and tortured. It appears Jason is suffering from some form of PTSD from what he was put through after being dragged out of Port Charles by the WSB months ago.
As the plane prepares to land, Tristan tells Jason there would be a car waiting for him once they land and to enjoy the rest of his life. Later, Tristan arrives at the nurses and doctors hub at GH and approaches Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst). He tells her his name and that he is the new surgeon on staff.
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A REUNION PLUS A HEAD NURSE DEFENDS SONNY
Meanwhile, at the end of the episode, Jason is outside the Quartermaine boathouse looking bewildered when he runs into Danny (Asher Antonyzyn), who is so thrilled to see his father, and the two hugs each other as tears are shed.
Elsewhere, Elizabeth tells Sonny (Maurice Benard) that he thinks its a great idea for him to get the 16th seat on the hospital board, but when it comes times to convince Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) of that, things go awry when Tracy, Laura and Sonny try to work things out. After Tracy launches into Sonny about killing Alan and Monica’s son AJ, Sonny walks away dejected.
Next, Sonny runs into Elizabeth, where he informs her what happened with Tracy. So what’s a head nurse to do? Elizabeth marches into the conference room and reminds Tracy of all the different donations and ways Sonny has contributed to the hospital from the Stone Cates AIDS wing, to the Michael Corinthos Center for Pediatric Head Injuries as well as his constant support each year for the GH Nurses’ Ball.
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Then, in one of the best parts for longtime fans of the series, Elizabeth talks about her legendary grandparents, Audrey and Steve Hardy and she tells Tracy they would have wanted Sonny to have a seat on the board for all the good that he has done for the hospital. After Elizabeth states Sonny’s case, things took a turn and Tracy and Sonny wound up shaking hands as Sonny is board member #16.
In the how great was it to see Anna (Finola Hughes) and Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) together scenes department, the pick-up of last Friday’s cliffhanger is played out as the two former lovers fill each other in on what has gone down in their lives in the last several months including Valentin admitting he had been living in Carly’s attic, and Anna realizing she was kidnapped by Cullum, Sidwell and Cassius Faison. During their conversation, Anna sees the hallucination of Peter August (Wes Ramsey) right while Valentin is standing there.
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Later Anna was on her way to saying goodbye to Valentin, when the two share an emotional hug. After Valentin made his exit, Peter reappeared and warned Anna to not let Valentin distract her because she has important work to do. Anna answers, “I know.”
So, what did you think of General Hospital’s 16,000 episode? What do you think is wrong with Jason? What is the important “work” that Anna has to do? Were you glad to see Sonny get a seat on the hospital board, or not so much. Weigh-in via the comment section. But first, check out the scenes on Jason and Tristan’s long flight to Port Charles.
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