General Hospital
William deVry Wraps At General Hospital Thanks Cast, Producers & Fans For Last Seven Years As Julian Jerome
While rumors have been swirling for weeks that William deVry is exiting General Hospital, it appears from his post on Twitter on Thursday evening that he has finished his run on the ABC daytime drama series as Julian Jerome.
As viewers know, Julian has been in a whole heap of trouble with secrets that could explode involving Nelle, Wiley, and tampering with the breaks that led to his son, Lucas’ coma last year.
In his post. Will shared a photo of him about to leave ABC Prospect Studios and shared this: “Much love to @valentinifrank @GeneralHospital @NancyLeeGrahn @dom_zamprogna @lldubs @phideaux_xavier @GenieFrancis@kinshriner @haleypullos @RealEdenMccoy @_lexiainsworth & everyone 4 all the love last 7 years. Fans MADE #Julexis & Julian.. 4ever.”
Viewers of GH will have to wait to see just how Julian exits the series. No word on when Will’s final airdate will be. Several of his co-stars including: Maurice Benard, Laura Wright, Mark Lawson, Marc Anthony Samuel and Eden McCoy took to Twitter to comment on Will’s photo and post this evening as well wishing him all the best as he moves on to new endeavors and roles.
Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis) who along with Will, created the popular duo know as “Julexis” tweeted to Will on his departure: “Much love back to u my hot sexy partner who helped make r senior sex the hottest thing for 3 yrs straight. Nobody can throw this 60 yr old against a wall like u did, gather a freaking #Julexisarmy like we did & live to tell about it. #julexis made ageism stupid & experience sick.
So, what do you think about Will leaving GH? What will happen to Julian? Share your thoughts via the comment section, but first check out Will’s message below.
Much love to @valentinifrank @GeneralHospital @NancyLeeGrahn @dom_zamprogna @lldubs @phideaux_xavier @GenieFrancis @kinshriner @haleypullos @RealEdenMccoy @_lexiainsworth & everyone 4 all the ♥️ last 7 years. 💯 Fans MADE #Julexis & Julian..♥️4ever. pic.twitter.com/VCsl8sXKTF
— William deVry (@WilliamdeVry1) November 13, 2020
The writers have written him into a corner. Good riddance. It will provide LOTS of story. Maybe Lucas will put in a once in 6 months appearance….
Not good riddance. I like Julian and his character was nice to watch. Hopefully he will return maybe next year, as his sister needs him .
DeVry indicated that a return is not possible. Looks like an onscreen death is in the cards.
Oh ok, I hadn’t heard that. It’s unfortunate they are writing him off, as I liked his character. Thanks for the info.
Me too
I hate what Frank is doing to GH! I have watched for over 40 yrs. Its seems to me and of other long time fans that our vets and long time characters are either not being used or let go. This is another perfect example. While I am not a Julian fan, but I do think there are way more unnecessary characters that should have been let go before Will. I think this is another mistake added to a long list that the GH regime has created. Dont even get me started on what is happening to our other vets.
Definitely blame Frank and those. Horrible writers. And if. They kill off Roger they will lose a lot. Of fans. You only will have your Sonny fans, that’s enough to tank. Gh
Franco can go but keep Roger for the return of Todd Manning!
I hope you are including what Luke did to Laura in 1979. Also include that wedding between Laura and Luke: the man that should have been in prison. Both prime examples of what is wrong with GH.
That’s an interesting point, Mary. I tend to blame GH’s problems on the mob domination that started in the mid-90s and has not let up. But the moral out-of-whack-ness goes back farther than that. I understand why Gloria Monty felt she had to capitalize on a couple with extraordinary chemistry, but having Luke never pay for his rape (and worse, trying to rewrite it as a seduction, setting us back about half a century in the fight to ensure women are taken seriously when they tell us they’ve been raped) was the wrong way to do it. (And she should have thought of all that before she pushed the rape storyline, if she wanted to push the Luke and Laura pairing.)
Whenever I see someone diss Frank for not sticking up for vets, I feel the need to set the record straight. And, I am far from being a cheerleader for Frank.
Vets have been featured more prominently since Frank took over than under any other EP since Wendy Riche.
– Anna & Laura are both on contract
– Ned & Robert are currently driving story
– Kevin/Ryan got a LEAD acting nomination two years in a row
– Monica is seen a heck of a lot more after being put out to pasture by Phelps
– Scott, Bobbie, Lucy & Felicia are back from exile, and at least are part of the canvas (if not key to story)
Julian was a minor character when introduced in 1988. It was Frank that brought the character back 7 years ago, leading to the popular “Julexis” pairing. The non-legacy character has simply run his course.
I applaud deVry as it’s his performance that kept the character on the canvas this long. He’s also been a great supporter of the show. He’s got a bright future.
And, yes, there a few newbies that need to go. There’s something we can agree on.
The vets are being seen recently but still, they killed off AJ after bringing him back and FINALLY having a relationship with his son, they NEVER have Mac on; it’s an insult. Felicia was done a while ago, they let Dillon go, they’re getting rid of Lulu, never brought back Lucky. They’ve basically lost all the “families” and generations that should come after them yet constantly build up the Corinthos: Sonny and Carly’s family is half stolen from the Quartermaines: Michael, Jason, Wiley..and they killed off AJ. They took Avery from Ava…and they for some reason born out of insanity gave them “Donna” who I hope becomes a fading memory. WHY and WHO came up with that idea is beyond me.
What I DO like is we are finally getting more Quartermaine scenes and more Ned/Monica; but they need to keep Brook Lyn and bring back Dillon, Skye, Drew and resurrect AJ again. I really don’t care what reason they give…the Quartermaine’s were priceless and their “heirs” should not be known as Corinthos.
I do agree that Mac and Felicia could be used much better.
As for the Q’s, I’m all for Dillon (only if recast) and Drew returning. Although I hated the way they got rid of AJ, that ship has left Port Charles harbor and is never returning.
Despite dead Emily appearing in dreams to Monica, I’d be okay with her return, and have a plausible storyline for it — turns out that Emily & Rebecca Shaw were patients 7 & 8 (after Ryan/Kevin, Anna/Alex and Drew/Jason). Diego actually murdered Rebecca. Emily gets her memories back when she returns to PC.
And, I’d totally get onboard with an unknown AJ offspring with Nikki Langton out there.
Okay, enough fan fiction for one day. Lol.
I’m extremely disappointed in General Hospital for discontinuing the character of Julian. Julian is one of my all time favorites. William DeVry is an amazing actor and played the role of Julian to perfection!! I’m not sure what the producers are thinking, but I think they have made a terrible decision!!! That being said, I wish William nothing but the best!! He will certainly be missed!!!!
It’s too bad. He’s one character/actor I really like. Why so many new people? Why not just write good storylines for the old? GH can and should fix this!
He was one of the only reasons I watched GH. They ruined his character.
De Vry in my opinion is the most handsome man on TV—–{especially when he has a buzz cut, and a 2 or 3 day scruff}! If Ava ever leaves I may stop watching for good!
Love both William and Ava’s characters…would definitely be a deal breaker if they both leave.
I’m contemplating now whether to remain a GH fan with Williams exit. If I find a show with even the slightest interest , I’m out!
“Thank You” Patricia; for telling it like HE IS: Yummers
come on peeps: this is what daytime LONGS FOR. a man who acts… and if he’s all that AND is far and away that much more than : dullard Sonny , Jason , Finn , Franco, Peter, Michael God how stale… the pale in comparison is here.
PLUS THE really debbie downer : Alexis has two deaths in her laugh out loud life. oh she’s pitiful… can’t @GH writers find her a drinking buddy… jeez louis… we can expect Sam and daughters to reign her in with their backlash . end of story. at the expense of William DeVry AND Dr. Neil’ Joe Flanigan
WOW was this SHOW HOT
I certainly agree with that. Writers cannot have a man hold a knife to his wife’s throat and do what he did and then try to redeem him in some way. He still was a bad boy after by again trying to kill others ( like his son in law) but the damage to his character was already done. I think they could have done much better with this good actor …
I hate that he’s leaving . I hate what the writers did to that character. Him and Alexis could have made it through. All the people Franco killed and he’s a fan fav so they couldn’t put Julian and Alexis back together? Stupid . They definitely dropped that ball.
I’m curious to know who Franco killed?
The real Franco was a serial killer who had a string of murders all over the US. I don’t think he actually killed any actual known characters in Port Charles, but it wasn’t for lack of trying… lots of stalkings, kidnappings, strapping people to bombs, raping Sam and arranging for Michael to be raped in prison.
When Jason emptied his clip into that son of a bitch and then burned down the building he was in to make sure he was dead, Franco definitely had it coming. But then Frank Valentini & his (then) sidekick ReRon needed a way to keep their favorite OLTL pet employed, after the OLTL ill-fated web revival prevented them from using the name “Todd Manning” anymore. So they gave the allegedly reformed serial rapist the identity of a dead serial killer, and then used dumb gimmicks like “magic DVDs” and a brain tumor to attempt explain away all of Franco’s previous crimes.
Which is why I refer to the current character as “Frodd”, because he’s still basically Todd Manning, just using somebody else’s name. Frodd hasn’t actually killed anybody that I can recall, but he’s made several attempts, most notably stabbing his own mother, Heather Webber, and burying her alive. Don’t remember if that was before the alleged “brain tumor” cure or after.
I will miss you William DeVry on GH. I am excited to see what your next adventure is on the screen
gh this is bull to love juilan on gh keep him on gh to for along time love juilan & Alexis together to forever & this is a big mistake to also fans are not happy about it at all to he is a good actor also this again is a big big mistake to
gh this a big mistake to fana are not happy about this at all love him on gh to & love him And Alexis together for ever to so keep him on gh please for ever to & again this is a big mistake to
I think GH has made a huge mistake! We the fans are so frustrated and furious over these much loved characters and actors being let go! Why?? I really think you need to rethink things! I’ve watched GH since the 70s and I can’t believe that this is happening again! Didn’t like it when you killed off Alan , Tony Jones and AJ either! We learned to live with those mistakes and of course we really didn’t have a platform to voice our concerns than! PLEASE reconsider this mistake and bring Emme,And Will back! Also do don’t get rid of Roger! That will be more than a huge mistake! Leave him with Elizabeth we like that she finally has a life that is happy! Thank you!
when is Roger Howarth ever on any way ???? i’d use his salary to keep William DeVry. Franco is so dull, needy, clingy, and just the oddity in Port Charles… who are his friends ? why isn’t he working with “his” mind altering ARTAY’. he does more “work” with all his facial ticks AND expressions… Liz and Franco don’t even look like they truly love each other. Liz looks bored and frustrated. Roger STAR ended with One Life to Live. HE clearly NEEDS TO BE FIRED, along with Michael Easton… he’s gone and killed Anna. he can hit the road with his miracle cures. both so boring… can you imagine the lovemaking with either of them. Gawd! POOLEAZE !
Two amazing actors! Pooleaze! Lol
I agree totally with you,Christina ! I want to see more of Monica and Laura,also These women have had a lot of influencing experiences that we need to tighten up some loose story lines ! IMO
Seems that people complain about too many characters then when one is written off, they complain it’s not the character THEY WANT written off. Characters come and go. Seven years is a good run, especially for a character that really only belongs with one character, but he put a knife to that character’s throat and just something about that always screamed NO they can’t get back together, which is likely why they never got back together. DeVry is a good actor, but the character is far from integral to the show. I have a bigger issue with Lulu leaving – not because the character is great but because it’s odd to write off someone months after her long time onscreen partner comes back. As for the Franco comments, I totally agree. Howarth is a good actor. Read on a less than reputable site that they’re going to kill off Franco and bring back Todd Manning (along with daughter Starr). I’m cool with that, but don’t see it happening.
I’m probably in the minority here, but I’m ready for Julian to leave. He’s been damaged beyond repair with that whole sister act, where he pulled a knife on Alexis. There was a chance of redemption with Kim but that fizzled and then she was gone. Didn’t ever see how Julian and Alexis could get back together. Thought maybe there would be something between Julian and Brook Lynn but that story seems to have gone to Casanova Valentine. So what’s left?
I wish the best for William DeVry in his next adventure.
I saw a lot of action with Britta… sex all over the place SPELLED BIG all the time
I think Julian and Ava would have made a great couple, too bad they were brother and sister
They weakened the character. Let him go into hiding from Sonny and return with Morgan in a year or two.
Low viewership, low budget, Covid19, uninteresting stories, ABC unwilling to bring the show back from the brink. Sets and production style stuck in the 90’s. Ah well. I struggle to watch. At least Day’s knows, if you can’t increase the budget, increase the whacky. It’s why I still watch and can easily binge an entire week of Day’s.
I can’t believe ALL the tantalizing coupling @Days. throws me for a loop how @DAYS is not right up their. course i tried to show the ratings… got all jumbled… TRUTH in that post… what with @Y&R crashing so fast, tumbling with all the spiral . just juggernauting over and out. @Y&R is STILL #1… out of the 4. w/Days of course holding up . yet the difference and TRUTH AT LAST the only numbers crunching any one need know… is 1.5 million viewers !!!! yeah… ooh la la take that; quality vs. bashing last . FANS @DAYS it’s so nice to enjoy MOST all the show… @GH the stench of rot with most of your dullard.. yeah it’s me
Yeah, Dev!! Right on —Forever Days!!
Sorry to see him go. A very good actor. He did the most he could do with the story written for him.
Julian… even with all his obvious flaws & boneheaded moves was still 666 times more of a useful character than Frodd, Whiny Heiny, and that one note idiot “teacher”, Dustin combined.
Though I suspect this parting was mutual. Reportedly William (a Canadian citizen by birth) wants to go home to the Great White North. Can’t really blame him, considering they seem to be managing the pandemic better than the US, and definitely have a better health care system for those unfortunate enough to get the virus.
Wish you the best, will miss you but hope to see you again on something new.
So disappointed that Will has been let go from GH. As a viewer and fan for almost 40 years, I will no longer be watching after the latest developments of releasing Will and Emma. Will is an excellent actor and brought many fans to the table.
Shame on those who made this decision.
GH has NOT confirmed this; it’s November sweeps so maybe this is a red herring???? We can hope!!!
Julian was one of my favorite characters & I loved Julian & Alexis together. William Devry is one of the best actors on GH and always appeared to give 100%. I hope they don’t kill off his character, but even if they do it doesn’t mean he can’t be yet another character to come back from the dead! I will always want Alexis and Julian to somehow be reunited.
it’s embarrassing what we are stuck with : Puhlease… EXCLAMATION !!!! Nancy carrying on about sex @60. slamming her up against the wall… i’d say shut the frigidaire !
Alexis and her daughters are the embarrassment… Dag ! the day we do not see @Sam w/Mumsie and glowering about as the “older” eldest… geez get it people… THIS ? is what you want ?
Alexis , Sam , Carly , Sonny , Jason , Peter , Michael , Finn, Franco
WOW
@Disney; @ABC; @GH Fire Frank Valentini
Gonna miss him for sure.
Very sad to hear this. I love William DeVry and the character Julian Jerome. There are some characters that would not be missed if they were let go but I feel this one is a big mistake!!!
I’m personally not shedding any tears for Julian’s exit on GH. William deVry did a good job in the role, and I certainly wish him well in whatever is next in his career, but as others have mentioned, I think he’s run his course on the show. I’m interested to see how his exit plays out on screen, if Julian does end up taking a dirt nap, if it will be Sonny that finally does him in, or if he double crosses Cyrus Renault.
Either way, I’m loving GH right now. I think they’ve particularly been very good since returning from the COVID hiatus, and have really stepped up the pace of storytelling, and have a number of compelling stories all converging at the same time.
Just another prime example of the idiocy of the GH “brain trust.”
James…EXACTLY!!!!! To me, GH’S DUMBEST MOVE YET!!!!! When will TIIC ever learn?!?!?
Later, Brother.
I hate to see him nd Emme leave….
i was hoping him an Alexis would get back together an leave all there differences in the past, since they really did-do love each other
Maybe if they take all the knifes out of the house!
I guess this as close as I can get to making this comment about Fri show and Carly of course steeling the thunder from Nina when she realized she was Nelle’s mother. This should have been Nina’s moment, not Carly’s. What’s wrong with these people?
I will miss your gorgeousness on screen above all else!!! You are an excellent actor!!!
I pray that whatever endeavor you approach will be waiting there for specifically, just for you. You are sexy, mad, irate, gentle, vindictive, loving and kind (and on-cue) in your acting. I am positive these are character traits that you, yourself, must have because those cannot be faked…well, I am not an actor, so that is how I fall in love with show/movie characters. I have loved you and have yelled at the tv at you for years. I look forward to your next acting job. If nothing else comes for you, just call GH back because I am positive they will take you back in an instant. There is ALWAYS room for a Jerome “Lazerus” saga on GH….lol Don’t forget to hug your sister, too…..lolol
I Love You and will miss Julian like crazy!!!
BREAK A LEG WILL!!!!
@General Hospital ; @ABC ; @disney
there’s a stud muffin @Charlies
he’s getting so many hits from women abound; throughout that men speak as well. We go to Charlies
this ONE man.. beat the dullard… you factor lame Sonny; same Jason; lame Franco ; lame Finn ; Lame Michael; lame Peter Dullard Troupe AGAIN ?
you cannot beat sexuality
You are Wrong !
fan outcry. DeVry smolders with act
This is disappointing! I really liked scenes between DeVry and Maura West. Since the last contract negotiation they never really gave DeVry much to do, but he was still quite convincing in whatever situation he was in.
I am liking Jason and Britt together, anyone else? Especially when seeing them together and then Sam calls or whatever. I really hate what Cyrus is trying to make Julian do, it’s sick and I don’t believe he’ll do it. I also hate that Brad is back and the idea of him getting back with the new Lucas. I guess Britt will ask Jason to help hide him, now that she must believe how bad Cyrus is. Poor Dante being programmed by his Dr. with his clicking pen as a trigger is going to go bad for him. A lot of good SLs lately to keep us interested.
THIS ^^^^ “…I am liking Jason and Britt together, anyone else? ”
from the first time they laid eye on each other
when she gave him a shot
when they were playing pool
so it begins… Jason may still be the stoic “silencer” yet he’s starting to light up
LOL i am so keen on this… because Britta has chemistry with the whole cast… it was fun watching her play chief of staff.. and interact with every one.
so… with Julian gone
so… with nuNICHOLAS otherwise “engaged”
HECK when you see chemistry for Steve Burton TPTB had better latch ON and hold… He’s been back for 3 years already, and by this time… it certainly isn’t going to be with Sam… Fans aren’t even questioning why they barely spend time together.
two charismatic actors who have potential, yeah, i’m saying that about Steve Burton. He can’t hang around Sonny and Carly Kitchen can he?
Patrick…I feel the same way about Jason and Britta. Actually they have more chemistry than anyone else on GH and it only took a matter of minutes to spark. Well add Ava and Nicholas.
Patrick, thanks. Hope this will work out for them. I wondered why we weren’t seeing Jason and Sam together except for her occasional “where are you”. Hope it means something,
Well, I think we know how Julian is going to die now….
While I doubt very much that Danny will be a casualty of the bombing, Jason is not going to let somebody get away with trying to blow up his kid. And if Jason doesn’t kill Julian, Sam will. And if she somehow misses, Alexis will do it.
And Jules thought Cyrus the Virus was his biggest problem??
Boo can’t stand Jason with Sam. He’s not Superman either. Miss Billy and I will miss William.
I always liked
rose…Oops, got cut off. I always liked Julian with Alexis. Very sorry to see how writers have ruined both of their characters.
Since I only saw the bomb blast at the end of Friday’s show, hope Julian figured a way to cheat Cyrus. Really don’t like loosing Devry.
I LOVE William DeVry, he’s an excellent actor and I will miss him being on GH…I wish William all the best in his future endeavors.
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.
Photo: CBS
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!
Photo: JPI
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.
Photo: JPI
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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WSB WAR SCARS
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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