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Y&R's Latest Promo: Jill Finds Phyllis In Bed With Billy!
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Things are about to get red hot next week on The Young and the Restless as summer temperatures are rising!
In the latest promo released on Friday, none other than Jill played by the phenomenal Jess Walton happens upon Billy (Jason Thompson) and Phyllis (Gina Tognoni) in the throes of passion. Later, Jill confronts Phyllis and says, “What were you doing in my son’s bed?” How will Phyllis get out of this one? Will she? Having a master manipulator like Jill know your secret can’t be a good thing!
Meanwhile, it looks like Chloe (Elizabeth Hendrickson) is infliatrating Billy’s life, as her takedown revenge scheme on Adam (Justin Hartley) continues on. And, is Billy her bady daddy? In addition, it looks like Victor (Eric Braeden) is up and about reclaiming his life! Plus, Cane (Daniel Goddard) and Lily (Christel Khalil) hit the sheets!
So, what do you think about Jill being the one that finds Phyllis in bed with Billy? Shall we say … let the fireworks begin? Watch the latest promo from Y&R after the jump, and then share your thoughts and theories in the comment below!
Glad it’s Jill. She’s the only one who can go head to head with both Phyllis and Billy. Plus it gives more screen time to Jess W. And I’m really getting tired of Phyllis’s “conundrum.” As for Billy, he’s a train wreck, and as same-old as Patrick could be sometimes on GH, I liked prefer Jason back in PC.
Jason Thompson has been given much more to work with as Billy Abbott than he was given to work with as Patrick Drake. He’s become a leading man on The Young and the Restless, something he was kept from becoming on General Hospital.
Hi Scott..
naww that’s not true..
Jason Thompson/Patrick was a big star of GH. A leading man for decades.
He and Robin, both, were stars, great stories..
When Kim/Robin left then after poor Patrick was left alone with no more anything.
I like JT’s Billy much better than Billy’s Billy ..
You’re right Scott about Patrick having more to work with at Y&R. and I do like him as an actor. I’m just having a hard time liking the Billy character. Have the same problem with Liam on B&B.
Decades, Su? 2005-2015. That would be a decade.
I am ready to kick both Phyllis and Billy to the curb, Rose. Her act of perpetual martyrdom and his of the family drooling brat is getting too, too old.
I suppose Jill is the only one who can beat some sense into both of them….as her story goes: been there, done that.
Jill is the last person who has room to judge considering her history.
I cannot stand what Billy and Phyllis are!! I do not care what ‘hurt’; what ‘itch’ brought these two together. You crave the flesh of another man, Phyllis? Your brother-in-law’s? Get a darn divorce and hop on Billy’s and every other bed in GC. And, you, Billy? Stop being the proverbial forlorn hot to trot, salivating tomcat, teen-ager after his first infatuation.
Okay, whew!! Now, that I got that off my chest; Jill is the last to talk. She was ( she may still be) as unscrupulous and as immoral as her son. I have it from the best source, my nanna, that Jill slept with Jack while married to his father, John Abbott.
I am glad the cat ( haha) is finally out of the bag.
hey CC..
I luv Phil & Bill !!!
At least they can get it on lol
Jack is a dull and sexless as toenail nail clippings.
((I am really disgusted ishy with the mens haircuts, they look like a halfazzed mohawk greased down.. yuck (in both gh n yr ..
Oh my gosh Sooooo you made me laugh with the new hair cut. I was wondering if it was a new male style. It looks terrible but I read that he’s a new father so I assume it’s easier to shower, shave, feed baby battle, brush teeth & go to work. I love Jill being back. I wish they would bring Tracey Abbott back as well. It was no surprise that old Vic got out of jail for the umteen time but I hope Chloe gets him good.
“…Jack is a dull and sexless as toenail nail clippings ”
I appreciate the in your face honest when it has to be
if Y&R has any respect and class left… they will right the ship that is : Abbott
Peter Bergman’ Just Jack solidified this SHOW
right – alongside – Victor Newman ’nuff said
WRITERS : this is the perfect time to right the wrong of how weak Jack is written
dear old bag scum that Victor is …. still “mans” UP
REAL’ly… why not JACK ?
this show is ” ALL ” that and a bag of chips with the Newman Clan
gawd who can stand it
BRING BACK Jack of ole’ lets hurrah this man and applaud
@Nikki.
Hi, Nikki,
I had replied to your question, but I do not see my comment.
I don’t know about Jason Thompson’s haircut, but, yes, Nicks is a ‘comeback’ hair-style from the 30’s. I actually like it. Then again, Joshua Morrow is so hot, it makes no difference what his hsir looks like….well, as long as it’s clean. Unwashed hair is a complete turn-off.
And, I like Jason’s hair when it’s longer. I guess it’s easier to manage?
Totally agree! Those two are disgusting, and in my opinion, have
no chemistry anyway.
May be old-fashioned, but my view is if people get a yen for
someone other than their spouses, at least get a separation,
if not a divorce, before jumping in another bed.
But I know it’s a soap, so what would be the drama in that?
I am not really buying the constant angst, either, that Phyllis
portrays…nothing about this affair rings true for me, or has
ANY appeal.
Jill also slept with Katherine Chancellor’s husband Philip and had his baby….
Yes, Jimmy, she did. Low morals, all around.
But, at least, she wasn’t married to Mr. Chancellor’s father.
Sleeping with her stepson was just trashy. So, perhaps Jill should school Billy, considering she did something similar. Then again, this is so typically Billy. It is the second time he has slept with one or more of Jack’s wives.
I don’t think he slept with Nikki. YET!!
Hey Jimh..
Y&R has the most recycled couples / bed hopping, than any other soap.
Seems everyone has had sex with everyone, at one time or another lol ..
Celia…my dear, your nanna is ABSOLUTELY RIGHT ON about Jill!!!!! W-A-Y back in the day, Jill was QUITE THE HUSSY!!!!! Celia…check this out: Over the years, some of Jill’s, uh, ‘men’ were the following: Jack, a masseuse named Sven (who, later on, tried to kill her), Rex Sterling (who was married to Katherine), Michael Crawford (a lawyer), John Silva (another lawyer), Victor (he and Jill once had a one-night stand), Jed Sanders (a guy who, supposedly, was Nina Webster’s biological father), etc. The list goes on and on…LOL!!!!! Y-e-p.
Take care, my friend.
Wow, Jay. Thanks for that!! My Grandmother didn’t dig that deep. She just called Jill a run-of-the-mill ‘bleep’. If I used some of her Scottish colorful language, you would turn crimson. And, she makes no excuses, either. Later, pal.
Oh, Jay…don’t forget Nikki; the other doozy. She slept with her son-in-law, Cole Howard. Was that his name? Not sure.
Well, they are both stellar actresses. They play their respective roles to the max. I do not necessarily like the characters (Nikki still ‘falling’ for Victor’s ‘truth’), but, my gosh….they are resilient.
Add Derek Thurston to that list! And Stuart Brookes.
Oh, Celia, you always say it better than I can. You know, they have “ruined” Phyllis for me several times before, but Michelle Stafford was so great she somehow won me back. Gina T is also a formidable actress and I hope she can do the same. As for Billy, I still ache for Billy Miller’s beautiful face and eyes and hair and explosive talent in this role. So I fear Billy may be permanently over for me. As for Jill…pot meet kettle. But hopefully it will still be great fun to watch!
The fact that Jill has walked a mile in Billy’s shoes is all the more reason why it is perfect that she is the one who discovers him in bed with his sister-in-law.
Jill will not engage in moral posturing, she will not play the Church Lady to her sinful, disgusting, gyrating, revolting, fornicating son.
Rather, she will tell him exactly what he stands to lose with this torrid affair. She’s lived it, who better than Jill to give her son the what for?
Jack was anything but boring when Terry Lester played him he was smoldering he made these young actors look like amateurs
phylis and billy just dont work,,, scenes are even awkward between the two actors,,,the billy character is being written so out of character its hard to get into,,,,as for jill jess just isnt around enough to keep the character interesting,,,either recast or write out the character all together,,
Blame the writing, not a talented actor who is doing his job.
ava try reading very carefully what i said no where did i say anything about the actor,,in fact i stated the writers so understand before commenting wityh your snotty lil remarks,,
Chill out! He wants MORE of Jill, whomever!
Agreed. I wish the writers would get that, randy.
Sometimes no mater how great you think an actor is they just don’t get the character I can’t stand what he has done and Jill is a waste of air time! Move on
Randy–Phyllis and Billy are great at acting all Randy around each other.
I don’t like it but I do like it. These two have great chemistry.
I honestly think this storyline wrote itself when the producers saw what they had with these two actors.
I can’t wait for the scenes with Jill and Phyllis and the whole reveal. The only thing I am SICK of is Cane and Lily. My God they screw so much and it’s always the same result. Don’t either of them have anything to do? Cookie baking for Lily? Meetings for Cane? Soccer practice? Anything? I hate how the only thing those do is the “deed”. Give them a real story. Daniel Goddard is getting a little long in the tooth to be shirtless in every scene. He can act, give him a real story.
For me, I’d rather see Cane and Lily take the backseat, and bring back Michael and Lauren to the forefront of the canvas. Trading one couple for another.
And, if they have to write Adam off, I’d rather see them pursue the Cane and Chelsea pairing; they teased it a few years back, but never pursued it!
I would like to see Chelsea move to Paris with Connor.
I get it, Timmm. You do not like the character of Chelsea but, I happen to thoroughly enjoy her character and what she brings to the canvas.
Mateo is right about Daniel Goddard. He is criminally underused and misused as just eye candy. He has a lot more to offer. Maybe his resumption of career in business will help facilitate that. Lily has become such a dull, predictable character that I feel sorry for Ms. Khalil.
Agreed–he’s a damn fine actor. I loved the scene which transpired between he and Billy. Loved the way Cane grinned after Billy punched him in the mouth before he slugged him back. In fact, that grin was reminiscent of his daddy’s grin–they do look alike. Why not bring back Colin (Tristan Rogers) and give father and son an exciting story? I think Goddard is wasted on that simpering fool, that forever 21, twit named Lily.
Love Lily….she is a very pretty ornament. But, the writers have turned her into a shrew, for one so young.
Daniel Goddard is a cheerleader of this show where is a storyline where is their home! God I hate Phelps and Pratt for literally destroying this show
I like Lily when she goes after Hillary!!!
Right, Souphound. As I said, I always loved Lily. But, I think the actress is written more as a middle-aged woman than a young woman in her twenties.
The behavior doesn’t fit the role, in my opinion.
Lily has been ruined on the altar of Cane. It was good to see him deck Billy, for sure, but the crap Cane has pulled for so long on so many is even worse.
it’s Billy Chloe should be going after not Adam,
jill will probably ask viki to come to brass and sassy,
hope the baby is kevin’s ,but chloe will lie and say bella is bill’s.
Yes, meg, I also fear that. They’re making Chloe such a wacko that would be right up her alley. Wonder if Victor knows whose it is. Hard to believe he won’t have an opinion.
I thought the same thing, meg.
Now we know Bella is Billy’s. Chloe had his semen ( her hand-bag) in a neat, little receptacle with his name printed on it.
I imagine scenes with Jill yelling at Billy, saying the same old
things about how he should grow up and stop being self-destructive
and selfish and cruel, etc etc.
But will she tell Jack?
Phyllis and Billy are the best part of the show. Hands down.
Gina and Jason work very well together (did I say how pretty they are?) and have amazing chemistry. Nobody can say they don’t with the new promo.
Both actors are great and and they make things real.
I agree with you. I love both actors and they are certainly hotter together than with Victoria and Jack. I love what they’ve done with their portrayals though the writing is poor, as usual.
Well, Jack’s not even in the running anymore. Bad mistake matching him up with someone (Gina) young enough to be his daughter. Ugh!!
Also, Gina Tognoni has never been known as the sex kitten. She’s a wash compared to Michelle Stafford. Great body; great actress; no sex appeal…same goes for Thompson.
But, it is preference and what pushes our button. This couple just doesn’t do it for me.
You should watch their love scenes on Guiding Light and General Hospital.
And Michelle Stafford CHOSE to leave. Just move one.
Yes Stafford left and I for one can’t get into her character Nina on GH sometimes you just have to shelve characters on soaps we have been thru how many Billy’s? Billy was off the canvas for years they should have taken their lumps and moved on . The same with Adam I think JH is a good actor but no edge to Adam
So sick of Billy & Phyllis! Please end this storyline soon!! Also, Jason Thompson is a tad bit too old to play Billy as a spoiled brat. Jill, give them hell!!
Jason Thompson has nothing to do with Billy being “a spoiled brat”. Blame the writing.
No one ever said Jason Thompson was a spoiled brat. I said BILLY was. Please do not confuse actor with character.
Where did I say that?
I know you said BILLY was a spoiled brat.
You also said JT was too old for that. So yeah, blame the writing. He is just an actor who he is doing his job. You can’t blame him for the lame writing.
You said it just above me, right here. Ergo, my reply. Why do you attack everyone for having an opinion?
Read your statement. Figure it out!! “Jason Thompson has nothing to do with Billy being a “spoiled brat”. That sentence suggests that, I, called JT a spoiled brat. You misread everyone’s intent.
Please let’s end this nonsense. It’s getting out of hand.
Blame the casting director!
I agree, Lew. He can’t play the part as an overage frat boy the way Billy or even Burgess did. It’s just not playing for me.
What I hate is how Ashely and Jack sit around and talk about Billy’s love life. They act like he’s sixteen, not thirty-six!
Eileen Davidson is being wasted on this show as others Pratt must really hate women I know Phelps did
k/Kay–I also hate how they wasted Michael E Knight and now they are letting him go. It’s very sad. Some of us tunned into Y&R just to see him !
CHLOE: Hendrickson did not attend rehearsals for the 36th annual daytime emmy awards. This fact could hinder any daytime win. Can a sincere apology correct this oversight in the minds of the voters?
What has Pratt done to this show? First Billy & Phyllis would never have happened with the history of her taking her grand baby back from Victoria & Billy. I absolutely hate this version of Billy and Gina was too young for Phyllis and wait until Daniel comes back no way could these two be Mother and son. It’s just awful every character on this show he has ruined just awful.
It’s a soap.
Billy was engaged to his rapist Chelsea.
Why couldn’t Phyllis and Billy happen?
Because he was not even bloody born when Phyllis came on the scene!
….Because this ‘coupling’ would have never gone down if things had stayed status quo……Because this Billy is in lalaland, living in a fantasy of his own making, Ava. I do believe that the writers may be purposely writing Billy this way to accelerate what an idiot he really is. A misfit.
With all due respect, you need to not misinterpret what we write.
Cassie died 11 years ago before Summer’s birth.
Summer is 21.
What does age mean in a soap?
Billy in lalaland… LMAO
Yah, I’m not going to try arguing with you.
Ava, you’re doing a damn fine job irritating folks in here but thank you for the reminder that it’s a soap opera. Some of us were on the phone with the airlines trying to book a ticket to Genoa City for our summer vacation with visions of hanging out in the coffee house and later going for a dip in the Newman Towers swimming pool.
Pratt has ruined this show – somebody show him the exit, please! Anyone who claims to enjoy the offal that is being chucked into the airwaves needs a labotomy, STAT!!!
Well, I enjoy the show………and I do not plan to join the Frances Farmer society thank you very much.
For me, the story line is beyond ridiculous ~ however I am thrilled to see fore of Jess on screen. Her Oregon home is not far from me! What’s up with Gina T. not finishing words? Examples: gonna, wanna, tryin ~ where in the world was she raised and does the script actually call for those pronounciations?
I hadnt really noticed the “gonna, wanna”, etc., but I think it was Harry (?) awhile
back who mentioned her always speaking in a whisper, and THAT I notice more
lately…kind of annoying!!
She is a much better actress then this but she does not fit the character! Phyllis should have been shelved as should have Billy !
I confess to comparing Gina with Michelle .. which I shouldn’t do
It’s a realistic portrayal; a lot of people say “gonna”, “wanna”, etc.
I’m gonna kill you! Says Sonny almost every day.
It’s called slang, Helen. Perfectly acceptable in dialogue an colloquialism. As a matt er of fact, even in script; it is considered acceptable as long as it is in quotes.
I just cringe at Phyllis’s hushed tones. I need hearing aids.
This upcoming week looks fantastic! Love that Jill is back in the swing of things, and it looks like it’s going to be another fun-filled, adventurous week!
I totally agree with you on the Jill factor. I am hoping that this time she brings her hubby along with her. I have been a fan Tristan Rogers since the glory days of GH, watching him strutting around Cassidine island shirtless. I also love when he has scenes with Daniel Goddard. Listening to two Aussie accents for the price of one. Wonderful!! I am hoping with Jill back, Lauren could be front and center a little more. Send Stitch and Abby to be with Max, and take Lauren and Michael out of hiding. We can only hope that Ms. Walton stays longer than a few days this time. I wm hoping that the re renovation of the house is a sign of good things to come
yes!
It’s gonna be YUUUUUGE! …
Yuge?
And SaopQueen, I could not agree with you more as evidenced with my above post on the same subject.
Lol…that was your Bernie impersonation, right Su?
When Jill slept with Jack years ago when she was married to John the storyline was great Katherine had the goods and toyed with them gosh I miss thiose days. Jack has been neutered and so has Jill
Katherine forced Jill to give her a pedicure–it was soap opera historical gold!
I wish I had had been born and old enough to have witnessed that, Osgood. Alas, I am delegated to watching clips on Utube.
My problem with Phyllis is that the writers have her playing holier than thou when it comes to Victor. She states that he should be in prison for what he did to her; she should have choked when she said that because writers are allowing her character to get away with attempted murder. When one set of writers allowed that to happen , it caused me to leave the show for a while. Even worse, the same writers gave Christine , Paul , and other characters amnesia because not a soul mentions the incident..
You ‘betcha’, Belle. Your words are music to my ears!
Nikki Newman gives ALL women a bad name! All the diamonds and furs and she is still nothing more than a cheap stripper! The way she held her head high in the courtroom as she testified on behalf of the almighty greatness that is Victor Newman! What a dumb, rich, classless tramp! All those Newmans looked cheap!
Yeah, Timmmy. Why does Nikki fluctuate like that? I mean, the writers , new team or not, copy each other. The are making a mockery of family and marriage. It just is sooo out there. Now, everything is la-di-da again. I give them six months, TOPS!! What next? Victor is out of jail….feels invigorated and rejuvenated….life is wonderful.
Victor feels so ‘springy’, he invites Meredith to move in with them. Nikki hits the bottle again. And, life goes on.
Victor is like the 1960’s Batman, no matter who shows up to fight him, The Joker [Nikki[ The Riddler [Nick] or Catwoman [Victoria] he defeats them every time! Yawn, yawn, yawn!
@Timmm.
Great analogy, Timmmy. Got me laughing…love it!!
Celia…’six months’, huh??? Sorry, my dear, but I give them W-A-Y less time than that…LOL!!!!! I mean…to me, BOTH Victor and Nikki each fall apart (or whatever) AT LEAST once a week…EASY…MORE LOL!!!!!
Just saying……….
Later, my friend.
Tim…laughing-wise, you’re killing me here…LOL!!!!! Oh…and BTW, as always, you are TOTALLY SPOT ON!!!!! Also, more and more, all of those serious looks on Nikki’s face make her look like she wants to constantly throw up…MORE LOL!!!!! Bottom Line Here: Nikki is nothing but a HUMORLESS DOWNER!!!!!! Beyond lame.
Later, dude.
Yeah, Jay. You are probably right. I am just tired of watching these two….The writers are not holding my interest when they keep pulling these stunts with Nikki. They make her out to be a real bimbo. This is love? No, this is insanity.
Couples normally look forward aging together in peace.
The kids are gone, the family is healthy, his legacy is sealed. They should take trips with their youngest grandchildren….These writers give married couples’ future a bad name.
I look forward rocking in my rocking chair on the porch with my aging husband rocking with me. LOL.
AND Jay, I guess vodka cures MS???
Tim…dude…’Vodka’ (and all other forms of alcohol)…which makes Nikki look EVEN MORE STUPID!!!!! Truly pathetic.
Later, Tim.
Poor Jill. That’s a sight nobody should have to see
But, a super-delish one, Boes.
Uh-oh….Jill, the watchdog, is on the prowl. I have been waiting a while for this ‘confrontation’. I surely hope the ‘castigation’ will leave a few burn marks as Jill rakes Phyllis through the coals. So well deserved; Jill, ma’am.
I understand Jill skipped ‘through the tulips’ more times than she can even remember. But, this is her SON, her baby. Puts a different spin on things.
All I can say is, “Go get ’em ratz”!!!!!!!
My super-delish was meant sarcastically, Boes. I am no fan of neither this Billy-type, nor this Phyllis-type. I know I am not being fair; but I actually welcomed these two great actors with open arms.
Sadly, and I really mean that, they did not come through for me. Gina is too young, and Jason is too old, as was Burgess. Billy Miller is only a few years younger, but he looked boyish…..In my mind’s eye, I saw him with his hands in his jeans’ pockets, kicking rocks. He was so endearing to me as Billy A, I could forgive him anything.
Maybe, if I did not see the disgusting side of this pairing ( the cheating with one’s in-laws) I may have had a different opinion.
Timmm you are right on. I knew he would walk before the court case. If this we’re real life he would still be in jail for locking up Julia (his first wife) in the basement so many years ago but it’s a soap I guess it’s ok as long as nobody tries to live it!
Now that this year’s 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Nominations have been announced, several of the acting nominees will share their reactions and more to learning they are going for gold when the ceremony rolls around on October 30.
However, tonight on Tuesday July 14 beginning at 8pm ET/5pm PT, Michael Fairman once again host his 12th annual Daytime Emmy Nominations special live on You Tube’s Michael Fairman Channel.
Scheduled to appear thus far are: Beyond the Gates stars, Lead Actress nominee: Karla Mosley (Dani), Supporting Actress nominee: Trisha Mann-Grant (Leslie), and Supporting Actor nominees: Mike Manning (Smitty) and Timon Kyle Durrett (Bill).
From The Young and the Restless: Lead Actress nominee Michelle Stafford (Phyllis), Lead Actor nominee Christian LeBlanc (Michael), Supporting Actress nominee Camryn Grimes (Mariah) and Supporting Actor nominee Sean Dominic (Nate).
In addition look for General Hospital’s Supporting Actress nominee Amanda Setton (Brook Lynn), from Days of Our Lives, Outstanding Guest Performer nominee, Christopher Sean (Paul) and from The Bold and the Beautiful Lead Actor nominee Scott Clifton (Liam) and Supporting Actor nominee Lawrence Saint-Victor (Carter) plus more featured guests.
So, what did you think of this year’s Emmy nominations for Beyond the Gates, General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless?
Be with us in the live chat with your questions and comments on this year’s nominations and for our special guests.
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So, looking forward to tonight’s special show with the nominees? Let us know via the comment section below and if you can’t be with us live, if you have any questions you want posed to our special guests and we just might ask during the broadcast.
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.
Monday on Entertainment Tonight, the second set of nominations for the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards were announced which included the highly-coveted Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series – Actress and Outstanding Daytime Talk Series.
ET followed suit after Extra announced the nominees, as previously reported, in the Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series – Actor and Outstanding Daytime Talk Host.
Now, five leading ladies of the soaps are vying for the gold for Lead Actress and the category marked the first-ever nominations for CBS daytime’s Beyond the Gates when two actresses made the final cut. Only General Hospital is not represented among the actresses this year after Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis Davis) took home the trophy last year.
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THE FIVE LEADING LADIES OF THE SOAPS ARE …
The 2026 Lead Actress nominees are: Stacy Haiduk (Kristen DiMera), Days of Our Lives, Karla Mosley (Dani Dupree), Beyond the Gates, Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers), The Young and the Restless, Heather Tom (Katie Logan), The Bold and the Beautiful, and Tamara Tunie (Anita Dupree), Beyond the Gates.
This marks the first Daytime Emmy nominations for Karla Mosley and Tamara Tunie. In addition, this marks the first-time in her career that Stacy Haiduk had received a Lead Actress nod after two Supporting Actress nominations.
Meanwhile, Michelle Stafford had previously won 3 Emmys – 2 for Lead Actress and 1 for Supporting, but this recognition makes it her 11th overall nomination.
Heather Tom currently is tied for the most all-time Daytime Emmy wins with One Life to Live alum and General Hospital guest star, Erika Slezak. The B&B star has 19 nominations throughout her career.
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DAYTIME TALK SERIES
In the Outstanding Daytime Talk Series category, the nominees are: 3rd Hour of Today, The Drew Barrymore Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Live with Kelly and Mark, Today with Jenna and Friends and The View.
“We’re proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television,” NATAS president and CEO Adam Sharp said in a statement on the nominations. “As the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry.”
The rest of the nominations will be revealed tomorrow on Tuesday July 14 starting on The View and then the full list of nominees in both the main and creative arts will be released by NATAS. The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards are slated for October 30th in Hollywood, California.
So, what do you think about the women who are vying for the Lead Actress Daytime Emmy? Happy with who got in? Who do you feel got snubbed? What do you think of the nominees for Daytime Talk Series? Weigh-in via the comment section.
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