Daytime Emmys Reveal Talk Show & Drama Series Categories Ahead of 52nd Nominations
Discover the newly unveiled Daytime Emmy categories for talk shows and daytime drama series including insights into key nominations and major category changes.
Nominations Launch for 52nd Annual Ceremony
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences NATAS has officially kicked off the nomination process for the 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. On July 9 and 10 key categories were announced across major media outlets including Access Hollywood Entertainment Tonight Extra and E News.
Categories revealed include Outstanding Drama Series Talk Series Talk Show Host and Lead Performances in Daytime Drama. This announcement sets the stage for one of the most anticipated award ceremonies in daytime television.
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Drama Series & Acting Categories
Nominees for Outstanding Drama Series include beloved daytime staples such as
- General Hospital
- The Young and the Restless
- Days of Our Lives
- The Bold and the Beautiful
- The Bay
- Neighbours
For Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama the nominees are
- Finola Hughes General Hospital
- Tamara Braun Days of Our Lives
- Katherine Kelly Lang and Annika Noelle The Bold and the Beautiful
- Michelle Stafford The Young and the Restless
- Cynthia Watros General Hospital
Lead Actor nominees include
- Eric Braeden The Young and the Restless
- Scott Clifton Thorsten Kaye John McCook The Bold and the Beautiful
- Eric Martsolf Days of Our Lives
Eric Braeden’s nomination is especially notable marking his first in over 20 years for his iconic role as Victor Newman.
Talk Series & Host Honors
In the Outstanding Daytime Talk Series category nominees are
- The Kelly Clarkson Show
- The View
- Tamron Hall
- The Jennifer Hudson Show
- Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts
For Talk Show Host nominees include
- The View Joy Behar Whoopi Goldberg and cohosts
- Live with Kelly and Mark Kelly Ripa Mark Consuelos
- The Kelly Clarkson Show Kelly Clarkson
- The Talk Full host panel
- Tamron Hall Tamron Hall
Category Changes & Ceremony Timeline
A major shift this year is the introduction of the Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series category replacing the previous Younger Performer award. Eligibility now extends to actors in their first two years of a soap regardless of age. Culinary and nature categories have also been restructured.
Additional nominations are expected through midJuly with the ceremony scheduled for October 2025.
What to Watch For
Will General Hospital continue its winning streak.
Can Kelly Clarkson take home her fourth Emmy.
Which rising star will win Emerging Talent.
Stay tuned for more nominations and surprises ahead of the big night.