Joanna Gaines, Young & The Restless, and Kelly Clarkson Top 2025 Daytime Emmy Nominations

2025 Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced

The nominations for the 2025 Daytime Emmy Awards have officially been revealed, showcasing a mix of beloved soap operas and dynamic talk shows. This year’s nominees include long-standing favorites such as Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, and The Young and the Restless, all vying for the prestigious title of Outstanding Daytime Drama Series. The announcement took place across various platforms, including popular entertainment shows like Entertainment Tonight, Extra, and Access Hollywood.

Notable Nominees

Selena Gomez continues to shine, receiving a nomination for her series in the Outstanding Culinary Instructional Series category. Additionally, the popular duo Joanna and Chip Gaines have been recognized for their work on Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse, nominated in the Outstanding Instructional/How-To Program category. In the talk show segment, fans will see fierce competition for the Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host award, with Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos facing off against Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager, as well as performers Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson, and Drew Barrymore.

Lead Actor and Actress Categories

In the Lead Actress category, six talented women have received nominations, with all but one having previously claimed a Daytime Emmy. The competition includes Sharon Case, Eileen Davidson, Melissa Claire Egan, and Michelle Stafford from The Young and the Restless, alongside Nancy Lee Grahn and Laura Wright from General Hospital.

The Lead Actor category features five prominent names:
– Peter Bergman as Jack Abbott (The Young and the Restless)
– Eric Martsolf as Brady Black (Days of Our Lives)
– Greg Rikaart as Leo Stark (Days of Our Lives)
– Paul Telfer as Xander Kiriakis (Days of Our Lives)
– Dominic Zamprogna as Dante Falconeri (General Hospital)

Complete List of Nominations

Outstanding Drama Series

• Days of Our Lives (Peacock)
• General Hospital (ABC)
• The Young and the Restless (CBS)

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

• Peter Bergman (The Young and the Restless)
• Eric Martsolf (Days of Our Lives)
• Greg Rikaart (Days of Our Lives)
• Paul Telfer (Days of Our Lives)
• Dominic Zamprogna (General Hospital)

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

• Sharon Case (The Young and the Restless)
• Eileen Davidson (The Young and the Restless)
• Melissa Claire Egan (The Young and the Restless)
• Nancy Lee Grahn (General Hospital)
• Michelle Stafford (The Young and the Restless)
• Laura Wright (General Hospital)

Outstanding Guest Performance In A Daytime Drama Series

• Linden Ashby (The Young and the Restless)
• Clint Howard (The Bold and the Beautiful)
• Jacqueline Lopez (General Hospital)
• Alley Mills (General Hospital)
• Valarie Pettiford (The Young and the Restless)
• Avery Kristen Pohl (General Hospital)

Outstanding Emerging Talent In A Daytime Drama Series

• Olivia d’Abo (The Bay)
• AnnaLynne McCord (Days of Our Lives)
• Ashley Puzemis (Days of Our Lives)
• Christian Weissmann (The Bold and the Beautiful)
• Lisa Yamada (The Bold and the Beautiful)

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Daytime Drama Series

• Tajh Bellow (General Hospital)
• Blake Berris (Days of Our Lives)
• Michael Graziadei (The Young and the Restless)
• Gregory Harrison (General Hospital)
• Jonathan Jackson (General Hospital)

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Daytime Drama Series

• Linsey Godfrey (Days of Our Lives)
• Courtney Hope (The Young and the Restless)
• Kate Mansi (General Hospital)
• Emily O’Brien (Days of Our Lives)
• Susan Walters (The Young and the Restless)

Outstanding Daytime Talk Series

• The Drew Barrymore Show
• The Jennifer Hudson Show
• The Kelly Clarkson Show
• Live with Kelly and Mark
• The View

Outstanding Instructional/How-To Program

• Dime Como Hacerlo (Roku)
• The Fixers (BYUtv)
• Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse (Magnolia Network)
• Going Home with Tyler Cameron (Amazon Prime Video)
• Married to Real Estate (HGTV)
• Martha Gardens (Roku)

Outstanding Culinary Instructional Series

• Be My Guest with Ina Garten (Food Network)
• Delicious Miss Brown (Food Network)
• Emeril Cooks (Roku)
• Lidia’s Kitchen (PBS)
• Selena + Restaurant (Food Network)

New Categories and Eligibility

This year, the Television Academy has introduced a brand new category: Best Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series. Additionally, the culinary categories have been refined, splitting the Culinary Series into two distinct awards: Best Culinary Instructional Series and Best Culinary Cultural Series. The Travel and Nature categories have also been separated into Best Travel and Adventure Program and Best Nature and Science Program. Notably, the Best Original Song category has been removed from the Daytime Emmys.

To qualify for submission, shows must adhere to specific guidelines, with only daytime dramas (soaps) allowed for fictional programming. Content with mature themes is not permitted.

Ceremony Date

While the exact date for the 2025 Daytime Emmy Awards ceremony is yet to be announced, it is anticipated to take place in Los Angeles in October. As the excitement builds, fans of daytime television eagerly await the results and the celebration of their favorite shows and performers.