2026 Daytime Emmy Nominations: Young & Restless Leads

The nominations for the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards were unveiled this week, setting the stage for a ceremony scheduled for Friday, October 30, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. The long-running CBS soap opera "The Young and the Restless" leads the field with 18 total nominations, including one for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series.

The drama series category features a notable newcomer, with the recently launched CBS soap "Beyond the Gates" earning 16 nominations, including its first bid for best series. It will compete against "The Young and the Restless," "General Hospital" (13 nominations), and "Days of Our Lives" (8 nominations). "Beyond the Gates" also made a historic mark in the acting categories, securing two nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress for Karla Mosley and Tamara Tunie, marking the show's first Emmy nods.

They are joined in that category by Stacy Haiduk of "Days of Our Lives," Michelle Stafford of "The Young and the Restless," and Heather Tom of "The Bold and the Beautiful." The Outstanding Lead Actor category is composed entirely of previous Emmy winners, featuring Eric Braeden and Christian Jules LeBlanc from "The Young and the Restless," Steve...