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Nominations were announced this morning by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) for the 45th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.
And in the daytime drama categories, it was a big day for both General Hospital and Days of our Lives. Each of the soaps were the most nominated shows in daytime this year with GH receiving 26 nods and DAYS 25. CBS was the most nominated network in all.
The ceremony will be held once again at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Sunday, April 29, 2018 hosted for the second year in a row by Extra’s Mario Lopez, and Sheryl Underwood of The Talk. Speaking of The Talk, nominations were revealed this morning on the east coast feed of the series in some of the major categories.
The Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards will also be held the night before at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Friday, April 27, 2018.
“The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is excited to be presenting the 45th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, in the historic Pasadena Civic Auditorium,” said Chuck Dages, Chairman, NATAS. “With an outstanding roster of nominees and two wonderful hosts in Mario Lopez and Sheryl Underwood, we are looking forward to a great event honoring the best that Daytime television delivers everyday to its devoted audience.”
David Michaels SVP and Executive Producer, Daytime Emmy Awards acknolwedged: “The record-breaking number of entries and the incredible level of talent and craft reflected in this year’s nominees gives us all ample reasons to celebrate. With David Parks joining us as an Executive Producer on the show, Gregg Gelfand directing and Bruce Ryan doing the set and Lighting Design by Tom Kenny along with a great production team, our 45th Anniversary show will be a spectacular gala which both looks ahead and looks back over 45 glorious years that will honor everything we’ve come to expect and love about Daytime television!”
Congratulations to all the performers, creatives, shows, and behind the scenes personnel for their achievements and nominations. Here now are the nominees! (MF Soaps will update this list for all daytime drama categories today)
Outstanding Drama Series

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The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Digital Daytime Drama Series
The Bay The Series
Eastsiders
Ladies of the Lake
Tainted Dreams
Venice The Series
Zac & Mia
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

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Eileen Davidson, as Ashley Abbott
The Young and the Restless
Nancy Lee Grahn, as Alexis Davis
General Hospital
Marci Miller, as Abigail Deveraux
Days of Our Lives
Maura West, as Ava Jerome
General Hospital
Laura Wright, as Carly Corinthos
General Hospital
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

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Peter Bergman, as Jack Abbott
The Young and the Restless
Michael Easton, as Hamilton Finn
General Hospital
John McCook, as Eric Forrester
The Bold and the Beautiful
Billy Miller, as Jason Morgan/Drew
General Hospital
James Reynolds, as Abe Carver
Days of Our Lives
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

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Marla Adams, as Dina Mergeron
The Young and the Restless
Camryn Grimes, as Mariah Copeland
The Young and the Restless
Susan Seaforth Hayes, as Julie Williams
Days of Our Lives
Elizabeth Hendrickson, as Chloe Mitchell
The Young and the Restless
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, as Steffy Forrester Spencer
The Bold and the Beautiful
Mishael Morgan, as Hilary Curtis
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

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Wally Kurth, as Ned Quartermaine
General Hospital
Chandler Massey, as Will Horton
Days of Our Lives
Anthony Montgomery, as Dr Andre Maddox
General Hospital
Greg Rikaart, as Kevin Fisher
The Young and the Restless
Greg Vaughan, as Eric Brady
Days of Our Lives
OUTSTANDING YOUNGER ACTRESS in a DRAMA SERIES

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Reign Edwards, as Nicole Avant Forrester
The Bold and the Beautiful
Hayley Erin, as Kiki Jerome
General Hospital
Cait Fairbanks, as Tessa Porter
The Young and the Restless
Olivia Rose Keegan, as Claire Brady
Days of Our Lives
Chloe Lanier, as Nelle Benson
General Hospital
Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series

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Lucas Adams, as Tripp Dalton
Days of Our Lives
Rome Flynn, as Zende Forrester
The Bold and the Beautiful
Tristan Lake Leabu, as Reed Hellstrom
The Young and the Restless
Casey Moss, as JJ Deveraux
Days of Our Lives
Hudson West, as Jake Webber
General Hospital
Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series

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Ryan Ashton, as Zach Sinnett
The Young and the Restless
Robb Derringer, as Scooter Nelson
Days of Our Lives
John Enos, as Roger
Days of Our Lives
Morgan Fairchild, as Anjelica
Days of Our Lives
Vernee Watson, as Stella Henry
General Hospital
Outstanding Drama Series Writing Team

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The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Drama Series Directing Team
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Digital Daytime Drama Series

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Mary Beth Evans, as Sara Garrett
The Bay The Series
Vanessa Kelly, as Journee
Giants
Lilly Melgar, as Janice Ramos
The Bay The Series
Alicia Minshew, as Angelica Caruso
Tainted Dreams
Anne Winters, as Mia Phillips
Zac & Mia
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Digital Daytime Drama Series

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Kristos Andrews, as Pete Garrett
The Bay The Series
James Bland, as Malachi
Giants
Richard Brooks, as Augustus Barringer
The Rich and the Ruthless
Van Hansis, as Thom
Eastsiders
Kian Lawley, as Zac Meier
Zac & Mia
So what do you think of this year’s nominees? Did you favorites make the cut to the final round for Emmy night? Who do you think was snubbed? Which show and performer do you really want to see win the most? Share your thoughts via the comment section below!