Daytime Emmy Awards Nominees 2025 List Revealed
The 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, honoring the best in U.S. daytime television programming from January 1 to December 31, 2024, are set for October 17, 2025, in Pasadena, California. The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) announced nominations on July 10, 2025, with some key categories revealed on July 9 through shows like Access Hollywood, Entertainment Tonight, and Extra. Below is the full list of nominations based on available information, along with answers to your questions about the ceremony and broadcast details. Note that some categories may not have complete nominee lists publicly available yet, as NATAS releases them in phases.
Full List of 2025 Daytime Emmy Nominees
Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
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Days of Our Lives (Peacock)
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General Hospital (ABC)
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The Young and the Restless (CBS / Sony Pictures Television)
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
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Sharon Case as Sharon Newman (The Young and the Restless, CBS)
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Eileen Davidson as Ashley Abbott (The Young and the Restless, CBS)
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Melissa Claire Egan as Chelsea Lawson (The Young and the Restless, CBS)
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Nancy Lee Grahn as Alexis Davis (General Hospital, ABC)
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Michelle Stafford as Phyllis Summers (The Young and the Restless, CBS)
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Laura Wright as Carly Spencer (General Hospital, ABC)
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Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
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Peter Bergman as Jack Abbott (The Young and the Restless, CBS)
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Eric Martsolf as Brady Black (Days of Our Lives, Peacock)
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Greg Rikaart as Leo Stark (Days of Our Lives, Peacock)
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Paul Telfer as Xander Kiriakis (Days of Our Lives, Peacock)
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Dominic Zamprogna as Dante Falconeri (General Hospital, ABC)
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Outstanding Culinary Instructional Series
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Be My Guest with Ina Garten
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Delicious Miss Brown
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Emeril Cooks
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Lidia's Kitchen
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Selena + Restaurant
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series
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The Drew Barrymore Show
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The Jennifer Hudson Show
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- The Kelly Clarkson Show
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Live with Kelly and Mark
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The View
Outstanding Travel and Adventure Program
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Expedition Unknown
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Field Trip with Curtis Stone: Hong Kong
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The Good Road
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How I Got Here
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Joseph Rosendo's Steppin' Out
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Mexico Made With Love
Outstanding Instructional and How-To Program
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Dime Como Hacerlo
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The Fixers
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Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse
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Going Home with Tyler Cameron
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Married to Real Estate
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Martha Gardens
Outstanding Lifestyle Program
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George to the Rescue
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Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut
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Harlem Globetrotters: Play It Forward
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Homegrown
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You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment
Category Changes and Notable Updates
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New Categories: Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series (replacing Outstanding Young Performer).
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Culinary and Travel Categories: Culinary and travel/nature/adventure categories have been split into more specific honors.
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Eligibility: Only programs aired between January 1 and December 31, 2024, were eligible. CBS’s new soap Beyond the Gates, which premiered in 2025, will be eligible next year.
When Are the 2025 Daytime Emmy Awards?
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Date: October 17, 2025
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Location: Pasadena, California
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Schedule Change: The ceremony has moved from its usual May/June slot to October, swapping places with the News & Documentary Emmy Awards.
Will the Daytime Emmys Be Televised?
As of July, 2025, the broadcast partner for the 52nd Daytime Emmy Awards has not been officially confirmed. In recent years, the ceremony has aired on CBS and streamed on Paramount+, but an official announcement for this year’s telecast is still pending
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When are the 2025 Daytime Emmy Awards?
October 17, 2025, in Pasadena, California.
Will the Daytime Emmys be televised?
The ceremony is expected to air on CBS and stream on Paramount+, but an official broadcast announcement is still pending as of July 10, 2025.
Why isn’t Beyond the Gates nominated?
Beyond the Gates premiered in 2025 and will be eligible for next year’s awards.
What’s new for the 2025 Emmys?
Introduction of the Emerging Talent category and more refined culinary and travel program categories
