This is the week that many fans look forward to all year and come Friday, October 30, viewers will watch as their favorite soap stars take home a golden statuette at the 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. The excitement is brewing but some are still uncertain where to watch and when so here are details to get you prepared for the ceremony.
Where to Watch
The ceremony will take place at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California starting at 8:00 pm. Though it will not be televised again this year, fans can live stream the event for free from various devices at the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences’ (NATAS) YouTube channel or at The Emmys website.
Soap Stars Presenting
Among the presenters will be Bold & Beautiful’s Delon de Metz (Zende), Beyond the Gates’ Tamara Tunie (Anita), Days of Our Lives’ Paul Telfer (Xander), General Hospital’s Katelyn MacMullen (Willow) and Young & Restless’ Susan Walters (Diane) — and you’ll get to see past stars as well.
Who’s Nominated
If you missed our announcement back in July, or simply need a refresher, here’s soaps’ complete list of nominees. And yes, Beyond the Gates is included this year!
Lifetime Achievement Award
This year’s special award will go to one of General Hospital’s current longtime running stars, Genie Francis (Laura), who, in 2027, will mark 50 years with the ABC soap.
Ticket Information
And if you’d like to attend the festivities, there’s still time to get your tickets before Friday’s ceremony.
So, there you have it — and be sure to follow and join us as we announce the winners live on Soaps.com’s social media accounts, including X, Facebook, Instagram and Threads.
