General Hospital, Kelly Clarkson Show Win Big at Daytime Emmys
General Hospital won its sixth straight Outstanding Drama Series award and The Kelly Clarkson Show took five wins as the 53rd Daytime Emmy Awards honored the best in daytime television.
The biggest winners of the 53rd Daytime Emmy Awards have been announced. The ceremony celebrated achievements across dramas, talk shows, and lifestyle programming, with several shows and individuals making history.
General Hospital secured its sixth consecutive win for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series, one of four awards it earned on the night. The show also won for its writing team and for Jeff Kober as Outstanding Guest Performer. The Kelly Clarkson Show dominated with five awards in its final season, including Outstanding Daytime Talk Series, directing, hairstyling and makeup, art direction, and sound. Kelly Clarkson herself has now won nine Daytime Emmys over seven years.
Star Jones won her first Daytime Emmy after 14 nominations, taking the trophy for Outstanding Daytime Personality, Daily for her work on Divorce Court. The new drama Beyond the Gates made a powerful debut, tying General Hospital with four wins in its first year of eligibility. Its victories included Outstanding Daytime Drama Series, lead actress for Tamara Tunie, and emerging talent for Ambyr Michelle.
Notable Wins
Several shows and personalities made history with their wins. The Young and the Restless, which led all dramas in nominations, won three awards. Among them was a historic win for Roger Howarth as Outstanding Supporting Performer in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor, which came 32 years after his last Daytime Emmy. His co-star Beth Maitland won the supporting actress award.
Genie Francis received the Lifetime Achievement Award for her iconic role as Laura Spencer on General Hospital. Keke Palmer won her first Daytime Emmy as a producer of the outstanding daytime short form program Glam Through the Ages. Sherri Shepherd won for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host for her show Sherri.
Network Wins
The top networks took home multiple awards. CBS led all broadcast and distribution groups with eight wins total. The now-defunct NBCUniversal Syndication unit won five awards, largely driven by The Kelly Clarkson Show. ABC won four awards.
A diverse array of platforms and channels secured two awards each.
| Network/Platform | Number of Wins |
|---|---|
| CBS | 8 |
| NBCU Syndication | 5 |
| ABC | 4 |
| Apple | 2 |
| Food Network | 2 |
| PBS | 2 |
| Roku | 2 |
Special Awards
Some winners were recognized for their outstanding work in specific categories. The Bold and the Beautiful's Scott Clifton won for Outstanding Lead Performer in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor. Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter won for arts and popular culture, while Justice For The People with Judge Milian took the legal series honor.
Inkblot Narratives won Outstanding Lifestyle Program for A Different Breed, and Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross won for travel and adventure. Ray Chew won for outstanding music direction and composition for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The winners will be celebrated for their achievements in daytime television.
