Daytime Emmy Awards: The Full List of Nominees

The 2025 Daytime Emmy Awards are alread making headlines with the official nominations being revealed today. The ceremony, typically a springtime staple, is switching things up this year with a fall premiere set for October 17, 2025. With comedian Vir Das hosting, the vibe feels a little less buttoned-up, a little more fun.

2025 Daytime Emmy Award: The Full List of Nominees

Big names, surprise picks, and some serious fan favorites—here’s who’s up for a trophy at the 2025 Daytime Emmys.

Daytime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Daytime Drama Series

• General Hospital
• The Young and the Restless
• Days of Our Lives

Best Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama

• Eileen Davidson – The Young and the Restless
• Melissa Claire Egan – The Young and the Restless
• Sharon Case – The Young and the Restless
• Michelle Stafford – The Young and the Restless
• Nancy Lee Grahn – General Hospital
• Laura Wright – General Hospital

Daytime Emmy Awards: Best Lead Actor in a Daytime Drama

• Peter Bergman – The Young and the Restless
• Eric Martsolf – Days of Our Lives
• Greg Rikaart – Days of Our Lives
• Paul Telfer – Days of Our Lives
• Dominic Zamprogna – General Hospital

Outstanding Daytime Talk Show Series

• The Kelly Clarkson Show
• The View
• Live with Kelly and Mark
• The Jennifer Hudson Show
• The Drew Barrymore Show

Outstanding Lifestyle Program

• George to the Rescue
• Homegrown
• Hack Your Health
• Harlem Globetrotters: Play It Forward
• You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment

Outstanding Culinary Instructional Series

• Delicious Miss Brown
• Emeril Cooks
• Lidia’s Kitchen
• Selena + Restaurant
• Be My Guest with Ina Garten

Daytime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Travel and Adventure Program

• Expedition Unknown
• Mexico Made With Love
• The Good Road
• Joseph Rosendo’s Steppin’ Out
• Field Trip with Curtis Stone
• How I Got Here

Outstanding Instructional/How-To Program

• Dime Como Hacerlo
• Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse
• The Fixers
• Married to Real Estate
• Going Home with Tyler Cameron
• Martha Gardens

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