The 53rd Daytime Emmy Awards took place on Friday, Oct. 30 at the Hollywood Palladium, with “The Kelly Clarkson Show” winning five trophies—the most of any program—even as the talk show goes out with a bang after its cancellation. The program secured wins for best daytime talk series, directing for a daytime studio non-fiction series, hairstyling/makeup, art direction / set decoration / scenic design, and sound mixing/editing. With the eligibility window covering original episodes produced in the calendar year, both “The Kelly Clarkson Show” and “Sherri” remained eligible for the ceremony.
General Hospital Extends Soap Opera Dominance at the Hollywood Palladium
ABC’s “General Hospital” secured the top daytime drama prize for the sixth consecutive year, claiming four awards overall at the Friday ceremony. The medical soap opera notched its 19th overall victory in the category, alongside wins for its writing team and for Jeff Kober as guest performer in a daytime drama. Kober’s win caps a notable year that also brought a Primetime Emmy nomination for “The Pitt.” “General Hospital” icon Genie Francis received the lifetime achievement award, presented by her husband, actor Jonathan Frakes. The joy of doing the work has never left me,
she said. I am so proud to be a member of the cast of ‘General Hospital.’ The caliber of this cast inspires me every day and keeps me humble.
Beyond the Gates Makes Splash in First Year of Eligibility
CBS newcomer “Beyond the Gates” matched “General Hospital” with four wins in its debut year after entering the evening with 15 nominations. The series marked a massive welcome, including a history-making showing for its two Black female lead actresses, Tamara Tunie and Karla Mosley. Tunie won best actress in a daytime drama series, claiming her first-ever Emmy. This is the best ‘welcome back to daytime’ ever,
said Tunie, who first began working in the genre in 1987.
CBS Leads Broadcast Networks with Eight Wins
CBS led all broadcast outlets with eight wins for the network, while CBS Media Ventures secured trophies including a win for “The Drew Barrymore Show” for outstanding main title and graphic design for a daytime program. NBCUniversal Syndication units took five awards driven entirely by “Kelly Clarkson.” ABC claimed four wins, and Inkblot followed with three. In other major categories, Sherri Shepherd won daytime talk host for “Sherri,” Star Jones picked up her first Daytime Emmy after 14 nominations in the daytime personality — daily category for “Divorce Court,” and Scott Clifton of “The Bold and the Beautiful” took home best actor in a daytime drama. The acting winners kicked off with Beth Maitland of “The Young and the Restless” claiming Best Supporting Actress, her first trophy in 41 years.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 53rd Daytime Emmy Awards
Where was the 53rd Daytime Emmy Awards ceremony held?
The ceremony took place on Friday, Oct. 30 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California.
How many awards did The Kelly Clarkson Show win in its final year?
The canceled talk show won five Daytime Emmys, the most of any program at the ceremony, including best daytime talk series.
Which network led the total win count at the ceremony?
CBS led all outlets with eight wins for the network.