Daytime Emmys 2026 Nominations Announced, Rule Changes Implemented
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The 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations were announced, with early nominees including "The Kelly Clarkson Show" and "Sherri." The awards, administered by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, recognize daytime dramas, talk series, and other programming. The 2026 ceremony is scheduled for Friday, October 30, in Los Angeles. Several rule changes were implemented this spring, including episode-based submissions and a sliding scale for nomination numbers based on submission counts. The science and nature programming category has been eliminated, and daytime dramas and non-fiction programs will now compete together in most categories. The Lifetime Achievement honoree, Gold & Silver Circle inductees, and ceremony host will be announced later.
What’s reported
The 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations are underway.
Early nominees include "The Kelly Clarkson Show" (talk series and talk host) and "Sherri" (talk host).
The ceremony will take place on Friday, October 30, in Los Angeles.
Rule changes include episode-based submissions and a sliding scale for nomination numbers.
The science and nature programming category has been eliminated.
Daytime dramas and non-fiction programs will now enter together in categories except writing and directing.
NATAS president/CEO Adam Sharp and Daytime Emmy awards head Rachel Schwartz made statements.
Four categories were revealed Monday night on "Extra" and "Entertainment Tonight."
Key figures
Adam Sharp, NATAS president/CEO
Rachel Schwartz, Daytime Emmy awards head
Lara Gates, executive producer
Leon Knoles, ceremony director
Stacy Haiduk, Karla Mosley, Michelle Stafford, Heather Tom, Tamara Tunie (actress nominees)
Eric Braeden, Steve Burton, Scott Clifton, Thorsten Kaye, Christian Jules LeBlanc (actor nominees)
Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin, Ana Navarro, Kelly Clarkson, Tamron Hall, Jennifer Hudson, Sherri Shepherd (talk host nominees)
Sources: Variety
