It all started with a secretive hush over Hollywood Boulevard: whispers of nominations. Then, on July 9, the first wave hit—announced on shows like Entertainment Tonight, Extra and Access Hollywood—a dramatic reveal that felt more like a scandal than a press release. The buzz? Only three daytime dramas—Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, and The Young and the Restless—survived NATAS’s tight new rules limiting nominations to 50% of eligible shows in low-entry categories.
With voting overruling any underdogs, the Emmys landscape is suddenly a high-stakes gladiator arena, not a soap opera backlot.
Three soaps. One crown. No room for error.
ABC’s veteran powerhouse sits atop the hierarchy with a record-breaking 26 wins, including last year’s trophy.
Its storytelling—ranging from medical crises to mob showdowns—has cultivated a loyal fanbase and secured its place in daytime royalty.
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