The Young and the Restless is off to a great start in the race for the 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, scoring multiple nominations as the first wave of categories was revealed. All categories have been revealed, along with all nominees. We’re only including the categories that Y&R is in the running for!
Entertainment Tonight and Extra unveiled the nominees for Outstanding Lead Actor and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series, and Y&R dominated the Lead Actress category.

Y&R earned four of the six spots for Lead Actress, with Sharon Case (Sharon Newman), Eileen Davidson (Ashley Abbott), Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea Lawson), and Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers) all being recognized for their standout performances. Also nominated were Nancy Lee Grahn and Laura Wright from General Hospital.
In the Lead Actor category, Peter Bergman (Jack Abbott) received a nod for his emotional and powerful performances on Y&R. He’s joined by actors from Days of Our Lives and General Hospital, including Eric Martsolf, Greg Rikaart, Paul Telfer, and Dominic Zamprogna.
Y&R was also one of just three daytime dramas to be nominated for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series, alongside General Hospital and Days of Our Lives.
The 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards ceremony is set to take place on October 17 in Pasadena.
Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
- Days of Our Lives (Peacock)
- General Hospital (ABC)
- The Young and the Restless (CBS/Sony Pictures Television)
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
- Sharon Case as Sharon Newman (The Young and the Restless)
- Eileen Davidson as Ashley Abbott (The Young and the Restless)
- Melissa Claire Egan as Chelsea Lawson (The Young and the Restless)
- Nancy Lee Grahn as Alexis Davis (General Hospital)
- Michelle Stafford as Phyllis Summers (The Young and the Restless)
- Laura Wright as Carly Spencer (General Hospital)
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
- Peter Bergman as Jack Abbott (The Young and the Restless)
- Eric Martsolf as Brady Black (Days of Our Lives)
- Greg Rikaart as Leo Stark (Days of Our Lives)
- Paul Telfer as Xander Kiriakis (Days of Our Lives)
- Dominic Zamprogna as Dante Falconeri (General Hospital)
Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series
- Linden Ashby as Cameron Kirsten (The Young and the Restless)
- Clint Howard as Tom Starr (The Bold and the Beautiful)
- Jacqueline Lopez as Blaze (General Hospital)
- Alley Mills as Heather Webber (General Hospital)
- Valarie Pettiford as Amy Lewis (The Young and the Restless)
- Avery Kristen Pohl as Esme Prince (General Hospital)
Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series
- Olivia d’Abo as Fifi Garrett (The Bay)
- AnnaLynne McCord as Cat Greene (Days of Our Lives)
- Ashley Puzemis as Holly Jonas (Days of Our Lives)
- Christian Weissmann as Remy Pryce (The Bold and the Beautiful)
- Lisa Yamada as Luna Nozawa (The Bold and the Beautiful)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
- Tajh Bellow as TJ Ashford (General Hospital)
- Blake Berris as Everett Lynch (Days of Our Lives)
- Michael Graziadei as Daniel Romalotti (The Young and the Restless)
- Gregory Harrison as Gregory Chase (General Hospital)
- Jonathan Jackson as Lucky Spencer (General Hospital)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
- Linsey Godfrey as Sarah Horton (Days of Our Lives)
- Courtney Hope as Sally Spectra (The Young and the Restless)
- Kate Mansi as Kristina Corinthos Davis (General Hospital)
- Emily O’Brien as Theresa Donovan (Days of Our Lives)
- Susan Walters as Diane Jenkins Abbott (The Young and the Restless)
Outstanding Directing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
- Days of Our Lives (Peacock)
- General Hospital (ABC)
- The Young and the Restless (CBS)
Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
- Days of Our Lives (Peacock)
- General Hospital (ABC)
- The Young and the Restless (CBS)
Outstanding Costume Design/Styling
- The Drew Barrymore Show (CBS Media Ventures)
- General Hospital (ABC)
- Mysteries of the Terracotta Warriors (Netflix)
- Sherri (Debmar-Mercury)
- The Young and the Restless (CBS)
Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design
- The Drew Barrymore Show (CBS Media Ventures)
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (NBCUniversal Syndication Studios)
- Live with Kelly and Mark (Disney Entertainment Distribution)
- Mysteries of the Terracotta Warriors (Netflix)
- The Young and the Restless (CBS)
Outstanding Casting
- Days of Our Lives (Peacock)
- General Hospital (ABC)
- Making Good (BYUtv)
- Start Up (PBS / Arcadius Productions)
- The Young and the Restless (CBS)
Outstanding Lighting Direction
- Days of Our Lives (Peacock)
- The Drew Barrymore Show (CBS Media Ventures)
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (NBCUniversal Syndication Studios)
- The View (ABC)
- The Young and the Restless (CBS)
Outstanding Live Sound Mixing And Sound Editing
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (NBCUniversal Syndication Studios)
- The Talk (CBS)
- The View (ABC)
- The Young and the Restless (CBS)
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video
- Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade (ABC [Film 45 | EverWonder Studio | Yellow Shoes Studio])
- The Drew Barrymore Show (CBS Media Ventures)
- Neighbors (Amazon Prime Video [Amazon MGM Studios | FremantleMedia Limited])
- The View (ABC)
- The Young and the Restless (CBS)