General Hospital wins best daytime drama at 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards

The 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards were presented on Friday night, with General Hospital winning the top prize of best daytime drama, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The series was nominated for 13 awards and won a total of four, including a lifetime achievement award for Genie Francis.

Beyond the Gates won four awards, with Tamara Tunie receiving her first Daytime Emmy for best actress in a daytime drama series. Scott Clifton from The Bold and the Beautiful won best actor in a daytime drama, while The Young and the Restless led nominations with 18 but won three awards in supporting categories.

The Kelly Clarkson Show won five awards, including best daytime talk series, but Clarkson herself was not present, and the award for best daytime talk series host went to Sherri Shepherd. Other winners included Tracee Ellis Ross for best travel and adventure program, Keke Palmer for executive producing, and Ina Garten for best culinary host.

In addition, The Hollywood Reporter's Off Script roundtable series won its first Daytime Emmy in the arts and popular culture category after three consecutive nominations, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. The series has received six nominations since 2017 and features candid discussions with Emmy contenders.

The awards ceremony was noted for recognizing a range of daytime programming and talent across drama, talk shows, and special categories, highlighting both established and emerging figures in daytime television.