The 51st annual Daytime Emmy Awards kicked off with a bang on Friday night at the Westin Bonaventure hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. Hosted by “Entertainment Tonight” anchors Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner, the event honored the best in daytime television, with major awards being handed out for daytime drama series, daytime talk series, entertainment news series, and acting categories.
One of the highlights of the evening was the nomination of the Amazon Freevee show “Neighbours” for the first time at the Daytime Emmys, alongside popular shows like “The Bold and the Beautiful,” “The Young and the Restless,” and “General Hospital.” Additionally, legendary star Dick Van Dyke, at the age of 98, became the oldest actor to receive a Daytime Emmy nomination, making him a potential record-breaking winner.
In a significant change, this year’s Daytime Emmys no longer include a category for younger performers in a daytime drama, requiring them to enter lead, supporting, or guest categories instead. The event also saw the absence of lifetime achievement awards, focusing solely on recognizing the outstanding work of the past year.
The ceremony on Friday night saw winners in categories like Daytime Drama Series, Daytime Talk Series, Lead and Supporting Performances in a Daytime Drama Series, Guest Performances, and Writing and Directing teams for daytime dramas. The event set the stage for the second night of awards, the Daytime Creative Arts & Lifestyle Emmy Awards, which will be streamed online.
With a star-studded lineup of nominees and winners, the 51st annual Daytime Emmy Awards are shaping up to be a celebration of excellence in daytime television. Stay tuned for more updates and highlights from this prestigious event.