“The Kelly Clarkson Show” went out with a bang. The daytime talk show won five awards at the 53rd Daytime Emmys on Friday, including the top daytime talk prize, the most of any program. Meanwhile, ABC’s “General Hospital” scored the top daytime drama prize (for the sixth consecutive year), winning four overall — tied with CBS’ newcomer “Beyond the Gates,” which also won four in its first year of eligibility.
\n\nThis year’s Daytime Emmys came as a bittersweet moment for now-canceled talk shows “The Kelly Clarkson Show” and “Sherri.” “Sherri” host Sherri Shepherd won for daytime talk host, while “Kelly Clarkson” (besides best daytime talk) also won for directing for a daytime studio non-fiction series, hairstyling/makeup, art direction / set decoration / scenic design and sound mixing/editing. Because of the eligibility window, both shows will still be eligible for Daytime Emmys next year, as they produced original episodes in 2026.
\n\nAmong soaps, “Beyond the Gates” burst out of the gates in its first year with four wins, including for lead actress in a drama (Tamara Tunie, winning her first-ever Emmy), emerging talent in a daytime drama series (for Ambyr Michelle), lighting direction and hairstyling/makeup.
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Original source: https://variety.com/