General Hospital crowned best daytime drama at the 2026 Emmys

The 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards took place Friday night at the Hollywood Palladium. General Hospital won the award for best daytime drama, added three trophies and saw Genie Francis receive the lifetime achievement award. Beyond the Gates secured four awards, including best actress for Tamara Tunie. The best actor award went to Scott Clifton of The Bold and the Beautiful. The Young and the Restless led the nominations tally with 18, but won only three awards, two in supporting categories: Roger Howarth and Beth Maitland. The Kelly Clarkson Show won five awards, including best daytime talk show, while the host title was given to Sherri Shepherd. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)