The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) has formally announced the list of presenters for “The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards,” which is scheduled to take place on Friday, October 30, at the historic Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, CA.
Included in the wide-ranging group of Daytime stars presenting are those who will pay tribute to some of the most beloved daytime dramas from the past, like Crystal Chappell (“Guiding Light”), Lesli Kay (“As the World Turns”), Joe Lando (“One Life to Live”), Eva LaRue (“All My Children”), A Martinez (“Santa Barbara”), Juliet Mills (“Passions”), and Alicia Leigh Willis (“Another World”).
Other presenters include stars from this year’s nominated lifestyle programs and dramas, including Eva zu Beck (“Superskilled with Eva zu Beck”), Danielle Chang (“Lucky Chow”), Sunny Hostin (“The View”), Derek Hough (“Extra”), Pati Jinich (“Pati’s Mexican Table”), Star Jones (“Divorce Court”), Michael Jr. (“Stand Up and Do Something”), Katelyn MacMullen (“General Hospital”), Judge Greg Mathis (“Mathis Court with Judge Mathis”), Delon de Metz (“The Bold and the Beautiful”), Keke Palmer (“Glam Through the Ages”), James Preston (“The Bay”), Paul Telfer (“Days of our Lives”), Tamara Tunie (“Beyond the Gates”), Nischelle Turner (“Entertainment Tonight”), Susan Walters (“The Young and the Restless”) and Andrew Zimmern (“Andrew Zimmern’s Wild Game Kitchen”).
Matthew Hoffman (“Love Island USA,” “Cheap A$$ Beach Houses”) will serve as the ceremony’s “Voice of God,” bringing his signature comedic narration to the evening’s celebrations.
Lifetime Achievement honoree Genie Francis (“General Hospital”) will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by her husband, Jonathan Frakes.
“The 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards will bring together an exciting mix of presenters representing the full spectrum of daytime television,” said Adam Sharp, President & CEO of NATAS. “From familiar faces in daytime drama to the personalities and creative voices behind talk shows and lifestyle programming, this year’s lineup reflects the breadth of talent that makes daytime so special. We look forward to celebrating the people who continue to shape the genre.”
The ceremony, which is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT on October 30, will encompass all categories, including creative arts, with “The Young and the Restless” leading all shows with 18 nominations, followed by “Beyond the Gates” with 15, “General Hospital” with 13, “Days of our Lives” with eight, and “The Bold and the Beautiful” with seven.
As previously reported, this year’s ceremony will stream live on the NATAS YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@theemmys and watch.TheEmmys.tv.
The Daytime Emmy Awards on YouTube marks the fourth time this year that NATAS has streamed an Emmy Awards telecast on the service, starting with “The 47th Annual Sports Emmy Awards” and the multi-night presentation of “The 47th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards” in May.
No television provider will be required, as viewers at home can access the telecast for free on a wide range of devices, including mobile, Smart TVs, Apple TV, Roku, Android TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, iPhone, iPad, and Android, among others.
Since 1974, the Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts, honoring work in a variety of genres, including daytime dramas, talk series, entertainment news, culinary, adventure, instructional, and legal/courtroom programming.
NATAS Productions is producing “The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards,” presented as a single ceremony. Adam Sharp and Lara Gates are executive producers, with Leon Knoles returning to direct for a fifth straight year. Rachel Schwartz serves as Head of Daytime, and the firm of Lutz & Carr, LLP, provides accounting services for the competition
