Daytime Television Awards: CBS Series Sweeps Top Drama Category
The 53rd Daytime Emmys took place at the Hollywood Palladium, with 'Beyond the Gates' claiming the top series honor in its debut year.
By Thabo Hoffmann ·
CBS's "Beyond the Gates" won the Outstanding Daytime Drama Series award at the 53rd Daytime Emmys on Friday, October 30.
The ceremony was held at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. The event recognized programming from the eligibility period of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. Matthew Hoffman served as the announcer for the single ceremony, which is streamed on YouTube this year.
The awards shifted from their traditional June schedule to mid-fall last year. "The Young and the Restless" received the most nominations with 18, while "Beyond the Gates" earned 15 nominations in its first year of eligibility. Genie Francis from "General Hospital" was named the Lifetime Achievement honoree. Byron Allen, Meredith Vieira, Patrika Darbo, and Francesca James were inducted into the Gold Circle. Stephen Brown and Rubin Ervin received Silver Circle induction.
In the drama categories, "Beyond the Gates" secured the top series award. The supporting actress category was won by Beth Maitland of "The Young and the Restless" for her role as Traci Abbott. Other drama winners included nominees from "Days of Our Lives," "General Hospital," and "The Bold and the Beautiful." The lead actor and lead actress categories featured nominees from these same four long-running soap operas.
Talk series nominees included "The View," "The Kelly Clarkson Show," and "The Drew Barrymore Show." Entertainment news honors went to networks including NBCUniversal, CBS Media Ventures, and Warner Bros. Television. Culinary categories recognized shows from Food Network, PBS, and the Outdoor Channel. Legal and courtroom series nominees spanned Fox, Entertainment Studios, and Debmar-Mercury.
Instructional and travel programs were also recognized, with nominees from PBS, Discovery Channel, and Apple. Lifestyle and arts programs included entries from Netflix, Hallmark Channel, and BYUtv. Daytime special categories featured programs from ABC, NBC, and Hulu. Short form programming nominees included entries from LinkedIn News, Eater, and KeyTV Network.
The telecast concluded the awards season for daytime television in the United States. The ceremony marked the first time the event was held in the fall under the new scheduling format. Winners were announced across all major programming genres for the 2025 calendar year.
Source: Variety
