Daytime Emmy Nominations for 2026 Announced

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the nominations for the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards this week. Early recognitions include nods for the recently concluded talk shows "The Kelly Clarkson Show" and "Sherri," both nominated in the talk host category. "The Kelly Clarkson Show" also received a nomination for talk series.

The Daytime Emmy Awards celebrate achievements in daytime television programming, encompassing categories such as drama series, talk shows, and entertainment news programs. The nominations process involves peer-judged entries across various fields of television production. The awards are administered by the New York-based National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, a professional organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television.

Further nominations are expected to be revealed throughout the day across a wide spectrum of daytime television genres. The full list of nominees will determine the contenders for the upcoming awards ceremony, highlighting the most outstanding programming and individual performances in daytime television over the past year. The event aims to honor excellence and innovation within the industry.