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Kelly Clarkson Dominates 2026 Daytime Emmys
31 Oct
Summary
- Kelly Clarkson's show won five Daytime Emmy awards.
- General Hospital and Beyond the Gates won four awards each.
- Sherri Shepherd won Outstanding Daytime Talk Show Host.
At the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards, "The Kelly Clarkson Show" emerged as the leading nominee, securing an impressive five wins. Among its accolades were Outstanding Daytime Talk Series and Outstanding Directing for a Daytime Studio Non-Fiction Series, contributing to its cumulative 28 Emmy victories. This year's haul ranks as the show's third-largest, following its seven wins in 2022 and six in 2023.
Following closely were "General Hospital" and "Beyond the Gates," each receiving four awards. ABC's "General Hospital" was honored with Outstanding Daytime Drama Series, while Tamara Tunie of CBS' "Beyond the Gates" won Outstanding Lead Performer in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress for her performance in the show's inaugural season. Jeff Kober also received an award for Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series for his work on "General Hospital."
Sherri Shepherd was recognized with the award for Outstanding Daytime Talk Show Host for her program "Sherri." Both "The Kelly Clarkson Show" and "Sherri" recently concluded their final episodes in August and May, respectively, and will be eligible for nominations with their final seasons next year.
