The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) has officially revealed a star-studded lineup of daytime television stars who will take the stage as presenters at the 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. The ceremony will take place on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California, and will stream live on the NATAS YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@theemmys and watch.TheEmmys.tv.
2026 Daytime Emmys Presenters Revealed
Starting Monday, October 26, Extra will partner with NATAS to feature five nights of dedicated Daytime Emmys segments leading up to the big ceremony, giving fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the event. Mona Kosar Abdi, weekend host and senior correspondent with Extra, will host the pre-show red carpet stream on the @TheEmmys YouTube channel.
Extra host Derek Hough will present during the ceremony, and correspondent Terri Seymour will host coverage throughout the evening as well. The hit entertainment news program—which is nominated for three Daytime Emmy Awards in 2026—will also spotlight the ceremony in its weekend edition a week later, featuring notable red carpet moments, winner reactions, and exclusive backstage footage.
Daytime Stars Join the Lineup
This year’s wide-ranging group of presenters features special tributes to beloved daytime dramas of the past. The lineup includes 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).
The ceremony will also celebrate stars from this year’s nominated lifestyle programs and daytime dramas. The presenter lineup features 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). Additionally, Matthew Hoffman (Love Island USA, Cheap A$$ Beach Houses) will serve as the ceremony’s official Voice of God, bringing his signature comedic narration to the evening.
As previously announced, daytime icon Genie Francis (General Hospital) will receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, presented to her by her husband, actor and director 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 and 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 Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts since 1974, honoring work across a wide variety of categories, including daytime dramas, talk shows, instructional programming, hosting, culinary shows, and legal courtroom programs.
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