Autumn is officially in full force, and daytime drama is heating up right on schedule. Between unexpected bombshells, explosive corporate desertions, and high-stakes courtroom battles, the drama this October kept us glued to our screens—and your votes proved it!
You guys turned out in numbers this month to make sure your favorite actors got their well-deserved flowers. And you, like us, crowned Delon de Metz, who plays Zende Forrester Dominguez on The Bold and the Beautiful, as the top soap performer for October 2026.
Who else made the list for October? Let’s dive straight into the results!
Top 10 Soap Performers of October 2026: Fans Pick Their Winner!
Every month, Soap Opera News recognizes the daytime performers making an impression on viewers through their storylines and performances. But the final rankings are up to you, the readers.
Your votes have been counted, and the October results are officially in!
Here are the Top 10 Soap Performers of the Month, based entirely on reader votes.
Top 10 Soap Stars of the Month
Rankings are based entirely on reader votes.
| Rank | Actor | Character | Show | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Christel Khalil | Lily Winters | The Young and the Restless | – |
| 9 | Stacy Haiduk | Kristen DiMera | Days of Our Lives | – |
| 8 | Clifton Davis | Vernon Dupree | Beyond the Gates | – |
| 7 TIE | Eric Martsolf | Brady Black | Days of Our Lives | – |
| 7 TIE | Jason Thompson | Billy Abbott | The Young and the Restless | – |
| 6 | Marquita Goings | Hayley Hamilton | Beyond the Gates | Was #4 last month |
| 5 | Mark Grossman | Adam Newman | Young and the Restless | – |
| 4 | Linsey Godfrey | Sarah Horton | Days of Our Lives | |
| 3 | Maurice Benard | Sonny Corinthos | General Hospital | – |
| 2 | Courtney Hope | Sally Spectra | The Young and the Restless | Was #9 last month |
| 1 | Delon de Metz | Zende Forrester | The Bold and the Beautiful | – |
Honorable Mentions: Knocking on the Door!
The voting totals were razor-thin this month! A few fan favorites came so close to breaking into the top 10:
- #11 (TIE): Sydney Bullock (Dylan, B&B) and Kayden Brennan Tokarski (Scout, GH). The next generation of daytime talent is officially making noise!
- #12: Annika Noelle (Hope Logan, B&B).
- #13: Lorelei Olivia Mote (Rachel Black, DAYS).
Did your personal #1 star make the list this month, or did daytime fans rob your favorite actor? Sound off in the comments below and let us know who you’re backing as we head into November Sweeps!
Photo Credit: CBS/JPI/ABC.
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