The fans have spoken! Beyond the Gates breakout Colby Nixon is the Soap Opera News Star of the Month for June 2026.
Each month, our readers vote for the daytime star who truly owned the screen, and this time around, Nixon completely dominated the polls.
She’s been absolutely killing it as Kat Richardson lately, handling some of the character’s heaviest, most emotional material to date.
Whether she’s facing down a heartbreaking confrontation or playing those quiet, raw moments of guilt and fear, she makes every single scene feel totally real.
The fans clearly agreed!
Key Takeaways
- Colby Nixon has been named Soap Opera News’ Star of the Month for June 2026.
- Nixon won the fan vote for her standout performances as Kat Richardson on Beyond the Gates.
- Heather Tom finished in second place, while Roger Howarth came in third.
- Soap Opera News will continue revealing the full fan-voted Top 10 rankings each month.
A Top 10 Feature
Remember last month when we decided to switch things up?
We started a brand-new tradition for our Star of the Month feature, and it’s here to stay. Instead of just celebrating the winner, we’re keeping the excitement going by rolling out the entire Top 10 fan-voted list every single month.
It’s the perfect way to see exactly which daytime stars are generating the biggest buzz and getting the most love from the fans.
Curious to see where your favorites landed? Check out the full Top 10 rankings for June 2026 below!
Top 10 Soap Stars of the Month – June 2026 (These are based on votes)
Rankings are based entirely on reader votes.
| Rank | Actor | Character | Show | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Sean Freeman | Andre Richardson | Beyond the Gates | – |
| 9 | Katherine Kelly Lang | Brooke Logan Forrester | The Bold and the Beautiful | – |
| 8 | Abigail Klein | Stephanie Johnson Kiriakis | Days of Our Lives | – |
| 7 (Tie) | Melody Thomas Scott | Nikki Newman | The Young and the Restless | Tied for #7 |
| 7 (Tie) | Joshua Morrow | Nick Newman | The Young and the Restless | Was #2 in May |
| 6 | Kathleen Gati | Liesl Obrecht | General Hospital | – |
| 5 | Raven Bowens | Chanel Dupree DiMera | Days of Our Lives | – |
| 4 | Trisha Mann-Grant | Dana Leslie Thomas | Beyond the Gates | – |
| 3 | Roger Howarth | Matt Clark | The Young and the Restless | Also ranked #3 in May |
| 2 | Heather Tom | Katie Logan Spencer | The Bold and the Beautiful | – |
| 1 | Colby Nixon | Kat Richardson | Beyond the Gates | – |
Did your favorite soap star make the top 10 this time around? And looking ahead—who do you think is going to take home the crown for July? Drop your predictions and let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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