‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ and ‘The View’ Lead 2026 Daytime Emmy Nominations
The nominees for the top daytime talk categories include ‘Live with Kelly and Mark,’ ‘The Drew Barrymore Show,’ and two ‘Today’ show offshoots. Winners will be revealed on October 30.
The 2026 Daytime Emmy nominations have arrived, and the daytime talk show field is once again led by The Kelly Clarkson Show and The View. According to Billboard, both shows scored nominations for Best Daytime Talk Series and Best Daytime Talk Series Host.
Which shows are nominated for Best Daytime Talk Series?
The competition for Best Daytime Talk Series is a crowded field. Alongside The Kelly Clarkson Show and The View, the nominees are Live with Kelly and Mark, The Drew Barrymore Show, 3rd Hour of Today, and Today with Jenna & Friends.
Who is nominated for Best Daytime Talk Series Host?
In the host category, Kelly Clarkson is nominated for her eponymous show. The six hosts of The View—Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin, and Ana Navarro—are nominated as a group. The other nominees are Tamron Hall for Tamron Hall, Jennifer Hudson for The Jennifer Hudson Show, and Sherri Shepherd for Sherri.
This marks the seventh consecutive season Clarkson has been a double nominee. The View has a long history in the category, with its hosts winning in 2009 and the show itself winning Best Daytime Talk Series in 2003. The winners of this year's awards will be announced on October 30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has Kelly Clarkson ever won a Daytime Emmy?
Yes. According to the report, Kelly Clarkson has won the Daytime Emmy for Best Daytime Talk Series Host four times, and her show has also won Best Daytime Talk Series four times.
When were the last winners in these categories?
Drew Barrymore won Best Daytime Talk Series Host in 2025, while Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos won the award in 2024. Live with Kelly and Mark won Best Daytime Talk Series last year.
Why is The Drew Barrymore Show notable in this year's nominations?
The report notes that The Drew Barrymore Show has yet to win in the Best Daytime Talk Series category, making this year's nomination another chance for the show to secure its first victory.
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