52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Presenters Announced
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today revealed an exciting lineup of presenters from across the world of Daytime television who will take the stage at the 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California. The ceremony will stream live at watch.theemmys.tv and via The Emmys app.
Joining previously announced host Mario Lopez are a dynamic group of stars including: Brad Bestelink (“Living With Leopards”), Kardea Brown (“Delicious Miss Brown”), Alexa Havins Bruening (“General Hospital”), Scott Clifton (“The Bold and the Beautiful”), Olivia d’Abo (“The Bay”), Dan Feuerriegel (“Days of our Lives”), Rory Gibson (“General Hospital”), Carla Hall (“Chasing Flavor with Carla Hall”), Deidre Hall (“Days of our Lives”), Cherie Jimenez (“Days of our Lives”), Judge Lauren Lake (“We The People with Judge Lauren Lake”), Egypt Sherrod & Mike Jackson (“Married To Real Estate”), Ross Mathews (“The Drew Barrymore Show”), Michael Mealor (“The Young and the Restless”), Karla Mosley (“Beyond The Gates”), Joseph Rosendo (“Steppin’ Out”), Michelle Stafford (“The Young and the Restless”), and Lisa Yamada (“The Bold and the Beautiful”).
As previously announced, Deborah Norville, the longest-serving female anchor in American television history, will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award during the broadcast.
“We’re thrilled to welcome such a wide-ranging and talented group of presenters to this year’s Daytime Emmy Awards,” said Adam Sharp, President & CEO, NATAS. “From beloved daytime drama stars to culinary innovators, lifestyle experts, and talk show favorites, this lineup reflects the vibrancy and diversity of daytime television. We look forward to an unforgettable evening celebrating their contributions and honoring the best of daytime.”
A limited number of tickets to the 52nd Daytime Emmy Awards Ceremony are still available for public purchase. Daytime television fans will have a rare chance to experience the excitement of the industry’s most celebrated evening in person and cheer on their favorite performers, television hosts and creators as they are honored for their contributions to the art of daytime TV. Fan tickets are now on sale for $75 plus applicable fees, and are sold exclusively through Ticketmaster.
The Daytime Emmy® Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts since 1974, honoring work in a variety of categories, including daytime dramas, talk shows, instructional programming, hosting, culinary and legal/courtroom programs. This year marks the debut of several new categories, including Outstanding Culinary Cultural Series, Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series and Outstanding Regional Content in a Daytime Genre.
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