The 45th Daytime Emmy Awards, presented by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), "recognizes outstanding achievement in all fields of daytime television production and are presented to individuals and programs broadcast from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during the 2017 calendar year". The ceremony took place on April 29, 2018, at the Pasadena Civic AuditoriuminPasadena, California.[1]
| 45th Daytime Emmy Awards | ||||
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| Awarded for | Outstanding achievement in daytime television | |||
| Date | April 29, 2018 (2018-04-29) | |||
| Location | Pasadena Civic Auditorium Pasadena, California, U.S. | |||
| Country | United States | |||
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| Highlights | ||||
| Most nominations | General Hospital (26) | |||
| Outstanding Drama Series | Days of Our Lives | |||
| Outstanding Game Show | The Price Is Right | |||
| Website | emmyonline.org | |||
| Television/radio coverage | ||||
| Network | Webcast | |||
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The drama pre-nominees were announced on January 25, 2018, and the standard nominations were announced on March 21, 2018, during an episode of The Talk.[2] ABC's General Hospital has the most nominations with 26.[3] The 45th Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony, for extended Daytime Emmy categories, were held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on April 27, 2018.[1]
Mario Lopez and Sheryl Underwood returned to host the ceremony, which was broadcast as a live webcast via various live streaming and social networking services (including Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube), forgoing a traditional television broadcast for the third year in a row.[4]
Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface.[5][6][7]
The NATAS announced the following winners of the Lifetime Achievement Award on February 1, 2018:[1]
The following individuals presented awards or performed musical acts.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Christian Lanz | Announcer for the 45th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards |
| Debbie Matenopoulos Mark Steines |
Presenters of the award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series |
| Gloria Allred | Presenter of the award for Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program |
| Gaby Natale | Presenter of the special tribute of 35th Anniversary of Wheel of Fortune |
| Adrienne Houghton Loni Love Jeannie Mai Tamera Mowry-Housley |
Presenters of the award for Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series |
| Sharon Case Kristoff St. John |
Presenters of the award for Outstanding Talk Show/Informative |
| Sal Stowers Greg Vaughan |
Presenters of the award for Outstanding Drama Series Directing Team |
| Chris Van Etten Brandon McMillan |
Presenter of the award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series |
| Finola Hughes Michelle Stafford |
Presenters of the award for Outstanding Culinary Show Host |
| Jamie Farr Loretta Swit |
Presenters of the special tribute of the 55th Anniversary of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood |
| Mario Lopez Gia Francessca Lopez |
Presenters of the awards for Outstanding Entertainment Program in Spanish Outstanding Morning Program in Spanish, and Outstanding Daytime Talent in a Spanish Language Program |
| Peter Marshall Tom Bergeron |
Presenters of the award for Outstanding Game Show Host and Outstanding Game Show |
| Laura Wright | Presenter of the special tribute of the 55th Anniversary of General Hospital |
| Suzanne Rogers | Presenter of the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series |
| Molly Burnett James Bland |
Presenters of the award for Outstanding Digital Daytime Drama Series |
| AJ Gibson Vivica A. Fox |
Presenters of the award for Outstanding Morning Program |
| Kellie Pickler Ben Aaron |
Presenters of the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series |
| Deidre Hall | Presenter of the Lifetime Achievement Award |
| David Osmond Marie Osmond |
Presenters of the award for Outstanding Talk Show/Entertainment |
| Jesse Palmer Valerie Bertinelli |
Presenters of the award for Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host |
| Bradley Bell Lauralee Bell |
Presenters of the special tribute of the 45th Anniversary of The Young and the Restless |
| Kevin Frazier Nancy O'Dell |
Presenters of the award for Outstanding Culinary Program |
| Chuck Dages (NATAS Chairman) | Special presentation highlighting the benefits of daytime television and diversity |
| Mario Lopez | Introducer of Joely Fisher and In Memoriam tribute |
| Katherine Kelly Lang Rena Sofer Heather Tom |
Presenters of the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series |
| Sara Gilbert Eve Julie Chen Sheryl Underwood |
Presenters of the award for Outstanding Entertainment News Program |
| Kristos Andrews Anne Marie Cummings |
Highlighters of the Creative Arts Lifetime Achievement Awards |
| Chris Harrison | Presenter of the award for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host |
| Elizabeth Hubbard Martha Byrne |
Presenters of the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series |
| Jane Pauley | Presenter of the award for Outstanding Drama Series |
| Name(s) | Role | Performed |
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| Caleb Martin & The Remotres | Music Director | Band |
| N/A | Performers/Dancers | "I Gotta Feeling" as opening acts |
| Joely Fisher | Performer | "Astonishing" during the annual In Memoriam tribute |
Joely Fisher performed "Astonishing" from Little Women as the following people were honored:[8]