The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) on Wednesday announced that actor, producer, and Daytime EmmyAward-winning host Mario Lopez (“Access Hollywood,” “Extra”) will host “The 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards,” which is set to take place Friday, October 17, 2025 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California, which will be streamed live exclusively at watch.theemmys.tv and via The Emmys app.
In addition to naming Lopez as host, the organization also announced its 2025 Gold and Silver Circle Honorees, and revealed that for the first time since 2018, a limited number of tickets will be available for purcchase by fans, giving them 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.
Tickets are now on sale for $75 plus applicable fees and are sold exclusively through Ticketmaster.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Recognizing individuals who have made enduring contributions to daytime television, the 2025 Gold and Silver Circle inductees are exceptional professionals who have performed distinguished service within the television industry, setting standards for achievement, mentoring, leadership and professional accolades for 50 or 25 years, respectively. They represent the best and brightest in the industry.
2025 Gold Circle Inductee:
- Jane Elliott (Performer, “General Hospital”)
2025 Silver Circle Inductees:
- Greg Barna (Director of Photography, “Travels with Darley,” “Equitrekking,” “Cyberchase For Reel,” “Bill Moyers – Close to Home,” “Beer Geeks,” “Lidia’s Family Table,” “Shelia Bridges Designer Living”)
- Judy Blye Wilson (Casting Director, “The Young and the Restless,” “All My Children,” “One Life to Live”)
- Star Jones (Host & Executive Producer, “Divorce Court,” “The View”)
- Kate Linder (Performer, “The Young and the Restless”)
- James Reynolds (Performer, “Days of our Lives”)
“We’re thrilled to be working with ‘Access Hollywood’ and having Mario Lopez host this year’s Daytime Emmy Awards,” said Adam Sharp, President & CEO of NATAS. “As a beloved figure in daytime television himself, Mario brings the perfect blend of energy, familiarity, and star power to the stage. We’re also honored to celebrate this year’s Gold and Silver Circle Honorees — television professionals whose dedication and exceptional talent have shaped the landscape of Daytime storytelling. Finally, we’re excited to be able to open the doors to Daytime fans after years of requests for an in-person audience.”
This marks the first time Lopez will host the awards show solo, having previously served as co-host alongside Sheryl Underwood (“The Talk”) in 2018 and 2019.
The Daytime Emmys honor outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts.
Access Hollywood: Access to the Daytime Emmys
Beginning Monday, October 13, in a first-of-its-kind collaboration, “Access Hollywood” will feature five nights of dedicated Daytime Emmys segments leading up to the ceremony, giving fans an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at the award show. Following the ceremony, on Monday, October 20, the entertainment news program will spotlight the Daytime Emmy Awards with notable red carpet moments, winner reactions, and exclusive footage from the night’s festivities.
Beyond the Gates Ineligibility
Just ahead of the nominations announcement in July, NATAS made note of two key items in a post on X (formerly Twitter), including:
- The eligibility window for the Daytime Emmys was calendar year 2024, so “Beyond the Gates” isn’t eligible for this year’s nominations. The series will be eligible based on calendar year 2025 for next year’s awards show, “The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.”
- All Daytime Emmy information will now be released via the @TheEmmys handle, with the organization formally discontinuing the use of the @DaytimeEmmys handle.
No Broadcast Partner
While CBS had previously broadcast the ceremony every year since 2020, and 18 times overall, the network will not carry the awards show this year, and it will not stream via Paramount+ either, as the network has not signed a new broadcasting agreement with NATAS.
How to Watch the Daytime Emmys
“The 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” will be available to stream with no television provider required as viewers at home can watch the telecast from their mobile devices, Smart TVs and many other connected devices such as Apple TV, Roku, Android TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, iPone, iPad, Android or online via watch.theemmys.tv. The website houses all past live Emmy events, past events, winner interviews, behind-the-scenes features, and more.