Daytime Emmys go virtual in age of coronavirus pandemic

coronavirus pandemic has turned daily life into a drama of untold proportions. stars and shows that offer up afteron entertainment through good times and b are garing remotely to hand out trophies in evening at Daytime Emmys.

women of “ Talk” — Sharon Osbourne, Sheryl Underwood, Eve, Carrie Ann Inaba and Marie Osmond — will preside over two-hour telecast airing Friday at 8 p.m. EDT on CBS. 47th annual awards are back on a brocast network for first time since 2011 after being relegated to cable or streaming in recent years.

It's also first virtual Daytime Emmys, with minees, presenters and hosts checking in remotely inste of garing at Pasena Civic Auditorium, where show was to be held June 12.

Presenters and guests are set to include Eric Braeden and Melody Thomas Scott of “ Young and Restless,” Kelsey Grammer, Cookie Monster, Maurice Bernard of “General Hospital” and talk show hosts Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest and Michael Strahan.

ABC's “General Hospital” heed into show with a leing 23 minations, including best daytime drama, le actress ds for Fila Hughes and Maura West, and le actor ds for Steve Burton and Jon Lindstrom.

Or top minees are NBC's “Days of Our Lives” with 22 bids, and CBS dramas “ Young and Restless” with 21 and “ Bold and Beautiful” with 13.

“Days of Our Lives” star Susan Seaforth Hayes was minated for best supporting drama actress. Hayes, 76, is only cast member to appear in series in all of nearly 55 years that it has been on air.

Singer Kelly Clarkson received a d for first season of her eponymous talk show. Alex Trebek of “Jeopardy!” vies for best game show host, a category he won last year.