“The four daytime dramas are in receipt of NATAS’ internal investigation report and recommendations moving forward. As a group, we are not in agreement with all of the conclusions that NATAS reached. However, in the spirit of working with NATAS and the TV Academy on improving the integrity of the Daytime Emmys, we have lifted our boycott. We look forward to meeting with NATAS to discuss their findings and our concerns in greater detail.”
However, it’s a different story with the Web serials. The Deadline story stated that producers Michael Caruso (Ladies of the Lake), Crystal Chappell (Venice; ex-Carly, Days of Our Lives), and Sonia Blangiardo (Tainted Dreams) aren’t satisfied with the report.
“I have a show that’s eligible this year,” Caruso shared with Deadline, adding, “but I’m not participating because NATAS has not fixed any of the issues in the digital awards categories. Our simple requests have either been ignored or denied, and I do not feel that this judging process is a trustworthy one.”
“I won’t be participating in the future because of [NATAS’] lack of transparency,” Chappell told Deadline.
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The 46th Annual Daytime Emmys are set for Sunday, May 5, 2019.
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