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The 2026 Daytime Emmys are October 30, & Young & the Restless<\/a> scored 18 nominations. That\u2019s a lot of love for Genoa City. One of them still has me scratching my head.<\/p>\n Michael Baldwin<\/strong><\/em><\/a> (Christian Le Blanc<\/strong><\/em>) is nominated for Lead Actor.<\/p>\n Let me be clear. I love Michael Baldwin. Christian Le Blanc is a pro, & he already has three Lead Actor Emmys on his shelf. This is his first nomination in a decade, & that\u2019s worth celebrating.<\/p>\n Lead Actor, though? Michael is the guy who shows up, fixes Victor\u2019s mess, takes his time hanging out in the gray area, & then goes home to his fabulous wife, Lauren Fenmore<\/a> (Tracey E. Bregman)<\/strong><\/em>. That\u2019s a supporting player, & a really good one. He\u2019s in the same category as his boss, Victor Newman<\/a> (Eric Braeden)<\/em><\/strong>. Michael spends half his screen time doing Victor\u2019s dirty work, & now he\u2019s competing with him for the same trophy. You can\u2019t make this stuff up.<\/p>\n If Emmy voters saw Michael at Billy Boy\u2019s bachelor party, I\u2019m 110% in. Hand him the trophy now.<\/p>\n Billy Abbott<\/strong><\/em><\/a> (Jason Thompson<\/strong><\/em>) got roasted at the Abbott mansion, & Michael went first. He came ready.<\/p>\n He topped it off with a toast to \u201cBilly Boy.\u201d Michael Baldwin stealing Victor Newman\u2019s nickname for Billy? Every Y&R fan out there will allow it.<\/p>\n That roast is everything Michael does best: sharp, funny & a little mean in the most lovable way. Obviously it aired long after the Emmy eligibility window closed, so it won\u2019t help him on October 30. Still, Young & the Restless <\/a>writers should take notes. Michael is at his best when he\u2019s the funniest guy in the room.<\/p>\n Do I think he wins Lead Actor? Probably not. I\u2019d vote for him in Supporting in a heartbeat, & I\u2019d vote for this roast twice.<\/p>\n Tomorrow, #8: Ray Wise as Ian Ward.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Should Michael Baldwin be in Lead or Supporting? It\u2019s not my first day watching Y&R & it isn\u2019t yours either. What\u2019s your take?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nLead Actor? How? Why?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Now, If This Is for Billy\u2019s Roast\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Related: Y&R Fan Rant: Michael Picks Victor Over Lauren<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n
Give Michael More of This<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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