‘Days of Our Lives’ Star Paul Telfer Celebrates Daytime Emmy Nod

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‘Days of Our Lives’ Star Paul Telfer Celebrates Daytime Emmy Nod originally appeared on Parade.

Tonight, the Daytime Emmy nominations began being released with various outlets releasing different categories. Among them was ‘Outstanding Lead actor in a Drama Series’ where Days of Our Lives star Paul Telfer earned a nomination. The actor has since taken to social media to share his gratitude and excitement.

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The actor posted on Instagram saying, “What an absolutely lovely surprise ☺️

Huge thanks to the whole @dayspeacock family - and especially @ohmygodfrey [Linsey Godfrey] and @sscottthomas [Serena Scott Thomas] for being so amazing with me throughout the whole story with Xander’s mum.

Forever grateful to work with these incredible performers who make me so much better at what I do

Huge thanks to @carlivatiron [Ron Carlivati] for creating Fiona and giving us such great material to work with.

And, of course, massive congratulations to my Days brothers @ericmartsolf [Eric Martsolf] and @gregrikaart [Greg Rikaart] - just an honor to be nominated alongside you both🫡”

The actors co-stars quickly took to the comment section to share their support. “Ahhhh YES! You are so incredibly deserving of this 🥹 So so happy for you!” Cherie Jimenez wrote. Kristian Alfonso said, “Congratulations ! 🎉 🍾 🥳” while Al Calderon added, “PAULY!!!!!!!🔥🔥” Kennedy Garcia said, “Congratulations!!! So happy for you!” and the official Days of Our Lives Instagram account added, “Congratulations, Paul! 🎉💙”

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Fans took to the comment section to share their support for the actor, “In the current world where everything seems wrong, the universe (and Emmy voting panel) got this 💯 spot on correct!! So proud of you to have your exceptional talent and unparalleled hard work recognized again!” wrote one fan, while a second added, “Bravo, Paul!! Such a great story with Fiona, loved it, well deserved & fantastic work as always!💯❤️🔥” with a third sharing, “I'm so so so so so proud of you P 🤍🫶🏼🥹 you have earned this n have done such beautiful work portraying my beloved Xander - congrats my man n I'm definitely rooting for you”

The actor previously earned a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama series in 2020.

The Daytime Emmy’s will take place on October 17, 2025.

‘Days of Our Lives’ Star Paul Telfer Celebrates Daytime Emmy Nod first appeared on Parade on Jul 10, 2025

This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 10, 2025, where it first appeared.