I wasn't able to watch but followed along on twitter. I only have a few thoughts lol.
First, I loved the 50th anniversary montage. The music, the clips used, Marlena reciting "May the love that you share be the bond that gives you strength and comfort and joy for all the days of your lives" as it closed with a clip of Tom and Alice and their ornaments on the Horton tree, were BRILLIANT. Best part of the unseen (by me) broadcast as far as I'm concerned.
Really upset that Camila Banus (Gabi) didn't win for younger actress. I watched all of the reels in that category and she had the best performance of the four. I wonder how much behind the scenes politics really play into voting and who wins.
Alison Sweeney (Sami) losing wasn't that much of a shocker when you look at what she submitted -the fantasy affair reveal. I haven't been a fan of Sami Brady in years, but her scenes after EJ's death had me in tears daily, especially when she climbed up on that table with him in the morgue. I think this was just a case of her submitting the wrong material.
Congratulations to Freddie Smith (Sonny) on his win. It's really bittersweet, as a fan, when you think about it.
DAYS sharing a tie for Outstanding Drama Series; all I have to say is
. The reels they submitted for this category where Will and Sonny's wedding and EJ's death. So based on that alone, I could see how they'd squeak out a win.