At 98, Dick Van Dyke becomes the oldest nominee for a Daytime Emmy, securing a nomination for his role in “Days of our lives

Legendary actor Dick Van Dyke has been nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award, marking a historic moment as he becomes the oldest nominee at the age of 98. The actor received the nod for his guest performance as amnesiac Timothy Robicheaux on the popular Peacock series “Days of Our Lives.” This nomination puts him in the running against other talented actors including Australian actor Guy Pearce, known for his role on Amazon Freevee’s “Neighbours.”

Dick Van Dyke, whose career spans several decades, has previously won four Primetime Emmys, most notably for his performance in the classic 1960s comedy series “The Dick Van Dyke Show.” His enduring appeal and versatility have kept him in the spotlight, earning him accolades and admiration from both peers and fans alike.

In other nominations, actor-singer Selena Gomez has been nominated for her culinary series “Selena + Chef: Home for the Holidays” on the Food Network. This category also sees a nomination for Valerie Bertinelli’s “Valerie’s Home Cooking.” Meanwhile, CBS’s talk show “The Talk,” which is concluding after its 15th season, has its co-hosts nominated for daytime talk series host.

The Daytime Emmys have also announced their lead actress and actor nominees, with notable mentions including Tamara Braun of “Days of Our Lives,” and Eric Braeden of “The Young and the Restless,” among others. The awards, set to be presented on June 7 in Los Angeles, are returning to their regular schedule after last year’s postponement due to strikes by Hollywood actors and writers.

The event, which will air live on CBS, promises to be a significant occasion, celebrating achievements across various daytime television categories. The announcement of the hosts and the Lifetime Achievement honorees is eagerly awaited, as the industry looks forward to honoring its finest talents.