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The 2026 Emmys will be hosted by “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” star Mariska Hargitay – and the nominations were announced on Wednesday. 

Most of the nominations went to expected shows, like “The Pitt,” “Hacks” and newcomer “Widow’s Bay,” but big stars like Jeremy Allen White, Paul Anthony Kelly and Sydney Sweeney got shut out.

And, even though “Heated Rivalry” breakout star Connor Storrie wasn’t eligible for the HBO/Crave series, he still managed to snag a surprise nod.

To be eligible, shows need to have aired between June 1, 2025 and May 31, 2026. 

A slew of popular shows had their farewell seasons this year, including “Euphoria,” “Stranger Things,” “Hacks” and “The Bear.” Some of them got their swan songs with awards love, and some were shoved out the door empty-handed. 

Keep reading for all the Emmys 2026 snubs and surprises.

Snubs: 

Sydney Sweeney 

Whatever you think of Cassie’s (Sweeney) controversial OnlyFans storyline in the third and final season of HBO’s “Euphoria,” it can’t be denied that Sweeney, 28, did a lot. She gave a headline-grabbing performance. It was an uphill battle to get accolades, considering how Season 3 was critically maligned. Still, her co-stars Zendaya and Colman Domingo managed to snag nominations this year. “The Housemaid” actress got an Emmy nomination for “Euphoria” Season 2, so, she could have gotten one for Season 3, but she was left in the dust. 

Paul Anthony Kelly

The “Love Story” star, 38, made waves for playing John F. Kennedy Jr. in the FX series “Love Story: Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette.” But even though the show itself scored a “best limited or anthology series” nod, and his co-star Sarah Pidgeon got a nomination, Kelly was left behind.

“The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins” 

This NBC comedy starring Daniel Radcliffe and Tracy Morgan was shut out in its inaugural year. It had big stars, positive reviews and it packed as many jokes per minute as “30 Rock” (creators Robert Carlock and Sam Means worked on that show). The mockumentary follows a disgraced football star (Morgan) trying to make a comeback, as a filmmaker (Radcliffe) tries to chronicle it, and still, no dice at the Emmys. But, this was a competitive year for comedy series. “Reggie Dinkins” has been renewed for a Season 2. “Hacks,” however, will be gone in 2027, leaving a slot open next year.

‘Half Man’

“Baby Reindeer” creator/star Richard Gadd created and starred in his second show this year, the limited series “Half Man” on HBO. Similar to “Baby Reindeer,” it was disturbing yet riveting and well done – but unlike “Baby Reindeer,” which swept the awards, it was mostly shut out. Gadd did earn a “supporting actor” nomination for a limited series, but otherwise, the show was ignored. His co-star Jamie Bell didn’t get nominated, and the show didn’t get a “limited series” nomination.

Jeremy Allen White

“The Bear” star got shut out in his final year. The show still scored a “best comedy series” nomination, and White’s co-star Ayo Edebiri snagged a “best actress in a comedy series” nomination. But White, who got three consecutive Emmy nominations and two wins for “The Bear,” didn’t make the cut this year. He got edged out by several new additions to the category, including Steve Carell (for HBO’s “Rooster,”) Matthew Rhys (for Apple TV’s “Widow’s Bay”) and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (for Disney+’s “Wonder Man”).

Ethan Hawke

Ethan Hawke delivered an affable, vanity-free comedy performance in the FX series “The Lowdown.” He’s a major star, and the show was critically acclaimed. But, it was a crowded year for the leading actor in a comedy race. The Oscar-nominated Hollywood veteran got overlooked.

Surprises:

Jason Bateman

Jason Bateman, 57, earned a “lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie” for his Netflix crime drama, “Black Rabbit.” (He also earned a “supporting actor” nod for his role in HBO’s “DTF St. Louis,” making it a double-duty year for the “Arrested Development” actor. The show landed with a thud when it premiered in the fall. Despite boasting stars Bateman and Jude Law, the crime drama didn’t have much critical or fan buzz, and seemed to be a show that vanished into the ether. But, randomly, the Emmys remembered it. Law got snubbed, but Bateman got a nod.

Connor Storrie 

The “Heated Rivalry” breakout star, 25, was not eligible for an Emmy for his career-making role as Russian hockey player Ilya Rozanov – because the hockey romance show hails from a Canadian media company. However, the Emmys didn’t leave him behind. Storrie still managed to earn a “guest actor in a comedy series” nomination for his turn hosting “SNL.”

The 2026 Emmys will be held live at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, airing Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.