- Primary Subject: 2026 Emmy Nominations Snubs and Surprises
- Key Update: The 2026 Emmy nominations brought massive shifts, with The Pitt leading at 25 nods, while past winner Jeremy Allen White was shockingly snubbed.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: July 9, 2026
- Quick Answer: The 2026 Emmy nominations shocked fans as The Pitt scored 25 nominations and Widow's Bay earned 19, while Jeremy Allen White was completely snubbed.
The 2026 Emmy nominations are here, and as expected, some of today's biggest TV hits, including The Pitt, Hacks, and The Bear, lead the list.
However, as in previous years, several fan-favorite stars and acclaimed series failed to make the cut.
From Jeremy Allen White's surprising snub to Connor Storrie's unexpected nomination for a different show, here are the biggest snubs and surprises from the 2026 Emmy nominations.
The Biggest Snubs of the 2026 Emmy Nominations
Jeremy Allen White
For the first time since The Bear premiered, Jeremy Allen White failed to receive a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. The snub is especially surprising given that this is the show's final season and it earned recognition across several major categories, including acting nominations for Ayo Edebiri and a nomination for Outstanding Comedy Series.
Nobody Wants This
After earning three major Emmy nominations for its first season, Nobody Wants This suffered major acting snubs in 2026, with stars Kristen Bell and Adam Brody both missing out on individual nominations. The series still received two nominations, Outstanding Comedy Series and Music Supervision, but its overall showing suggests it lost some of the momentum from its debut season.
Paul Anthony Kelly
Paul Anthony Kelly earned widespread praise for his performance as John F. Kennedy Jr. in Love Story, but it wasn't enough to secure an Emmy nomination. While co-stars Sarah Pidgeon and Constance Zimmer received nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress and Outstanding Supporting Actress, respectively, Kelly was completely left out.
Industry
While it has unfortunately become a recurring trend, HBO's critically acclaimed financial drama Industry was once again shut out of the Primetime Emmy nominations despite strong reviews and widespread praise for its fourth season. Despite the buzz surrounding the series, it has failed to receive any Emmy nomination across all its seasons
The Biggest Surprises of the 2026 Emmy Nominations
The Pitt
While it's no surprise that The Pitt is one of the biggest TV hits of the year, few expected the medical drama to lead the 2026 Emmy nominations with 25 nominations.
Last year, Apple TV+'s Severance topped the nominations with 27, followed by The Penguin with 24 and both The Studio and The White Lotus with 23. After taking home five Emmy wins in 2025, The Pitt could be in line for an even bigger night at the 2026 Emmy Awards.
Connor Storrie
Connor Storrie finally earned his first Emmy nomination this year, but it wasn't for his hit series, Heated Rivalry.
Because the HBO Max series is backed by Canadian production companies, it is not eligible for the Primetime Emmys. Instead, Storrie received a nomination for hosting Saturday Night Live, making him the only guest host recognized this year.
Widow's Bay
Although Widow's Bay premiered just before the Emmy eligibility window closed, it still managed to earn an impressive 19 nominations for its debut season, including Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actor for Matthew Rhys.
The horror-comedy has become Apple TV's most-nominated new series of the year, helping fuel the streamer's record-breaking awards haul while emerging as one of the Emmys' biggest breakout success stories.
Your Friends & Neighbours
Another major win for Apple TV, Your Friends & Neighbours reached a new milestone with its second season.
After missing out on major nominations for Season 1, the dark comedy crime drama earned a coveted Outstanding Drama Series nomination for Season 2. Although Jon Hamm was left out of the Outstanding Lead Actor category, the series finally received the recognition many fans believed it deserved.
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