Paul Telfer captured hearts with a moving post honoring the DAYS cast, crew, and loyal viewers.
It’s been a hell of a week for Xander on Days of our Lives. The man’s finally found himself in the middle of the storm he’s been dancing around for months: he reunited with Sarah, but that could be short-lived if she ever finds out that he really did beat up Philip. But while Xander’s fighting for his future in Salem, actor Paul Telfer has been basking in a well-earned moment of real-life celebration. Just hours after taking home a Daytime Emmy, Telfer turned to social media to say what he didn’t get to say on stage — and he made sure the fans knew exactly how much they matter.
Key Takeaways
- Paul Telfer is enjoying a career high with his Daytime Emmy win.
- He shared a heartfelt Instagram message thanking the DAYS cast, crew, and especially the fans he forgot to thank on stage.
- His acceptance video showed an emotional, smiling Telfer clutching his award and paying tribute to his wife, colleagues, and late mother.
- He gave special acknowledgment to co-star Linsey Godfrey and his father, a soap convert who’s now one of his biggest supporters.
Very Grateful and Humbled
Telfer shared a post on Instagram, writing, “Very grateful and humbled to be honored last night amongst so many beloved friends and colleagues. Thanks to the DAYS squad for being so incredibly supportive and kind to me – meant so much to me – love you all. The one very important thing I forgot to do last night was thank our incredible fans – so I’ll take the opportunity now. Thanks gang!!!! ⏳❤️⏳.”
The video showed Telfer walking onto the Emmy stage with a huge, stunned smile, clutching his award tightly as the crowd cheered, before launching into a heartfelt and emotional acceptance speech. The actor paid tribute to the people who made it all possible. He thanked his wife Carmen, who’s currently performing on the East Coast, and the DAYS family behind the scenes. He singled out colleagues, hair and makeup, props, and especially his co-star Linsey Godfrey (Sarah) for her support. The most moving moment came when he spoke about his parents — a soap-loving mother who’s been gone for over 20 years and an 80-year-old father who became a fan because of him.
A Job Well Done
The official show account posted, “We are so proud of you, Paul! Congratulations 🎉 💙⏳.” His co-stars followed with a tidal wave of love. Abigail Klein (Stephanie) wrote, “PAUL. We’re never getting over this moment!!!! Congratulations forever!!👏🏻🏆.” Dan Feuerriegel (EJ) added, “Yewwww. The man 🔥🔥.” Tamara Braun (ex-Ava) chimed in with, “So so so so happy for you Paul! And you didn’t pass out!” while Robert Scott Wilson (Alex) kept it short and sweet: “Proud of you cousin.”
And then came the fans. One viewer emphatically wrote, “You’ve deserved this recognition for so long! WE LOVE YOU AND WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!” Another added, “Such dedication and staying power. A triumph.”
Another fan gushed, “From the minute I watched you stay behind and give your fans extra love at Day of Days, I knew you were special. Your mom is proud and smiling!” And one follower simply wrote, “Congratulations Paul, so incredibly happy for you. Well deserved.”
