The actor category was an easy win for Outlander’s Sam Heughan who ran away with the votes. He dominated right out of the gate and it was never a close race despite having some immensely talented competition. To anyone who has seen his amazing work as Jamie Fraser it should surprise no one that he so easily won the competition. His natural talent is showcased in every episode as he takes Jamie through one tough situation after another, especially this season. He has this amazing ability to show vulnerability and strength in the same moment. He’s both a gifted performer and an amazing man who cares about the well-being of others. He’s truly deserving of the title of the Most Outstanding Actor of September.
The actress category was a very tight race all the way to the end. Outlander’s Caitriona Balfe won over Fear The Walking Dead’s Alycia Debnam-Carey by only the smallest margin. They are each immensely talented actresses and they battled it out throughout the week with each actress repeatedly taking the lead from the other. In the end, Caitriona Balfe pulled ahead by just enough to secure the win. She’s a powerhouse actress who has taken the iconic character of Claire Randall Fraser and made her even more than fans could have hoped for. She brings amazing depth and heart to every scene she is in. There is no question that she is extremely deserving of the title of the Most Outstanding Actress of September.
Winner articles for both Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe will be made available on SpoilerTV prior to the end of the month. Watch my twitter account for hints of when the articles are coming. Until then, feel free to use the comments of this post to chat about the amazing work all the nominated performers did in September.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: For the first time in POTM history a performer was nominated for an episode that aired in the wrong month and it slipped past me. Alycia Debnam-Carey was nominated for episode 3x13 of Fear The Walking Dead that aired on October 1st. Since voting has already begun her eligibility for this round will remain, but if she wins for September her article will only pertain to performances from September episodes.
There was an incredible turnout this month for nominations. One show, in particular, had an incredible show of support. This should be a fun round of voting to see which performs will prevail.
Also, please take note that the voting results will not be visible while the polls are active. The results will be revealed after the polls close.
Now comes the hard part where you can only vote for 1 actor and 1 actress to be crowned as the Performers Of The Month for September. The polls will be open until 6 pm ET on October 14th.
Here is the list of your Top 5 Reader Nominees in each category:
Top 5 Reader Nominated Actors (In alphabetical order):
Justin Chambers (Alex Karev) - Grey's Anatomy (14x1 & 14x2)
Martin Henderson (Nathan Riggs) - Grey's Anatomy (14x1 & 14x2)
Sam Heughan (Jamie Fraser) - Outlander (3x1, 3x2 & 3x3) (Also Staff Nominated)
Kevin McKidd (Owen Hunt) - Grey's Anatomy (14x1 & 14x2)
Jesse Williams (Jackson Avery) - Grey's Anatomy (14x1 & 14x2)
Top 5 Reader Nominated Actresses (In alphabetical order):
Caitriona Balfe (Claire Randall Fraser) - Outlander (3x1, 3x2 & 3x3) (Also Staff Nominated)
Paget Brewster (Emily Prentiss) - Criminal Minds (13x1) (Also Staff Nominated)
Alycia Debnam-Carey (Alicia Clark) - Fear The Walking Dead (Season 3 September Episodes)
Sarah Drew (April Kepner) - Grey's Anatomy (14x1 & 14x2)
Ellen Pompeo (Meredith Grey) - Grey's Anatomy (14x1 & 14x2)
Please remember the rule that a single performer can only win 2 times in one year before they become disqualified for the rest of 2017. If any prior winners win again they will no longer be eligible for nomination in 2017.
2016 SpoilerTV Performer of the Year: Chyler Leigh
2016 SpoilerTV Reader's Choice Performer of the Year: Amy Acker
January Winners:
Outstanding Actor: Christian Kane (Jacob Stone) - The Librarians
Outstanding Actress: Floriana Lima (Maggie Sawyer) - Supergirl
February Winners:
Outstanding Actor: Harry Shum Jr. (Magnus Bane) - Shadowhunters
Outstanding Actress: Katie McGrath (Lena Luthor) (Guest Star) - Supergirl
March Winners:
Outstanding Actor: Matthew Daddario (Alec Lightwood) - Shadowhunters
Outstanding Actress: Lana Parrilla (Regina Mills/Evil Queen) - Once Upon A Time
April Winners:
Outstanding Actor: Stephen Amell (Oliver Queen/Green Arrow) - Arrow
Outstanding Actress: Emily Bett Rickards (Felicity Smoak) - Arrow
May Winners:
Outstanding Actor: Bob Morley (Bellamy Blake) - The 100
Outstanding Actress: Floriana Lima (Maggie Sawyer) - Supergirl
June Winners:
Outstanding Actor: Tim Rozon (Doc Holliday) - Wynonna Earp
Outstanding Actress: Dominique Provost-Chalkley (Waverly Earp) - Wynonna Earp
July Winners:
Outstanding Actor: Shamier Anderson (Xavier Dolls) - Wynonna Earp
Outstaning Actress: Katherine Barrell (Officer Nicole Haught) - Wynonna Earp
August Winners:
Outstanding Actor: Dominic Sherwood (Jace Wayland) - Shadowhunters
Outstanding Actress: Katherine McNamara (Clary Fray) - Shadowhunters
All winners throughout the year earn a place on our year-end Performer Of The Year poll which will determine the best performer of 2017!
Please only 1 vote per poll per person! May the best performers win!
After you vote be sure to hit the comments to convince others why your nominees are the most outstanding performers from September and why they deserve to win.
