 Also in 2011, Duell won "TV Guide's" Soap Opera Spirit award for Outstanding Male Actor in a New Role or Recast.Michael Logan of "TV Guide" acknowledged that Duell's overall portrayal of Michael throughout 2010 was very good, but his submission for the Emmy was not his absolute best.Duell was listed as the Performer of the Week in the January 17, 2012 issue of "Soap Opera Digest" and applauded Duell for his portrayal of Michael grieving for Abby.