Friday night at the 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, the night’s big winners in daytime drama, talk shows and more, shared their first moments of their victories in the press room where they were greeted by the paparazzi, journalists and electronic media outlets from around the country.

Getting their first snaps with Emmy gold were General Hospital winners: Frank Valentini (Drama Series), Nicholas Alexander Chavez (Younger Performer), Jeff Kober (Supporting Actor), Kelly Thiebaud (Supporting Actress) along with Allison Reames Smith and Phideaux Xavier (Directing Drama Series).

Days of our Lives was represented with a win for Ron Carlivati and his writing team, while The Bold and the Beautiful long-running cast member, John McCook finally received the Lead Actor top prize, while The Young and the Restless’ Mishael Morgan made Daytime Emmy-history taking home the gold in the Lead Actress category.  Talk show host, Tamron Hall celebrated her win as well.

Take a look at some of those moments in our ‘Winners Circle’ Photo gallery below.

Now, let us know, which of these winners were you most happy to see receive a gold statuette? Share your thoughts in the comment section.

DAYS head writer, Ron Carlivati took home his 3rd Daytime Emmy as DAYS took top writing honors.

B&B's John McCook finally takes home the gold for his portrayal of B&B's Eric Forrester.

A very happy and enthusiastic, Nicholas Alexander Chavez celebrates his first Emmy win for his role as GH's Spencer Cassadine in the Younger Performer category.

It was a big moment in the life of GH's Kelly Thiebaud (Britt), when she won the Outstanding Supporting Actress prize.

Nothing like a good villain! GH's Jeff Kober's name was called for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.

Historic! Epic win! Y&R's Mishael Morgan became the first black actress to win the Lead Actress prize in the history of the Daytime Emmy Awards.

Tamron Hall won for Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host!

GH directors Phideaux Xavier and Allison Reames Smith won gold with the Directing team of the series.

Drew Barrymore in the winners walk with GH, executive producer, Frank Valentini, shortly after she presented him with the Drama Series win for the ABC soap opera.

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The 49th Annual Daytime Emmys were held on Friday night and for the first time since 2019 and the coronavirus pandemic, the event was live and the red carpet was back in full swing.

Many of your favorites from Days of our Lives, General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful, The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful showed their glam side and celebrated being part of the genre with their own fashion statements.  In addition, many notables from daytime talk shows, game shows and more were on-hand and also walked the carpet.

After the arrivals, the nominated guests, cast members, and colleagues went inside to the Pasadena Civic Auditorium for the presentation of the awards which were live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+. (Find out who won here)

Now below, check out some of the red carpet arrivals from daytime’s biggest night of the year.

Then, let us know, who do you think was the Best Dressed? Who looked most dashing? Which couple complimented each others look, well?  Share your picks and thoughts via the comment section.

DAYS Camila Banus and husband, Marlon Aquino showstoppers on the red carpet.

GH favorite, Finola Hughes rooting on her castmates on Emmy night.

Y&R's Brytni Sarpy always on trend and stunning.

Two-time Daytime Emmy winner, Tamara Braun (Ava, DAYS) does a twirl in orange.

B&B's Kimberlin Brown brings some glam.

ET and Daytime Emmy Awards co-host Nischelle Turner turns heads in blue.

ET's Rachel Smith in floral print dress.

Lead Actress nominee, DAYS Arianne Zucker went blue.

Eventual Lead Actress Emmy winner, Y&R's Mishael Morgan, wowed the carpet on her arrival.

DAYS bad girl, Emily O'Brien (Gwen) in floral colors - a good match for the Daytime Emmys step and repeat of yellow and blue.

Daytime icon, Susan Lucci in her first public appearance since the death of her husband, Helmut Huber.

Sleek and elegant, GH's Sofia Mattsson.

GH's Tanisha Harper brings it!

B&B's Diamond White took to the carpet with her own vibe.

Y&R's Cait Fairbanks rocking the all white dress on Emmy night.

Salem boyz: Brandon Barash, Carson Boatman and Rob Scott Wilson.

Sydney Mikayla reunited with her former GH co-stars, Nicholas Alexander Chavez and William Lipton.

Y&R's Melody Thomas Scott with husband, B&B producer, Ed Scott.

'Likey' - Y&R's Christian LeBlanc and Tracey E. Bregman

DAYS Deidre Hall and Galen Gering traveled down the Emmys red carpet together.

Jordi Vilasuso with wife Caitlin - a dashing pair, indeed.

Marci Miller with her husband, Ryan, by her side.

The one and only Peter Bergman with wife, Mariellen.

GH nominee, Laura Wright and her beau, Wes Ramsey (Ex-Peter). Quite the duo!

B&B's Krista Allen brought superfan and good friend, Matt Hanvey to the Emmys.

Too cool for school - B&B's John McCook and wife Laurette.

Y&R's Sean Dominic presented Lead Actress and donned a burgundy tux.

Access Hollywood host, Scott Evans, did his version of a tux and pulls it off as only he can.

Daytime Emmy winner, Greg Vaughan (Eric, DAYS) always red carpet ready.

Y&R's Conner Floyd hits the carpet.

B&B's Tanner Novlan in classic tux.

Former Days star, Lucas Adams brings a modern look to the carpet.

GH's Nancy Lee Grahn utilized the carpet to send a message about the Supreme Court's decision to strike down Roe vs Wade.

Y&R's Courtney Hope always an attention-getter on the carpet.

The amazing Cynthia Watros of General Hospital.

GH's Kelly Monaco looking beautiful on the carpet.

Two-time Daytime Emmy winner, and new mom, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood.

Talk show host and eventual Emmy winner, Tamron Hall.

It was big weekend for cast members of The Bold and the Beautiful and the show itself.  With a myriad of events surrounding their appearance at the 61st annual Monte Carlo TV Festival, Thorsten Kaye (Ridge), Krista Allen (Taylor), Tanner Novlan (Finn) and Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (Steffy) were kept quite busy, but against the beautiful backdrop of Monte Carlo, Monaco.

Executive Producer and head writer, Brad Bell, along with Supervising Producer, Casey Kasprzyk, were also in Monte Carlo for the festivities.

From Saturday night’s Photocall party at the Fairmount Hotel, to Sunday’s autograph signing and Q&A session for fans of the soap, to the B&B’s 35th anniversary party Monte Carlo-style to close out the weekend, the stars were favorites from the press and attendees around the world.

Take a look at some of the images from the weekend below.

Then, let us know, what do you think of B&B continuing to be the international phenomenon that it is via the comment section.

Tanner Novlan and Jacqueline MacInnes Wood meet fans at an autograph signing session.

Striking a pose at the PhotoCall party, B&B's Thorsten Kaye and Krista Allen.

Krista Allen on-stage during the Q&A session with the cast.

Tanner and Jacqui at the B&B 35th anniversary soiree, Monte Carlo style, of course!

The cast of B&B makes their first red carpet entrance during the weekend events.

B&B EP and Head Writer, Brad Bell, alongside his daughter, Charlotte Cordella Bell at the autograph signing session.

The cast with EP and head writer, Brad Bell. pose for the paparazzi at the soiree in their honor.

Cake time! B&B is celebrated on its 35th anniversary!

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