Jason, Ted and Greg on the red carpet.

"I'm having a blast," remarked daytime newcomer Jason Thompson. "SOAPnet really knows how to throw a party." (SOD 5/23/06)

AMC's Rebecca Budig, Ian Buchanan and Eden Riegel.

"This is my first time!" exclaimed Tristan Rogers. "I've never attended the Emmys before. I didn't know what I was missing." (SOD 5/23/06)

GH's Tristan Rogers at his first Emmys! - caught up with former co-star John Rielly (ex-Sean; now Alistair, Passions). They were both pleased by Anthony Geary's win. "I knew he was going to win," said Rogers. "I could just feel it." (SOW 5/23/06)

For Emma Samms, "It was delightful to come back and be a part of the Emmy experience. Presenting with Tristan was such a treat." (SOD 5/23/06)

At the Emmy gift lounge, Finola Hughes reported that her sides ached from taping her first day back in Port Charles. "I laughed from the moment I got there until the moment I left. Working with Tristan [Rogers] again was wonderful." (SOD 5/23/06)

GH's Finola Hughes and Ian Buchanan also reunited, but will there be an Anna/Duke reunion? (Hughes would love it!) After some schmoozing, she and her husband, Russell, left with pals Rebecca and Bob Guiney. (SOW 5/23/06)

"GH's Kirsten Storms set up on-screen sis Lindze Letherman with her brother Austin, who is back from a tour of duty in Iraq. "Aren't they cute?" Storms smiled. Letherman added, "Whoa, slow down. Austin is going to Italy, so I don't know if there can be much of a thing going, but I have a bit of a crush on him." (SOD 5/23/06)