Mr Gay World updates rules so “anyone who identifies as male” can compete – Gay Times Magazine

It continues: “All shows will include pre-recorded pieces from all delegates as well as visuals from areas across South Africa presented by Gay World Events and Gay World Pageants in partnership with Gay World Foundation in association with The Impact Hub.

“Pre-judging of certain aspects of the competition will have taken place before filming but the actual tasks and criteria for judging each of the delegates have remained as close as possible to the former in-person events.”

Eric Butter, President of Mr Gay World, said doing the pageant virtually will allow competitors to “bring and share their worldwide experiences” after the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

He said: “The decision to host an online competition was not taken lightly, as core to the yearly event is the get together of all the delegates representing their countries in the pre-finale week that allows them to bring and share their worldwide experiences from their LGBTQI+ perspectives with each other.

“The change in format will not demean the competition itself but will enhance the capability to include even more countries and allow viewers from across the globe to be involved.”

Mr Gay World 2020 will be shown on 9 and 16 October with the 2021 competition starting on 23 October and ending on the 30.