A Cut Above the Rest: Mr. Gay New Zealand and Mr. Gay Pride Australia Lead Public Vote

With the annual Mr. Gay World fast approaching, both Mr. Gay New Zealand and Mr. Gay Pride Australia have found themselves in pole position for the public vote category so far.

As it currently stands, only a few percent separate the top three finalists, with Australia’s Jordan Bruno, currently leading Kiwi, Ricky Devine-White who sits just behind Mexico in 3rd place.

As a part of the Oceania region, both New Zealand and Australia have developed a unique national competition, in selecting their Mr. Gay World representatives.

Unlike other national competitions, Mr. Gay New Zealand and Mr. Gay Pride Australia have no looks based categories or voting criteria. Instead, candidates who apply from all over both countries, are judged on their relate-ability, engagement, public speaking, ambition, and their general persona.

The competitions also work with StartOut, an Australian based mentoring organisation, with aims to help at-risk LGBTI youth.

Both New Zealand’s Ricky and Australia’s Jordan encourage as many people as possible to get involved and back their favourite Mr. Gay World finalist.

“Many people have asked me how it has been so far, my reply is; amazing, enlightening and very rewarding,” said Ricky via his Instagram.

“There have been many opportunities in my life that have led me to this point (some calculated/some random) and throughout that journey, I have been privileged to have the support of friends, family, clients, media.

“Especially all those I haven’t met yet who are voting daily.”

Stop and reflect. Sunday with @mrgaynewzealand . A coffee first and then prep for Mr Gay World is well underway. Please take time to vote! ***Link in my bio A huge thanks to @worldbrandinnz for being both supportive and creative this morning. Watch this space! 3-weeks to go…

A post shared by Ricky Devine White (@rickydevine_) on Apr 28, 2018 at 1:00pm PDT

Australia’s Jordan was similarly thankful on his Instagram.

“I have so many fears, doubts and insecurities heading into this competition,” said Jordan.

“I’m doubting whether I have done enough to deserve my spot and if I will be able to represent Australia well enough, but I promise I will only strive to do good things regardless of the result.

“If I win, my dream is to publish a cookbook with all profits going to International LGBTI charities.”

I am fashion ????????????????‍♂️???? . We are past the halfway point of the comp and I need you to vote for me through the link in my bio (it is so close)!!! ????????????️‍???? . If I win my dream is to publish a cook book with all profits going to International LGBTI charities! ????️‍????????????‍???? . You can vote every 24 hours, so please back me on this ???????????? . Clothing by @anthonybusa247 and photo by @daniel.enright.photography ????????❤ . #MGW18 @mgworg

A post shared by JORDAN BRUNO ????????‍???? (@jordanbruno.mkr) on Apr 23, 2018 at 3:13am PDT

The 10th Mr. Gay World is held from May 21 to 26 and is hosted in South Africa by the City of Knysna. public vote

Last Updated on Apr 30, 2018