Congratulations to the new Mr Continental winner!
Isaiah Sanchez Hilton has been crowned Mr Continental 2026 this Saturday, August 30 at the pageant's final night competition, which featured this year's top 10 contestants. This top 3 podium also included Exotic Lord as first runner-up and Michael LaMasters as second runner-up.
The men of Mr Continental 2026 delivered an exciting competition this evening as they went through runway categories like swimwear and formal wear, showcased their talents through solo performances, and had to quickly connect with the judges and the audience in the pageant's question and answer (Q&A) segment — the last hurdle before a winner was crowned.
This year's Mr Continental pageant had 13 contestants in its preliminary night on Friday, August 29: Charlie Vega Sinclair, Exotic Lord, Isaiah Sanchez Hilton, Jacob Holland, Jose Vega, Kendall G Andrews, Kristofer Cass, Marcel Lamont, Michael LaMasters, Riccardo LaReese, Roman Black, Samuel St Juste, and Stefan St James.
Three contestants — Kendall G Andrews, Marcel Lamont, and Samuel St Juste — did not advance to the final night of Mr Continental 2026 this Saturday, August 30, narrowing this year's competition to a top 10.
Keep scrolling to learn more about the top 10 contestants of Mr Continental 2026, and follow along to see how the competition played out.
Charlie Vega (Top 10)
Charlie Vega at Mr Continental 2026.
Placement: Top 10
Instagram: @carlospineda9803
Jacob Holland (Top 10)
Jacob Holland at Mr Continental 2026.
Placement: Top 10
Instagram: @j_as_in_jaycup
Kristofer Cass (Top 10)
Kristofer Cass at Mr Continental 2026.
Placement: Top 10
Instagram: @kristofercassofficial
Riccardo LaReese (Top 10)
Riccardo LaReese at Mr Continental 2026.
Placement: Top 10
Representing: Mr. Wisconsin Continental
Instagram: @riccardohinds
Stefan St James
Stefan St James at Mr Continental 2026.
Representing: Atlantic Coast Continental
Placement: Top 5
Instagram: @sbarr912
Roman Black (Top 5)
Roman Black at Mr Continental 2026.
Representing: Heart of America Continental
Placement: Top 5
Instagram: @thatssoroman
Michael LaMasters (3rd place / 2nd runner-up)
Michael LaMasters at Mr Continental 2026.
Michael LaMasters, who represented Mr. Supreme Continental on Mr Continental 2026, has a long history with pageants. For instance, he's competed on Mr Continental 2018, Mr Chicago Continental 2017, Mr Gay America 2017, Mr Gay USofA 2015, and Mr Gay Texas USofA 2014 (via Our Community Roots).
LaMasters is also a bona fide globetrotter and CrossFit enthusiast — and not just because he has those keywords in his bio. The man regularly posts content visiting a new place in the world and/or training to compete at the CrossFit Open, which is the first step toward one day competing at the CrossFit Games.
Placement: Second runner-up (third place overall)
Instagram: @mycoolhaze
Exotic Lord a.k.a. Andre Hilton (2nd place / 1st runner-up)
Exotic Lord at Mr Continental 2026.
Exotic Lord, a.k.a. Andre Hilton, finished as first runner-up on Miss Continental 2026. Beyond representing the Southern California Continental pageant, Exotic is one of the main stars of House of Fire: An original series from WOW Presents Plus that follows "the legendary House of Miyake-Mugler as they juggle their impressive careers, steamy relationships, and heated rivalries, all while slaying the fierce world of New York City ballroom."
Some fans might also known him as Andre Jordan Hilton, an interior designer who works between Atlanta and New York City and documents his renovation projects on social media.
Placement: First runner-up (second place overall)
Instagram: @the_hilton
Isaiah Sanchez Hilton (Mr Continental 2026 winner)
Isaiah Sanchez Hilton at Mr Continental 2026.
Representing the North Carolina Continental pageant, Isaiah Sanchez Hilton ended this evening as the crowned winner of Mr Continental 2026.
He is otherwise known as Lorenzo Gilbert, the first out gay male cheerleader in the history of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as reported by Watermark Out News and previously celebrated as one of Out's favorite gay NFL cheerleaders.
Placement: Mr Continental 2026 winner
Instagram: @thelorenzogilbert
Mr Continental 2025 winner Raul shares a special congratulations to Isaiah Sanchez Hilton.
Mr Continental 2025 winner Raul.
Raul, the crowned winner of Mr Continental 2025 who appeared at tonight's ceremony for his step-down performance, shared a special congratulations to the newly-crowned winner, Isaiah Sanchez Hilton.
"Isaiah is one of the most resilient, respected, and accomplished entertainers in the male lead industry," Raul tells Out. "I am elated for him, and his win brings so much joy to the community, because we know how much this means to him. Isaiah has finally reached his dream, he is Continental!"
Under the direction and leadership of Jim Flint — founder/owner of The Continental Pageantry System — and hosted by Nikki Adams, Mr Continental 2026 was a night to remember. The attention now turns to Miss Continental 2026, which will have a preliminary night this Sunday, August 31, and its final night — crowning a new winner — on Monday, September 1.
