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I Played a Kissing Game With Stars at the GayVN Awards — Here’s Who Won

I Played a Kissing Game With Stars at the GayVN Awards — Here’s Who Won

I Played a Kissing Game With Stars at the GayVN Awards — Here’s Who Won

Spoiler alert... I WON! 🏆

rickycornish

There was a lot of love on the red carpet at this year's GayVN Awards! And it's all thanks... to me?

Let's just say I had no idea I'd go this viral from kissing some winners and nominees at this year's show.

@rickycornish

Replying to @caseyburt31 I’m already being teased in the #NewYear! 🤪😭 #gay #lgbt #gayvideo #tvhost #newsanchor #lasvegas #fyp #kiss #kisscam #gaykiss #viral

As the stars stopped to chat with me on the red carpet, I started a kissing competition because... why not?!

Paul Canon brought the fire right as the night began. We had too much fun chatting about his career, so I thought he'd be the perfect kisser to post first.

Well, thanks to Canon reposting our TikTok on his Twitter, it got a great response online. You can see our chemistry right off the bat. He was a little gagged that I tasted so good, hence the second and third kisses. I mean, does it really get any better than that?

Since Canon kicked off the night so well, I knew I had to keep this competition going!

There were quite a few willing volunteers who participated in this kissing competition that night, so I edited together a compilation of all the smooches, slapped on Lady Gaga's viral "Bloody Mary" sound, and posted it online!

It. Went. Everywhere.

@rickycornish

Replying to @winter.wonderpussy The #kissing competition continues! 😏😂 #gay #lgbt #gaykiss #gaykisses #lgbtq #lasvegas #gayvideo #kisses #kiss #kisscam #viral #fyp #loveislove #austinwolf #romantodd #johnnyrapid

TikTok pushed the video a bit, but Twitter really took everything to a whole other level, with the video racking up 3.5 million views (as of today's posting).

With so many recognizable names walking down the carpet, it was honestly hard trying to interview so many great people with such little time.

However, when superstars like Johnny Rapid, Aspen, Drew Sebastian, Roman Todd, Austin Wolf, Cade Maddox, Max Lorde, and Christian Wilde are walking down the carpet... you make the time!

What I loved about this competition is that every guy has their own style. Johnny didn't even hesitate to give me a smooch when I pitched the idea, whereas daddies like Drew and Austin were really sensual and passionate. Plus, how lucky am I that Johnny participated? I'm still gagged over it.

Cade, Christian, Max, and Roman were super tender with their kisses. They were definitely giving boyfriend vibes and I was here for ALL of it.

And for Aspen... I mean you see where his hand went when I leaned in for the kiss. He meant BUSINESS. Here's a little secret: this man kept winking at me throughout the interview and I almost died.

So with so many amazing contenders, the main question I got was... who won this competition?!

Drumroll please... 🥁

@rickycornish

Replying to @karsynbonora We have a #winner! 😂💋 #gay #lgbt #kiss #gaykiss #kissing #kisscam #lasvegas #gaytiktok #lgbt #kisses #gaykisses #viral #comedy #fyp #austinwolf #romantodd #maxlorde

Congrats Max Lorde!!

Yes, I'm well aware many other people had their own opinions as to who won this competition. But that's the beautiful thing about the internet! You can watch it for yourself and pick your favorite.

Also, the internet had me in hysterics over some of the reactions and memes created. Here's just a few:



For my first GayVN Awards, I'd say it was a success!

'Til next year... 💋

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Ricky Cornish

Ricky Cornish is an on-air correspondent for Equal Pride, where he's breaking down the latest in pop culture for Out Magazine, Pride.com, Plus Magazine, The Advocate, and Out Traveler.

Based in Las Vegas, Ricky can be seen interviewing the biggest celebrities at red carpets and premiere events around the city.

To follow Ricky and see what's trending, you can follow him on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, andYouTube.

Ricky Cornish is an on-air correspondent for Equal Pride, where he's breaking down the latest in pop culture for Out Magazine, Pride.com, Plus Magazine, The Advocate, and Out Traveler.

Based in Las Vegas, Ricky can be seen interviewing the biggest celebrities at red carpets and premiere events around the city.

To follow Ricky and see what's trending, you can follow him on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, andYouTube.