Mr Continental 2026: Meet the newly-crowned winner and top 10 finalists

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 unfolded.

Charlie Vega (Top 10)

Contestant No. 7

Placement: Top 10

Instagram: @carlospineda9803

​Jacob Holland (Top 10)

Contestant No. 5

Placement: Top 10

Instagram: @j_as_in_jaycup

​Jose Vega (Top 10)

Contestant No. 6

Placement: Top 10

Instagram: @jomave79

Kristofer Cass (Top 10)

Contestant No. 10

Placement: Top 10

Instagram: @kristofercassofficial

​Riccardo LaReese (Top 10)

Contestant No. 11

Placement: Top 10

Representing: Mr. Wisconsin Continental

Instagram: @riccardohinds

Stefan St James

Contestant No. 1

Representing: Atlantic Coast Continental

Placement: Top 5

Instagram: @sbarr912

Roman Black (Top 5)

Contestant No. 13

Representing: Heart of America Continental

Placement: Top 5

Instagram: @thatssoroman

Michael LaMasters (3rd place / 2nd runner-up)

Contestant No. 8

Representing: Mr. Supreme Continental

Placement: Second runner-up

Instagram: @mycoolhaze

Exotic Lord a.k.a. Andre Hilton (2nd place / 1st runner-up)

Contestant No. 3

Representing: Southern California Continental

Placement: First runner-up

Instagram: @the_hilton

Isaiah Sanchez Hilton (Mr Continental 2026 winner)

Contestant No. 2

Representing: North Carolina Continental

Placement: Winner of Mr Continental 2026

Instagram: @thelorenzogilbert

Mr Continental 2025 winner Raul shares a special congratulations to Isaiah Sanchez Hilton.

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.