Tonight 5 male contestants will be hitting the stage at the Birds Isle basketball court – where they will be vying for the title of Mr. Smooth and Silky. The pageant has been stirring up much controversy as it is being perceived by many as a Pageant for homosexual men. But today 7news had a chance to clear up those accusations when we spoke to Pageant Organizer, Marina Welcome.
Marina Welcome - Pageant Coordinator
"A lot of people are getting it twisted about thsi pageant. It is just a clean pageant, it's really a male fashion show so please people don't get it twisted. It's for a worthy cause it's for fund raising for the Jump Street Posse Carnival band. Unfortunately right now one of our contestant has to drop out because of his job. Everybody is getting this pageant twisted, please it's a nice and clean pageant."
Monica Bodden
"When you say twisted - what are they saying?"
Marina Welcome
"They think that this pageant is connected with UNIBAM and it's not, its a Jump Street Posse production. It's a fashion show for male and I think the problem is that they are not used to males doing a pageant they are used to only the females. Well people you have to get used to it because i'll be back with it next year."
Monica Bodden
"Tell me what can people expect coming out tonight?"
Marina Welcome
"Tonight the contestants are very secretive but they will be doing an introduction, sportswear, talent, swimwear and the last segment is a GQ style that means you come out looking 'pimping' right with a question and answer."
Monica Bodden
"How many contestants?"
Marina Welcome
"Well right now we have 5 contestants and they are very excited, we have two of them out here right now. Even the public is excited because I talk to a lot of people concerning the pageant right so people come out and support."
Monica Bodden
"What time does the pageant starts, ticket prices and where can we get them?"
Marina Welcome
"I'm at Bird's Isle right now and I'll be here all day and you can come out and get your tickets. The prices are adults $15 and children $7 and remember everything is happening right here at the big Bird's Isle. Don't forget people that the original Heavy D and Boss Lady will be here with Kenny G - don't miss out!"
The pageant starts at 7pm tonight at Birds Isle. Tickets are 15 dollars for adults and 7 dollars for children and can be purchased at the gate.
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