I am humbled. I am honored. I am grateful. To every contestant that joins us today, thank you. Thank you for trusting me; thank you for joining/returning to the system that has held such a profound imprint in my life. Each of you have a journey and a unique story that will play out for us over the next couple days. May you have peace, joy, and excitement every time your name is called to the stage. I salute you and cannot wait to see the magic unfold. ✨ Spectators and fans, the FI (female impersonator) contestants will compete in the following categories this evening: Presentation: Self Expression; half will do Talent, half will do Onstage Question. Tomorrow all FI contestants will do Creative Evening Wear; Talent, and Onstage Question will continue. The pageant begins at 9PM Friday and Saturday; tickets can be purchased at the door. Sunday, Final Night, begins at 8PM. Tickets for final night can be purchased at www.EOY.net. C2 Event Venue 225 E Breckinridge Louisville, Kentucky 40203