Exxxotica has announced that the final round of voting is underway for its Fan Choice Awards, also known as The Fannys. The awards ceremony is scheduled for April 12, 2025, in Rosemont, Illinois, and will be co-hosted by Maitland Ward and Usama Siddiquee.
Voting Details and Timeline
The final round of voting for the Exxxotica Fan Choice Awards commenced on March 14, 2025, and will conclude on April 7. Fans are invited to cast their ballots once per day for finalists across 14 categories, which encompass both adult video and digital content. This follows an initial nomination round that ran from February 24 to March 10, during which fans submitted open nominations daily.
The Fannys, presented by Chaturbate, saw a total of 128,023 votes cast during the opening nomination round. Ten finalists have been named in each of the 14 categories for the current final voting stage. The winners will be revealed during the live awards show on April 12.
The Awards Ceremony
The 2025 Fannys will take place on Saturday, April 12, in the Grand Ballroom of the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. This venue will also host Exxxotica Chicago, which runs from April 11-13. The awards show will be co-hosted by multi-awarded adult star Maitland Ward and comedian Usama Siddiquee, known for appearances on “America’s Got Talent,” Comedy Central, and Netflix.
The event schedule includes a pre-show pink carpet from 10:30 PM to 11:30 PM, with doors opening for the main event at 11:00 PM. The main event is slated to begin at 11:30 PM sharp and is expected to last approximately two hours. The show will be filmed for future broadcast, and attendees are encouraged to dress appropriately.
Tickets for the live awards show are currently available for purchase at TheFannys.com. Options include a limited number of VIP banquet tables and premium seating with drink service. The event is expected to feature a large number of stars participating in Exxxotica Chicago, along with hundreds of adult industry members and select fans. Media badges for Exxxotica Expo do not grant entry to The Fannys; separate tickets must be purchased to attend the main event, though media badges do provide access to cover the pink carpet from a designated media section.
Historical Context of The Fannys
The Exxxotica Fan Choice Awards, or The Fannys, are described as the adult industry's fan-chosen awards show. The inaugural Exxxotica Fan Choice Awards were held on April 20, 2013, in Atlantic City, N.J. For that initial event, fans were involved in selecting not only their favorite adult entertainment figures but also an adult star to co-host the show. Adam & Eve contract star Alexis Texas was chosen by fan vote to co-host the 2013 ceremony alongside comedians Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson, hosts of VH1’s “That Metal Show.”
Allie Haze, who starred in "Star Wars XXX" the year prior, finished second in the fan vote for hostess in 2013 and was selected to host the pink carpet segment. Both the pink carpet and the awards show for the inaugural event were taped for cable broadcast. J. Handy, executive producer of The Fannys in 2013, noted the "incredible" response for the first round of voting and ticket sales.
Key Facts
- The final round of voting for the Exxxotica Fan Choice Awards (The Fannys) began on March 14, 2025.
- Voting will conclude on April 7, with fans able to vote once daily across 14 categories.
- The Fannys are presented by Chaturbate and received 128,023 votes in the initial nomination round.
- The awards ceremony will be held on April 12, 2025, in the Grand Ballroom of the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.
- Maitland Ward and Usama Siddiquee will co-host the 2025 Fannys.
- Exxxotica Chicago will take place at the same venue from April 11-13.
