The X-Rated Critics Organization (XRCO) has scheduled its 42nd annual XRCO Awards for Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Boardners. The organization recently revealed the nominees for the upcoming ceremony through a video presentation.
Nominee Announcement and Industry Participation
The XRCO announced the nominees for the 42nd Annual XRCO Awards on May 8, 2026, via a video presentation. This video is available on the XRCO’s X page, @XRCOAwards. Peter Warren reported on the nominee reveal.
The announcement video featured appearances from a range of industry talent. These included Ava Amira, Bambi Blitz, Beverly Snow, Bree Brooks, Cali Sweets, Chanel Camryn, Cheerleader Kait, Domonique Simone, Elly Clutch, Freya Von Doom, Gal Richie, Hailey Rose, Hazel Heart, Jenevieve Hexxx, Jennifer White, Kira Noir, Lady LorReign, Lily Craven, Little Puck, Lucy Mochi, Melony Melons, Mena Carlisle, Pam Sanderson, Poppy Cox, Rachel Rampage, Ria Bentley, Ryan Keely, Serenity Cox, Scarlett Alexis, Shawn Alff, Slay Kay, TT Boy, and Will Ryder.
Multi-time XRCO Award winner Amber Lynn also appeared in the video, announcing the 2026 XRCO Hall of Fame inductees. Additional contributions to the presentation came from Aliya Brynn, Angel Windell, Baphi, Brandi Swan, Caitlyn Baby, Ellie Murphy, Gigi Dior, Hayla Faye, Ivan, Lisa Sparxxx, Lorelai Leigh, Nyla, Peach, Rebecca Love, Sarah Lace, Taylor Nicole, and Wendy Raine.
Categories revealed in the video include New Starlet, New Stud, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Release, and the returning Mainstream Crossover or Documentary category.
XRCO chairman Dirty Bob commented on the presentation, stating, “We’re incredibly excited about this year’s nominee video and grateful to all the performers who participated. The level of talent and creativity on display is outstanding, and it really shows how much the industry comes together to support the XRCO.” Awards Show coordinator Alexander “Monstar” Raymond edited and co-produced the video.
Ceremony Details and Personnel
The 42nd Annual XRCO Awards will take place on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Boardners. This date and location were announced on June 27, 2025.
Sarah Arabic and Melony Melons will co-host the XRCO Awards. This announcement was made on March 27, 2026. Caitlyn Baby and Nyla have been named the official trophy presenters for the 2026 XRCO Awards, an announcement made on April 17, 2026.
Fuzzy Peach Productions has signed on as a sponsor for the 42nd Annual XRCO Awards. This sponsorship was announced on February 11, 2026.
Recent XRCO Awards History
The XRCO Awards show was nominated for Most Popular Industry Award Show at the 2025 Urban X Awards, an announcement made on June 18, 2025.
At the 2025 XRCO Awards, Gal Ritchie won Best New Starlet. Ariel Demure won Trans Performer of the Year at the 2025 XRCO Awards on Sunday night in Hollywood. Ricky Greenwood won Best Director - Features for the third consecutive year at the XRCO Awards.
Key Facts
- The 42nd annual XRCO Awards is scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026.
- The ceremony will be held at Boardners.
- Nominees were revealed on May 8, 2026, via a video presentation on the XRCO’s X page @XRCOAwards.
- Sarah Arabic and Melony Melons will co-host the event.
- Caitlyn Baby and Nyla are the official trophy presenters.
- Fuzzy Peach Productions is a sponsor of the 2026 XRCO Awards.
