HOLLYWOOD, CA–  Jonathan "JT" Taylor from San Francisco, California was named U.S. Mr. Gay 2008, beating out nineteen other contestants from around the nation. The 3rd Annual U.S. Mr. Gay Competition National Finale and Awards Gala was held at the Music Box Theater in Hollywood for the first time.

Taylor, 27, will now move on to represent the United States at the International Mr. Gay Competition Grand Finale, which will be held at the same location in January.

Taylor wowed the judges, host Alec Mapa and the crowd, with his stage presence, charm and eye catching torso. The U.S.A. finals also included a three-day series of indoor/outdoor physical competitions, public appearances, photo shoots and judge’s interviews.

“It was a very close event and all the contestants were excellent,” said Don Spradlin, founder of the Mr. Gay Competition. “JT is an exemplary person and we’re thrilled to have him represent the U.S. in January at the world’s eyes are focused on Hollywood.”

Source: Mr Gay Competition.com