HOLLYWOOD—The X-Rated Critics Organization (XRCO) has named Jesse (formerly Jesse Jane) and comic Thomas Ward as hosts of its 31st annual awards ceremony. The outfit also announced a new venue for the event, Lure Nightclub, and set April 11 as the date.
Jesse, who recently signed a two-year contract with Jules Jordan Video, has taken the stage at the XRCO Awards as a presenter and an award-winner, but never before has she taken on the role of hostess.
Thomas Ward, known to adult fans for his AVN Award-winning performances in Will Ryder's Not the Cosbys franchise, promises to keep the crowd smiling alongside Jesse.
"I am so excited to co-host the XRCO Awards this year," Jesse said. "It is such an honor. I will make sure it is fun and funny from start to finish. I can't wait."
Echoed Ward, "I am honored to co-host the 2015 XRCO Awards, and to do so with Jesse is a treat. It's going to be a helluva night."
New location Lure has been featured in Billboard Magazine and on Huffington Post, and it will play host to the first ever Saturday night XRCO Awards show.
"When we decided to move the XRCO Awards to Saturday night, we knew that we had to come up with the perfect venue," XRCO chairman Dirty Bob said. "Previously, we have always hosted the show on either a Wednesday or Thursday, but Lure is a great place for a weekend XXX extravaganza."
In yet more firsts for the XRCO Awards, this year's show will be recorded for later broadcast and distribution, and there will be a special, as-yet-unannounced live performance.
"We have worked very hard to always produce a great show and throw a fun party," Dirty Bob noted. "This year we are going to make sure that we build on our success and make it better than it's ever been."
The XRCO Awards Show remains a free event, and all members of the adult industry are cordially invited to attend.
For admittance click here or email [email protected] no later than April 9. Recognition at the door is also acceptable for admission, but all attendees are strongly advised to RSVP.
Confirmed RSVPs will receive a confirmation email shortly after the deadline.
XRCO would like to thank last year's sponsors Vivid Entertainment, Wicked Pictures, Evil Angel, IAFD, Axel Braun Productions, Girlfriends Films, Jules Jordan Video, Glamor Girl and Pipeline Multimedia.
Sponsorship opportunities for this year's show are still available and filling up quickly. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Jesse's first release for Jules Jordan Video, Jesse: Alpha Female, is due out this spring. Ward can be seen in X-Play's Not Bill Cosby XXX: Puddin' My Dick Where it Don't Belong, releasing April 11 through Pulse Distribution.
Visit www.XRCO.com for more information or follow the organization on Twitter @XRCOAwards.
