LOS ANGELES—Domino Presley returns as Mistress of Ceremonies for the seventh consecutive year at the 2026 Trans Erotica Awards (TEA), taking place March 6 and 8 at the Avalon in Hollywood.
“Mother’s back,” the trans starlet quipped. “After seven years of hosting the TEA Awards, it somehow gets better and better every single time. First and foreskin, I want to thank Steven, Kristel, and the entire TEA team for trusting me year after year to get the job done—and done well.”
Presley also acknowledged the legacy of those who have previously hosted the ceremony.
“I want to shout out the former TEA Awards hosts—TS Madison, Jujubee, Nicole Paige Brooks (from Atlanta, Georgia), and Michelle Austin. They were all phenomenal, and I had a lot to live up to,” she said.
“The TEAs would not be the TEAs without Domino,” added TEA Executive Producer, Kristel Penn. “She is the heart and sass of our event. The TEAs will always be, first and foremost, a community event and one where we try our best to honor our performers. Domino has been a fearless and outspoken leader in our industry, and I cannot think of a better human to orchestrate the night as our Mistress of Ceremonies.”
The 2026 Trans Erotica Awards, presented by Clips4Sale, honors creators, performers and creatives in the trans segment of the adult industry.
Looking ahead to the 2026 ceremony, Presley emphasized the importance of community and the sharing of common bonds in the industry. “This year, I’m especially excited to see the new talent, as well as performers from other sides of the industry who show up to support the trans community,” she said. “Seeing allies truly ally is heart-warming, and with the way the world is right now, we could use all the real allyship possible.
“I started hosting the TEA Awards red carpet back in 2011 with Sparky Snakeden, Joan Rivers-style, and now I’m heading into my seventh consecutive year as your Mistress of Ceremonies.”
Presley also promised more fashion moments, confirming she will once again be stepping out in custom Chris Tyler gowns for the evening.
First launched by Grooby as an online competition, the Trans Erotica Awards have since evolved into a popular weekend in-person event welcoming members of the trans adult industry from around the globe. The awards are scheduled to kick off with its official pre-party on March 6 at the Bardot (the Avalon’s connecting property), followed by the awards show on March 8 at the Avalon.
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