Out Magazine's 31st Annual Award-Winning Out100 Special Premieres on Hulu and Across the ABC Owned Televisions Stations Beginning Dec. 29

Featuring Niecy Nash-Betts, Kathy Griffin, Miles Heizer, Rosie O'Donnell, Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris, Frankie Grande and More

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LOS ANGELES (Dec. 17, 2025) - Out, the leading fashion and lifestyle brand for the LGBTQ+ community, will premiere its 31st annual Out100 TV special spotlighting top LGBTQ+ figures in entertainment, politics, activism and sports. Hosted by Peabody and multiple Emmy® Award winner Sam Champion ("ABC7 New York" weather anchor and "Good Morning America" contributing weather correspondent) and Emmy-winning anchor Sonia Baghdady (host of The Advocates), the special premieres Monday, Dec. 29, on Hulu and across the ABC Owned Television Stations' linear, digital and streaming platforms. Check your local listing for air times at out.com/out100special.

The 31st annual Out100 TV Special recognizes 2025's most influential LGBTQ+ leaders in entertainment, politics, activism, sports and music - highlighting prominent individuals advancing equality and inclusivity. The broadcast will also provide viewers with exclusive coverage of Out's 31st annual Out100 list, featuring Niecy Nash-Betts as Icon of the Year and Kathy Griffin as The Advocate magazine's Advocate of the Year, in addition to comprehensive red-carpet coverage from this year's OUT100 celebration.

"The Out100 TV Special continues a legacy more than three decades strong, honoring the vision, resilience and cultural impact of the LGBTQ+ community," said Mark Berryhill, CEO of equalpride. "The individuals we recognize this year embody the breadth and brilliance of our community across countless fields, and we're honored to spotlight their stories. With the support of our dedicated partners, this milestone event reinforces the power of visibility and celebrates how our community continues to define culture and shape the future."

This year's theme, "Bolder, Brighter!," speaks to the LGBTQ+ individuals who continue to lead with resilience, courage and joy. Some of this year's diverse honorees and featured guests includes actors, celebrities, journalists and influencers, including Niecy Nash-Betts, Kathy Griffin, Miles Heizer, Rosie O'Donnell, Megan Stalter, Juan Pablo Di Pace, Bre-Z, Tonatiuh, Anna Camp, Frankie Grande, Amber Ruffin, Nyle Dimarco, Nisha Ganatra, James Longman, Sophia Bush, Ashlyn Harris, Bobby Berk, Jake Borelli, Lauren Chan, R.K. Russell, Guillermo Diaz, Jermell Simon, Omar Sharif Jr., Mike Manning, Raeshanda Lias, Gigi Goode, Symone, Ginger Minj, Vivian Wilson, Bing Chen and more exclusive interviews.

View the complete Out100 honoree list HERE.

"The Out100 is more than a celebration; it's a testament to the creativity, influence and unstoppable power of queer voices," said 17-time Emmy-winning journalist Mary Schwager, equalpride's senior executive producer of Programming. "We are proud to tell honorees' stories, which remind us that representation isn't just important; it's transformative. The show elevates their voices and continues building a culture where authenticity leads the way."

The Out100 television special won a 2025 Telly Award and a Communicator Award from The Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts.

The show is produced in association with Publicis Media's APX Content Ventures through its Inclusion Investment Fund. The Out100 TV Special's team includes executive producers Mary Schwager and Mark Berryhill, senior producer Darren Garrett, and on-site producers Daniel Reynolds, Cara Glass, Lulu Dropo and Iris Wall.

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