QX Gaygala

April 25, 2022

Omar Rudberg and the cast of Young Royals were the biggest winners at the QX Gaygala 2022, held on April 25 at Cirkus in Stockholm.

 

Awards & Wins

Omar secured two major personal and collective titles during the ceremony:

  • Duo of the Year (Årets Duo): Omar won this award alongside his co-star Edvin Ryding. The pair was presented the award by Babsan and Lars-Åke Wilhelmsson.
  • TV Program of the Year (Årets TV-program): Young Royals won the top television prize, further cementing its cultural impact within the LGBTQ+ community.
  • TV Star of the Year Nomination: While Omar was a top contender, the TV Star of the Year award for that specific year was given to Christer Lindarw.

 

Speech & Interaction

  • Acceptance Speech: During their win for Duo of the Year, Omar and Edvin expressed deep gratitude for the "rainbow fans." Omar briefly addressed his long-standing goal of using his platform to promote being exactly who you are.
  • The "Kiss" Moment: Presenters Babsan and Lars-Åke Wilhelmsson jokingly suggested the duo share a kiss on stage, leading to a playful interaction that became a highlight for fans and media coverage.