Rupaul’s Drag Race star, Honey Davenport, wins IML (International Mister Leather) 2026, a multi-day competition and fetish event based in Chicago.
Davenport is best known for her appearance on season 11 of Rupaul’s Drag Race. Seven years later, they are revealing a whole new side of themselves to the world.
After moving to Palm Springs and finding a sense of community in the local gay leather scene, Davenport realized this was more than an interest but a passion. After winning Mr. Palm Springs Leather, IML was the next logical step.
During the contest, Davenport introduced themselves to the audience with the same line they used on Drag Race: “There’s only one thing you need to know about me. This honey is raw and unfiltered.”
Shortly before the final night of the contest, Davenport took to instagram to say:
“When I walked into the work room of [Drag Race], I said my tag line. When I walked on The [IML] stage, I spoke my truth. Same words with new meanings.”
After their win, Davenport shared “And just like that history was made. I am your new [Mister International Leather] 2026. This was definitely a hard one but well worth the blood, sweat and tears. I am so grateful for all of kind words, hard work, and sponsorship my community gave me on this journey. Together we brought this sash home.”
Davenport is the first Drag Race queen to win the title and marks the second year in a row that the title has gone to a Mr Palm Springs titleholder. The runners-up this year were Sgt. Alex (Mr. Cincinnati Leather 2025) and Denzel Belin (Mr. Twin Cities Leather 2026).
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