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 PHOTOS: Mr. Gay Netherlands Is Crowned
  Nine handsome young men competed to win the title of Mr. Gay Netherlands. Can you pick the winner? 
   
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          Oct 29, 2012
          
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A group shot of the contestants.
 
Contestants Bobby and Johnny
 
Contestants Kevin and Menno
 
Contestants Sven and Bram
 
Contestants Twan and Tommy
 
Contestant Danny and last year's winner Thom
 
The underwear competition
 
Bobby de Vries, 18, from Amstelveen smiles as he wins the Mr. Gay Netherlands contest on Saturday.
 
Bobby expresses his thanks to the crowd.
 
Celebrating with champagne!
 
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PHOTOS: Mr. Gay Netherlands Is Crowned

Nine handsome young men competed to win the title of Mr. Gay Netherlands. Can you pick the winner?

FROM OUR SPONSORS

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