Crystle Stewart to Host 16th Annual Summer
Organisers have confirmed that actress, entrepreneur and former Miss USA Crystle Stewart will serve as Celebrity Host for the 16th Annual Summer Sizzle BVI, taking place July 15–20, 2026. Reporting from BVI News adds detail on Stewart’s advocacy work and highlights the global success of Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black, in which she stars.
Organisers of Summer Sizzle BVI have announced that Crystle Stewart will serve as the Celebrity Host for the 16th Annual Summer Sizzle BVI, scheduled for July 15–20, 2026 in the British Virgin Islands. The festival’s founder and CEO, Terry Donovan, made the announcement as part of the promotional rollout for this year’s week-long fashion and lifestyle event (organisers’ release reported by Guavaberry).
Stewart is widely known for her role as Mallory in Tyler Perry’s Netflix series Beauty in Black. According to reporting by BVI News and organiser material, the show debuted as the No. 1 English-language television series on Netflix globally, generating more than 8.7 million views and 57.4 million viewing hours in its first week.
The series is now in its second season and continues to draw conversation for its exploration of power, ambition, family and betrayal within a high-stakes beauty empire. Beyond Beauty in Black, Stewart’s screen credits include leading roles on television in For Better or Worse and Too Close to Home, plus appearances in Tyler Perry films such as Acrimony and Good Deeds.
She first rose to public attention after being crowned Miss USA 2008 and has since built a multifaceted career as an actress, television personality, entrepreneur, speaker and advocate for young women — a background organisers say aligns with Summer Sizzle’s focus on empowerment and community impact (BVI News). “We are thrilled to welcome Crystle Stewart to the British Virgin Islands as Celebrity Host for the 16th Annual Summer Sizzle BVI,” Donovan said, noting Stewart’s record of leadership and commitment to empowering young women.
Organisers say Stewart’s involvement will help blend fashion, entertainment and community-focused initiatives across the weeklong programme (organisers’ statement as reported by Guavaberry and BVI News). Summer Sizzle BVI has, for 16 years, brought international designers, influencers and celebrities to the Territory.
Organisers emphasise that the event means more than glitz for residents: it helps drive visitor arrivals, hotel occupancy and spending at restaurants and shops, and creates opportunities for local designers, models, makeup artists and hospitality workers. This year’s schedule will reportedly combine runway shows, networking events, luxury experiences and community activities designed to showcase BVI culture and tourism offerings.
Local businesses and creatives can expect partnership, exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities, and residents are encouraged to watch the event calendar for pop-up markets, open castings and community events. For ticket purchases, sponsorship packages and full programming details, organisers direct the public to the official event website at www.summersizzlebvi.com.
With an internationally recognisable host and growing global interest in Caribbean fashion weeks, Summer Sizzle BVI 2026 aims to increase promotional exposure for the Territory while offering both residents and visitors a blend of fashion, entertainment and Caribbean hospitality. Reporting from BVI News provided additional context on Stewart’s advocacy work and the series that helped raise her international profile.
Primary source: Guavaberry