Who will be the perfect Mr. Christmas? Everyone is mad about the Hallmark Channel reality show The show combines a love of celebrations, actors seeking fame, competition, tradition, and feel-good entertainment
Let’s face it, we all have our favorite Christmas comfort movie, from iconic ones like Love Actually and Home Alone, to newer releases like Appointment for Christmas. In recent years, as seen in the schedules of major production companies, one genre has outshined all others: the Christmas-themed Rom-Coms. Netflix is particularly committed to releasing various movies and TV series during the winter holidays. Just think of Lindsay Lohan, chosen as the face of not one but two Christmas movies on the platform: Falling for Christmas (2022) and Our Little Secret (2024). We could also mention Italian actress Pilar Fogliati, who plays Gianna in the series I Hate Christmas, a nurse successful in her job but not in her love life.
The Christmas contest by Hallmark Channel
All these stories share a common thread, the sudden arrival of a man who changes everything, someone capable of spreading the Christmas spirit even to the most skeptical woman. We already know how it ends, we know every cliché by heart, yet we can’t stop watching them. Every year, new faces appear on screen, but how is Mr. Christmas chosen? The Hallmark Channel, an American TV network, has won over audiences with its feel-good entertainment, meaning movies and TV series offering uplifting and positive stories, often centered around family and romance. Following last year’s success, producers decided to renew Finding Mr. Christmas, a reality show that aired in 2024.
Why is Finding Mr. Christmas so popular?
Speaking of Lindsay Lohan, the first season of Finding Mr. Christmas was hosted by Jonathan Bennett, her co-star from Mean Girls.Among the judges was Melissa Peterman, who made the key decisions. Moreover, many Hallmark actors appeared as guest judges throughout the show. The first season’s winner was Ezra Moreland, who earned a role in the movie Happy Howlidays. The format works because it features ten aspiring actors competing in fun and engaging Christmas-themed challenges, not to mention the curiosity factor that keeps viewers watching until the end.
What do we know about the new season?
Jonathan Bennett returns as host, the American equivalent of Filippo Bisciglia. The new episodes will air on Monday, October 27. This time, contestants will compete for a role in an upcoming film from the Countdown to Christmas collection. Among the ten participants are models, a former NFL player, and aspiring actors. Here’s the full list of names:
• Rustin, 37
• Robbie, 35
• Angel, 38
• Craig, 33
• Davey, 34
• Marcus, 32
• Logan, 30
• Jake, 36
In the end, Finding Mr. Christmas perfectly embodies what audiences look for during the holidays: lighthearted stories, genuine smiles, and a touch of romance beneath the twinkling lights. In a world that moves so fast, these productions remind us that Christmas is also about this, taking time to dream, to believe in a little magic, and maybe, to find our own Mr. Christmas.
