| Finding Mr. Christmas | |
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| Genre | Reality competition |
| Presented by | Jonathan Bennett |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
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| Running time | 41–55 minutes |
| Production company | Hallmark Media |
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| Network | Hallmark+ |
| Release | October 31, 2024 – present |
Finding Mr. Christmas is an American reality competition television series that premiered on October 31, 2024, on Hallmark+. The series follows a group of men competing in various Christmas-themed challenges to win the title of Mr. Christmas, as well as a role in a Hallmark Christmas movie.
Described as a "tinsel-draped cross between The Bachelor and RuPaul's Drag Race ," the series was created by Ben Roy, who pitched the idea to Jonathan Bennett, a Hallmark star known for his roles in several movies, including The Holiday Sitter . [1] Bennett both hosts and judges the competition, with Melissa Peterman joining him as a lead judge.
The series was renewed for a second season, which is scheduled to premiere on October 27, 2025.
The contestants in the series are men from various backgrounds who aspire to become actors. In each episode, they face two rounds of challenges. The first round is titled "Festive Face Off," where contestants showcase their holiday spirit. The winner of the face-off earns an advantage in the Star Quality challenge. The second main challenge, titled "Star Quality," is an acting challenge where contestants have to learn a script and act out a scene from a Hallmark Christmas movie.
After the challenge, the judges deliberate to pick the strongest and the weakest competitors. The contestant who did not impress the judges is eliminated from the competition.
Bennett both hosts and judges the competition, with Melissa Peterman joining him as the main judge. [2] [3] The series features various guest judges each episode.
| Season | Episodes | Originally released | Winner | ||
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| 1 | 8 | October 31, 2024 | December 12, 2024 | Ezra Moreland | |
| 2 | TBA | October 27, 2025 | TBA | TBA | |
The ten contestants of the first season were revealed in October 2025. [4] The season premiered on October 31, 2024. It was won by Ezra Moreland. [5] The prize for winning the first season was a leading role in the Hallmark movie Happy Howlidays.
The ten contestants of the second season were revealed in October 2025. The season is scheduled to premiere on October 27, 2025. [6]
Ages, names, and cities stated are at time of filming.
| Contestant [7] | Age [7] | Hometown [7] | Occupation [7] | Outcome |
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| Angel Garet | 38 | Charlotte, North Carolina | Model, actor, and bartender | TBD |
| Craig Geoghan | 33 | Lake Ronkonkoma, New York | Personal trainer, actor | TBD |
| Davey Fisher | 34 | Lake Tahoe, Nevada | Commercial model, actor | TBD |
| Drake Kuyper | 27 | Denver, Colorado | Model, social media manager | TBD |
| Gabriel Thaxton | 32 | Laramie, Wyoming | Model | TBD |
| Jake Schum | 36 | Lake View, New York | Former NFL player | TBD |
| Logan Shephard | 30 | Cincinnati, Ohio | Server, photographer | TBD |
| Marcus Brodie | 32 | Hamilton, Ohio | Model, actor | TBD |
| Robbie Simpson | 35 | New York City | Acting teacher | TBD |
| Rustin Sailors | 37 | San Diego, California | Musician | TBD |
Writing for Collider , Madalyn Carter gave the series a positive review, describing it as "a wholesome and festive reality show made up of some very good-looking men," while also praising its "positive display of masculinity." [8]
The series was nominated for the Outstanding Reality Program at the 36th GLAAD Media Awards. [9]