Hallmark To Launch Its First-Ever Actuality Competitors Sequence

Prepare for a fascinating journey with Hallmark‘s latest actuality present!

Hallmark will deliver festive cheer to viewers at residence as they seek for its subsequent main man and take residence the title of Mr. Christmas.

In the course of the TCA Summer time Press Tour on July 11, Hallmark delighted followers with the announcement that Jonathan Bennett will host their thrilling new actuality competitors sequence, “Discovering Mr. Christmas.”

Ten aspiring actors will embark on a festive journey full with Hallmark’s signature attraction. They will deal with challenges to say the cherished title of Mr. Christmas and safe a starring function in one in every of this yr’s Countdown to Christmas motion pictures on Hallmark Channel.

Based on Individuals Journal, Jonathan Bennett will host the community’s first actuality competitors sequence and Melissa Peterman will function the lead choose.

The 43-year-old “Imply Women” actor spoke out on the TCA occasion, revealing what followers can sit up for with its upcoming actuality present.

“There are two varieties of folks on this planet. There are folks that watch Hallmark motion pictures after which there are liars,” Bennett mentioned. “The thought for Discovering Mr. Christmas … was sparked out of one thing that is actually occurring in actual life the place folks need to be a part of the community, they need to be a part of the household as a result of they see how profitable the model is and the way a lot folks love the model they usually need to be in on the get together.”

“And so we thought, why not make a journey that folks can watch on TV?” he continued.

Bennett additionally talked about that the competitors will function LGBTQ+ contestants as a result of “I am a Hallmark vacation hunk and I am fairly freaking homosexual.”

“I name it the Kelly Clarkson impact,” Bennett added, per Individuals. “Why would we fall in love with Kelly Clarkson? Effectively, we watched her journey on ‘American Idol’ for the primary time to fall in love together with her.”

“So right here we’re truly constructing our subsequent star since you’re going to have the ability to fall in love with our completely different contestants and watch their journey alongside the best way,” he concluded.

Per the official announcement, “This Christmas cruise is crusing all the best way to Nassau, Bahamas on Norwegian Gem! Uncover beautiful seashores, immerse your self in vibrant tradition, and bask in mouthwatering delicacies throughout our day in Nassau! Unwrap the proper vacation escape the place Christmas cheer meets tropical paradise – solely on the Hallmark Channel Christmas Cruise!”

Voyagers may also have the prospect to partake in tastings with Hallmark Channel Wines, a Gentle the Evening Sail Away Ceremony & Tree Lighting, and Picture Ops with Favourite Hallmark Channel Stars.

Based on the community, it’ll seize “the magic of the cruise by means of the eyes of essentially the most passionate followers as they embark on the journey of a lifetime” to present viewers “an unique have a look at the immersive Christmas-themed expertise that solely Hallmark can present, sharing within the pleasure and unparalleled pleasure of the fan neighborhood.”

Along with the brand new actuality tv sequence, Hallmark can also be set to deliver 40 new unique movies to viewers this vacation season in addition to a brand new streaming service, Hallmark. The community describes it as having “the very best of Hallmark multi function place, together with new unique motion pictures & sequence, particular presents, advantages, and surprises!”

“Hallmark+ marks a seminal second for Hallmark,” Mike Perry, president and CEO of Hallmark, per Selection. “By intertwining new, wealthy content material experiences with tangible rewards and premium Hallmark items, we’re delivering a singular, new program that displays our dedication to spreading pleasure by means of our deeply beloved model touchpoints.”

Hallmark’s debut into the vacation restricted sequence world comes with “Holidazed,” which facilities on six households from various backgrounds converging throughout the holidays, that includes Dennis Haysbert, Erin Cahill, Holland Roden, John C. McGinley, Ian Harding, and others.

Hallmark+ plans will begin at $7.99 per thirty days or $79.99 per yr.