Hallmark To Launch Its First-Ever Reality Competition Series

Prepare for a fascinating trip 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 season Press Tour on July 11, Hallmark delighted followers with the announcement that Jonathan Bennett will host their thrilling new actuality competitors collection, “Discovering Mr. Christmas.”

Ten aspiring actors will embark on a festive journey full with Hallmark’s signature attraction. They will sort out challenges to assert the cherished title of Mr. Christmas and safe a starring position in one in all this 12 months’s Countdown to Christmas films on Hallmark Channel.

In line with People Magazine, Jonathan Bennett will host the community’s first actuality competitors collection and Melissa Peterman will function the lead decide.

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

“There are two kinds of individuals on this planet. There are those who watch Hallmark films after which there are liars,” Bennett stated. “The thought for Discovering Mr. Christmas … was sparked out of one thing that is actually occurring in actual life the place individuals need to be 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 individuals love the model they usually need to be in on the get together.”

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

Bennett additionally talked about that the competitors will characteristic 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 Folks. “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 along 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 gorgeous 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 possibility to partake in tastings with Hallmark Channel Wines, a Gentle the Evening Sail Away Ceremony & Tree Lighting, and Photograph Ops with Favourite Hallmark Channel Stars.

In line with the community, it should seize “the magic of the cruise by way of the eyes of probably the most passionate followers as they embark on the journey of a lifetime” to provide 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 collection, Hallmark can 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 perfect of Hallmark multi function place, together with new unique films & collection, particular provides, advantages, and surprises!”

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

Hallmark’s debut into the vacation restricted collection world comes with “Holidazed,” which facilities on six households from numerous 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 monthly or $79.99 per 12 months.