Meet the Cast of Finding Mister Christmas and the 10 Men Contending to Be the Next Hottie (Photos)

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Being Distinctive handsome not easy, and no one knows this better than actors Finding Mister ChristmasHallmark’s new—and first—reality competition features 10 aspiring actors vying to become the network’s next leading man.

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Show that premiered brandnew streaming service, Hallmark PlusOctober 31 – co-author and presenter is the actor Jonathan BennettA brand the hunk who has starred in more than a dozen Hallmark movies, including the first LGBTQ Christmas movie, Holiday nannyin 2022. (All my children fans may also remember him as J.R. Chandler from 2001 to 2022.) Bennett is also a judge on the series along with Reba alumna Melissa Peterman and a regular guest judge with experience in the Hallmark universe. (Tyler Hines, Nikki DeLoachAnd Erin Cahill are just a few of the Hallmark veterans who served as guest judges this season.)

Every week Finding Mister Christmas guides the cast through a series of Christmas and brand Movie-related challenges—from creating your own Christmas sweater to perfecting meet-cute—until only one contestant remains. This leading man has been named Mr. Christmas and the male lead in the upcoming Hallmark Christmas movie. Happy Holidaysopposite network favorite Jessica Lowndes.

“As the episodes progress, you’ll be surprised by which guys rise to the top. Some of them have little acting experience, and some of them have no acting training at all, but that’s the whole point. brand star,” Bennett told Soaps.com. “We’re not just looking for the best actor, we’re looking for the best leading man in Hallmark.”

Looking for Mister Christmas also notes brandThe first reality show in the network’s 20-year history. Despite the intense competition and the occasional brotherly tone thrown between the contestants, Bennett insists the show still has that touching atmosphere that makes it a Hallmark program and sets it apart from other reality shows.

“We didn’t expect the camaraderie between the guys in the house,” he said. “We didn’t expect that they would create such brotherhood and friendship and that it would show in the series. We knew they would solve fun problems. We knew they would look great in Christmas sweaters. But we didn’t expect them to come as competitors and leave their family.”

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Blake Kelly, 36, sales manager

Favorite Hallmark Movie: Three wise men and a baby

Favorite holiday tradition: Light a fire in the backyard with the family and cook dinner.

Hidden talent: I love cooking barbecue and Cajun food. I’m from East Texas and West Louisiana, so I’m very good at making gumbo and jambalaya.

Best advice for a kissing scene: Be confident and get to know the person you are about to kiss. At the end of the day, you just have to go for it.

One word to describe your Looking for Mister Christmas experience: Hectic

David Habashi, 29, aerospace engineer

Favorite Hallmark movie: Three wise men and a baby

Favorite holiday tradition: I grew up in Egypt, and on New Year’s Eve, right at midnight, we ride horses around the pyramids and watch the sun rise over the pyramids on New Year’s Day. It’s a bad experience. It’s one of a kind.

Hidden talent: I know everyone looks at me and sees me as a big dumb guy, but I love playing the piano. For me, this is a meaningful outlet for self-expression.

Best advice for a kissing scene: Peppermint breath, good oral hygiene, lip balm, and the rest is all about communication with your co-star and professionalism.

One word to describe your Finding Mister Christmas experience: Wonderful

Daxton Bloomquist, 36, actor

Favorite Hallmark movie: Christmas house

Favorite holiday tradition: My mother always had a children’s Christmas tree. She gets them every year, and when we didn’t have a lot of money growing up, this was our only Christmas year. Every year she puts it in front of the window and it is still our main Christmas tree and it brings back all the memories that Christmas is love, Christmas is family, Christmas is joy.

Hidden talent: I can survive being in the same house with nine straight guys. This hidden talent.

Best advice for a kissing scene: Exercise. The more you practice, the better the kiss scene will become.

One word to describe your Finding Mister Christmas experience: Brilliant

Elijah Malcomb, 31, actor

Favorite Hallmark Movie: Holiday stocking

Favorite holiday tradition: When my whole family gets together and we have a talent show, play games or go to the movies.

Hidden talent: Wiggle your ears – that’s actually on my resume.

Best advice for a kissing scene: First of all, you should always respect your scene partner. Secondly, rinse your mouth or drink mint because no one wants to kiss someone with bad breath.

One word to describe your Finding Mister Christmas experience: Fun

Ezra Moreland, 31, is a former Navy rescue diver.

Favorite Hallmark Movie: Christmas house

Favorite holiday tradition: Hot coffee with family in the morning and making cinnamon rolls. Nothing compares to this.

Hidden talent: I make the world’s best espresso martini.

Best advice for a kissing scene: Lipstick and fresh breath. It takes two to tango, so help the other person too.

One word to describe your Finding Mister Christmas experience: Love

Gage Robinson, 29, marketing consultant

Favorite Hallmark movie: Nostalgia for Christmas

Favorite holiday tradition: Our family gaming tournament. We play 12 to 16 games over the Christmas week and whoever has the most points at the end takes home the trophy and bragging rights.

Hidden talent: The ability to imitate the song of a morning bird.

Best advice for a kissing scene: Have Listerine strips on deck. You never want to have bad breath during a kissing scene.

One word to describe your Finding Mister Christmas experience: Magic

Hayden Maher, 30, children’s animator.

Favorite Hallmark movie: Holiday stocking

Favorite holiday tradition: My family and I are going on a trip to the beach.

Hidden talent: Shamelessly approach dog owners and ask to pet them.

Best advice for a kissing scene: First, meet your co-star and say hello.

One word to describe your Finding Mister Christmas experience: Recovery

Isaac Ramirez, 28, firefighter

Favorite Hallmark movie: Winter in Vail

Favorite holiday tradition: I sit by the fireplace with my family and watch. Jack FrostA Christmas movie, all together.

Hidden talent: I’m very musical, so I like to play guitar, piano and a little cello. I’m trying to serenade these people.

Best advice for a kissing scene: I’m a chocolate lover, so imagine a very moist chocolate cake, take a bite of it and just enjoy it.

One word to describe your Finding Mister Christmas experience: Unique

Jonathan Wells, 27, entrepreneur.

Favorite Hallmark Movie: Holiday stocking

Favorite holiday tradition: Having dinner with family on Christmas Day is a tradition for us. My mom’s cornbread dressing is amazing.

Hidden talent: A hidden talent that many people don’t know about is ice skating. I can just go there and move across the ice.

Best advice for a kissing scene: Think about your audience.

One word to describe your Finding Mister Christmas experience: Amazing

Parker Gregory, 39, model

Favorite Hallmark movie: Pull out Holly

Favorite holiday tradition: This is a new tradition because I have an 8-year-old son. On Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, he’s ready to start decorating, so I’m looking forward to that.

Hidden talent: I have a strange ability to watch a movie once or twice and almost quote it. I wish I could learn the script that easily.

Best advice for a kissing scene: Have chemistry with your scene partner and trust that if you and that person are a love interest, the kiss should be natural.

One word to describe your Finding Mister Christmas experience: Master class

Finding Mister Christmas available for broadcast on Hallmark Plus.

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