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Mean Girls remains one of the most iconic teen movies, and that’s partly down to the all-around perfect casting choices that were made behind the scenes. Can you even imagine what it would have been like if the lineup of talent had been different!?

Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Amanda Seyfied and Lacey Chabert grounded the movie as members of The Plastics – teen royalty of North Shore High School.

They were joined by other talented young actors such as Jonathan Bennett, Daniel Franzese and Lizzy Caplan alongside comedy legends Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.

However, Mean Girls almost looked very different. For starters, all three members of The Plastics auditioned for other parts in the movie before they were finally cast. Several other actresses were also in the running for parts, and an A-list actor was considered for Jonathan‘s character Aaron Samuels.

One of the actors who was in...

Peacock’s The Traitors connived its way to a leading six nominations for the seventh annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards, which were revealed this morning. ABC’s Dancing with the Stars and Bravo’s Top Chef are next with four apiece. See the list of all 19 categories below.

Winners will be revealed May 20 online at CriticsChoice.com.

“We are proud to once again recognize the best of the best in unscripted programming,” Critics Choice Association TV Branch President Ed Martin said. “The Traitors once again leads nominees after sweeping last year’s awards ceremony with an impressive four wins. Dancing with the Stars rose toward the top with breakout star Stephen Nedoroscik and host Julianne Hough both nominated, while Top Chef continues to be a top choice for foodies and fans alike.”

Here are the nominees for the 2025 Critics Choice Real TV Awards:

Best Competition Series

Finding Mr. Christmas...

Hallmark spoilers and updates reveal at the recent Hallmark Media presentation, a new offering was announced. What exactly is ‘One Hallmark’ and what does it mean for fans?

What Is This Rebranding About?

During the latest upfront presentation, Hallmark Media shared a variety of exciting updates. The network is set to launch 40 new Christmas movies as part of its Countdown To Christmas celebration.

Even more impressive, there will be more than 4,000 hours of holiday-themed programming available in 2025.

Furthermore, Hallmark intends to expand its lineup of unscripted content, branding it as “reality with heart” and they introduced the concept of “One Hallmark.” What does this initiative entail, and what does it represent-here’s a look at how the beloved network is shaping its identity.

The Rebranding Initiative Explained

The feel-good network has undergone significant changes, including a rebranding to “One Hallmark;” Ed Georger, the EVP of Ad Sales and Digital Media at Hallmark Media,...

Jonathan Bennett had to learn to play football for his role in 'Mean Girls'.The 43-year-old actor starred as heartthrob Aaron Samuels in the 2004 cult classic - which followed Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Amanda Seyfried and Lacey Chabert as a group of popular girls in a comedy that serves as a parody of the high school clique system - and admitted upon the film's 21st anniversary on Wednesday (30.04.25) evening that he had never even "kicked a soccer ball" before he arrived on set. Alongside footage of him learning to play football for the movie, he wrote on Instagram: "Mean Girls came out 21 years ago today. This is footage of me practicing kicking a soccer ball for the scene. I kicked a soccer ball for the first time in my life when filming this. How did I do? Butch?"The Hallmark star thanked his fans for the "support" they have...

Photo: Lea Thompson, Schuyler Fisk, Genevieve Angelson, Wendie Malick

Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Kailey Schwerman

Hallmark and Peacock have had an amicable content-sharing partnership for three years, but now it has recently been reported that one of the most recognized networks is parting ways with another successful streaming service.

Meanwhile, TVLine reported that Hallmark’s library of content will leave Peacock in around one week, on Thursday, May 1. This means that Peacock subscribers should binge their favorite Hallmark series or movies before they disappear.

Peacock users, catch up on your Hallmark content

Peacock subscribers have been warned that all Hallmark productions on the streamer are set to be removed shortly. This means fans have only a few days to catch up with Hallmark series, like When Calls the Heart, The Way Home, Chicken Sisters and more. Moreover, an extensive selection of holiday movies is also set to disappear from Peacock.

Finding Mr. Christmas on Hallmark+[Image @entertainmentweekly on Instagram]

At a recent presentation, Hallmark Media announced that fans can expect 40 Christmas movies in the Countdown to Christmas programming event.

However, they also revealed that viewers will have access to more than 4,000 hours of festive programming this year. But that’s not all, as the feel-good network plans to make more unscripted shows, dubbing them “reality with heart.” Moreover, Hallmark Media announced a new item, “One Hallmark” as it rebrands itself.

What Is One Hallmark and what can we look forward to? Celebrations With Lacey Chabert – Photo: Lacey Chabert Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Kim Nunneley

Recently, Hallmark Channel has made several changes and the latest relates to their branding, which has now been dubbed “One Hallmark.” Meanwhile, Ed Georger, EVP of Ad Sales and Digital Media at Hallmark Media was quoted by Adweek, while talking about the new branding.

While Hallmark started out as...

Hallmark is reportedly planning to expand their footprint in the reality and unscripted TV show world!

The brand already had some big successes with this form of content, which is different than their usual films. Two examples are the competition series Finding Mr. Christmas, hosted by Jonathan Bennett, and Celebrations with Lacey Chabert, an unscripted series focusing on celebrating those who’ve made a positive impact in their communities.

Keep reading to find out more…

THR reports that the network plans to launch titles on the regular channel, as well as their streaming service Hallmark+. Some options include “a baking competition and a murder mystery competition series,” along with the already-renewed Finding Mr. Christmas and Celebrations.

David Stefanou, Hallmark’s head of unscripted content, shared with the publication, “Hallmark is known around Christmas time and around the holidays, but there’s an opportunity to tell those stories year-round. With Hallmark,...

What’s a Hallmark Channel Christmas movie without a romantic dance scene? A hunk in a tuxedo waltzing with a woman in an elegant dress in front of tinsel-adorned trees? It practically screams Hallmark.

Which is why when Hallmark decided to launch its foray into reality competition shows last year on its Hallmark+ streaming service, it leaned into those tropes. Finding Mr. Christmas, hosted by Jonathan Bennett, featured a handful of wannabe Hallmark hunks competing in challenges plucked straight from the channel’s holiday films, with the winner starring in a Hallmark Original Movie of their own.

“There are two types of people in the world: There are people that watch Hallmark Christmas movies, and liars,” Bennett quips in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. “Everyone likes a Christmas movie, it just is part of pop culture. The way I approach this was, lets plug Finding Mr. Christmas into the...

Tyler Hynes is pranking his fans on April Fools Day, but he’s also sharing some hot new shirtless photos!

The fan-favorite Hallmark Channel star took to his Instagram account on Tuesday (April 1) to share photos from his shirtless hike in the Hollywood Hills and he included a message about quitting acting.

“Quitting acting. Becoming an influencer,” Tyler captioned the post. Thankfully it’s an April Fools joke!

Tyler‘s The Groomsmen co-star Jonathan Bennett pointed out his fit body, commenting, “Dat back doh.”

Tyler has been in Los Angeles this past week after attending the GLAAD Media Awards, where The Groomsmen won the award for Outstanding Film – Streaming or TV. His other recent Hallmark movie, Holiday Touchdown, also picked up a prestigious award this past week!

Check out the full post below.

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It’s a big week for Hallmark Channel and the network just added a GLAAD Media Award win to its list of achievements thanks to The Groomsmen!

Tyler Hynes, Jonathan Bennett, and B.J. Britt were on hand to accept the award for Outstanding Film – Streaming or TV at the 2025 GLAAD Media Awards on Thursday (March 26) at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The Groomsmen trilogy follows three best friends from different backgrounds and cultures as they come together to celebrate their wedding days. Second Chances, the film led by Jonathan, won the GLAAD award!

You can watch all three movies right now on Hallmark+, the new streaming service from Hallmark Media.

Jonathan had three nominations heading into the evening. He celebrated the recognition on Instagram back in January.

“3 @glaad nominations is something I had to sit and wrap my brain around,” Jonathan wrote in his caption. “I feel...

Mean Girls was a major success when it came out in 2004, but its popularity has only grown over the years. The movie further grew into a franchise that includes a made-for-tv sequel, a Broadway stage musical, and a film adaptation of the stage play.

However, even with all the additions, the 2004 teen comedy movie has become a cult classic. Starring Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Lizzy Caplan, Lacey Chabert, and Amanda Seyfried, the actors are often recognized for their roles in the hit comedy. In a new appearance on Happy Sad Confused, Seyfried showed her appreciation for Mean Girls and reacted to people always quoting the movie back to her.

The Oscar-nominated actress has starred in many projects throughout her career, but Mean Girls marked her feature film debut after roles in two soap operas, As the World Turns and All My Children. Seyfried addressed whether the love the movie is...

Amanda Seyfried is forever indebted to Mean Girls.

In an interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Seyfried reflected on the 2004 teen comedy and the “unadulterated fun” she had while making the film when she was 17.

Host Josh Horowitz reminded Seyfried how loved the film is to this day. “Until the day you die, a 14-year-old girl will come up to you every day and quote you as if it just came out the day before.” Horowitz said.

“I hope they quote it on my grave,” said Seyfried, who played Karen Smith in the movie. “That’s an organic moment. It was, in many ways, a perfect movie, and people relate to it, still. It connected us, and it continues to. I will always be excited to talk about it,” adding “Any day, I’ll honor that movie for what it did for me as a person.”

The film, written by Tina Fey,...

Amanda Seyfried will always remember Mean Girls, even in the afterlife.

During her recent appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, host Josh Horowitz brought up how the 2004 teen comedy is still so beloved today and potentially “bigger in the zeitgeist than maybe it was 20 years ago.” Seyfried played Karen Smith in the film.

“Until the day you die, a 14-year-old girl will come up to you every day and quote you as if [Mean Girls] just came out the day before,” he said.

The Mamma Mia! actress noted that the film became a “forever moment,” before adding, “I hope they quote it on my grave…. In many ways, it was just a perfect movie. People relate to it still, and it really — it connected us, and it continues to. And I will always be excited to talk about it…. I will, any day, honor that movie.”

Mean Girls, which also starred Lindsay Lohan,...

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced that actor, producer and director, Michael Urie will host the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday, March 27, 2025.

Michael Urie To Host The 36Th GLAAD Media Awards In Los Angeles

“I couldn’t be more honored to be the host of this year’s GLAAD Media Awards. Our queer siblings across the country who are being unfairly persecuted and villainized deserve a night that reminds them that they’re not alone,” said Urie. “Media is one of the strongest tools we have to fight against stereotypes and hate. I am inspired by the power that art and media can have on society and proud to honor and celebrate our nominees.”

The GLAAD Media Awards honor media for fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and issues. Since 1990, the GLAAD...

The 36th GLAAD Media Awards now have a host.

Shrinking star Michael Urie has been tapped to host the Los Angeles awards event on March 27. And he said he’s “honored” to get the gig. “Our queer siblings across the country who are being unfairly persecuted and villainized deserve a night that reminds them that they’re not alone,” said the multi-hyphenate talent. “Media is one of the strongest tools we have to fight against stereotypes and hate. I am inspired by the power that art and media can have on society and proud to honor and celebrate our nominees.”

Urie will be joined at the event by a list of confirmed attendees including Maren Morris, Jay Shetty, Doechii, Cooper Koch, Nava Mau, Abby Wambach, Glennon Doyle, Rodrigo Reyes, Racquel Chevremont, Brandon Scott Jones, Jonathan Bennett, viral “holding space” journalist Tracy E. Gilchrist, the cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Khalen Saunders and more.

Casting for a television series is considerably different than casting for a film or a stage play in that it's about more than just finding the right ensemble for right now; creators need to consider each actor's capacity for maturing and/or evolving in their role, as well as their ability to work and play well with others. You might be able to get away with casting a bit of a malcontent on a movie (though most directors I've spoken to sternly discourage this line of thinking), but if someone's even just a tad contentious during the casting process, they could make everyone's life miserable over the long haul, and that's just not worth it.

Obviously, creators and casting directors try like hell to get it right the first time through, but compromise is always necessary. Sometimes your first choice suddenly becomes unavailable, sometimes they want too much money and...

Hallmark now has a cornucopia of series on their original channel as well as on the streaming channel. Which series have been renewed? Here is the latest roundup.

Photo: Lacey Chabert Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Sean Rosenthal Hallmark Has Renewed Two Series

There are two Hallmark+ series that have been renewed for Season 2. Firstly, Finding Mr. Christmas Season 2 is set. The Jonathan Bennett-led series is already taking applications for the next Hallmark Hunk. Also, Celebrations With Lacey Chabert Season 2 is happening. The Unexpected Valentine is already filming new episodes.

Photo: Sadie Laflamme-Snow, Andie MacDowell, Chyler Leigh Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Christos Kalohoridis These Series Are Waiting To Be Renewed

Firstly, Hearties are waiting for When Calls The Heart Season 13 renewal. There was already a listing on Production Weekly showing Season 12, although Hallmark is airing that season now. That is not the first time that the industry publication has made a smilier season error.

On Monday, One Tree Hill alum Robert Buckley went to Instagram to talk about his new Hallmark Loveuary movie with Lacey Chabert Called An Unexpected Valentine. In An Unexpected Valentine, “A chance encounter on Valentine’s Day brings Hannah and Finn together as they race through New York City to return a lost engagement ring and save one couple’s special day.”

Could this be the best Valentine’s Day movie of all time? Here is what Buckley has to say.

Photo: Robert Buckley, Lacey Chabert Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Allister Foster Robert Buckley Promotes An Unexpected Valentine With Lacey Chabert

On Monday, Robert Buckley went to Instagram to share the Hallmark poster of his new movie with Lacey Chabert called An Unexpected Valentine. The One Tree Hill alum wrote, “This movie has it all–witty banter, balloons, unexpected romance and national treasure @thereallacey. Is it the best Valentine’s Day movie of all time?...

It's true that all movies start as words on a page, but this gets you maybe a tenth of the way down the road to a completed film -- and even if you embark on this journey with a brilliantly crafted screenplay, there are still a myriad of opportunities to make an absolute dog along the way. That's because filmmaking is a highly collaborative art form. Everyone, from the director to the cinematographer to the editor to the production and costume designers needs to be dedicated to properly serving that terrific screenplay.

One of the most important stages in film production is, of course, casting. There is an art to great casting (which is why it now has its own Oscar), particularly when it comes to piecing together a comedy. Again, it's not just a matter of bringing together some of the funniest people on the planet. You need look...

In the past week, there have been some major changes at Hallmark Media. The leadership team includes CEO Mike Perry, who replaced Wonya Lucas when she stepped down back in August 2023. Also, Lisa Hamilton Daly’s EVP of Programming position is now eliminated. Instead, Chief Brand Officer Darren Abbott will be leading a marketing approach to experiences and content.

Viewers who went to Kansas City for the Hallmark Christmas Experience participated in one of these types of events. Another was the two cruises. Now that the dust has settled, some fans have shared some of their ideas. What are they?

Photo: Tyler Hynes, Trent Green Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Matt Hoover Hallmark Fans Have Big Ideas For Events

The network has a new leadership team. What sorts of possibilities could they try? On Reddit, under the “Hallmark Leadership Change topic,” fans shared some creative ideas that current Chief Brand Officer Darren Abbott could certainly try.

A new year is upon us, and a live stream of the annual New Year’s Eve ball drop in Times Square is available for those looking to celebrate it at home.

Jonathan Bennett (Mean Girls, Happy Howlidays, Season’s Greetings From Cherry Lane and The Plus One) and Jeremy Hassell, a live event and celebrity interview host who has worked with the celebration since 2016, are returning as this year’s hosts.

The New Year’s Eve ceremony is set to begin at 6 p.m. Et with the lighting and raising of the New Year’s Eve ball on One Times Square. The Sino-American Friendship Association will present a Chinese cultural performance called “A Spring Festival Celebration.” The celebration will also include more live performances, hourly countdowns, behind-the-scenes stories and celebrity interviews all while the countdown to midnight’s famous ball drop occurs.

The Jonas Brothers, Rita Ora, Carrie Underwood,...

Singers Mark Ambor and Mickey Guyton will join Rita Ora, Carrie Underwood and the Jonas Brothers at Times Square on New Year’s Eve next week, event co-organizers the Times Square Alliance, One Times Square and Countdown Entertainment announced on Thursday.

Jonathan Bennett, host and co-creator of Hallmark+ reality series “Finding Mr. Christmas,” returns as co-host, along with Jeremy Hassell of Regal Cinemas.

Also on the lineup: Megan Moroney, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, TLC, Greeicy, “Ultra Solo” singer De la Ghetto and Latin star Kapo.

The ceremony will begin Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. Et with the lighting and raising of the New Year’s Eve Ball. A majority of the performances will also air on ABC and Univision as part of “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest.”

Ambor will perform “Belong Together,” “Good to Be” and “Our Way,” while Guyton will sing “My Side of the Country,...

The fate of Finding Mr. Christmas, the Hallmark+ competition series that brought together a group of actors hoping to win a leading role in one of the channel’s famous Christmas movies, has been decided after the first season finale. While Finding Mr. Christmas season 1 pulled out all the stops when it came to the festive competitions and the Hallmark movie stars that showed up to help out with judging and hosting competitions, viewers were hoping for even more from the series. With viewers loving the wholesome competition, many have been hopeful that another season will be coming to Hallmark+.

Thankfully, viewers won’t have to riot about the decision surrounding the future of their new festive favorite. Finding Mr. Christmas was renewed for a second season after its exciting season finale, getting greenlit for another round of the Christmas competition. While viewers were wondering if the show would be a one-off,...

Finding Mr. Christmas renewed for season 2 on Hallmark+ Photo: Jonathan Bennett, Ezra Moreland, Nikki DeLoach Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Kim Nunneley

Hallmark+ has announced the renewal of the popular holiday-related show, Finding Mr. Christmas, for a second season. Once again, the hit reality show will be hosted by fan-favorite Jonathan Bennett. Read on to find out more about the reality show and the fun had by all.

Hallmark+ renews Finding Mr. Christmas for season 2 Photo: Ezra Moreland

Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Kim Nunneley

Deadline reports that Hallmark+ has been renewed for season 2, with Jonathan Bennett again at the helm. For those who missed it, the reality series puts 10 potential Hallmark Hunks through their paces with holiday-related tasks.

Moreover, they were taste-tested by Nikki DeLoach, who got to kiss all the hunks. Meanwhile, season 1’s winner got to star in a lead role in Happy Howlidays with Jessica Lowndes.

Photo: Jessica Lowndes,...

Christmas Con was held the weekend of December 13th-15th and Soap Hub was there to cover all of the action! Check back daily during Christmas week for new content from your favorite soap stars and actors from Hallmark and Great American Family Channel. Check out our video interviews with B.J. Britt, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Michael Rady, Christopher Russell, Drew Seeley, and Corey Sevier below!

B.J. Britt

Britt has starred in a number of Hallmark films, including: The Groomsmen: First Look, The Groomsmen: Second Chances and The Groomesmen: Last Dance, co-starring with Tyler Hynes and All My Children alum Jonathan Bennett (J.R.). Britt was also named one of People magazine’s Sexiest Men Alive this past November.

Benjamin Hollingsworth

Hollingsworth stars on the Netflix series Virgin River and can be seen in the Hallmark films Deck the Halls on Cherry Lane, alongside One Life To Live alum John Brotherton.

Finding Mr. Christmas is returning for another search. Hallmark+ has renewed the holiday-themed competition series for a second season which will air next year.

In the series, ten actors compete for the title of "Mr. Christmas" and the chance to become a new leading man in one of Hallmark's Christmas movies. Melissa Peterman (Happy’s Place) is the lead judge for the series, and co-creator Jonathan Bennett serves as host.

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What better time to announce a Finding Mr. Christmas renewal than on Christmas Eve? Hallmark has officially renewed the newest reality competition series for Season 2, according to Variety. The outlet also reported that Finding Mr. Christmas Season 2, created by Mean Girls' Jonathan Bennett and Ben Roy (with Bennett as host and Young Sheldon's Melissa Peterman as lead judge), is scheduled to premiere on Hallmark+ sometime in 2025.

Hallmark Media has confirmed that Finding Mr. Christmas, the festive reality competition series, will return for a second season in 2025 on Hallmark+. Created by Jonathan Bennett and Ben Roy, the show mixes holiday fun with friendly challenges as aspiring actors compete for the title of Mr. Christmas.

Jonathan Bennett, who also hosts the show, shared his excitement about the renewal. “It was a dream come true to bring this show to life,” he said. “There’s still so much more to explore in season two, and we’re just getting started.” Melissa Peterman will return as the lead judge.

The show features ten contestants tackling challenges inspired by Hallmark’s holiday traditions. From acting to gift wrapping and showcasing on-screen romance, the men compete to prove they have what it takes to be Hallmark’s next big star. Each week, one contestant is sent home, and the winner lands a...

Hallmark Media has announced that Finding Mr. Christmas, the festive reality competition series, will return for a second season in 2025 on Hallmark+. The show, created by Jonathan Bennett and Ben Roy, combines holiday cheer with friendly competition as aspiring actors vie for the title of Mr. Christmas.

Jonathan Bennett, who also hosts the series, expressed his excitement for the show’s renewal. “Bringing this show to life was such a dream come true,” he shared. “There’re definitely more stories to be told in season two and so much more fun to be had. We’re really just scratching the surface here.” Melissa Peterman will return as the lead judge for the upcoming season.

The premise of the show revolves around ten contestants competing in challenges inspired by Hallmark’s signature holiday magic. From perfecting their acting chops to mastering skills like present wrapping and on-screen romance, the men work...

Hallmark isn’t stopping at one new holiday hunk.

Finding Mr. Christmas has been renewed for Season 2 at streamer Hallmark+, co-creator Jonathan Bennett announced on Instagram.

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Hosted by Bennett (who also served as a judge alongside Melissa Peterman), Hallmark Media’s first unscripted competition series featured 10 aspiring actors from different walks of life vying in weekly festive and star quality challenges to be the leading...

Even 20 years later, Mean Girls is still one of the most popular comedies of all time, and one of its stars is calling for a long-overdue reunion. Directed by Mark Waters and scripted by Tina Fey, Mean Girls follows Cady (Lindsay Lohan) as she joins a new school. After quickly making two friends, the trio set their sights on revenge against the Plastics, the most popular girls in school. Alongside Lohan, Mean Girls also stars Rachel McAdams, Amanda Seyfried, Lacey Chabert, and Jonathan Bennett.

Speaking to People Magazine (via Variety), Jonathan Bennett said he would love for the cast to reunite for a new Christmas movie. Bennett played Aaron, who Cady fell in love with despite him being the ex of Regina George (McAdams), the head of the Plastics. Mean Girls isn't necessarily a Christmas movie, but the iconic Christmas dance scene has led many to re-watch the film annually...

Hallmark has announced they have renewed Finding Mr. Christmas Season 2. This is the Hallmark+ hit reality series that puts 10 potential Hallmark Hunks through some Christmas-related tasks. The winner gets a lead role in a Countdown To Christmas movie. This year’s winner starred in Happy Howlidays with Jessica Lowndes.

This is the first Hallmark+ original programming that has received a formal season renewal. Jonathan Bennett hosts this competitive reality series. The Mean Girls alum has already promised more. What does he mean by that?

Here are all the details.

Photo: Jonathan Bennett Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Kim Nunneley Hallmark Announces Finding Mr. Christmas Season 2

On Monday, Hallmark gifted Finding Mr. Christmas fans an early holiday gift by announcing that the fun reality series is coming back for Season 2. According to Deadline, the network made this announcement two days after the premiere of Happy Howlidays that starred the Season 1 winner, Ezra Moreland and Jessica Lowndes.

Finding Mr. Christmas will be back for a second go-round. Hallmark Media has renewed the reality competition series, created by Jonathan Bennett and Ben Roy, for a second season. It’s set to premiere on Hallmark+ in 2025.

“Bringing this show to life was such a dream come true,” said Bennett. “There’re definitely more stories to be told in season two and so much more fun to be had. We’re really just scratching the surface here”.

Bennett serves as host with Melissa Peterman as lead judge.

On Finding Mr. Christmas, ten aspiring actors compete in a variety of festive, entertaining challenges, with a Hallmark twist: the winner is crowned Mr. Christmas and given the opportunity to become Hallmark’s next leading man, with a starring role in a Countdown to Christmas movie. Season one’s winner, Ezra Moreland, made his movie debut, opposite Jessica Lowndes, in the new Hallmark Original movie,...

Hallmark Media will soon be searching for the second Mr. Christmas. “Finding Mr. Christmas,” the reality competition reality competition series created by Jonathan Bennett and Ben Roy, has been renewed for a second season, set to premiere on Hallmark+ in 2025.

Bennett serves as host with Melissa Peterman as lead judge.

“Bringing this show to life was such a dream come true,” says Bennett. “There’re definitely more stories to be told in season two and so much more fun to be had. We’re really just scratching the surface here.”

Roy adds, “My hope for season one was that we would create something that would stand out in the reality TV landscape – a show that is competitive yet genuinely heartwarming and uplifting. I am so proud of what our incredible cast and crew have achieved. The positive response from fans has been incredible. We can’t wait for the challenge...

Finding Mr. Christmas is a hit!

The first-ever Hallmark reality TV series has been renewed for a second season, People confirms.

Jonathan Bennett will return to find the next Hallmark Christmas movie star following the conclusion of Season 1, which aired on Hallmark+.

Keep reading to find out more…

The series saw the Mean Girls star find 10 potential candidates who were given the chance to “compete in a variety of entertaining challenges, with a Hallmark twist, to be crowned Hallmark’s next leading man and take home the title of ‘Mr. Christmas,’” via the network.

The first season included judge Melissa Peterman, as well as a series of guests judges to help “determine who has the most talent, heart, authenticity and charisma to be the next Hallmark superstar.”

The winner receives lead role in one of Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas movies.

In the end, find out who won Season...

On Thursday, Hallmark announced that they are dropping the entirety of its 2024 Countdown To Christmas and Miracles Of Christmas movies. However, one podcasting duo is still waiting for the network to do one simple thing. They want the movies to stream in stereo.

Photo: B.J. Britt, Jonathan Bennett, Tyler Hynes Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Elena Nenkova Hallmark Cafe Podcasters Discover Hallmark+ Is Streaming In Mono

This holiday season, Santa may be leaving a few lucky recipients a Dolby Atmos system. However, those gift recipients may not want to test out their new sound system on Hallmark+. That is because a podcasting duo have discovered that Hallmark+ is streaming in mono.

The duo that has identified this flaw is the Hallmark Cafe podcasting couple, Dianne Garnett Killen and Michael Killen. From the beginning, they reported to their listeners that they enjoyed the programming on the rebranded streaming channel, Hallmark+. However, they...

Jonathan Bennett wants to reunite with his Mean Girls costars, and he has an idea to make it happen!

The 43-year-old actor opened up in a recent interview about how he, Lindsay Lohan and Lacey Chabert have all starred in Christmas movies. Now, he wants to make one with the two of them as his costars.

Keep reading to find out more…

Speaking to People, Jonathan noted that the Mean Girls fanbase had a lot in common with fans of Christmas movies.

“I think what’s so special about the similarities between Mean Girls and Christmas movies is they both have a through line — and that through line is that all these movies make people happy,” he told the outlet.

He continued, saying, “So to have Lindsay Lohan and Lacey Chabert and I all starring in different Christmas movies, I think is perfectly on brand and on target for what...

Jonathan Bennett wants a “Mean Girls” reunion.

Bennett, along with his “Mean Girls” co-stars Lindsay Lohan and Lacey Chabert, is leading his own Christmas special this year and suggested the idea of the trio reuniting on a holiday film.

“I think what’s so special about the similarities between ‘Mean Girls’ and Christmas movies is they both have a through line — and that through line is that all these movies make people happy,” Bennett told People Magazine. “There’s a huge connection between the fan base of ‘Mean Girls’ and the fan base of Christmas movies. These are people that want to turn on a movie and feel happier and walk away feeling better. I think that’s what these movies do.”

Bennett is set to host a new Hallmark+ reality competition series titled “Finding Mr. Christmas,” created to determine his leading man replacement following his performances in many Hallmark features over the years.

From the Burn Book to the Naughty List, Jonathan Bennett is hoping to have a Mean Girls holiday reunion one of these years.

With Bennett, Lindsay Lohan and Lacey Chabert each leading their own Christmas projects this year, the Christmas on Cherry Lane actor recently floated the idea of reuniting on a holiday movie, 20 years after starring together in the Tina Fey-written, Mark Waters-directed teen comedy.

“I think what’s so special about the similarities between Mean Girls and Christmas movies is they both have a through line — and that through line is that all these movies make people happy,” he told People. “There’s a huge connection between the fan base of Mean Girls and the fan base of Christmas movies. These are people that want to turn on a movie and feel happier and walk away feeling better. I think that’s what these movies do.

It might sound like a dream come true, while having the opportunity to kiss 10 hunky men in a row. Meanwhile, Nikki DeLoach said of the opportunity that she has never kissed that many men in a single day.

While Nikki was taken aback at what happened on Finding Mr. Christmas, Jonathan quipped back at her, “You’re welcome!” Read on to learn more about the kissing adventure of one of our favorite Hallmark stars.

Nikki DeLoach kissed 10 men on Finding Mr. Christmas on Hallmark+ Photo: Ezra Moreland, Hayden Maher, Ali Liebert, Elijah Malcomb

Hallmark fans know Nikki DeLoach well for her roles with Andrew Walker in the Curious Caterer movie series and in holiday movies. Moreover, she has starred in more than 20 movies for the feel-good network.

However, she has just had a unique Hallmark-related experience by acting as a guest judge in the Finding Mr. Christmas finale. In her role as judge,...

Hallmark is branching out into reality TV this holiday season. The channel announced that it would be debuting its first-ever reality competition series with a show called Finding Mr. Christmas.

The show is hosted by Jonathan Bennett and will see ten contestants going head-to-head. When describing the show, Jonathan noted the other reality series that influenced the creation of the new program.

via Instar The Show Is A Search For A Leading Man

Finding Mr. Christmas is a competition for performers, as it seeks to sort through ten contestants to find which of them will be the next leading man for a Hallmark holiday film. The participants will not only have to prove their acting chops, but will also need to showcase their charm and, perhaps most important of all, their holiday spirit.

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Photo: Jonathan Bennett, Melissa Peterman, Nikki DeLoach

Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Kim Nunneley

In the final episode of the new reality series, Finding Mr. Christmas, the winner talks about Happy Howlidays with Jessica Lowndes.

It has been a fun and unique Hallmark+ reality TV show, and finally, the Finding Mr. Christmas winner has been revealed.

The show was hosted by Jonathan Bennett and Melissa Peterman, along with a favorite Hallmark beauty, Nikki DeLoach, who literally did a taste test by kissing all the contestants! In the upcoming last episode, fans will be able to see the win, so who is the final Mr. Christmas, who stars in the movie, Happy Howlidays with Jessica Lowndes? Read on to find out.

Latest Hallmark hunk revealed in Finding Mr. Christmas

Finding Mr. Christmas winner, Ezra Moreland and Jonathan Bennett [Image @jonathandbennett on Instagram]Not only did one Hallmark Hunk win the title of Mr. Christmas, but...

Hallmark is known for their holiday programming, and whether you like their movies or not, they are a synonym for the holiday television season for many people around the world, so it is no surprise that a lot of people are interested in their holiday programming, in which Hallmark invests a lot of money.

A lot of actors and actresses have appeared in these movies, some of which went on to become proper holiday stars for the production company. These movies attract a lot of viewers, and while these actors and actresses don’t become major superstars, they have a following and get a lot of fans along the way.

One of them is Jonathan Bennett, whom non-Hallmark fans might know from Veronica Mars, who went on to become a major holiday star for the channel. But, in a recent interview, the actor revealed that while he is a holiday movie star,...

Jonathan Bennett might be part of Hallmark Channel’s Christmas royalty, but he’s not a big fan of bringing work home with him.

While promoting Hallmark+’s Finding Mr. Christmas, the 43-year-old actor explained why he doesn’t decorate his house for the holidays.

“I’m going to be honest, I don’t decorate for Christmas,” Jonathan shared with Us Weekly.

Keep reading to find out more…“By the time Christmas gets here [this year], I [will] have shot Finding Mr. Christmas, Christmas on Cherry Lane, a sequel to another Christmas movie I can’t talk about and a Christmas movie for next year,” Jonathan explained. “I’ve been covered in tinsel for six months out of the year!”

“This year I’m just going to not decorate because I can’t,” he added. “Just can’t do it.”

However, Jonathan did joke that his Finding Mr. Christmas contestants could come over...

Hallmark is known for their holiday programming, and whether you like their movies or not, they are a synonym for the holiday television season for many people around the world, so it is no surprise that a lot of people are interested in their holiday programming, in which Hallmark invests a lot of money.

This report will be about the Finding Mr. Christmas reality show that has been following a group of aspiring young actors who had to do a series of Christmas-related tasks in order to be crowned “Mr. Christmas” and get a role in Hallmark’s Christmas movie titled Happy Howlidays.

Created by Ben Roy, the series has been described as a “tinsel-draped cross between The Bachelor and RuPaul’s Drag Race,” and the winner has finally been revealed, which is what we are going to report on in the paragraphs below, so if you want to know more,...

“The Way Home” is coming back … home.

Last month, Variety broke the news that the hit series was moving to Hallmark+, the company’s new streaming service, for its third season, debuting in January. It was set to make its linear debut in the fall.

However, “after hearing from the many passionate, loyal fans,” the show will now premiere on Hallmark Channel on Friday, January 3, at 9 p.m, and will stream the next day on Hallmark+. Devoted audience members of “The Way Home” had been grumbling — particularly in Facebook groups — about the idea of being forced to subscribe to another streaming service, with some even threatening to boycott the show. This rollout will continue all season.

Hallmark+ launched in September with multiple original series, including “The Chicken Sisters” and “Celebrations With Lacey Chabert,” and many originals debuted in the following months, including “The Groomsmen” and “Love on the Danube” trilogies,...

Hallmark has selected the first-ever Finding Mr. Christmas winner. This new reality series hosted by Jonathan Bennett, and Melissa Peterman has enchanted fans of holiday romcoms. Now, this lucky contestant will star in an upcoming Christmas movie, Happy Howlidays. Did this experience help this new Hallmark Hunk prepare for his first leading role in a Christmas romcom?

Please note, there are major spoilers including the name of the winner below.

Photo: Parker Gregory, Elijah Malcomb, Ezra Moreland, Hayden Maher, Gage Robinson, Isaac Ramirez, David Habashy, Blake Kelley, Jonathan Wells, Daxton Bloomquist Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Kim Nunneley Ezra Moreland Won Finding Mr. Christmas

On Thursday, Hallmark+ judges chose Ezra Moreland as the winner of Finding Mr. Christmas. Jonathan Bennett, who hosts the reality series, and who created it, shared on Instagram that Ezra had the “it factor.” He also shared that they always “leaned forward” when the 31-year-old model Ezra was the focus.

The Hallmark+ reality competition series Finding Mr. Christmas has come to an end and the winner has been announced!

On Finding Mr. Christmas, 10 men competed in a series of festive challenges that showcased their acting chops and their holiday spirit. Jonathan Bennett hosted while these lovable guys vied to become the next Hallmark leading man.

The winner of the season will star in an all-new original movie titled Happy Howlidays opposite Jessica Lowndes. The film premieres on Saturday, December 21 at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel.

So, who won?

Keep reading to find out more…

The winner is…

Ezra Moreland, 31

Occupation: Model/former Navy rescue diver

Hometown: San Diego, Calif.

Ezra has already revealed that there is a shirtless scene in his upcoming Christmas movie!

“If it’s not too much of a spoiler alert, there is also a moment in this movie where I’m wearing no shirt at all,” he told EW.

Laura Benanti is being celebrated by the Broadway community!

The Tony-winning actress was presented with a special award at the Broadway Dreams Gala on Saturday (December 7) at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.

“Through her exceptional talent, versatility, and commitment to supporting arts education and other charitable causes, Laura Benanti serves as a powerful inspiration for our Dreamers and young artists worldwide,” Broadway Dreams founder Annette Tanner said in a statement.

The event also honored Carnival Cruise Line president Christine Duffy with the Founder’s Award.

Laura was joined at the event by her husband Patrick Brown. Other attendees included Jonathan Bennett and husband Jaymes Vaughn, Tony winners J. Harrison Ghee and Alex Newell, and Broadway choreographer and director Spencer Liff.

Founded in 2006, Broadway Dreams offers mentorship-driven performing arts training programs throughout the year. It draws on a wide network of teaching artists from the Broadway community and inspires...

Nikki DeLoach is a Hallmark fan-favorite. Known for her roles in holiday movies and with Andrew Walker in the Curious Caterer mystery series, she has been in over 20 movies for the feel-good network. Now, she is going to be in the role of her life. She is going to be a guest judge in the Finding Mr. Christmas finale. Moreover, she admits that “I have never kissed that many men in a single day.”

What does the Five More Minutes star have to say about that provocative statement?

Photo: Hayden Maher, Nikki DeLoach Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Kim Nunneley Nikki DeLoach Is Guest Judge In Finding Mr. Christmas Season 1 Finale Episode

Nikki DeLoach recently revealed to Soaps that when her friend Jonathan Bennett invites her to guest judge on Finding Mr. Christmas, she will not hesitate. “Jonathan sent me a text and said, ‘Hallmark is going to reach out an...