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Key Points 'Finding Mr. Christmas' returns October 27 on Hallmark Channel with new competitors. Ten aspiring actors compete to become Hallmark’s next leading man and win a movie role. Contestants come from diverse backgrounds, including models, athletes, musicians, and teachers. It’s that time of year again — time to hang the stockings, trim the tree, and find the next hunky Mr. Christmas for the Hallmark Channel. Everyone’s favorite holiday competition series is back when Finding Mr. Christmas premieres on Monday, October 27. In the premiere, host Jonathan Bennett, judge Melissa Peterman and guest judge Janel Parrish will meet the 10 aspiring actors who are competing to be crowned Hallmark’s next leading man. “These hunky men will be put to the test to see who has the most talent, heart, authenticity, and charisma to be the next Hallmark superstar. At the finale, the winner receives a role in a Countdown to Christmas Hallmark Channel movie premiering as part of the 2025 Countdown to Christmas programming event,” reads the announcement. Below, meet the competitors. RELATED: Hallmark Star Jonathan Bennett Opens Up About Husband’s Health Ordeal: ‘Fighting For His Life’ Finding Mr. Christmas Season 2 Cast Angel, 38 Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. Occupation: Model, actor, and bartender Bio fun fact: Angel became a U.S. citizen in 2018, and it was one of the happiest days in his life. Craig, 33 Hometown: Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y. Occupation: Personal trainer, actor Bio fun fact: One of his favorite memories to this day is getting a puppy for Christmas when he was 7. He and his sister named her Nala, after Simba’s wife in The Lion King. Davey, 34 Hometown: Lake Tahoe, Nev. Occupation: Commercial model, actor Bio fun fact: He’s worked for brands like Guess and Nike, and even served as Chris Hemsworth’s body double. RELATED: ‘Finding Mr. Christmas’ Season 1 Winner Filming a New Hallmark Movie Drake, 27 Hometown: Denver, Colo. Occupation: Model, social media manager Bio fun fact: Drake credits his mom for his good hair, and jokes that it’s usually the first thing that gets talked about when he meets people. Gabriel, 32 Hometown: Laramie, Wyo. Occupation: Model Bio fun fact: Last year, Gabriel fell in love with another model he met on set, his now-girlfriend Andrea. Recently, they had their first child, and Gabriel is head-over-heels in love with his baby girl, Jori. She has the same bright blue eyes as her daddy. Jake, 36 Hometown: Lake View, N.Y. Occupation: Former NFL player, personal trailer Bio fun fact: Jake has zero acting experience, but he’s used to performing in front of crowds in the NFL and thinks that can work to his advantage. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade’s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Logan, 30 Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio Occupation: Server, photographer Bio fun fact: Logan is a self-proclaimed nerd. He loves all things Harry Potter (he’s a Ravenclaw because he’s creative), playing video games, reading fantasy and magical books, and having nights in with his fiancée, Hannah, building Legos. Marcus, 32 Hometown: Hamilton, Ohio Occupation: Model, actor Bio fun fact: Marcus once mentioned to his girlfriend, Madeline, that he was interested in acting. For his birthday, she surprised him with acting lessons. This gift changed his life completely, and for the past three years, he has been a full-time actor. Robbie, 35 Hometown: New York, N.Y. Occupation: Acting teacher Bio fun fact: Robbie recently moved in with his partner of two years, Kyle. The couple hopes to get married and have children in the future. Robbie feels blessed that his family is supportive of his sexuality. Rustin, 37 Hometown: San Diego, Calif. Occupation: Musician Bio fun fact: During Christmastime, in a very Hallmark-like town called Julian, Rustin met Lindsay — the woman who would become his wife — in a candy shop. Finding Mr. Christmas season 2 premieres on Monday, October 27, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Channel.
