Finding Mr. Christmas

"Finding Mr. Christmas" appeared more as a reality entertainment show rather than a genuine competition or audition. While the extent of scripting in reality TV is often unclear, it's evident that editing plays a significant role in shaping the narrative around contestants. I found some of the editorial choices rather curious. Initially, none of the contestants stood out as particularly appealing, and the final selection seemed to align closely with traditional Hallmark values and attitudes. Certain individuals, despite excelling in the challenges and demonstrating considerable talent, were unlikely to be considered as viable winners. I suppose it is commendable that the show included a diverse group of candidates, it seemed that some individuals were primarily included to fulfill a token representation rather than being given a fair opportunity to succeed based on merit.

I was fully invested in this show, but one of the other reviewers on here nailed it-many of the decisions were questionable. At first they seemed to be truly looking for the right guy. Getting rid of the one with the arrogance and gigantic ego had me cheering at the TV. Getting down to the final three was also promising, though losing one of the guys, one who was charming, handsome, and full of personality, was difficult. I still feel he should have made it through, and I'm hoping to see him in a Hallmark film in the future. In my mind there was really only one clear winner. And it's not the guy who won. Did he do a nice job with the final challenge? Yes. But someone else did it way better. Someone else had the looks, the charm, the emotion, and-most importantly-could actually act. I tried watching the movie the winner was in. No chemistry with the lead actress, one note performance, stumbling over lines, not believable at all. He looked the part but that was it. I'm hesitant to even finish the movie because he is so painful to watch. Sorry Jonathan and Melissa, but you chose poorly.

The show was cute and had a lot of potential but the judges are beyond annoying and they chose a winner clearly based on his looks versus who actually deserved it based on the challenges. Jonathan Bennett was especially annoying - so cheesy and over the top that it almost made it unwatchable. We groaned every time he had anything to say.

I gave it three stars though because the guys are actually hot and a lot of the challenges were fun to watch. Some challenges were corny but hey, it's Hallmark. We watched the movie starring the winner and wow - he was so bad in it that it proved he should not have won.

This show had so much promise to be a charming fun show, but the stupidity of the challenges and the poor execution, topped off by the utterly stupid judges who seem to have no clue what they're doing and are not good enough actors to convince us of any semblance of sincerity, made this such a huge flop of a show that it deflated any charm or enthusiasm it had at the beginning. Get different judges and stop making the challenges as idiotic possible (that nonsensical improv challenge and the talentless E interviewer moments were the most painful), and then maybe choose a winner who actually fits the criteria of what you claim to be looking for. I'm not even going to watch the movie the winner was cast in, he's such a terrible actor who didn't do anything well the entire season of this show.

I am an avid Hallmark fan and have seen almost every single Christmas movie multiple times. I initially loved the concept but each week it becomes apparent that the producers knew who they wanted before it began.

They help some and leave others to struggle through.

Also they appear to be extremely biased towards one. Their decisions of who wins challenges and who goes home weekly are questionable.

Hallmark seems to be forgetting the leading man needs to authentic and have chemistry with everyone in the movie. It is that heart and geniuneness is what pulls us in.

The people selecting Mr. Christmas must be the same people casting Hallmark movies in the last few years as the quality has gone downhill. I realize that diversity was drastically needed in their movies. However, chemistry between the stars is an essential. I bet if you question the Hallmark fans, their favorite movies all contain stars that have amazing chemistry.

Next year, let the fans across North America vote otherwise there is no way I will watch this again. With the reality tv audience being so big, this would be a waste for this not to succeed. If you still want to do Mr. Christmas and take advantage of them starring in a Crhistmas movie, do the reality show in the Christmas in July where the audience can vote and have them star in a Christmas release.