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Hallmark Channel's reality TV competition "Finding Mr. Christmas" is back with 10 hunks hoping to be the network's next holiday movie star.

Finding Mr. Christmas season 2 cast: Meet the men competing to be a Hallmark star (exclusive)

Hallmark Channel's reality TV competition "Finding Mr. Christmas" is back with 10 hunks hoping to be the network's next holiday movie star.

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Sorry, December — but October is angling to become the most festive month of the year. Not only does the Month Formerly Known Only for Halloween host the kickoff for Hallmark Channel's annual "Countdown to Christmas" movie-a-palooza, it will also bring us the season 2 premiere of the network's *Finding Mr. Christmas* reality competition.

* *has an exclusive first look at the* Finding Mr. Christmas* season 2 cast, featuring 10 aspiring actors who will vie for the grand prize: A lead role in a 2025 Hallmark holiday movie. Each week, the men will compete in holiday and acting-themed challenges, under the watchful eye of host Jonathan Bennett, judge Melissa Peterman, and guest judges including Hallmark fan-favorites Alison Sweeney, Ashley Williams, and Janel Parrish.**

So who are these 10 Hallmark hunk hopefuls? The season 2 cast includes multiple models, a former NFL player, an acting teacher, and even a long-haired rocker. Read all about them below, and then see their charm in action in the exclusive video above.

Angel in 'Finding Mr. Christmas' season 2.

**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.****Why he'll win the title of Mr. Christmas:** Angel prepped by immersing himself in *Finding Mr. Christmas* season 1. "I studied every game and challenge, every Festive Face-Off and Star Quality challenge," he says. "I really did my homework."**

Craig in 'Finding Mr. Christmas' season 2.

**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.*****Most festive thing he's ever done:** "I dressed up as an elf — like *really* dressed up as an elf," says Craig. "Not just a hat. I was unrecognizable."**

Davey in 'Finding Mr. Christmas' season 2.

**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.****Something that would land him on Santa's naughty list: **"My laundry sometimes is not folded in a very timely manner," he admits. "After it's done, I tend to leave it in the dryer and then just kind of pick and choose what I want out of there at my own convenience."**

Drake in 'Finding Mr. Christmas' season 2.

**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.****What he thinks it takes to be a Hallmark leading man:** "I think it's super important that you're chivalrous, that you have a really big heart," says Drake. "You have to have confidence and that main-character energy when you're in front of the camera."**

Gabriel, 32

Gabriel in 'Finding Mr. Christmas' season 2.

**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.****How he's utilizing the buddy system: **Gabriel and Davey met on the set of a modeling shoot a few years ago and have been good friends ever since. "Having Davey here has brought out emotions in me that I didn't even know were there," he says.**

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Jake in 'Finding Mr. Christmas' season 2.

**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.****Favorite Christmas cookie:** "A good sugar cookie or a snickerdoodle."**

Logan in 'Finding Mr. Christmas' season 2.

**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.****Favorite Hallmark holiday movie: **"*A Royal Christmas* is one of our favorites," he says. "We rewatch that all the time and we love it."**

Marcus in 'Finding Mr. Christmas' season 2.

**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.****Something that would land him on Santa's naughty list: **"I've been kind of busy, so I haven't worked out in a week," says Marcus. "I think he'd put me on the naughty list for that."

Robbie in 'Finding Mr. Christmas' season 2.

**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.****What he thinks it takes to be a Hallmark leading man: **"You have to have a lot of heart, right? It also takes a strong acting background," says Robbie. "And then to top it off, you need some humor."**

Rustin in 'Finding Mr. Christmas' season 2.

**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.****Why he'll win the title of Mr. Christmas: **"My optimism and my joy and my peace that I bring to others, just through loving myself, I think that that's incredibly unique," says Rustin, whose full name is Rustin Sailors. (Seriously!) "My ability to be a little edgy and bring some of that rocker nature in is a unique thing that I bring to this competition."**

*Finding Mr. Christmas* season 2 premieres Monday, Oct. 27, on Hallmark Channel.

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