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.