Finding Prince Charming
Finding Prince Charming is an American reality dating show that premiered on the cable network Logo on September 8, 2016. It is hosted by actor and pop singer Lance Bass. Robert Sepúlveda Jr., an interior designer based in Atlanta, was cast as a suitor for the first season.
The concept of the show was modeled after The Bachelor, but instead of having a rose ceremony, it features a black tie ceremony.
Format
A cast of thirteen gay suitors will live together in one house with a Prince Charming in the search for love. Each week the Prince Charming will go on group or solo dates with different men. At the end of the episode, Prince Charming will have to eliminate contestants in a "black tie" ceremony, where black ties will be given to the guys he wants to keep and get to know more, while the guys who do not get a black tie will be eliminated. At the end of the process, Prince Charming will choose one man to try a relationship with outside of the series.Production
The American cable network Logo ordered production of Finding Prince Charming on July 12, 2016, and announced that Lance Bass would host the series. Shortly after the announcement, reports of the alleged suitor began and filming began in July 2016. Brian Graden, Dave Mace, Fred Birckhead, Nick Murray, Chris McCarthy, Pamela Post and Stevenson Greene are recognized as the series' executive producers; it is produced and distributed by Brian Graden Media.On October 13, 2016, the series was renewed for a second installment. Applications for season two became available on November 3, 2016, and closed on November 16, 2016. Five suitors would be submitted to public voting and the winning suitor would be featured on season two as a contestant. Voting was from November 18 to November 23, 2016. However, as of 2023, a second installment has yet to be aired.
Contestants
The cast consists of 13 eligible men from the ages of 26–35.| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Occupation | Outcome | |
| Eric Leonardos | 35 | Los Angeles, CA | Hair Stylist | ||
| Brandon Kneefel | 29 | Los Angeles, CA | Behavioral Healthcare Administrator | ||
| Dillon Powell | 26 | West Hollywood, CA | Fashion Publicist and Designer | ||
| Justin Roisom | 29 | Seattle, WA | Model and Project Manager | ||
| Chad Aaron Spodick | 32 | New [York, New York|New York, NY] | Real Estate Agent | ||
| Robby LaRiviere | 26 | West Hollywood, CA | Beauty Expert | ||
| Paul Hollowell | 34 | Dallas, TX | Tanning Company Founder | ||
| Danique McMillan | 30 | Los Angeles, CA | Business Analyst | ||
| Sam Provenzano | 31 | Chicago, IL | Director of Planned Giving | Quit in week 3 | |
| Jasen Kaplan | 33 | New York, NY | Celebrity Makeup Artist | Eliminated in week 2 | |
| Brodney McClinton | 34 | Atlanta, GA | Personal Trainer | ||
| Nick Barbati | 31 | Hamilton, NJ | College Event Administrator | ||
| 26 | Manny |
Contestants' ages are at the time of filming.