Finding Prince Charming (Season 1) (Courtesy Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

Finding Prince Charming is an American reality-TV dating show that premiered on the cable network Logo on September 8, 2016. It is hosted by actor and pop singer Lance Bass. Robert Seplveda Jr., an interior designer based in Atlanta, was cast as a suitor for the first season.

The concept of the show is modeled after The Bachelor, but instead of having a rose ceremony, it features a black tie ceremony. This is also the first dating show featuring non-heterosexual male contestants since Bravo's Boy Meets Boy and Fox's Playing It Straight.

Production

The American cable network Logo ordered production of Finding Prince Charming on July 12, 2016, and announced that Lance Bass would host of 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 begins on November 18 to November 23, 2016.

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.

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, NY	Real Estate Agent
Robby LaRiviere	26	West Hollywood, CA	Beauty Expert
Paul Hollowell	34	Dallas, TX	Tanning Company Founder
Danique	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.

Contestant Progress

Suitor	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Eric	IN	IN	IN	IN	IN	IN	IN	WINNER
Brandon	IN	IN	IN	IN	IN	IN	IN	ELIM
Dillon	IN	IN	IN	IN	IN	IN	IN	QUIT
Justin	IN	IN	IN	IN	IN	IN	ELIM
Chad	IN	IN	IN	IN	IN	QUIT
Robby	IN	IN	IN	IN	ELIM
Paul	IN	IN	IN	ELIM
Danique	IN	IN	ELIM
Sam	IN	IN	QUIT
Jasen	IN	ELIM
Brodney	ELIM
Nick	ELIM
Charlie	ELIM

The contestant received the first black tie or was called first to keep his black tie.

The contestant received the last black tie or was the last one called to keep his black tie.

The contestant quit the competition.

The contestant was eliminated.

The contestant was the runner up.

The contestant won Finding Prince Charming.

Controversy

A week before the premiere, an industry trade report revealed that series star Robert Sepulveda Jr. had previously worked as an escort. The following week, he discussed having turned to sex work while in his 20s, and also spoke about a pornographic video released by what he characterized as a disgruntled ex-boyfriend. Logo said it was aware of Sepulveda's history. Contestant Chad Aaron Spodick claimed he had been fired from his job following the controversy.

Episodes

A Second First Impression | OriginalAirDate = | ShortSummary = Thirteen suitors arrive at a mansion anxiously awaiting to meet their Prince Charming. Robert, a gorgeous Atlanta-based interior designer, is the Prince Charming looking for the love of his life. | Viewers = 158,000 (Logo)
184,000 (VH1) | LineColor = F19BBE }} The Canary | OriginalAirDate = | ShortSummary = Robert and the suitors set out for a day at the beach; and two of the men are chosen for solo dates with Robert. In other events, a suitor is accused of inappropriate behavior. | Viewers = 158,000 | LineColor = F19BBE }} Sensing a Connection | OriginalAirDate = | ShortSummary = Robert and some of the guys go on dates with the other suitors. The dates consist of lips which is wine testing and flexibility. | Viewers = 196,000 | LineColor = F19BBE }} Appetite for Love | OriginalAirDate = | ShortSummary = Robert chooses 3 dates. Appetizer,Main Meal and Desert. Jealousy starts to kick in through some of the boys. Robert excersies with some of the guys. | Viewers = 123,000 | LineColor = F19BBE }} Man Behind the Mask | OriginalAirDate = | ShortSummary = The boys are asked to make a mask for Robert for a masquerade ball. The masks are supposed to reveal a secret that Robert or anyone doesn't know about. A shocking elimination leaves the house crazed. | Viewers = 137,000 | LineColor = F19BBE }} What About Robert | OriginalAirDate = | ShortSummary = | Viewers = 160,000 | LineColor = F19BBE }} A Family Affair | RTitle = | OriginalAirDate = | ShortSummary = Robert introduces the remaining suitors to his family, and his family's reactions cause him to rethink his connection to one of the suitors. | Viewers = 157,000 | LineColor = F19BBE }} The Last Black Tie | RTitle = | OriginalAirDate = | ShortSummary = Robert takes the final three to a final getaway, a one will win Prince Charming and A shocking, injury happens. | Viewers = 131,000 | LineColor = F19BBE }} Reunion: All Tied Up | RTitle = | OriginalAirDate = | ShortSummary = Robert and all 13 suitors discuss their experiences and answer questions posed by Lance Bass in a talk show setting. | Viewers = 124,000 | LineColor = F19BBE }} }}

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