Finding Prince Charming Explained

Image Alt:A logo for the American television series Finding Prince Charming, featuring red and blue letters over a white backdrop
Genre:Reality television
Presenter:Lance Bass
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:8
Location:Los Angeles, California
Runtime:43 minutes
Company:Brian Graden Media
Network:Logo

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.[1] [2]

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.[3] [4] Shortly after the announcement, reports of the alleged suitor began and filming began in July 2016.[5] 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.[6]

On October 13, 2016, the series was renewed for a second installment.[7] 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.[8] 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.[9] [10] [11]

ContestantAgeHometownOccupationOutcome
Eric Leonardos35Los Angeles, CAHair Stylist[12]
Brandon Kneefel29Los Angeles, CABehavioral Healthcare Administrator[13]
Dillon Powell26West Hollywood, CAFashion Publicist and Designer[14]
Justin Roisom29Seattle, WAModel and Project Manager[15]
Chad Aaron Spodick32New York, NYReal Estate Agent[16]
Robby LaRiviere26West Hollywood, CABeauty Expert
Paul Hollowell34Dallas, TXTanning Company Founder[17]
Danique McMillan30Los Angeles, CABusiness Analyst
Sam Provenzano31Chicago, ILDirector of Planned Giving Quit in week 3[18]
Jasen Kaplan33New York, NYCelebrity Makeup ArtistEliminated in week 2[19] [20]
Brodney McClinton34Atlanta, GAPersonal Trainer[21]
Nick Barbati31Hamilton, NJCollege Event Administrator [22]
26Manny

Contestants' ages are at the time of filming.

Contestant Progress

Suitor123 45678
EricINININININININWINNER
BrandonINININININININELIM
Dillon INININININININQUIT
JustinININININININELIM
ChadINININININQUIT
RobbyININININELIM
PaulINININELIM
DaniqueININELIM
SamININQUIT
JasenINELIM
BrodneyELIM
NickELIM
CharlieELIM

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 suitor Robert Sepulveda Jr. had previously engaged in prostitution and escort work.[23] The following week he discussed he started turning to paid sexual encounters beginning in his 20s, and also spoke about a pornographic video released by what he characterized as a disgruntled ex-boyfriend.[24] [25] [26] Logo said it was not aware of Sepulveda's history until after production had started.[27] Contestant Chad Aaron Spodick claimed he had been fired from his job following the controversy.[28]

International versions

A current production

Status unknown

No longer airing

CountryNameNetworkPrinceHostDate premiered
Prince Charming[29] Discovery+noneMarch 23, 2021
Prince Charming[30] TVNOW (stream)
VOX (television)
noneOctober 30, 2019 (TVNOW)
April 20, 2020 (VOX)
Princess CharmingTVNOW (stream)
VOX (television)
  • Irina Schlauch (season 1)
  • Hanna Sökeland (season 2)
  • Madleen Matthias (season 3)
  • Lea Hoppenworth (season 4)
noneMay 25, 2021 (TVNOW)
October 29, 2021 (VOX)
Prince CharmingVideolandnoneDecember 16, 2020
Prince Charming[31] Player (stream)Jacek JelonekAgnieszka Lal[32] October 12, 2021

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The First Finding Prince Charming: Remembering Bravo's Boy Meets Boy. Rick . Andreoli. September 8, 2016 . . September 20, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160920123436/http://www.advocate.com/television/2016/9/08/first-finding-prince-charming-remembering-bravos-boy-meets-boy. live.
  2. Web site: Finding Prince Charming: US TV developing a dating reality show with a gay twist . 13 July 2016 . . November 30, 2016 . live . https://archive.today/20161130205126/http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/finding-prince-charming-us-tv-developing-a-dating-reality-show-with-a-gay-twist-20160712-gq4g53.html . November 30, 2016 .
  3. Logo Greenlights New Dating Competition Series "Finding Prince Charming" . . September 17, 2016 . July 12, 2016 . May 27, 2024 . https://archive.today/20240527235640/https://www.webcitation.org/6lFKMBqpf?url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2016/07/12/logo-greenlights-new-dating-competition-series-finding-prince-charming-406114/20160712logo01/ . live .
  4. Web site: Lance Bass To Host Logo's 'Finding Prince Charming' Gay Dating Competition Series. Deadline Hollywood. 12 July 2016 .
  5. Web site: US network making first all-gay dating show. New.com. September 17, 2016. July 13, 2016.
  6. Web site: Shows A-Z - Finding Prince Charming, on Logo. The Futon Critic. September 17, 2016.
  7. Web site: Logo Greenlights a Second Season of "Finding Prince Charming". The Futon Critic. November 15, 2016. October 13, 2016.
  8. Web site: Finding Prince Charming Casting. Logo. November 15, 2016.
  9. Web site: "Finding Prince Charming" Cast: Meet the Season 1 Contestants. 8 September 2016 . EarntheNecklace.com. September 9, 2016.
  10. Web site: Cast. Logo. September 9, 2016.
  11. Web site: Finding Prince Charming: Logo Reveals Gay Bachelor and Suitors. 31 August 2016 . TVSeriesFinale.com. September 9, 2016.
  12. News: 'Finding Prince Charming' Winner Revealed! Robert Sepulveda Jr.'s Pick Opens Up About 'Intense' Finale. November 4, 2016 . November 6, 2016 . Travis . Cronin. Us Weekly.
  13. Web site: Surviving 'Reality'. Brandon Kneefel (official site). September 18, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160919080010/http://brandonkneefel.com/surviving-reality/. September 19, 2016. dead.
  14. Web site: Dillon Powell . Facebook. September 18, 2016.
  15. Web site: Exclusive Q&A with Justin Roisom from Logo's "Finding Prince Charming". 16 September 2016. RealMrHousewife.com. September 18, 2016. 19 September 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160919110738/http://www.realmrhousewife.com/2016/09/16/justin-roisom-finding-prince-charming-exclusive-interview/. dead.
  16. Web site: Reality Check . . New York City / Long Island . October 17, 2016. November 6, 2016. Frank. Lovece. 18. Chad Aaron Spodick, 32, the son of Felice and Howard Spodick of Jericho, [New York], voluntarily left Logo's gay-bachelor competition 'Finding Prince Charming on the Oct. 13 episode..
  17. Web site: Who's Paul From 'Finding Prince Charming'? The Contestant Is One To Watch. Bustle.com. September 18, 2016 .
  18. Web site: Chicago entrepreneur sparks the drama on 'Finding Prince Charming'. The Baltimore Sun. September 18, 2016.
  19. Web site: Check out #FindingPrinceCharming's @JasenKaplan post-Black Tie Affair interview w/ @NewNowNext. Logo verified Twitter page. September 16, 2016. September 18, 2016. September 18, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160918211116/https://twitter.com/LogoTV/status/776942528083918848. live.
  20. Web site: Jasen Kaplan @JasenKaplan . Jasen Kaplan verified Twitter page . September 18, 2016 . February 4, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170204124435/https://twitter.com/jasenkaplan . live .
  21. Web site: Logo's gay bachelor show includes 3 Atlanta men. Project Q Atlanta. Matt . Hennie . August 25, 2016. September 11, 2016.
  22. Web site: Rider's Own Nick Barbati to Appear on New Reality Show Finding Prince Charming . https://archive.today/20161026111746/http://www.rider.edu/news/2016/09/08/riders-own-nick-barbati-appear-new-reality-show-finding-prince-charming . dead . October 26, 2016 . Kristine A. . Brown . September 9, 2016 . . Lawrenceville, New Jersey . September 11, 2016 .
  23. Web site: Hod. Itay. Logo's 'Gay Bachelor' Reality Show Scrambles Over Reveal of Star's Sex Worker Past. TheWrap.com. September 17, 2016. September 17, 2016.
  24. Web site: Broverman. Neal. Jude. Angela. Gay Bachelor Talks Candidly About Escort Past, X-Rated Videos. The Advocate. September 17, 2016. September 9, 2016. September 20, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160920143533/http://www.advocate.com/television/2016/9/09/gay-bachelor-talks-candidly-about-escort-past-x-rated-videos-video. live. Note: Short article is archived but not the embedded Access Hollywood video clip.
  25. Exclusive! Robert Sepulveda Jr. Reveals His Escort Past in His First Sit Down Interview . September 8, 2016 . . NBCUniversal Post . October 14, 2016 . February 2, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170202000743/https://www.nbcumv.com/news/exclusive-robert-sepulveda-jr-reveals-his-escort-past-his-first-sit-down-interview?show=151199 . live .
  26. News: Gomez. Patrick. Finding Prince Charming's Bachelor Reveals Why He Became an Escort. . September 17, 2016.
  27. Web site: Cooper. Mariah. LOGO 'blindsided' by 'Finding Prince Charming' bachelor's escort past. The Washington Blade. September 17, 2016. September 2, 2016.
  28. Web site: Megarry. Daniel. Finding Prince Charming contestants "beyond livid" over bachelor's escort past. Gay Times. September 17, 2016. September 16, 2016. September 17, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160917144704/http://www.gaytimes.co.uk/news/48519/finding-prince-charming-contestants-beyond-livid-bachelors-escort-past/. dead.
  29. Web site: Mød 'Prince Charmings' bejlere – Ekstra Bladet. 23 May 2021.
  30. Web site: "Prince Charming": Deutschlands erste Gay-Dating-Show. Döbele. Ralf. fernsehserien.de. October 2, 2019. de.
  31. Web site: "Prince Charming". October 12, 2021. pl.
  32. Web site: Aggie Lal – kim jest prowadząca polską wersję gejowskiego show "Prince Charming"?. November 5, 2021.