As Jen Lilley is in the process of practicing dance in Bucharest, Romania for her upcoming Christmas movie, Paris Christmas Waltz, she is promising her fans that while they are practicing she is going to give little hints as to who her co-star is.
Jen Lilley's first Co-Star hint is...
Her co-star has never been in a Great American Family or Hallmark movie.
Jen also mentioned he is super nice and... she said he was hitting the gym and dancing for several hours, so this guy must really be into fitness.
She said her second hint was a big deal, but she didn't reveal it, yet. Stay tuned!
Who might this mystery co-star be? At this time, some guesses are swirling through my mind, but I'm just not sure, yet. Do you have any thoughts on it or guesses? Could it be someone who has been on Dancing with the Stars?
Let me know your thoughts in comments below.
Blessings, Net
UPDATE - CLUE #2: On May 24th, Jen Lilley shared Clue #2 - on who her co-star is while taking a break from dancing. At the time, her co-star was out of the camera shot.
Jen asks in a fun, playful way... "have you seen him dance?" And she responds with, "I have... you've really seen him!" And then, she gives an adorable wide-eyed expression towards the camera to emphasize the importance of what she just said.
If you have any guesses, please share in comments below!
UPDATE - CLUE #3: On May 25th, Jen Lilley shared Clue #3 with her film directors, Michael and Janeen Damian... Jen's co-star has something in common with Michael Damian, other than his great hair. Michael goes on to say... he is better looking, a better singer, better actor, etc... but Jen stops him before he reveals too much!
Hmmm??? Who could it be? What similarity does he have with Michael Damian? Does he sing professionally? Or, has he been on a Soap Opera? There are sooo many possibilities!
Do you have any ideas??? Please share in comments below!
Also, this is kind of silly, but fun... I happened to notice as Jen was turning her phone around, just before she included the Damians in her shot (seen above), there's a glimpse of a man in the background wearing all black. I've included a screen-grab above - so you all can see it. Could that be him? Or, possibly a dance instructor? Who knows for sure, but I thought it was interesting and wanted to share, just in case. The mystery continues!!!
UPDATE: (May 27th) Michael Damian said the image I have above of the man in black in the background is NOT Jen's co-star either. Michael responded to me: "That’s a good detective screenshot!!! (he included the detective emoji) …..but that’s our amazing Choreographer Pasha Kovalev."
UPDATE - CLUE #4: On Friday, May 26th, Jen Lilley, along with her director, Janeen Damian, shared two more clues.
Like Michael Damian, the mystery co-star has been on broadway and they (Michael Damian and Jen's co-star) have one similar initial.
Hmmm??? I think you've all solved this!!!
Here's also a screen grab of Jen Lilley from Friday, May 26th, with her co-star standing behind her playing the hands improv game titled "Helping Hands." Basically, if you've never heard of it, a person stands with their arms clasped behind their backs and another person stands behind them and threads their arms through the “holes” on either side, then they perform an act, with the person in front doing all of the talking, while their “helping hands” does all of the gesturing. It can be really fun and silly.
You can see in the image the man's hands and arms, and I only caught a hint of his dark hair from time to time. I tried to capture it, but the brief tilts of their heads were so quick, even with using pause, it was hard to get.
Anyway, I think many of you may be completely right with your guess of Mark Ballas, who was a professional dancer on Dancing with the Stars, performed on Broadway in Jersey Boys, and of course, he shares an initial with Michael Damian. It must be him!
*UPDATE: It's NOT Mark Ballas! See update below...
UPDATE - CLUE #5:: IT'S NOT HIM!
JEN LILLEY'S CO-STAR IS NOT MARK BALLAS!!!
On Friday, May 26th, I shared our link to our guess on Twitter and I tagged Michael Damian and Jen Lilley. Michael responded on May 27th and said Jen's co-star is NOT Mark Ballas.
Wow! Right? All of the clues pointed to him.
Someone else guessed Derek Hough, and while Michael said it wasn't him either, he might have given us a little clue and said... "That’s a very good guess getting close…..???"
Plus, Michael Damian said the image I have above of the man in black in the background is NOT Jen's co-star either. Michael responded to me: "That’s a good detective screenshot!!! (he included the detective emoji) …..but that’s our amazing Choreographer Pasha Kovalev."
So... we are back to square one! I wanted you all to know - the mystery continues!!!
Some guesses I've seen on-line:
Mario Lopez
He was on DWTS, performed on Broadway in Chorus Line, and he shares an initial with Michael Damian and has dark hair
However, I checked his socials and he's on vacation with his family right now in Mexico... so it can't be him!
Matthew Morrison
He was on Broadway in Footloose, Hair Spray, etc... and of course, he & Michael Damian share an initial... so maybe???
Do YOU ALL have any more guesses???
UPDATE - #6:
Overall Memorial Day weekend on Sunday - Jen Lilley posted that someone had guessed the correct co-star, but she isn't able to reveal who it is, yet, until Great American Family gives her the greenlight.
My personal guess is Matthew Morrison, but we'll see!
Trevor?
ReplyDeleteI goofed up. Missed when she said he hadn't been in a movie for the networks before.
DeleteMark Ballas would be great.
DeleteMaybe Trevor Donovan? Whoever it is I'm sure it will be a fun movie to watch.
ReplyDeleteSince it's someone who has never been on Hallmark or GAF, it can't be Trevor, unfortunately.
DeletePlus, Trevor is currently filming his own Christmas movie for GAF with Merritt Patterson.
Bummer, right?
Maybe... Jen & Trevor can still reunite and do a movie for Great American Family one day! :)
Well now this is a surprise, I along with many others was expecting it to be Trevor Donovan.
ReplyDeleteIt's not Will Kemp because he has a long term contract with Hallmark with a clause of exclusivity for Christmas movies so at least they can't do the dirty on us - Florence
Obviously Jesse Metcalfe
ReplyDeleteOops - my bad - he's done movies before
DeleteOh, I like Jesse Metcalfe, too, but since he's been on both Hallmark and Great American Family, unfortunately, it can't be him.
DeleteSure would love to see him on GAF at Christmastime or anytime again! :)
I’m guessing Derek Hough
ReplyDeleteDerek Hough was doing movies before
Derek Hough is actually one of the names that I was thinking of and hoping it might be! He would be awesome, I'm sure, but unfortunately, he's currently in New York, so it can't be him either.
DeleteNet, Derek Hough made a champion dancer out of Kellie Pickler so he would be the perfect choice.
Deletekitkat, I would've been thrilled if it had been Derek Hough, but unfortunately, Jen Lilley is already in Romania with her co-star and Derek was in New York yesterday. Bummer, right???
DeleteSince it is being filmed in Romania, I’m going to guess Maksim Chmerkovskiy from Dancing with the Stars. I could see him dancing in a GAF movie.
ReplyDeleteJennifer R
Jennifer R, Maksim Chmerkovskiy is such an excellent DWTS guess. He would be fantastic! I'd be super intimidated if I was Jen, but if it is him, he would certainly be used to working with celebs and training them.
DeleteBTW, I'm also super impressed that you knew exactly how to spell his last name. :)
Jennifer R, Well, it can't be Maksim, either. I just learned he and his brother have created an event together called SAVOR After Hours. It's a wine-tasting cabaret that blends dance, music, and illusions. It begins June 3rd and lasts throughout the Summer and filming begins on "Paris Christmas Waltz" on June 5th.
DeleteShould be interesting to learn more clues! :)
Oh well! I really can’t imagine who else it would be. And I looked up how to spell it, otherwise you wouldn’t have known who I was talking about. :)
DeleteJennifer R
Someone who hits the gym and who is really nice literally could be anyone. Someone who dances a lot is because the movie is about dancing and going to the gym just could be so they stay in shape while they dance. It literally could be anyone
ReplyDeleteDerek Hough is doing workout
ReplyDeleteHmm..? A mystery co star. Guess that means no Trevor Donovan. Not Hallmark or GAFamily. I don't think I can guess that one.I have to think on that one. I'm sure it'll be good though!
ReplyDeleteOoooh, sounds interesting! :) -Maria
ReplyDeleteAbigail and Maria, I agree, this is very intriguing! While I know a lot of actors outside of the Hallmark and Great American Family world, I'm still having trouble figuring out who would fit this acting/dancing type. Should be interesting to hear hint #2. Until then, the mystery continues!!! :)
DeleteDerek Hough
ReplyDeleteRyan Paevey, I hope
ReplyDeleteNo, Jen said he has never been in a Hallmark movie or GAF and Net put that on here too. So it's no one from Hallmark or GAF so we've never seen this person before on either network
DeleteShould be Trevor Donovan if they were smart.
ReplyDeleteNever been in a Hallmark or GAF? It is filming in Romania. I have no clue! 😆
ReplyDeleteMisty
I think it’s actually Mark Ballas was doing fitness
ReplyDeleteA dancer & musician Mark Ballas and presented him with a fitness challenge
Benjamin Hollingsworth would be great with Jen, and I don't think he has been on GAF before. I would not rule out Derek Hough either. Maybe it is Michael Rady. It is fun to guess!
ReplyDeleteJen said he hasn't been in a GAF or a HALLMARK movie. So since Ben Hollingsworth has been in a couple Hallmark movies that rules him out even though he hasn't been in a GAF movie
DeleteHint #2 for Jen Lilley's co-star has been added above! ^
ReplyDeleteAny more guesses???
Brant Daugherty! Jen danced with him in Mingle All The Way! He danced with the girl in the engagement movie. Was it Accidental Engagement? Brant knows how to dance. I would love for it to be Brant!
ReplyDeleteI missed the clue that he had never done a Hallmark movie. My last guess was way off base then. It could be Mark Ballas.
ReplyDeleteOT: Danica McKellar gave a preview of Christmas in July on Great American Community today. -Maria
ReplyDeleteMaria, Thank you for sharing that! When Danica first shared a little bit of filming this Christmas in July promo for Dish on Instagram, I shared a few screen-grabs here - but since it was in her stories, it was only a short snippet. I really enjoyed seeing this longer segment on Great American Community.
DeleteBy the way, I hope they choose the segment with the umbrella in the hot cocoa - that sounds extra cute for Christmas in July!!! :)
'Dancing with the Stars' pro Mark Ballas explains his 'DWTS' return after five-year break. Dancing with the Stars .
ReplyDeleteHe did take a break from dancing 🕺
Hey, happy early 25(Eve)!! Watching Cape Cod Christmas and loving all of it! So cheerful and cute. The coast pictures he paints are fantastic, wish I could have one of them!
ReplyDeleteI am going to say Victor Webster.
ReplyDeleteSorry, couldn't be him, he's in many Hallmark films. Always loved his movies though.
DeleteMark Ballas took a break from the show for Season 23 and 24, partly because he needed to focus on other things in his life, like co-starring in Jersey Boys on Broadway. At the time, he told the L.A. Times that he planned to stick with theater for a while, as he originally studied musical theater in college.
ReplyDeleteMark Ballas Hinted At DWTS Retirement In November
Since DWTS season 31 ended, Mark has also shared that he has been going through physical therapy for a back injury, as the reality show, and professional dancing in general, can take a toll on the body.
Must be Mark 25 on this site since I have not seen him comment on this. Is it you Mark 25? Are you keeping a secret?
ReplyDeleteAww, kitkat, you found me out! Yes, it is me dancing with Jen Lilley...but, as Debbie Gibson once sang, only in my dreams! It's funny, you must have commented right before I did, since you can see my guess below. Anyway, if you look at the attributes of the mystery man, the only one that would fit me is never having been in a Hallmark or GAF movie! So no, no secret being kept!
DeleteLet's see...good looking, good hair, good actor, good singer, practicing his dancing, never in a Hallmark or GAF movie, and then Jen's comment of "you've really seen him"...could it possibly be...John Stamos??
ReplyDeleteAhh! The hair(thinking about Full House ;) Does he dance??
DeleteJohn Stamos was on Broadway revival of Bye Bye Birdie. He sings. His character Jesse danced with his Wife; Rebecca when he put rose 🌹 in his mouth in Full House or Fuller House. He was on Dancing With the Stars. He was on Soap Opera
DeleteJohn Stamos
ReplyDeleteNet, Do you think in background is actually William Levy?
ReplyDeleteI’m going with Marc Ballas now after seeing he is the same height as Jen. Plus he’s been on broadway which was another clue today and shares an initial with Michael Damian.
ReplyDeleteJennifer R
Jennifer R, I'm thinking it must be him, too! Looks like they are having so much fun together.
DeleteAnyway, my first guess was Derek Hough and of course, you said, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, so, at least, we were both really close with our DWTS guesses! :)
Have a blessed Memorial Day weekend! Net
Mark Ballas in a GAF movie? I would have never thought that would happen! Can't wait for more info! Any info on Danica's costar?
ReplyDeleteMisty
Misty, Well, unfortunately, the Mark Ballas guess was wrong for Jen's co-star, so the mystery continues!!! :)
DeleteNo word, yet, on Danica's co-star for her dancing movie, Swinging into Romance. Wouldn't it be funny if ended up being Mark?
I seriously have no idea who it might be! :)
Danica was also having fans us on instagram who her costar was. Definitely is not Mark Ballas since she said she has worked with her costar before.
DeleteThank you for sharing that! That is a very interesting clue. Danica has been in the industry for many years and worked with so many different people- it's hard to guess who it might be!
DeleteMy dream co-star for her would be Fred Savage - but, again, that's just a dream! :)
I'm not familiar with him, but I don't watch Dancing with the Stars anyway.
ReplyDeleteHsppy Memorial Day Weekend! So thankful to all who serve to keep us safe and a free country. Praying for a revival for our country. For it to be God fearing again.🙏🇺🇸
I'm watching the other Paris Jen Lilley film. Paris, Wine & Romance. So cute. Available on YouTube if anyone is interested.
ReplyDeleteUPDATE - CLUE #5:: IT'S NOT HIM!
ReplyDeleteJEN'S CO-STAR IS NOT MARK BALLAS!!!
Please see my update above ^
I think it’s Tony Dovolani
ReplyDeleteBody by Broadway: Working Out with Nick Adams of "Priscilla Queen of the Desert"
ReplyDeleteI think It’s Nick Adams expect his hair
Sasha Farber was on Dancing With the Stars & He was also an original cast member of Broadway production of Burn the Floor
ReplyDeleteCan’t be Sasha Farber since one of the clues is Jen’s costar and Michael have one similar initial.
DeleteGood grief - don't even mention Mario Lopez - that would be the pits - Florence
ReplyDeleteMy guess is Matthew Morrison.
ReplyDeleteSomeone saying Donny Osmond in Hen Lilley’s IG
ReplyDeleteJen gave a clue on Instagram yesterday the clue was he was briefly on a soap opera. I believe it is Matthew Morrison he was briefly on As The World Turns. Also if you go to his instagram page Jen Lilley, Janeen and Michael Damien are all following him.
ReplyDeleteAnd Jen originally said "have you seen him dance?" And she responds with, "I have... you've really seen him!" And then, she gives an adorable wide-eyed expression towards the camera to emphasize the importance of what she just said. On Matthew Morrison’s IG page it says “If you’ve seen me dance then you’ve truly seen me” Has to be him!
DeleteJennifer R, I noticed that, too! That statement on IG was the biggest clue, I think! I agree... it has to be him, and I think he and Jen Lilley will be magical together on screen.
DeleteLooking forward to when GAF finally makes it official! Hope they do so soon - so Jen can share some videos from their practice sessions. :)
Sasha Farber is Jen Lilley’s co-star in Paris Christmas Waltz
ReplyDeleteJen talks on video & Sasha walks toward her sit with her
Jen & Sasha take a floor - Jen takes stretching up - she’s exercise
Thank you, Anonymous, for sharing your guess with us. Jen's co-star can't be Sasha Farber because one of the clues was that Jen's co-star shared an initial with Michael Damian.
DeleteOn Instagram, Jen is currently practicing her dancing with choreographer Pasha Kovalev.
Someone shared same initial as Michael Damian starts with first letter of his first name & last name is MD
DeleteLike Matt Doyle or someone else 🧐