The release of Ready, Set, Glow! on Hallmark Plus on December 12, 2024, has put Wes Brown in the limelight. American actor Wes Brown who was last seen in Hallmark Channel's Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, is the host of the holiday special reality show airing exclusively on Hallmark Plus.
In the show, Brown, a well-known figure in the Hallmark Channel family, guides viewers on a festive journey across the country, showcasing homes with the most impressive light displays for the holiday season. Each episode typically features four families, allowing Brown to engage with them and create lighthearted and enjoyable moments throughout the program.
About Wes Brown, the host of Ready, Set, Glow!
Hallmark's Ready, Set, Glow! sees American actor Wes Brown take on the role of the host. Brown was born in Fort Worth, Texas on January 26, 1982 and was raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He stepped foot in the industry in 2005 and has been active ever since. He has multiple projects under his name, including television shows and movies.
One of the most significant television projects Brown was a part of in the initial years of his career was True Blood (2009). As his character Luke McDonald, Brown appeared in at least seven episodes of the show.
Following this he appeared in multiple other shows which made him a popular name in the industry. This included projects such as Criminal Minds (2009), Desperate Housewives (2012), and Deception (2013).
When it comes to the movies, Wes Brown is a Hallmark Channel favorite, having appeared in at least 15 television films on the channel. Some of the titles he has featured in include Shadow on the Mesa (2013), Under the Autumn Moon (2018), and My Southern Family Christmas (2022). In 2022 he was nominated for Favorite Hallmark Star for My Southern Family Christmas at the Just Jared Jr Fan Awards.
About the show
Ready, Set, Glow! follows Wes Brown while he makes his way through the country in search of the best holiday decorations in light of the upcoming festive season. He then takes the time to speak to the individuals who own and decorate the houses and learn about their stories. While some of these tales are humorous, most others are reflective and emotional.
The program is full of interesting anecdotes about the decorations and how they symbolize the people who display them. It is also filled with stories of how these acts foster meaningful community contributions.
The show's official synopsis from Hallmark Channel also highlights the same. It reads:
"Hallmark Star Wes Brown hosts this holiday lights showcase spectacular, in which he takes viewers around the country to some of the most impressive, festive displays. Wes will introduce the special people behind them and share their heartfelt – and often emotional stories – behind their displays and how they contribute to the community."
How many episodes does the show have and where can you watch them?
Ready, Set, Glow! has three episodes and all of them were released on Hallmark Plus, Hallmark Channel's affiliated streaming platform on December 12, 2024. The names of these episodes were as follows:
- Episode 1: Timeless Traditions
- Episode 2: Festive Families
- Episode 3: Community Christmas
Ready, Set, Glow! is now streaming on Hallmark Plus.