Jean Paul, Markelle, Benji & Pinij on 12 Dates of Christmas (2021)

The HBO Max reality dating series 12 Dates of Christmas is back for its second season. Season 2 follows a trio of new romantic leads looking for a new love to bring home for the holidays, including Markelle who hopes to find the spark he lost with his ex-boyfriend. Episode 1 introduces him to the three potential love interests. He enjoys time in the hot tub with Benji before they are interrupted by the arrival of Pinij, who joins Markelle in the water. The hot tub got lots of use in the episode, before the entire group moved to the pool for a party that saw the arrival of more love interests, including Jean Paul who looked to make sparks fly with Markelle with a kiss. At the end of the first episode, Markelle dismissed Benji, in favor of exploring things with Jean Paul & Pinij.