The Young and the Restless alum Lyndsy Fonseca scored a big win in her acting career. She made her big debut in Hallmark’s third installment of Holiday Touchdown, which debuted during the 2026 Countdown to Christmas event this past weekend.
Key Takeaways
- Lyndsy Fonseca is best known for her role as Colleen Carlton on Y&R.
- This past weekend, Hallmark kicked off its annual Countdown to Christmas event with the film franchise that’s broken records.
- A Bears Love Story tells the story of a meet-cute between a freelance reporter and a Bears superfan.
Hallmark Kicked Off Countdown to Christmas
In case you missed it, Hallmark rolled out its annual Countdown to Christmas on Friday, October 16. According to USA Today, every weekend will feature a “supersized lineup” of original films, leading up to the “merriest holiday ever.”
Hallmark kicked off the festivities with Tis the Season for Setups on Friday, October 16. But it’s the Saturday movie premiere that has everyone buzzing, including soap fans. On Saturday, October 17, Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story premiered as part of Hallmark’s ongoing partnership with the NFL and SKydance Sports.
Y&R Alum Fonseca Felt Right at Home
A Bears Love Story is the third installment in the successful Holiday Touchdown franchise. This movie centered on Fonseca, who played Avery, a freelance reporter visiting her mom (Alyn Woods) and stepdad (Khary Payton) in Chicago for the holidays.
She profiles Darlene Donnelly (Marsha Mason), a self-proclaimed Chicago Bears superfan. Amid her travels, Avery meets Matt (Robert Buckley), a firefighter and avid fan of the football team. The two spend more time together than they intended, and sparks fly.
This role was different for Fonseca, who’s used to the high-action drama in Genoa City. In an exclusive interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Fonseca felt right at home on the set. It’s a team effort with the crew making the actors feel comfortable as they filmed this holiday movie in 90-plus-degree weather.
“We have a really great team around us, patting sweat down from us, grabbing our coats, and giving us handheld fans,” she told the publication.
How to Watch A Bears Love Story
Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story premiered this past weekend. However, it’s available to stream on Hallmark+, where it’s available on demand. It’s also available to stream on FRNDLY TV, Sling TV, and Philo.
If you want to catch this movie again on television, an encore presentation will air on October 21, 25, and 29. Check your local listings for details. Find out which of your favorite soap stars will be featured in Hallmark’s Christmas movie lineup.
