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When Calls the Heart returns next month with season 13, and viewers now know the series will return for season 14. Hallmark has given the drama series an early renewal.
Not only that, but viewers will see a significant return to Hope Valley during that season – Lori Loughlin is returning as Abigail. She left the series during season six due to her personal legal issues.
Erin Krakow, Martin Cummins, Pascale Hutton, Jack Wagner, Kavan Smith, Andrea Brooks, Chris McNally, Kevin McGarry, and Viv Leacock star in the period drama, which follows the residents of Hope Valley.
Hallmark said the following about the renewal and Loughlin’s return:
“Hallmark Channel has renewed its long-running hit series When Calls the Heart for season 14, it was announced today. Production will begin next year and for a 2027 return. Additionally, original cast member Lori Loughlin (Curb Your Enthusiasm, On Call) is set to reprise her role of Abigail Stanton and will appear in six of the 12 episodes. Based on the novel When Calls the Heart, by Janette Oke, the beloved, period-set series stars Erin Krakow (Christmas Above the Clouds), Kevin McGarry (The Wedding Veil), Jack Wagner (Melrose Place), Chris McNally (Holiday Crashers), Pascale Hutton (Fourth Down and Love), and Kavan Smith (Big Sky River: The Bridal Path).
“Since the series’ debut in 2014, the character of Abigail Stanton was a fan favorite and beloved by the Hearties,” began Michelle Vicary, Head of Programming, Hallmark Media. “At its core the Hallmark brand is about hope, positivity and connection, which is also the central theme of When Calls the Heart. We felt that Season 14 was the right time to continue Abigail’s story with her return to this beloved series.””
Season 13 of When Calls the Heart premieres on January 4th.
What do you think? Are you glad this series has been renewed for another season? Are you excited about the return of Lori Loughlin?
I don’t think Lori Laughlin should be rewarded for trying to con the educational system and then be allowed to return as a beloved character. When normal non celebrities do bad things they get punished when celebrities do bad things they get a slap on the hand and told they are still beloved but yet they know they’ve done wrong and they know without a doubt they’re not going to be punished like a non celebrity would be. I think Abigail Stanton should be written off the show permanently. I don’t feel like it’s fair to idolize a person for… Read more »
I am so happy they are bringing Lori back. I still have watched but not enjoyed as much the series since Elizabeth and Nathan got together. Also not staying close to the time era of the original series when they started and moving forward to the 1920’s. Never have cared much for shows in that time frame. For me a lot of charm was lost. I just finished watching the complete series of Little House On the Prairie. They didn’t go to far in the future in all those years. I loved it. I think I remember reading Elizabeth is… Read more »
Wonderful news so happy to hear Lori Laughlin will be back.
Great news. WCTH is all about starting over so it makes sense to have Lori back and would be hypocritical never to. Hoping for lots of Abigail and Henry scenes because they epitomise overcoming troubles with supportive people who bring out your best.
Very glad to have the show renewed for another year. And very happy that Lori loughlin is coming back, it’s about time.
Glad to hear about Abigail’s return. It’s time for forgiveness and positivity.
It’s about time. In fact, way past time.
Love this news, have missed her/ her character on WCTH. Welcome back Lori/ Abigail. Look forward to seeing you again in Hope Valley.