Overview
- Loughlin surprised fans on Dec. 12 at the Hallmark Christmas Experience panel in Kansas City, receiving an emotional ovation from cast and audience.
- Hallmark confirmed on Dec. 2 that she will reprise Abigail Stanton in six of Season 14’s 12 episodes.
- Onstage, Loughlin said she learned of the offer about one to two months ago and thanked Hallmark leadership, including returning programming chief Michelle Vicary.
- The appearance was her first public event since representatives confirmed in October that she and Mossimo Giannulli are living apart without legal proceedings underway.
- Season 13 premieres Jan. 4, 2026, with Season 14 expected to film in 2026 for a 2027 debut, marking Loughlin’s formal return after Hallmark cut ties in 2019 and she pleaded guilty in 2020.