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Lori Loughlin Makes Surprise Hallmark Appearance as 'When Calls the Heart' Return Is Set for Season 14

Her limited return reflects Hallmark's reintegration of the character following her 2019 removal over the college admissions case.

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.