Hallmark’s “When Calls the Heart” fans received two big reasons to celebrate in recent days. Not only did the network issue an early renewal regarding season 14, but they also revealed a beloved former WCTH star will be returning to the show. According to People, Lori Loughlin will appear in a handful of episodes of season 14.
After the news emerged, Hallmark fans and “When Calls the Heart” stars alike celebrated the exciting news.
Lori Loughlin’s WCTH Return Has Been Met With an Overwhelmingly Positive Response
The Instagram page for “When Calls the Heart” shared the news in a post on December 2. Jack Wagner, who plays Bill Avery, “liked” the post, as did former cast member Kayla Wallace and thousands of fans.
Fans of the show are thrilled to learn of Loughlin’s return. She was written out of the show after her college admissions scandal, and it seems quite a few “When Calls the Heart” fans think that call on Hallmark’s part was a poor decision.
“YESSSSSS!!!! She never should have been kicked off the show like that, especially not with a proper ending! I’m so rooting for her and Henry! I love how much he has changed and grown through the series,” one fan commented.
Another fan noted, “It does my heart good to scroll through the comments and see that 99 9/10 percent of the comments are so lovely and excited to see Lori & Abigail return. That’s Hearties for you!”
That same commenter suggested, “We are surely emotionally mature enough to [put] Lori’s past mistakes behind us…& let her move forward in a positive manner. She deserved her sentence and that chapter is now closed.”
Erin Krakow Is Especially Tickled to See Loughlin Returning
Hallmark stars were quick to note their support regarding Loughlin’s return, too.
Erin Krakow, who recently hinted at Loughlin’s return, highlighted her excitement in an Instagram post on her own page. “The very best news: Abigail’s returning to @wcth_tv and Season 14 has been greenlit!”
Krakow, who recently revealed she is expecting her first baby with husband and “When Calls the Heart” co-star Ben Rosenbaum, added, “Tears of joy (not hormones, I think)!”
She went on to share a photo from the first scene she filmed with Loughlin on the show, and included a pair of lines exchanged by Krakow and Loughlin’s characters in that scene. “You are always there for me,” Krakow’s character said. Loughlin replied, “And I always will be.”
On an Instagram post from the Hallmark Channel, Jonathan Bennett commented, “Welcome Home.” Holly Robinson Peete replied with a string of fire emojis. Several other Hallmark stars, including Robert Buckley, Kevin McGarry, and Meghan Ory, “liked” the post in support.
In addition, several Instagram pages run by “Hearties,” which is what fans of the show call themselves, signaled their excitement for the move.
One fan, however, bemoaned, “2027?!? We have to wait another whole year and then some?!?? That’s crazy.”
Season 13 of “When Calls the Heart” premieres in January 2026, and season 14 is expected to debut in January 2027.
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Lori Loughlin’s WCTH Comeback Sparks Massive Fan & Cast Reaction