Lori Loughlin (Abigail) Is Returning to When Calls the Heart Season 11

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00:00 Hello everyone! Today we have got a fascinating topic that's been buzzing in the Hallmark community,

00:06 especially for fans of When Calls the Heart. So let's rewind a beat and reminisce about the finale

00:11 of When Calls the Heart, Season 10. It left us with a cliffhanger that hinted at the return of

00:16 a familiar face, Abigail. Despite Lori Loughlin's hiatus due to college admissions scandal, the

00:22 character of Abigail has lingered in the hearts of fans. In fact, Executive Director Brian Bird

00:28 even tweeted about that surprise door knock moment, teasing us all. The desire to bring

00:33 Abigail back seems palpable from the creator's end. Brian Bird hasn't been shy about expressing

00:38 his desire to welcome Lori Loughlin back to Hope Valley. He not only incorporated her into the

00:44 spin-off series, When Hope Calls, but has actively campaigned for her return to the original show.

00:49 In interviews, he has shared the challenges in making this happen, emphasizing the complexities

00:54 involved. Bird's tweets, like the one in January 2023, reflect his belief in second chances and

01:00 support for Lori Loughlin's career. But it's not just Brian Bird. Erin Krakow, the executive

01:06 producer and lead actress portraying Elizabeth, is on board with the idea. In an interview with

01:11 ET Canada, Krakow expressed her hope for Abigail's return, emphasizing the beautiful stories yet to

01:17 be told. Krakow's positive sentiments are echoed in her real-life interactions, as seen in the

01:22 Instagram photos shared after a special Hallmark event in May 2022, where Krakow and Pascal Hutton

01:28 visited Lori Loughlin. Now, let's talk about Lori Loughlin herself. Despite the hiatus from When

01:34 Calls the Heart, she's been actively filming movies in Canada for Great American Family.

01:40 Notably, she has already completed a Christmas-themed film, A Christmas Blessing,

01:44 and another winter movie titled Fall Into Winter. Her involvement in projects directed by David

01:51 Weining, a prominent figure in Hallmark movies, hints at her continued collaboration with the

01:55 network. Of course, what's a hot topic without the opinions of the fans? In various online

02:01 discussions, fans are divided on Lori Loughlin's potential return. Some express eagerness to see

02:06 Abigail back in New Valley, while others raise concerns about forgiveness and the message

02:11 it sends. It's a lively debate, reflecting the diverse perspectives within the When Calls the

02:16 Heart community. Now, let's talk about the big player in the game, Hallmark. Despite the buzz

02:22 and the creator's enthusiasm, Hallmark's official stance as of their last statement in 2021 remains

02:29 unchanged. They stated that Lori Loughlin was cast by GAC Family, a separate network, and had no

02:35 plans for her in their projects. However, sort of introductions through streaming services are

02:40 the softening of their stance. As we navigate through this rollercoaster of emotions, there

02:46 are still intriguing clues and contradictions. The renaming of Abigail's Cafe to The Cafe for

02:52 Season 11 raises eyebrows. It sparks questions about whether this change signifies Abigail's

02:58 absence, or if there is a plot twist waiting for us. Blind birds, retweets, and cryptic responses

03:04 keep the hope alive, but uncertainties linger. And there you have it, the intricate wave of

03:10 possibilities surrounding Lori Loughlin's return to When Calls the Heart. Will Abigail grace Hope

03:15 Valley once again, or are there insurmountable hurdles in the way? Only time will tell. Until

03:21 then, let's continue the discussion in the comments below. Don't forget to hit the like

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03:30 and keep that hearty spirit alive.

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