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when the heart calls Season 13 ends Surprising cameo by none other than Lori Loughlin — seven years after she initially quit the show.
On Sunday, March 22, the hit Hallmark series Elizabeth (Erin Krakow) and Nathan’s (Kevin McGarry) After the engagement ends, Abigail (Loughlin) returns to Hope Valley and says, “It’s good to be home.”
It was first announced in December 2025 that Loughlin, 61, would appear in six of the 12 episodes of Season 14. The show will film this year and is expected to return in 2027, with Krakow, McGarry, 41, Jack Wagner, Chris McNally, Pascal Hutton and Cavan Smith All ready to return.
“The character of Abigail Stanton has been a fan favorite and a Hearties favorite since the show premiered in 2014,” said Hallmark Media Head of Programming Michelle Vicari said in a statement. “At the heart of the Hallmark brand is hope, positivity and connection, which are central themes of When Calls the Heart. We feel Season 14 is the perfect time to continue Abigail’s story as she returns to the beloved series.”
Lovelin’s Appear on popular shows It was seven years after her last episode aired. The actress became a household name after playing Rebecca on ABC’s hit sitcom Full house. Since then, Loughlin has continued to Summerland, 90210, When the Heart Calls and fuller house.
Lovelin was written off when the heart calls In 2019, she was sentenced to two months in prison following a college admissions scandal. Ahead of announcing his return, Krakow exclusively revealed US Weekly She hopes to be reunited with Loughlin.
“I love Lori Loughlin and I love the character she created, Abigail Stanton,” Krakow shared, adding that Loughlin rejoining the show is “something I’ve been hoping for for years. I’m a fan of hers and a friend of hers, so I really wanted this to happen.”
Loughlin previously returned to showbiz Dick Wolf’s Prime Video program On call.
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“I didn’t get the role,” Loughlin shared with Us in December 2024. “Throughout my career, people viewed me as the girl next door.”
Loughlin explained that she has nothing but gratitude for past projects; It’s nice to try something new.
“I’m not complaining. I feel very lucky with my career, but this is a great opportunity for me to play a completely different character,” she explained. “I was shocked to even get the offer. (My partner and On Call director) Eriq (La Salle) was instrumental in getting me on board. I’m so grateful to Dick Wolf and everyone at Wolf Entertainment for agreeing to have me on board as well.”
