US EditionLori Loughlin Makes Surprise Return in ‘When Calls the Heart’ Finale After 7 Years
Lori Loughlin returns as Abigail Stanton after seven years, set to appear in half of season 14’s episodes, marking a notable comeback for the fan-favorite character.
- On Sunday, March 22, When Calls the Heart's season 13 finale featured Lori Loughlin's surprise cameo as Abigail Stanton, who returned to Hope Valley saying 'It's good to be home.'
- Hallmark Media's Michelle Vicary said Abigail Stanton has been a fan favorite since the series debut and December 2025's announcement set up season 14 continuity.
- Previously, Loughlin was written off in 2019 after the college admissions scandal and served two months in jail, and she is slated to appear in six of 12 season 14 episodes.
- Amid a year of TV shakeups, the show is filming this year and set to return in 2027 with the principal cast, including Jack Wagner and Chris McNally, returning.
- Last Wednesday, she attended a When Calls the Heart celebration and appeared at a March 11 gala, marking her recent return to acting. Michelle Vicary said season 14 was the right time to continue Abigail's story.
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Lori Loughlin Makes Shocking Cameo in 'When Calls the Heart' Finale
When Calls the Heart concluded season 13 with a surprise cameo from none other than Lori Loughlin — seven years after her original exit from the show. During the Sunday, March 22, episode of the hit Hallmark series Elizabeth (Erin Krakow) and Nathan’s (Kevin McGarry) engagement ended with Abigail (Loughlin) coming back to Hope Valley, saying, “It’s good to be home.” News originally broke in December 2025 that Loughlin, 61, will appear in six of …
Lori Loughlin Makes a Surprise Cameo in “When Calls the Heart”'s Season 13 Finale: 'It's Good to Be Home'
The actress, who plays Abigail Stanton, last appeared on the hit Hallmark Channel series in 2019Lori LoughlinCredit: Amy Sussman/GettyNEED TO KNOWLori Loughlin made a surprise return as Abigail Stanton in the season 13 finale of When Calls the HeartAbigail, a fan-favorite character, last appeared in 2019Loughlin is set to appear in at least six episodes of season 14, airing in 2027Abigail Stanton is back in Hope Valley earlier than expected.Lori…
Lori Loughlin Returns to Hope Valley Early In Surprise ‘When Calls the Heart’ Season 13 Finale Cameo | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
Lori Loughlin Returns to Hope Valley Early In Surprise ‘When Calls the Heart’ Season 13 Finale Cameo Surprise! Abigail Stanton has returned to Hope Valley earlier than expected! Lori Loughlin reprised her role in a surprise cameo during the When Calls the Heart…
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