Will Lori Loughlin return to "When Calls the Heart"?

Erin Krakow, the lead actress on "When Calls the Heart," has expressed her hope for Lori Loughlin's return to the show as her character Abigail Stanton. While Loughlin's official comeback has not been confirmed, Hallmark has started airing her past projects again, fueling speculation among fans and the cast.

How did Lori Loughlin's character leave "When Calls the Heart"?

Loughlin's character Abigail Stanton was written off the show in 2019 after the actress was arrested for her alleged involvement in the college admissions scandal. In the show, Elizabeth Thornton (Erin Krakow) told the residents of Hope Valley that Abigail had to rush off to care for her sick mother.

What is the status of Lori Loughlin's relationship with her former "When Calls the Heart" co-stars?

Erin Krakow, who plays the lead role of Elizabeth Thornton, has described Loughlin as a "very dear friend" and said she would "1,000 percent" like to see the actress rejoin the cast. Krakow and other castmates have expressed their desire to welcome Loughlin back to the show.

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Hallmark Fans Eagerly Await Lori Loughlin's Possible Return to "When Calls the Heart"

8 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Krakow, lead actress, hopes for Lori Loughlin's return as Abigail Stanton
Loughlin's character was written off in 2019 after college admissions scandal
Hallmark has started airing Loughlin's past movies again on its network

Hallmark Fans Eagerly Await Lori Loughlin's Possible Return to "When Calls the Heart"

As of November 2025, Hallmark star Erin Krakow, who plays the lead character Elizabeth Thornton on "When Calls the Heart," has expressed her hope for the return of Lori Loughlin's character Abigail Stanton to the show. Krakow, 41, revealed that she has been hoping for Loughlin's comeback "for years and years," describing the actress as a "very dear friend" with a "real good heart."