WCTH Lori Loughlin's Return Exclusive Scoop from When Calls the Heart Co-Creator

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00:00 Hello, wonderful viewers. Welcome back to our channel. Today, we have an exciting update for

00:05 all the loyal fans of When Calls the Heart. In the heartwarming world of Hope Valley,

00:09 a story is unfolding, one that fans have eagerly been awaiting. Lori Loughlin,

00:14 who played the beloved character Abigail Stanton, might be making a return to When Calls the Heart.

00:19 The show's co-creator, Brian Bird, recently spilled a tea on this intriguing development.

00:25 Brian Bird, at the age of 66, shared on a recent Heart to Hearties podcast episode

00:30 that there have been good conversations about bringing Lori Loughlin back to the show.

00:34 Hope Valley, the fictional town in When Calls the Heart, could potentially be the perfect stage for

00:40 Second Chances. However, Bird is quick to remind us that promises can't be fully made at this point,

00:46 but the team is actively working on it. The notion of redemption and second chances is a core theme

00:51 in When Calls the Heart, making Hope Valley an ideal setting for such a comeback. Let's rewind

00:57 a bit. Lori Loughlin, who portrayed Abigail Stanton for six seasons, faced challenges off-screen. The

01:03 Hallmark Channel severed ties with the actress in the wake of her involvement in the infamous

01:08 Collies admission scandal in March 2019. Bird shared that the producing team has always believed

01:14 in the power of second chances, especially in a place like Hope Valley. Fans have been yearning

01:19 for Abigail's return, but Bird cautions that he can't guarantee it. However, he did provide an

01:24 uplifting update on Lori Loughlin's well-being. According to Bird, Lori is doing remarkably well.

01:30 She has found peace and navigated through the challenges with her husband. It's heartening to

01:35 hear that she is in a much better place now. The backstory, Lori Loughlin and her husband

01:40 Mosimo Giannulli faced legal battles after allegedly paying bribes for their daughter's

01:45 Collies admissions. After initially pleading not guilty, they eventually accepted a plea deal in

01:51 May 2020. Lori's journey continued with a two-month prison sentence, two years of supervised release,

01:57 100 hours of community service, and a $150,000 fine. Despite the challenges, she completed her

02:04 community service in February 2021, showcasing resilience. Hope triumphs over adversity,

02:10 and Lori Loughlin's passport was returned in February 2021. She has resumed her philanthropic

02:16 efforts, working with Project Angel Food, an organization that provides meals for those

02:21 battling serious illnesses. And there you have it, the saga of Lori Loughlin's possible return

02:26 to Wincosta Heart continues. What are your thoughts on this heartening update? Share your

02:31 opinions in the comments below. And let's keep the conversation alive. If you enjoyed this trip

02:35 down memory lane, don't forget to give us a thumbs up and share the love. Until next time,

02:40 stay hopeful, stay nostalgic, and remember, in Hope Valley, anything is possible.