Lori Loughlin’s Daughter Olivia Jade Giannulli ‘Super Excited’ As Mom Returns To Acting

Olivia Jade Giannulli was thrilled when the news broke that her mother, disgraced Hallmark Channel actress Lori Loughlin was heading back to TV. Loughlin will be reprising her role as Abigail Stanton on the Hallmark spinoff When Hope Calls on GAC Family. Olivia Jade recently spoke to Entertainment Tonight, saying that she is “super excited” that her mother is returning to acting.

Hallmark Channel News – Lori Loughlin’s daughter Happy She Is Returning To Acting

Following her performance with pro partner Val Chmerkoskiy on Dancing With the Stars, Olivia Jade Giannulli spoke to Entertainment Tonight. Olivia Jade, 22, was asked about the news of her mother, Lori Loughlin, reprising her role as Abigail Stanton on When Hope Calls on GAC Family, a spinoff to the Hallmark Channel series When Calls the Heart. Olivia responded with a smile, saying she was “super excited” for her mom.

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Meanwhile, Olivia Jade faced some blowback after it was announced she would be part of the Dancing With the Stars cast. However with guidance and training by Chmerkovskiy, the duo has been working hard to deliver high-scoring routines. Meanwhile, Olivia has been doing her best to show a new side of herself to the viewers, despite the scandal.

Hallmark Channel News – About Lori Loughlin’s Return To Acting

Loughlin herself is no doubt thrilled that she will be able to revive her career, following her imprisonment in the college admissions scandal. She served two months in prison and on release, was subject to a two-year supervised release. Lori also had to pay a fine of $150,000 and was told to complete 100 hours of community service.

While Loughlin is reprising her role as Abigail Stanton, the Hallmark Channel was quick to make it clear that it is not working with her. The network said in a statement to ET, “Hallmark Channel has not cast Lori Loughlin in any current projects, including ‘When Calls the Heart,’ nor do we have any plans to cast her in the future.”

“She was cast by GAC Family, a wholly separate cable network not affiliated with Hallmark Channel or Crown Media Family Networks,” the statement continued.

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Hallmark Channel News – About The College Admissions Scandal

Loughlin and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, admitted in court that they had paid $500,000 to Rick Singer and the Key Worldwide Foundation. The bribe was to get their daughters Bella, 23, and Olivia Jade, 22, into the University of Southern California as rowing team recruits, despite never having participated in the sport. Giannulli also pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a five-month imprisonment, along with a $250,000 file and 250 hours of community service.

Loughlin said at the time that the realization weighs heavily on her. While she wishes she could go back and do things differently, she can only now take responsibility for her actions and move forward. “Your Honor, I’m truly, deeply and profoundly sorry and I’m ready to accept the consequences and make amends. Thank you for your time,” she added.