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When Calls The Heart Spoilers – It’s Been Six Long Years, Why Did He Leave?
It has been six years since the unexpected passing of Jack Thornton, a moment that left his wife, Elizabeth Thatcher (Erin Krakow), and countless Hallmark fans devastated.
Even after all this time, many are still curious about the reasons behind Daniel Lissing’s departure from the show. Lissing, who portrayed Jack from Seasons 1 to 5, shared during a Facebook Live session in 2018 that he left the series due to unforeseen “personal” matters.
He expressed gratitude for the support he received, stating, “Circumstances arose for me where I needed to leave When Calls the Heart for reasons that are very personal to me. I went to Hallmark, and they were nothing but supportive of me. I went to the girls, and they were nothing but supportive of me.”
WCTH Spoilers – Daniel Lissing Talks About The Character Of Jack Thornton
He expressed, “Playing Jack has truly been the highlight of my career; working alongside these two incredible women, whom I consider some of my closest friends, has been a privilege. When I first arrived in the United States, just a guy performing in bars back in Sydney, I could never have envisioned portraying a character like Jack on an American television series.
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It’s beyond anything I ever dreamed of”-Lissing also refuted fan theories suggesting he departed due to behind-the-scenes conflicts, insisting that his time on When Calls the Heart was “extremely positive.” Lori Loughlin (Abigail Stanton Season 1 to Season 6), echoed these sentiments, dismissing rumors during a Facebook live session, stating she and her fellow actors had “nothing but love for Dan.”
When Calls The Heart Spoilers – Lori Loughlin Continues
“To begin with, I want to express to all our fans that the three of us here share a deep friendship, filled with love and mutual support”, Loughlin elaborated. “As actors, we operate under contracts, and those contracts can come to an end, presenting us with choices. You can either choose to renegotiate or let it go, and Dan has decided to pursue a different path.
We fully respect his decision; there’s no judgment here; we care for him and wish him nothing but the best. He will always be a part of the Hallmark family.”
WCTH Spoilers – Daniel Lissing Wouldn’t Have Met His Wife Had He Stayed On The Show
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Lissing shared with Entertainment Tonight in 2020 that he has no regrets about leaving When Calls the Heart. He reflected that had he remained on the show, he would have missed the chance to meet his wife, Nadia, during a vacation in Reykjavik, Iceland, as he would have been busy filming in Canada.
“It’s interesting how life unfolds; if I had been on the show during season 6, I wouldn’t have crossed paths with Nadia, and I wouldn’t be preparing to marry her now. I feel like I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be, both personally and professionally, so I have no regrets,” Lissing explained. “How could I ever tell my future wife that I should have stuck with that job-she means everything to me, and my personal life far outweighs any job opportunity.”
When Calls The Heart Spoilers – What Happened To Jack Thornton?
Jack died in Season Five’s finale, “Close To My Heart” when he was killed in a landslide, and there were discussions as to how to write him out. Loughlin shared, “We understood that our time with Dan was finite and that the actor wouldn’t be returning. If we sent him off to the Northern Territories, it would leave Elizabeth at home in Hope Valley, just longing for him; that doesn’t create much of a narrative.”
The writers also toyed with the idea of Jack ending his relationship with Elizabeth because of requiring him to move, but they ultimately decided that this would not align with Jack’s character.
“The only reason he would leave her would be in death,” Loughlin explained; she added, “It was a tough choice for the writers to make, truly.
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