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Krakow Just Misses Her Friend
When Calls The Heart’s Erin posted a photo on Instagram in July that had fans wondering if Lori Loughlin had returned to the show as Abigail. The photo contained a picture that was painted by Abigail’s husband that was originally noticed in season one of the series. This combined with the fact that the director, Peter DeLuise, posted a photo of Abigail’s diner as well. Loughlin fans thought this may mean that she had returned to the series after her recent legal issues.
However, it turns out that it was nothing more than a possible indication that they were filming in Abigail’s café. Krakow revealed why she shared the photo in August. Krakow says it meant that she really missed her friend and that she likes the new wallpaper that has been put up in the diner. Krakow said in an interview with ET Canada when asked if Loughlin could come back to “When Calls The Heart”, “From your lips to God’s ears. I truly, truly hope so. It would make me so happy to see Abigail back in Hope Valley. And I think there are still a lot of really beautiful stories for her character to get to tell. I would welcome her back with open arms. So let’s hope.”
Getting Lori Loughlin Back Would Be Tough
When Calls The Heart Creator, Brian Bird, explained that getting Loughlin back would be tough regardless of how much he wants her to play Abigail. Bird told Dr. Steve Greene is a Charisma Podcast Network’s Greenelines podcast that he would love nothing more than to have Lori return to Hope Valley as Abigail. However, that decision is not up to him, there are a lot of parts involved with getting her back on the show. Bird says that a lot of other people have to say yes to inviting Lori back and that may not happen.
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“I can’t say with certainty that we can pull that off. I hope we can, but I can’t say with certainty that we can pull that off.” Bird says that he hopes that this is the kind of show they are because if anyone should return to Hope Valley, it’s Abigail. Bird hopes that they can make this happen but that is all that he can say at this point.
In a September 2020 interview, When Calls The Heart’s Bird told Hearties Hotline Podcast that he had been praying for the best outcome for Lori and her family. Bird reveals that we all make mistakes. Perhaps other WCTH executives should take Bird’s approach and give Lori and Abigail another chance.
When Calls The Heart Airs On Hallmark Channel. Continue to check back for more news and updates as the coming season approaches.