The Hallmark Channel is still adjusting to life without Lori Loughlin. There are big changes in place as her absence continues. Her popular show “When Calls The Heart” just introduced a new family that has brought diversity to the show. Fans are applauding the new change.
When Loughlin’s college admissions scandals broke, she was written out of the show and her image appears to have been scrubbed from past episodes.
She served her time in prison, but there still doesn’t appear to be a hint of hope that she will return.
RELATED: What Life’s Like For Lori Loughlin Since Being Released From Prison
Canfields Move To Hope Valley
The Canfields are the new family in Hope Valley. Joseph Canfield is trying to buy the gas station in this early 20th century town.
He and his wife Minnie have two children, one with a disability.
It’ time to head to Hope Valley, #Hearties, and we can’t wait for you to meet the new family in town! Start tweeting with us because an all new episode of #WhenCallsTheHeart starts in 15 minutes! Reply to this with your favorite When Calls the Heart GIF! ? pic.twitter.com/H1iGK01oeL
— Hallmark Channel (@hallmarkchannel) March 15, 2021
Joseph Canfield will likely be a familiar face to Hallmark fans as actor Viv Leacock appeared in “Hailey Dean Mysteries.”
The actors who play his children, Angela and Cooper, in the show are his children in real life. The Canfields are a true family affair.
Gowen’s cabin has been bought by a new family is moving into town! Watch #WhenCallsTheHeart with us Sunday at 9/8c to see how Elizabeth @erinkrakow and the rest of the city in Hope Valley welcome them. #Hearties, let’s give them a warm welcome in the comments by dropping a ❤️! pic.twitter.com/9NszPXoVMG
— Hallmark Channel (@hallmarkchannel) March 9, 2021
Twelve-year-old Angela, played by Vienna Leacock, is a gifted piano player who is also visually impaired.
She and her brother Cooper, played by Elias Leacock, have been homeschooled, so heading off to school is a new adventure for these children.
And it’s also a challenge for their mom Minnie Canfield, played by Natasha Burns, who is used to teaching her children.
She now has a new role as overprotective parent.
Our first day, on-set family photo! I had no idea, just yet, what an amazing journey we would be on and I am so excited you finally get to see it! ? #hearties #whencallstheheart #teamcanfield #bts @VivLeacock @hallmarkchannel @SCHeartHome pic.twitter.com/BD1VOxXbUo
— Natasha Burnett (@natashaburnett) March 15, 2021
“When Calls The Heart” Fans Welcome The Canfields
All four of the actors received warm welcomes from “When Calls The Heart” fans on Twitter.
Let me just say how much I love the Canfield family already. @natashaburnett your performance was so beautiful and amazing. You could just feel how much your character loves and protects your daughter. Wow. So excited to have you And the rest of the family on the show! #Hearties
— Lisette Shiffer (@lisette_shiffer) March 15, 2021
RELATED: Judge Denies Lori Louglin’s Husband’s Bid To Finish Prison Sentence At Home
Om gosh. These Canfield kids are just so precious!! #hearties
— Anna B (@annabme4) March 15, 2021
The applause was so overwhelming for this new family that there was even a call for them to have a spinoff show.
I love the Canfield family. They should get their own spin off in the future. #Hearties
— Karen Peterson (@esl4everyone) March 15, 2021
Things are still changing on Hallmark after Lori Loughlin’s departure.
So far, fans are impressed.
More About:Celebrity Entertainment