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and about filming the emotional scene, as well as (who plays fellow suitor Lucas Bouchard), to gain insight on his character’s perspective as well.“That scene was day one,” McGarry explains of his return to the set last year to start filming season 8.

, Hearties all over the world were reunited with their favorite friendly faces in Hope Valley — and subsequently left stunned after that final scene.

Elizabeth () is on a walk toward Abigail’s Cafe with her son, Baby Jack (), Mountie Nathan Grant () and his niece, Allie (). The nonchalant stroll toward the eatery seems relaxed, until the beloved schoolteacher locks eyes with Lucas Bouchard (), who’s standing out front to greet a new face.“I’d like you all to meet my mother,” the saloon owner says.

) is in season 8 of without an important piece of hardware.The season 8 trailer, which dropped Friday evening, opens with the brunette beauty taking off her wedding ring from her late husband, Jack Thornton, seemingly acknowledging that it’s time to move forward.Rosemary Coulter (), who has been a constant source of support for Elizabeth since Jack’s passing, lovingly assures her, “You lost your husband, but you will find your way.” The camera focuses tightly on Elizabeth’s hands as she slips

season 8 premiere date of is rapidly approaching on Sunday, Feb. 21, and rest assured, ET is planning to deliver a lot of new interviews and content to get you hyped.But first, let’s kick things off with a look at exclusive new photos straight from the Vancouver set (and keep reading below, because we have exciting deets on the plot, too!).Series lead and co-executive producer Erin Krakow looks resplendent as Elizabeth Thornton.

a Christmas treat.Though there wasn't a new holiday movie this year, Hallmark Channel released the first official footage from the upcoming eighth season during the Christmas Day encore airing of last year's film, In the clip, which is introduced by Kevin McGarry and bookended by Chris McNally, viewers meet one of the new characters coming to Hope Valley: Joseph Canfield (Viv Leacock), whose vehicle is stuck on the side of the road and gets an assist from Jesse (Aren Buchholz).At the same time,

) and Mountie Nathan Grant () court the charming school teacher on, the cast of the beloved Hallmark Channel series confirms exclusively to ET that Elizabeth () has selected her man — and, there’s a kiss!“I am happy to say that we will, in season 8, have a decision and we'll get to see Elizabeth move on with her romantic life,” series lead and co-executive producer Erin Krakow reveals via video chat from the show’s Vancouver set. “I really think it's about time.

Hallmark Channel has set a premiere date for season 8 of its original drama series, When Calls the Heart, which will officially kick off Sunday, Feb. 21 at 9 p.m.

, on and off-screen!Series stars (Nathan) and (Fiona) are dating, a source close to the couple confirms to ET. While the couple only started dating recently, the source adds that they’re very happy.Hearties first started speculating if the actors were an item in real life on Wednesday when McGarry posted a photo of two coffee mugs alongside three candid Polaroid snaps, featuring the duo.

movie on Christmas night is temporarily being put on pause. The network behind the hit drama series, Hallmark Channel, confirmed the news on their official Twitter account in a statement on Sept.

, a new family-of-four arriving in town. ET is excited to exclusively reveal their first photos and help you get to know a bit more about their heartwarming roles. Joseph Canfield is the family patriarch, played by Hallmark Channel alum, whom you may recognize from the series.

Hallmark Channel, while the remaining 17 will debut on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.Hallmark's annual Christmas programming announcement kicks off the 100-day countdown to the start of its holiday slate, which officially begins Friday, Oct.

Erin Krakow is headed back to Hope Valley! The star is returning to Vancouver to resume production on the eighth season of celebrated Hallmark drama, and she opened up to ET about returning to work amid the coronavirus crisis.«I’ve missed Vancouver. I’ve missed Hope Valley.

Hope Valley is sticking around.

Elizabeth Thornton is counting her blessings.

Logan Williams, an actor best known for his roles on  and, has died. He was 16.

Ladies and gentlemen, please put your hands together for the newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse and Clara Flynn!

“Remember, it’s still a work in progress!”

Elizabeth, Nathan and Lucas aren’t the only complicated trio in Hope Valley.

famously played a groom on television in 2018, when fans of finally saw his character, Jack Thornton, tie the knot. Fast forward two years later, and the Australian actor is set to get married in real life to his fiancee, Nadia.

Like the old saying goes: “Two’s company, and three’s a crowd!”

Visiting Brookfield just got a whole lot easier!

It’s time to return to Hope Valley, hearties!

Last year during the Christmas movie, it was all about (the birth of baby Jack!). But this year, our favorite characters in Hope Valley took time to enjoy, and what a joyous time at home it was!