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‘When Calls the Heart’ Star Chris McNally Opens Up About ‘Wave of Hate’ After Divisive Season 8 Finale

Not all ‘When Calls the Heart’ fans were happy with the show’s season 8 finale, where Elizabeth chose to be with Lucas rather than Nathan. Chris McNally, who plays Lucas on the Hallmark Channel series, opened up about fan reaction during an appearance on co-star Paul Greene’s podcast.

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Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent Have a New HGTV Show, and Fans Are So Excited

Designers and married couple Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent of ‘Nate & Jeremiah By Design’ will star in a new HGTV series called ‘The Nate & Jeremiah Home Project.’ It premieres in fall 2021. Berkus and Brent will help families who are moving to a new home clear out the clutter and design the perfect space.

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‘Unforgotten’ Season 4: Premiere Date, Cast, and Everything Else We Know

‘Unforgotten’ Season 4 premieres July 11 on PBS. The British crime drama stars Sanjeev Bhaskar and Nicola Walker as two detectives who investigate decades-old crimes. This season, Walker’s character DCI Cassie Stuart is facing personal challenges when she reluctantly returns to the force.

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‘Doubling Down With the Derricos’: Pregnant Karen Derrico Gets Alarming News During Doctor’s Appointment

Karen Derrico of ‘Doubling Down With the Derricos’ recently learned that she’s pregnant again. In the show’s June 14 episode, she heads to the doctor for an ultrasound, where she learns she might have miscarried. Her doctor isn’t sure, however, and wants her to return for a follow-up appointment.

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Jinger Duggar Reveals How Her Beliefs Changed After Marrying Jeremy Vuolo

After Jinger Duggar married Jeremy Vuolo in 2016, she began to reconsider some of her religious beliefs, she writes in her new book ‘The Hope We Hold.’ That eventually led the ‘Counting On’ star to start wearing pants.

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‘Downton Abbey’: Dan Stevens Can’t Believe People Are Still Asking Him If He’ll Play Matthew Crawley Again

Dan Stevens left ‘Downton Abbey’ after season 3, when his character Matthew Crawley was killed off in a car crash. The actor has said that sometimes people still ask him if he’ll be in the upcoming ‘Downton Abbey’ movie sequel.

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Candace Cameron Bure’s Recipe for Zesty Zoodle Salad Is Perfect for Summer

Hallmark Channel star Candace Cameron Bure stopped by ‘Home & Family’ in 2019 to share her recipe for zesty zoodle salad. She said she made the salad frequently and also shared tips on avoiding mushy veggie noodles. Bure stars in a new ‘Aurora Teagarden’ movie airing on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries on June 13.

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‘Chicago Med’ Alums Colin Donnell, Patti Murin Star in New Hallmark Mystery Movie

Real-life married couple Colin Donnell and Patti Murin star in the upcoming Hallmark mystery Movie ‘To Catch a Spy,’ which airs June 20. The pair also appeared together in the 2020 Hallmark movie ‘Love on Iceland’ and in the NBC series ‘Chicago Med.’ They welcomed their first child, a daughter, in July 2020.

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‘Babylon Berlin’ Is the Best Netflix Show to Watch While You Wait for ‘Peaky Blinders’ Season 6

A premiere date for Peaky Blinders Season 6 hasn’t yet been announced. In the meantime, fans of the show should check out Babylon Berlin, a German-language series set during the same time period. Three seasons are streaming on Netflix.

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‘Left for Dead: The Ashley Reeves Story’: Ashley Reeves Once Told Elizabeth Smart She Had Thought of Her Attacker as a Friend

In 2006, 17-year-old Ashley Reeves was attacked by a high school teacher and left for dead. In a 2017 interview with Elizabeth Smart, she said she had once thought of her attacker as a friend. Reeves’ story is told in the new Lifetime movie ‘Left for Dead: The Ashley Reeves Story.’

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Attention, ‘Big Little Lies’ Fans: Hulu’s ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ Is Going to Be Your Next Obsession

Hulu’s upcoming series ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ is based on a book by ‘Big Little Lies’ author Liane Moriarty. It premieres August 18 and stars Nicole Kidman and Melissa McCarthy.

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‘Virgin River’ Trailer: Mel’s Ready to Start a Family, But Jack’s Not So Sure

Netflix has dropped a dramatic trailer for ‘Virgin River’ Season 3. Jack (Martin Henderson) has survived the shooting, but he and Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge) can’t agree about whether to have a baby. Plus, Doc (Tim Matheson) might be going blind. New episodes premiere July 9.

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‘The Waltons’: Richard Thomas Will Have a Key Role in the CW’s Remake of Show’s Classic Christmas Special

The CW is planning ‘The Waltons’ Homecoming, a reboot of the original ‘Waltons’ movie ‘The Homecoming.’ Actor Richard Thomas, who played John-Boy Walton on the 1970s TV show, will narrate the movie. So far, no other original cast members are involved.

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‘Married at First Sight’ Season 13: Premiere Date, New Couples, and Everything Else We Know So Far

‘Married at First Sight’ Season 13 premieres July 21 on Lifetime. Five couples from Houston, Texas, will be featured on the show. Fans are hopeful the new season does not feature another epic mismatch like the one between Paige and Chris in season 12.

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‘Good Witch’ Season 7 Episode 5 Promo Trailer: Martha Receives a Frightening Message

In a teaser for ‘Good Witch’ Season 7 Episode 5, Martha receives a disturbing message and Cassie, Joy, and Abigail consult the runestones. The three Merriwick cousins eventually decide to go on a road trip to find a missing piece of Joy’s past -- her father. “The Kite” airs Sunday, June 13, 2021 on Hallmark Channel.

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‘Cellmate Secrets’ on Lifetime: Drew Peterson’s Ex Recalls His Disturbing Reaction When She Missed a Prison Visit

In an episode of Lifetime’s ‘Cellmate Secrets’ airing June 11, two women who knew Drew Peterson speak out about their relationship with the convicted killer. Peterson was convicted of murdering his third wife, Kathleen Savio, after his fourth wife, Stacy Peterson, disappeared. Both women say Peterson exhibited troubling behavior.

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‘My Big Fat Fabulous Life’: Whitney Way Thore Returns to TLC in August 2021

‘My Big Fat Fabulous Life’ Season 9 premieres August 17, 2021 on TLC, the network announced. Other shows premiering this summer include ‘Darcey & Stacey’ and ‘Welcome to Plathville.’ A new season of ‘Counting On,’ featuring the controversial Duggar family, hasn’t been announced.

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Another ‘When Calls the Heart’ Actor Is Rumored to Be Joining the ‘Riverdale’ Cast

A photo shared by the creator of the CW show ‘Riverdale’ has sparked speculation that ‘When Calls the Heart’ actor Chris McNally might be joining the show’s cast. The CW has not confirmed he is joining the show, but Martin Cummins, another ‘When Calls the Heart’ actor has appeared on ‘Riverdale’ since season 1.

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‘Seeking Sister Wife’: Dimitri Snowden Marries Christeline Peterson in Season 3 Finale

Dimitri Snowden and Christeline Peterson got legally married during the Seeking Sister Wife Season 3 finale. However, the marriage didn’t last, and Dimitri filed for divorce in May 2021 after Christeline accused him of domestic abuse. Dimitri’s first wife, Ashley, spoke out about “drama” on Instagram but didn’t talk specifically about the situation with Christeline.

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‘When Calls the Heart’: 7 Similar Shows, Movies to Watch on Hallmark Movies Now

When Calls the Heart fans who are eagerly awaiting the show’s ninth season can sign up for Hallmark Movies Now and stream these seven shows and movies, which all should appeal to Hearties.