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Melissa Gilbert quits “Heart” over budget, producer indicted.

7/17/2026

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Melissa Gilbert announced on July 16 she will not return to Hallmark’s *When Calls the Heart* for season 14, citing budget issues.
Hallmark confirmed her storyline ended with season 13.
Executive producer Michael Landon Jr. turned himself in in January, was indicted in February on four felony counts of sexual contact with a minor under 13, and faces a trial in May 2027.

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Story summary

Melissa Gilbert announced on July 16 she will not return to Hallmark’s *When Calls the Heart* for season 14, citing budget issues.
Hallmark confirmed her storyline ended with season 13.
Executive producer Michael Landon Jr. turned himself in in January, was indicted in February on four felony counts of sexual contact with a minor under 13, and faces a trial in May 2027.