Lori Loughlin's Hallmark Channel co-stars say college admissions scandal put them in 'tough spot'
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}At least two cast members from the Hallmark Channel’s “When Calls the Heart” series have shared their appreciation for fans following Lori Loughlin’s firing from the show as a result of her alleged involvement in a nationwide college admissions scandal.
Paul Greene, who plays the character Carson Shepherd on the show, thanked fans via Twitter on Tuesday for their “amazing love and support through this tough spot.”
Andrea Brooks, too, shared a similar message, thanking fans for the “tremendous outpouring of love and support over the past week.”
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"Hi #Hearties, I just wanted to take a moment to tell you that I appreciate the tremendous outpouring of love and support over the past week. Your kindness and dedication does not go unnoticed. I love being a part of this family. Thank you,” Brooks, who plays Faith Carter on the show, wrote on Instagram.
The show cut ties with Loughlin following news of her alleged participation in an elite scheme that involved wealthy families allegedly paying hundreds of thousands of dollars to secure a place for their children at some of the nation’s most prestigious universities such as Yale, the University of Southern California (USC) and Georgetown, among others.
Loughlin and her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, allegedly paid $500,000 in bribes to have their two daughters, YouTube star Olivia Jade Giannulli and her older sister Isabella, designated as recruits for the USC crew team despite the fact that neither participated in the sport.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}On Instagram last week, the Hallmark Channel assured fans it would not be canceling the show in which Loughlin played Abigail Stanton.
The show’s producer Brian Bird also took to the photo-sharing platform to share a similar message, noting the show has “gone on a creative hiatus to do some retooling on the remaining Season 6 episodes.”
“Your love for When Calls the Heart is the courage we count on as we work through this challenging transition and your Hearties community will always be the most important legacy of this TV series. We love you!” he concluded.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Fox News' Katherine Lam contributed to this report.