HEARTIES ALL AROUND THE WORLD REJOICE!

HALLMARK CHANNEL RENEWS ITS LONGEST-RUNNING ORIGINAL SERIES "WHEN CALLS THE HEART" FOR A 12th SEASON!

Production on Season 12 is Set to Begin in July

STUDIO CITY, CA -- May 10, 2024 - Prepare yourselves for the most thrilling announcement this spring, as more adventure awaits in Hope Valley! With season 11 currently gripping viewers every Sunday night, Hallmark Channel announced today that their longest-running original series, When Calls the Heart, is renewed for Season 12!

Along with the season 12 pick-up, there's even more good news for Hearties. Hallmark can confirm that the new season will consist of 12 episodes, with production beginning in July! With more stories to tell in Hope Valley, season 12 will continue with themes about family, community, and of course romance as we move further into the 1920's.

"When Calls the Heart continues to exceed our expectations and the number of fans and viewers continue to grow every year," said Lisa Hamilton Daly, Executive Vice President, Programming. "Bringing season 12 to life is a huge milestone and is a true testament to the cast and crew's hard work and dedication throughout the last decade. We cannot wait for Hope Valley's next chapter full of exciting characters and storytelling!"

When Calls the Heart season 11 is currently ranking as the #1 Most-Watched Entertainment Cable Program this year to-date among households, total viewers, and women 18+. With four new episodes, season 11 has delivered the #1 most-watched entertainment cable program every week for four straight weeks with women 18+, as well as the #1 most-watched program every Sunday for four straight weeks among households, total viewers, and women 18+. To-date, season 11 has reached 4.7 million unduplicated total viewers. After four episodes, season 11 of When Calls the Heart is averaging 2.1 million households, 2.5 million total viewers, and 1.8 million women 18+.

*Source: Nielsen L+3 Program based data. Season 11 to-date, 4/7/24 - 4/28/24; Ranks exclude News/Sports; 2024-YTD (1/1/24-4/28/24) Program Ranks include Repeats, exclude News, Sports, Programs with less than 2 Premiere Telecast and Programs <15 min in duration. Unduplicated P2+ audience of Premiere Episodes from 4/7/24 - 4/28/24, 6 min qualifier.

"I am overjoyed that When Calls the Heart is coming back for a 12th season!" said Erin Krakow, series star and executive producer. "Our fantastic writers, cast, and crew couldn't be more excited to begin filming this next season! We are proud to tell stories that warm hearts in homes around the world and so grateful to Hallmark for being such champions of that positivity. Having the Hearties' support over the past decade has been a true testament to what this show is all about: community and love. We cannot wait for our fans to see what Hope Valley has in store!"

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