Fiona rumored to reappear in When Calls the Heart Season 12: Reports 

Based on Janette Oke's book, When Calls the Heart is situated in the fictional town of Hope Valley, a small mining town in the Canadian West. The story revolves around Elizabeth Thatcher, a young teacher from a wealthy family, who moves to a coal mining town to begin a new chapter of life.

We also see Fiona Miller played by Kayla Wallace occasionally extending her support to Elizabeth in her journey. She is a telephone operator who comes to the town with an ambition to set up the first telephone exchange. The character was first introduced in Season 6 and by the beginning of Season 11, the actor has to leave the show.

Recently it is being rumoured that Fiona Miller is coming back in When Calls the Heart. Read further to know the complete details of why she left and whether she is really returning.

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Fiona is rumored to reappear in When Calls the Heart Season 12

When Calls the Heart has been running for over a decade and fans are almost used to seeing characters come and go. Fiona Miller was smoothly written off from the show because the actor Kayla was facing some scheduling conflicts, primarily related to her role in the Paramount+ series Landman. Fiona was shown leaving the Hope Valley to work with her sister and the other Suffragettes in Nashville.

But recent development suggests the character's return in Season 12. The Season Episode 5 synopsis states,

“Elizabeth develops a new method of teaching. Nathan goes undercover. A familiar face returns to Hope Valley with an unlucky heiress in tow. Lucas and Lee face their differences.”

And the conversation is brewing that it could be Fiona Miller. While leaving the show during season 11, Kayla said to People Magazine that because her husband is part of the show it will always be a part of her life.

“My husband’s on that show, so it’s still very much in my life. And we’re friends with a lot of the cast,” she explained. “It’s never a goodbye. It’s never a goodbye. It’s just always like, can it work out with whatever’s going on in my life that year?”

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Has Hallmark officially confirmed Fiona Millers return in When Calls the Heart?

No, it has only been speculated by the fans that the new face the official episode synopsis mentions could be Fiona Miller. However, according to reports, this year Kayla filmed in Texas for Landman which had just ended a few months before When Calls the Heart started to shoot its season 12. Kayla mentioned that her schedule is aligning better this time. She didn't confirm her appearance in the season but her comment hinted strongly at a potential return.

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When Calls the Heart has gained a loyal fanbase for its portrayal of small-town camaraderie and uplifting narratives about overcoming adversity. It is about finding joy in the simplicity. Season 12 of the show is airing on Hallmark, weekly. Episode 4 will be released on January 26, 2025.