For over a decade on Hallmark, fans have loved tuning in every week to watch When Calls the Heart.
Taking place at the turn of the 20th century, the hit show is centered around the loving citizens of the fictional town of Hope Valley. With stories depicting love, friendship, new beginnings, and plenty more, viewers particularly enjoy it when fresh faces pop up in the wild frontier.
Such was the case for Kayla Wallace in season 6, when she first appeared as telephone operator-turned-barbershop owner Fiona Miller. What's more, viewers loved seeing how deep her bond became with fellow Hope Valley citizens, like Faith Carter (Andrea Brooks) and Mei Sou (Amanda Wong). So, when WCTH surprised fans by having Fiona leave Hope Valley for a job in San Francisco in season 11, it was easy to say they were not happy about this decision.
Given the fact that Kayla's character was a fan-favorite on the show, it led us to wonder why she possibly left When Calls the Heart. And if that's not enough, we're curious to know if she has plans on returning to the show for season 14, given how she was absent throughout season 13. Well, it turns out Kayla had a pretty big reason for not being on the Hallmark drama ... and she's been alluding to it for quite some time.
Why did Kayla Wallace leave When Calls the Heart?
Back in January 2024, viewers learned Kayla would portray causation lawyer Rebecca Falcone on the hit Paramount+ drama Landman. As this change saw the actress as another series regular, it meant she had to leave WCTH full-time in order to pursue this next chapter in acting. What's more, she expressed her excitement about expanding her career in a way fans didn't expect.
"THRILLED," she wrote on Instagram at the time. "So grateful. Let’s GO!"
But that's not all. After Landman season 2 premiered back in the fall of 2025, fans learned that the series had been renewed for season 3 on Paramount+. What’s more, Kayla voiced her excitement about returning for another installment.
“BEST NEWS! @landmanpplus @paramountplus,” she exclaimed on Instagram back in December 2025. “THANK YOU to everyone who’s watched, supported, and loved our show!”
Is Kayla Wallace coming back to When Calls the Heart?
As of right now, it's unclear if Kayla will be in season 14. Currently, her IMDb has a question mark when it comes to her future on When Calls the Heart.
While that initially may seem disappointing, WCTH fans know the show loves to bring back old characters in ways you don't expect. In fact, Kayla has appeared on the show multiple times since her official exit! Fans may remember Fiona popped up in Hope Valley multiple times—once for Mei and Mike Hickam (Ben Rosenbaum)'s wedding in season 11 and again in season 12 to sell her beloved barbershop.
So, is there a chance Kayla will come back to When Calls the Heart? As she told People, she's always open to returning to Hope Valley. "It's never a goodbye," she told the outlet in December 2024. "It's never a goodbye. It's just always like—can it work out with whatever's going on in my life that year?"
Needless to say, we'll be on the lookout to see if Kayla makes her grand return to Hope Valley soon!
