We Finally Know Why These Stars Left The Hallmark Channel

When it launched in 2001, the Hallmark Channel initially struggled to find its voice in the crowded world of cable network TV. Today, the channel has become synonymous with second-chance romances and feel-good holiday fare — in 2021 alone, the network premiered 40 new Christmas movies.
But Hallmark’s days as the go-to holiday romance channel may be numbered. In 2021, the GAC network rebranded as GAC Family, under the direction of former Hallmark president Bill Abbott. With a new focus came new programming, but a familiar feel and several familiar faces from the Hallmark channel. So what’s going on? We finally know why these stars left the Hallmark Channel.

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[TheList]

How do you feel about the Hallmark Channel?

[salmakadiri]

I like both channel.We really need beautiful stories with human values, great landscapes, tiddy houses and happy endings.

[sowinglove]

GAC has good clean family friendly movies. As a Christian, GAC is exactly what I need to watch. I recommend GAC.

[emerald]

The Hallmark Channel has greatly disappointed me over the past 2 to 3 years. It is so nice to have a safe place to go to, in GAC.

[MsJL]

I believe in a “live and let live” approach to life and I would expect others to do the same. Hallmark was just fine the way they were. “If it isn’t broken, don’t “fix” it. If either actors or management want to voluntarily change their views on acceptable television, that’s fine. But I read that Hallmark received was criticized for not having LGBT programs. I wouldn’t mind that so much if that change didn’t cost me substantially each month. I can’t afford GAC and it’s totally unfair to expect people who want to watch family oriented programs to pay extra. I’m a senior living on a small pension and cannot afford to pay the extra cost of GAC. I personally don’t care to watch LGBT programs which is my right. Since I can’t afford to pay extra for GAC I’ll have to visit the library often. Shame on Hallmark!

[beckywieser]

Wasn’t happy with hallmark Christmas movies this year. Very disappointed

[debrafirestone]

With everything going on in the world 🌎 I need a get away and these movie are very heartwarming

[bobketteringham]

I’m glad Hallmark did not let Breton bully them.

[jeannienenjacques]

I love GAC as a Christian it has the shows that are wholesome, family friendly.

[MariaE]

It doesn’t matter who moved to GAC or stayed with Hallmark, as long as we can still watch them, I saw these GAC movies and they are great

[patvinkers]

HALLMARK has a LONG & OUTSTANDING history of WONDERFUL 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ movies, both as single presentations & as varying series - which I have LOVED - HOPEFULLY THIS WILL CONTINUE. Whatever machinations & politics is going on among actors, producers & whoever - that’s up to them - each one has their own agenda!!! My hope is that HALLMARK can maintain the QUALITY it has always had & not allow some “snot nosed, wannabe try and tell them what to do & how to run things!!!

[KMO]

Hallmark channel has changed so much I have quit watching it.

[debrabutler]

The plot lines have really deteriorated the last couple of years. Very noticeable change. Disappointing.

[kens]

I appreciate when an issue is answered straightforward and not skirted around. Are we or are we not speaking about homosexuality and transgenderism that's being portrayed on Hallmark as being presented as a "normal" way of living? If so, such storylines are offensive to me. I cannot understand how anyone can truthfully say or think that a male can become a female (or vice versa) at their own declaration? Seems to me an honest assessment would be that a male will always be a male - simply a biological fact. If my reasoning seems unkind it's certainly not meant to be. "Sometimes though, the truth hurts."
Also, not wanting to sound vindictive against Hallmark, but what it comes down to is that I'm opposed to their using their persuasive platform to promote a lifestyle that is offensive to me....and I believe to others, too.
Instead, I simply chose to become a subscriber to Frndly TV to watch GAC Movies that hold to what I believe is sound reasoning (biologically speaking) when it comes to this issue.
GAC seems to have a limited viewing inventory at this time but it is seemingly enlarging its offering month by month. From the movies of theirs that I've watched thus far, the movies/acting are reminiscent of what Hallmark first became known for, i.e., "Wholesome family entertainment."

[thecqueen]

Danica Kellar is so intelligent that she actually created her own mathematic equation that is used in school curriculum's all around the globe. Go girl!

[dragonfly]

GAC it seems from my little search is a streaming network that charges 6.99 a month, so it seems a lot of shows we used to watch in HGTV and Hallmark and other cable channels are now charging us extra from our already high cable bill. That alone for me, I will never see these channels.

[kayeruss]

Diversity is fine and normal in real life. Sexual perversion isn't.

[helenfletcher]

I do NOT appreciate that Hallmark has added LGBT to some of their movies. What drew me to Hallmark to begin with was the fact they “were” family friendly. Now you can’t be sure what you might see on there. I am very disappointed in them. Helen in Kentucky

[juneberube]

Very sad about Hallmark caving to this woke world. I will find GAC Family. Hopefully it will be back to safe viewing.

[JoyceNorton-uq]

No hallmark will never be beat it’s always going to be number one channel and the number one actors and actresses it is called the hallmark gang ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤