‘WCTH’: What Was Chris McNally’s Reaction To Broken Engagement Story?
WCTH Season 10 ended with Elizabeth (Erin Krakow) breaking off her engagement to Lucas (Chris McNally). This shocked Hearties who were expecting a big When Calls The Heart wedding. Moreover, those Team Lucas fans were heartbroken.
What did Chris McNally think of this turn of events when the writers told them that Elizabeth was going to break it off with Lucas? Here is what he said.
What Was Chris McNally’s Reaction To Lucas And Elizabeth’s WCTH Broken Engagement Story?
When Elizabeth broke off her engagement to Lucas, many Hearties were upset. But, what about Chris McNally who portrays the new Governor? What did he think about this surprising turn of events? Chris spoke to Diedre Behar of ET about WCTH Season 11. This includes his initial reaction to the broken engagement. What did he think?
It was certainly disappointing…we’ve been thinking, you know, for a while now that these characters are going to go together. So, When a discussion was had it was like ‘Hey, this may not be the case. Things might shift drastically.’ I had a moment of ‘What?’ I thought we’d already gone through all of this, which I’m sure is what fan reactions might be.
Then, he added, “But there was one last twist.” He went on to say that he does love working on the show and everyone who is involved with this show. Whether he is “playing Elizabeth’s love interest or not, at the end of the day, it doesn’t matter. Just that I’m happy either way.”
Basically, Chris was really surprised that new showrunner Lindsay Sturman and her team of writers were going to undo what happened the past few seasons and break off this couple. This surprise was understandable, as the love triangle was causing a lot of friction with Hearties. However, in the end, Chris likes his job and is grateful to have it. What happens with his character, although surprising, is fine with him.
But, the key is that this was a surprise. This was not the initial plan for Season 10. Once that change was decided upon, they went forward and split up the newly-engaged couple.
When Does WCTH Season 11 Premiere?
The premiere of WCTH Season 11 is on Sunday, April 7, at 9 p.m., Eastern, on the Hallmark Channel. For those cord-cutters who subscribe to Peacock, episodes will be available to stream up to 72 hours after the premiere. Episodes will also be available to stream through the Hallmark Movies Now App.
Hearties, what was your feeling when Elizabeth broke off her engagement to Lucas at the end of WCTH Season 10? Will you be watching When Calls The Heart Season 11?
While my heart goes out to all the distraught Lucas fans who are now experiencing what Nathan fans have already endured, I must confess when Elizabeth broke off the engagement I cheered because I felt she was finally making the right decision for her life.
I was shocked, I was mad, I was disappointed. We had gotten through the love triangle and Elizabeth had made her decision. She had shared her love of Lucas with her son and now this. I am not so much a fan of WCTH now as I was. Why did they change the skem of things? Lucas and Elizabeth and “little buddy” were making life happen and all was well. Then politics got in the way. Sure Elizabeth had to stay in Hope Valley, so why did they not write it that Lucas caved in and his love for Elizabeth rang out. Oh no, now we have Nathan still in Hope Valley with Elizabeth. Why did the writers have to go and change things?