'WCTH's Pascale Hutton and Kavan Smith Offer Uplifting Message After Divisive Season 8 Finale

'When Calls the Heart’ stars Pascale Hutton and Kavan Smith share an uplifting message for hearties who feel divided after the season 8 finale. In the long-awaited final episode of the season, viewers saw Elizabeth Thornton choose to pursue a romance with Lucas Bouchard while gently letting down Mountie Nathan Grant. While Lucas’ fans celebrated, Nathan’s were left feeling upset with the direction of the series. Hutton and Smith offer inspiring words about the trajectory of the show, and explain why fans should continue practicing ‘love, hope, support and community.’ The actors spoke to ET while promoting their upcoming film, ‘You Had Me at Aloha,’ where they play dueling travel television hosts who ultimately spark a romance while filming a show in Hawaii. The heartwarming flick premieres June 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Channel.