Lori Loughlin’s post-prison comeback appears to be official after she appeared in a new Christmas movie on the Great American Family network on Sunday after serving time for her part in the college admissions scheme in 2020.
The 59-year-old actress’ “A Christmas Blessing” aired over the weekend and seemed to get a warm reception from GAF fans, many of whom took to social media to praise the movie and gush about the star’s role in the film on the faith-based network.
“We’re thrilled to present stars Lori Loughlin, MrJamesTupper, and Jesse_Hutch in #AChristmasBlessing, STARTING NOW, on #GreatAmericanFamily! #WelcomeHome #GreatAmericanChristmas [GAfamilyTV],” President and CEO Bill Abbott of Great American Media wrote on X.
We’re thrilled to present stars Lori Loughlin, @MrJamesTupper, and @Jesse_Hutch in #AChristmasBlessing, STARTING NOW, on #GreatAmericanFamily! #WelcomeHome #GreatAmericanChristmas @GAfamilyTV 🎄 pic.twitter.com/7XuY8aMyv6
— Bill Abbott (@billabbottHC) November 13, 2023
“So great to see Lori again. Truly looking forward to this movie more than any other. Super cast!” one person wrote in response to Abbott’s post.
Another added, “Christmas movies on [GAfamilyTV] are seriously a major cut above this year! Loving every minute! #AChristmasBlessing #LoriLoughlin [MrJamesTupper] [Jesse_Hutch] #GreatAmericanFamily #GreatAmericanChristmas #WelcomeHome.”
While another wrote, “GAC brought the best thespians from Hallmark. Anyone looking for a good Christmas movie, who doesn’t have a grudge against Lori Loughlin, should search for ‘A Christmas Blessing.’ On my system it repeats in HD 11/14 & 15 & in SD 11/17 & 18.”
One person even noted that on Sunday that the former “Full House” star started trending on X.
Tonight is making me so happy! Awesome movie and Lori is trending! #AChristmasBlessing #LoriLoughlin @MrJamesTupper @Jesse_Hutch #GreatAmericanFamily #GreatAmericanChristmas #WelcomeHome pic.twitter.com/tzhfWoVBaw
— WeNeedFamilyTV (@WeNeedFamilyTV) November 13, 2023
“Tonight is making me so happy! Awesome movie and Lori is trending!” the person wrote. #AChristmasBlessing #LoriLoughlin [MrJamesTupper] [Jesse_Hutch] #GreatAmericanFamily #GreatAmericanChristmas #WelcomeHome.”
Earlier this year, GAF announced the former “Fuller House” actress would be back on the small screen in an original Christmas movie — just three years after she pled guilty for her part in the Varsity Blues college admission scandal along with her husband Mossimo Giannulli.
In May of 2020, Loughlin and Giannulli pled guilty to a variety of conspiracy charges after paying $500,000 to get their two daughters, Isabella Rose and Olivia Jade, into the University of Southern California as phony rowing recruits.
The “Every Christmas Has A Story” star served two months in prison, while her husband got five months behind bars. Loughlin was released in December 2020, but Giannulli remained behind bars. Giannulli was then released early on April 2, 2021, and served the remainder of his sentence at home.
In January, Loughlin appeared in her first TV movie role after serving time behind bars in the GAF original film “Fall Into Winter.”
Related: Lori Loughlin Sentenced To Two Months In Prison For College Admissions Scandal