Melissa Gilbert Says Hallmark Cut Her Over 'Budget Issues' Amid Husband's Child Sex Abuse Allegations

Photo Credit: Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images Trigger Warning: This article includes discussion of alleged sexual assault, with details. Melissa Gilbert confirmed her exit from When Calls the Heart ahead of season 14 as her husband, Timothy Busfield, continues to face legal troubles related to child sexual abuse allegations. The Little House on the Prairie star said "budget issues" prompted the decision. Why Melissa Gilbert says she won't return to When Calls the Heart View this post on Instagram The 62-year-old actress, who played a former Mountie forensic investigator named Inspector . . .