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Skyler Samuels Didn't Consult Candace Cameron Bure Before Taking Over As Aurora Teagarden

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Rachel Young

Updated on October 09, 2026

The role of the charming and intelligent Aurora Teagarden was originally played by Candace Cameron Bure, the longtime queen of television. She's been playing fan-favorite roles since she was a child, with most people recognizing her as lovable teen D.J. from "Full House." She's also a familiar face on the Hallmark Channel and, since 2008, she's starred in a number of the family-friendly brand's movies and shows. After more than 14 years working with the company, Bure parted ways with the Hallmark Channel and began working with Great American Channels, according to The Today Show. In a statement addressing the split, Bure wrote, "GAC fits my brand perfectly; we share a vision of creating compelling wholesome content for an audience who wants to watch programming for and with the whole family."

Although Hallmark responded cordially to losing one of its most well-known stars — they thanked Bure for her hard work — we're beginning to wonder if there couldn't be a little bad blood between the two. Bure doesn't seem to be involved at all in the revived "Aurora" franchise, as Skyler Samuels' admittance that she didn't seek out guidance from Bure could indicate. Throw in the fact that GAC has expressed its desire to renew the series over on its network, and there's potential for a riff.