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Are Erin Krakow & Ben Rosenbaum Still Together? All About the ‘When Calls the Heart’ Romance
Elizabeth Thornton (Erin Krakow) and Mike Hickam (Ben Rosenbaum) are both in relationships with other characters, but their real-life counterparts found love together. When Calls the Heart fans were thrilled when Krakow and Rosenbaum confirmed their relationship in 2024.
The cast of the hit Hallmark series is currently on hiatus, but the show will return for Season 13 in 2026. Since we’re not getting consistent updates from the close-knit cast, you might be wondering about Krakow and Rosenbaum’s relationship status. Scroll down to learn more about Hope Valley’s cutest real-life romance!
Are Erin Krakow & Ben Rosenbaum still together?
Yes, Erin Krakow and Ben Rosenbaum are still going strong. Krakow last shared an update on March 3 in honor of Rosenbaum’s birthday. “Happy Birthday @ben_rosenbaum. You take such good care of us. And you make the world laugh. What more could we ask for?” she wrote. The photo featured Rosenbaum cuddling their dog, Willoughby.
The couple tends to keep their romance out of the public eye. However, they do share updates with fans about what they’re up to from time to time!
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In honor of Valentine’s Day, Krakow shared a rare photo of her and Rosenbaum together. Their WCTH costar Kayla Wallace, who is married to Kevin McGarry, commented, “Our view so often, that I love so much.”
When did Erin Krakow & Ben Rosenbaum start dating?
Erin Krakow and Ben Rosenbaum haven’t disclosed when they started dating. However, dating rumors began in January 2023. The Santa Tell Me star posted an Instagram photo on January 15, 2023, announcing that they had had adopted a dog. “We adopted him a week ago and I already can’t imagine life without him,” she wrote about Willoughby.
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The couple wouldn’t confirm their relationship until an entire year later with their Valentine’s Day post. The first photo in Krakow’s carousel featured her kissing Rosenbaum on the cheek.
Will Erin Krakow & Ben Rosenbaum return for When Calls the Heart Season 13?
Yes, both stars are expected to return for the milestone 13th season. Hallmark announced that the show had been renewed during the Season 12 finale.
At the end of the season, Elizabeth set off for Cape Fullerton after Little Jack’s diabetes diagnosis worsened. Nathan and Allie (Jaeda Lee Miller) joined Elizabeth and Little Jack (Hyland Goodrich) on their journey out of Hope Valley. Meanwhile, after Mike and Mei (Amanda Wong) gave up their second honeymoon trip to make sure Little Jack’s insulin got transported, the town gifted them with a trip to Miami.
