Brooke Shields Named Host of ABC's 'Hearts of Heroes' Season 8
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- Brooke Shields takes over as host of "Hearts of Heroes" Season 8, premiering Saturday, July 11 on ABC's "Weekend Adventure" kids block, replacing Ginger Zee of "Good Morning America."
- Over seven seasons, the series has chronicled more than 750 first responders and featured more than 220 stories involving extreme conditions, often including reunions between rescued individuals and their rescuers.
- "Hearts of Heroes" has been nominated for a Daytime Emmy and has earned a Parents' Choice Award and several international Telly Awards.
- Sheldon Yellen, CEO of Belfor Property Restoration, returns as a contributor; Belfor co-produces the show alongside Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG).
- Shields currently stars in and executive produces Acorn TV's murder mystery "You're Killing Me," appears in Hallmark Channel's "When Calls the Heart," and is the founder and CEO of Commence.
- HMPG's broader lineup includes 30 current original series and a library of 85 series.
Why it matters: The host swap gives a well-known actress and entrepreneur a platform in front of a family audience on ABC stations, while the show's track record — 750+ first responders profiled and 220+ extreme-condition stories across seven seasons — means Shields inherits a Daytime Emmy-nominated format that already has built-in credibility with parents and local affiliates.
