Longtime Hallmark fan-favorite Paul Campbell, who stars in the new “Three Wisest Men” movie on November 15, 2025, was one of 18 beloved stars aboard the second annual Hallmark Christmas Cruise that left Miami on November 6.
But Campbell unexpectedly left the cruise early, EntertainmentNow has confirmed, flying home from Mexico to Canada. Campbell flew from Cozumel, where the ship had an already-planned stop, to Alberta with fellow Hallmark star and dear friend Kimberley Sustad by his side. More than 4,000 fans who were on board the Norwegian Joy, which returned home on November 10, have been hoping Campbell is okay and expressing concern for him on social media.
Hallmark Rep Says Paul Campbell Feels the Love From Fans
GettyAfter the departure of Campbell and Sustad, who are not only onscreen Hallmark stars but screenwriting partners who wrote the “Three Wise Men” movies, their colleagues and fans have been surrounding them with love.
Announcing that Campbell had to leave for a family emergency and that Sustad went to support him, actress Nikki DeLoach, who served as co-host of the cruise with Jonathan Bennett, led a powerful prayer for their well-being and spoke about the impact of banding together as a “chosen family.” Her friend and screenwriting partner Megan McNulty shared some of her beautiful remarks in her Instagram Stories, which StarwatchByline reposted.
In another video, hundreds of attendees chanted Campbell and Sustad’s names repeatedly in a show of support. Sustad shared a video of the moment in her Stories and said it brought her to tears.
Many attendees have posted inquiries about Campbell in a Facebook group dedicated to the Hallmark Christmas Cruises, concerned for his well-being. To assure everyone that the actor is okay, Hallmark VP of Communications Annie Howell responded to one post by writing, “Hi all — he has been dealing with an illness in his family and is with them now in Alberta. He is doing fine and I know appreciates all your thoughts and prayers.”
Paul Campbell Was Able to Attend Screening of Hallmark’s ‘Three Wisest Men’ Before Leaving Cruise
HallmarkCampbell and Sustad did get to enjoy some of the Hallmark Christmas Cruise before their departure, including taking the stage with co-stars and friends Tyler Hynes and Andrew Walker to surprise the crowd at one of the on-board previews of “Three Wisest Men.”
Rather than watch a screener of the movie in advance, the foursome decided to watch the final product together and witness the audience’s reactions firsthand.
Campbell stars in a second holiday movie in 2025 with popular Hallmark actress Erin Cahill, called “Christmas at the Catnip Cafe.” That movie premieres on November 30.
Prayers and good thoughts. Hope everything is alright. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Sending love. <3
Sending good thoughts and some prayers that you and your family recover quickly.
My positive thoughts are with and your family at this time.💛
Prayers for you and your family.
Prayers for Paul and his family. 🙏❤️
This was a spiritual experience for all to be present amongst his friends and co stars at that time. The Talent put forth, shown thru the serenity of prayers and concern for their friend, Paul, was heartwarming. The Hallmark Christmas Brand is all about goodness and relationships. The example of real life experience with the personalities on cruise confirmed to every cruiser that this was the real deal. It was honestly genuine that each and every actor coming to the stage, whether in tears or visibly shaken, stood tall in humble prayer with the guests to send positive thoughts and prayers off to Paul and his family. I hope by the grace of God that I never have to be in that position. If I am ever there, I would hope that I have a few good friends praying for me as we did aboard ship for Paul and his family. Sending continued love and prayers.
I hope your family is doing well. You always have my prayers I love you!
My best to you and your family. Hoping all is well with you as well!
Sending prayers for Paul and his family🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Sending prayers and love to Paul and his family
Thoughts, prayers, love, and hugs being sent to you and your family!!!
That prayer was heartfelt & beautiful. Many of us shed some tears. I certainly hope he’s doing ok & has had meaningful time with his family with whatever happened. I thought it was quite special that Kimberly went with him.
That prayer was heartfelt & beautiful. Many of us shed some tears. I certainly hope he’s doing ok & has had meaningful time with his family with whatever happened. I thought it was quite special that Kimberly went with him.
Sending thoughts and prayers to you, Paul and your family from Keene, California.
Prayers to Paul and his family
Sending Prayers & Well Wishes to Paul Campbell. Hope All is well.
Praying for Paul and his family during this time.
Love and support,
Karen R
Sending healing light and love to Paul and his family.
Sending prayers and love to you and your family during this difficult time. Hope all is well with your loved one. Know that you are well loved!
Darlene Dyke, New Orleans
We were praying and crying along with the stars. Prayers to Paul and his family.
We are sending love and prayers to you Paul and your family. And to you Kimberly for being such a wonderful friend. May God hold you all in his wonderful embrace.
Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Will always treasure the pic with you & Kimberly. 🙏
Paul Campbell I pray 🙏for you and your family that you all have strength at this time and know you are much loved 🙏🙏🙏