# Lucy Hale and Ian Harding reveal wild ‘Pretty Little Liars’ fan encounters ahead of new on-screen reunion

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/lucy-hale-and-ian-harding-reveal-wild-pretty-little-liars-fan-encounters-ahead-of-new-on-screen-reunion/
- Published: 2026-11-14T17:01:01+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T17:20:01+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/14/entertainment/lucy-hale-and-ian-harding-reveal-wild-pretty-little-liars-fan-encounters/
- Topics: Celebrity, Entertainment, World

## Key points

- Lucy Hale and Ian Harding reunite in a new Christmas rom-com.
- A fan had the show’s characters tattooed across his arms.
- The film’s disastrous dates include stories based on real events.

## Summary

Lucy Hale and Ian Harding have reunited on screen in Hulu’s romantic comedy *The 12 Dates of Christmas*, their first project together since *Pretty Little Liars* ended in 2017. They also recalled unusual encounters with fans, illustrating how the series has retained a devoted following since its 2010 debut.

Hale described meeting a fan with tattoos of the show’s characters across his arms, while Harding recounted a Finnish Arctic guide who said he and his daughter watched the programme. The actors said men often claimed their partners were fans while demonstrating detailed knowledge of the series. The new film, which debuted on 6 November, follows Hale’s character as she goes on 12 dates before Christmas; some of its disastrous dates draw on real experiences.

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