Brooke Shields has been named host of “Hearts of Heroes,” the weekend educational/informational series from Hearst Media Production Group that is back for Season 8 on Saturday, July 11. Shields takes over for previous host Ginger Zee (“Good Morning America”) as “Hearts of Heroes” returns to the “Weekend Adventure” kids block on ABC stations.

Shields currently stars in and executive produces Acorn TV’s murder mystery series “You’re Killing Me” and also appears in Hallmark Channel’s “When Calls the Heart.” She is also the founder and CEO of Commence.

Joining Shields is returning contributor Sheldon Yellen, the CEO of Belfor Property Restoration, which produces “Hearts of Heroes” along with Hearst Media Production Group.

“Hearts of Heroes” follows first responders and their stories of heroic rescues from across the country. The show has been nominated for a Daytime Emmy, and has earned a Parents’ Choice Award and several international Telly Awards. Over the course of seven seasons, it has chronicled more than 750 first responders and rescuers and featured more than 220 stories involving extreme conditions. The show also features reunions between friends and family members with their rescuers.

“Recognizing the heroism of our first responders is a lifelong passion for me and it’s humbling to be able to shine a spotlight on them,” Yellen said in a statement. “And we are grateful for our partners at HMPG who have helped provide an ideal platform to highlight these extraordinary men and women every weekend on ABC stations nationwide.”

“Hearts of Heroes” is part of HMPG’s lineup of 30 current original series, in addition to its library of 85 series.

“This series is about spotlighting life-saving information in a way that is impactful and memorable,” said Bryan Curb, HMPG executive vice president and general manager, education/information (E/I), in a statement. “We’re looking forward to having Brooke join Sheldon in telling these important stories.”