There is some drama brewing over at Home & Family. After being fired from the Hallmark Channel daytime show, Cristina Ferrare is now defending her replacement host Debbie Matenopoulos.
The news of Ferrare’s exit came seemingly out of nowhere earlier this month. Alongside Mark Steines, she had been co-host of the current program since 2012.
Since the news broke, many have criticized Hallmark Channel for hiring Matenopoulos only because she’s younger than Ferrare. Earlier this week, Maria Shriver said she was “ticked off” that the network fired Ferrare because she was “too old.” While this hasn’t been confirmed, Ferrare did recently post a picture of herself and Matenopoulos, saying she cares about the new co-host and the decision was only business.
Take a look at Maria Shriver’s video and Ferrare’s post below:
What do you think? Do you think Hallmark fired Ferrare for being “too old”? Do you like Debbie Matenopoulos as the new co-host?
I have to admit when Paige was replaced with Cristina I was disappointed because I remember the attitude that Cristina had pulled on the original Home show. That was a show that was to reach out to all of America and almost every cooking question was peppered by Cristina asking if she could use Maui onions — then extremely expensive as well as we were “treated “to her $25,000 I believe it was nursery –certainly in no way conducive to the average homeowner. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised to see how Cristina had mellowed and become more… Read more »
I just assumed she left by choice. How “unHallmark” of the station. I think everyone needs to cut Debbie a break though. It is not her fault. Christina is handling it with such grace and class.
How come he stays he’s old ?
the warmth and spirit (GOD ) is gone, i don’t watch anymore
Debbie and Christina have two different styles. Christina has the warmth and “family” personality that Debbie just doesn’t have. Debbie appears to be interested mainly in what she’s going to say next whether listening and contributing to the spirit of the program. Not a good move, Hallmark.
Do not like Debbie. Gets on my nerves with everyone talking all at the same time. Just not the same.
Shame on homework for getting rid of Cristina ferrare who is great Debbie’s nice it’s just not Cristina is it age discrimination firing it is a shame very sad not watching anymore hope the show gets canceled!
Cristina was a very sweet and made us watch Debbie gets in my last nerves, just not hallmark material !!! Hallmark has disappointed me hope they don’t cancel the good witch best program on tv besides last man standing Jackie Devine
I don’t watch Home and Family any more. I’m very disappointed that Hallmark decided to replace Christina. She is a very classy lady. The show is just not the same.
Just because some one is older dos’nt mean people don’t love her. Regis went on sucksessfully along time because people loved him.
She’s warm , freindly loving and brings her experience to the table . Big mistake
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The reason I even began to watch Home and Family was because of Cristina F. I would not miss an episode. Now that she’s gone I have no desire to watch anymore.
I loved Cristina F and I did watch for her return thinking she was on vacation and like many others was very disappointed to find out she got the boot. Like any family she was the glue that made that show feel like you were watching a real close knit family. I tried but can no longer watch the show without her. We all loved her, and hope to see her hosting her own show sometime soon.
Terrible mistake! It was a cozy show and now they are adding so many people. From contest people, general home crafters, it’s like they can’t find the family in the show now. Sometimes change is not good and this is one! I feel sorry for Mark and Kim because I feel this show is dying. Go back or this viewer is gone!
I missed Christina immediately.!! Just now found the answer. Couldn’t believe you were removed from show. Shame on Hallmark :(…..But God has a better plan.So happy to see you with Maria Shriver. Christina, you makes me laugh. God Bless you both.
Ill look for you, where??
Terrible mistake. I loved Christina. Will not be watching now.
They must be kidding! Cristina was the show. I have no interest in watching anymore.