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’m so disgusted with Hallmark with the out of the blue firing if Christine… I no longer watch Home And Family as well as the Hallmark movies and my family and friends also.. You have only hurt yourselves by putting Younger Debbie in Christine’s place.. Debbie has no pizazz !! Christine has it all over the youngster Debbie.. There is no on screen chemistry between Debbie and Mark.. It oozed with Mark and Christine.. I watched all the movies and the show , but would rather spent my time on something better!! Whoever made this spur of the moment decision… Read more »
I had started watching Home & Family because of Cristina, she brought life and realistic to the show. I had always looked forward to seeing her and as Latina women in her 40’s she brought inspiration to me and seeing her in many beautiful outfits and makeup made me feel young and beautiful. Please bring her back until then I’ll be watching something else
I love Christina. I will now cancel recording H&F. Hallmark will lose a lot of customers. ABC family had a lot of Christmas movies too. Bye Hallmark! Very disappointed in Hallmark for firing Christina
Love Cristina. She was real. Bring her back! The Show isn’t the same.
I watched this show everyday, not anymore. Don’t like Debbie as a co-host. She just isn’t real enough, not a Hallmark Home & Family feel to her. The show has gotten really boring. What about doing something live, with real shops and restaurants instead of bringing those people to the same boring set. This way we, the people get to see and feel all these great places. Until there is a change and Debbie is gone, see ya!!
I would tune in on my days off just to see Christina’s fashion,since we are almost the same age. I’ve worn a uniform for 35 yrs now that I am retiring her fashion was classy. Enjoyed her cooking segments, she was breath of fresh air to the show. Miss ya’ Lady,……p.s no longer watch the show since I heard!
Will no longer be watching show!! Very bad decision to fire Cristina!!
I am finished with the show. Don’t get me wrong, I love Debbie. At first I thought Cristina was on vacation but now that I know what happened I won’t be watching at all, or buying cards, etc. The show has become boring lately anyway, and Mark offers no entertainment value. Kim needs to go, because she is a nut and I can’t take her segments seriously. I am not a fan of Ken Wingard either – he brings either things that are too hard to even consider at home, too niche or too “last year,” and he talks about… Read more »
I can’t believe that a so called wholesome network fires Cristina. That station will loose a lot of fans, she is truly is a gem. You see with Debbie she is very “mellow dramatic” watch her, she has facial reactions even when not on camera…a little Sara Burnhart over dramatic… You would think someone of “Woody’s” age he would have more compassion. You see what’s becoming of the world it’s the younger generation pushing anyone of a certain age out, kicking them to the curb. The kick in the ass of this is all the producers on that show are… Read more »
My sentiments exactly! Maybe Hallmark will give a damn when they lose most of their Home & Family viewers. I, for one, am no longer watching any Hallmark channels or purchasing any merchandise.
One less show for my TiVo to record now and more time in my day now that the shows ” persona” has changed since Cristina is absent… The ole saying stands true ” If it isn’t broken,then don’t fix it ” …..
Sorry to see Christina go. She s a classy lady, unlike the rest of the cast. Well educated. Raised a wonderful family. What is the age group watching Hallmark? (I already know. I have no interest In the Simple crafts. Cheap Makes delusions meals. No meal for Dummies, but very well explained, and a delight to serve. All from scratch. Too bad Mark had to settle for a low key show. How long will you settle for low key, childlike entertainment. Christine could have handled anything that Hallmark decided to downgrade, but with class. Babies, diapers, and the wardrobe is… Read more »
No longer a fan of Home and Family. Cristina added a refinement and class to this program. Now it is just a bunch of giglgles and aren’t we having fun charades. You folks are now without the one person that added an element of refinement and class to Home and Family. To be all about Home and Family you sure handled her departure poorly to say the least. Cristina will do fine….but, I think this show has seen its best days. I am no longer a fan……
Ridiculous!! So disappointed in Hallmark Channel! Bring Cristina BACK!!
Debbie talks too much!! Hire Christina back
Why in the world would you fire a beautiful, charismatic, intelligent star of your show? Christina was the reason I tuned in, and the reason I no longer tune in. It seems as though there are millions of people that feel the same way I do. I don’t care for Debbie. Christina was the “mother figure” for the show, and she’s kind and sweet, and very pretty, a joy to watch! I am SO disappointed in the Hallmark Channel! What a disgrace!
Shame on the Hallmark show….Mark doesn’t get to talk at all…now because Debbie acts,all the time, like she has to have the attention…Shame on you for firing Christina….She should sue the network for violating far working practices…!!!!! It is illegal to fire someone because of age discrimination!!!!!! Do it Christina!!!! Make them PAY big for age discrimination in the workplace!!!