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 upset about you firing Cristina Ferrare she was a great host Home & Family it is so wrong she was good at her job and beautiful . It was so wrong for you to firing her because of her age I don’t think I will not watch it again
I am so disappointed in Halmark Channel for replacing Cristina. I am a few years older than Cristina and always found her to be perfect for the role on Home and Family. She had the warmth of a grandmother and the flaire of a much younger woman. In fact it wasn’t until you replaced her that I researched her age. If you wanted a better matched couple…as much as I like Mark…you should have replace him. Debbie is too young to give me the kind of family feel as I always found on your show. I have tried watching many… Read more »
Since Cristina is to old to host the show Home and Family then I guess I am to old to watch the show. It is a shame that we put age before how good someone can do their job. Why is Mark still a host? Isn’t he too old? Why are we wanting to live longer in a world that we can’t age gracefully in and set a good example for our children, if we aren’t going to be able to live life to the fullest? Everyone needs to stop exercizing and eating healthy because this world is still stuck… Read more »
I like Debbie and I thought Cristina was ok. I think there is more to the story then they are telling. I would bet it has more to do with money.
Thank you for trimming Debbie’s hair. Also I have noticed she has toned down her obnoxious behavior. I think those are the two important factors to fit the role and be professional.
R u kidding me? Age bias in 2016? I watched that show because of Cristina. Not anymore. Shame on you Hallmark. I am a 60’s something. I still have value and tons is wisdom.
I to love watching Home and Family. But I have not been able to watch it for a few months. But I came back I was shocked to see that Cristina was gone. I loved watching her and Mark. I thought they were the best team ever. I guess it won’t matter if I don’t watch it now. I think Cristina is a beautiful and intelligent woman. God bless you Cristina.
Shame on Hallmark for letting Cristina Ferrare go.
She was the touch of class on the show.
She is very talented and creative and I will miss her.
God bless you Cristina.
I used to watch this show daily. The new hostess on the show, Debbie, is fine. I am sure she will improve as time goes on. What i want to say is that it’s a bit predictable now. Cooking contest-ooh, we will have the winner on frequently.. all of the finalist were great. Of course the one picked had to have “THE Hairstyle”. You know, the slightly past shoulder length with a few waves and the bottom starting to go stringy as the show goes on. How dull……now all the women have to have the same style hair. How boring… Read more »
I Like Debbie,I use to watch her on the view, she’s great, but I loved Christina on home & family, don’t like that they got someone younger, love the cast, doesn’t seem fair, age shouldn’t matter.
Of course they were looking for a younger demographic. So sad. The show has lost its elegance, honesty, and warmth. It has also lost this loyal viewer. I always watched or DVRed, onto UP and ABC. Hallmark, I am very disappointed.
I’m am very disappointed in the new host. Not watching your home and family show anymore. The word family must not be defined the same on the hallmark set. Very sad.
I do not like the new co-host. She is too too fake and over the top with her input. Christina was real and down to earth. She and Mark were a perfect fit. I have had to stop watching the show since since her firering it has lost it home style charm.
And now I see Christina doing an infomercial. What a waste.
Christina is beautiful and vibrant. She is by no means too old . I don’t the new co-host…didn’t like her on the. Iwe. It will surely make me look for another series to watch instead of Hallmark. Sorry. You made a bad decision,
I have tried several times to go back to Home and Family. I really miss watching. However, without Christina, it is definitely not the same. All the class is gone; Debbie acts different; actually silly and not the least mature. Even Mark is different with her than he was with Christina. Won’t watch again.