Yesterday, Hallmark Channel announced that host Cristina Ferrare would be replaced as co-host by regular contributor Debbie Matenopoulos. The cable channel didn’t specify when the change would take place.
Today, co-host Mark Steines made a quick announcement that Ferrare had left the show and that Matenopoulos would be replacing her, effective immediately. Ferrare hadn’t been on the show for two weeks and didn’t return for a send-off.
Fans of the show have been concerned if Ferrare was sick and have been wondering if the decision to leave was her decision. On her Facebook page, Ferrare confirmed that she is not sick and essentially says that she was fired. She wrote:
Okay here goes, I feel it’s important to finally step up to the plate and let you know what is happening.
First may I say that my family and I have been so thankful and appreciative for all the love, support, prayers, and good wishes you have been sending me on a daily basis for the past three weeks. It pained me so that I was unable to let you know what was going on out of respect for everyone on Home and Family and the Network. I was asked to wait and I have but now I feel I should out of respect for YOU let you know.
It’s really very simple, Home and Family will have a season 5 which I am so happy for and the Network decided that they want a new co-host and that will be Debbie. She will do a great job!
You can still reach me here on facebook and we shall continue honoring love of family and friends. I truly LOVE you all. You have been my rainbow!
What do you think? Are you sorry that Ferrare is no longer a co-host on Home & Family? Will you continue to watch? Should the show be cancelled or, is Ferrare’s replacement a good idea?
No, I am not happy that Christina was replaced by that blonde who seems she is always high on something !! She is too fast in talking, too much jumpy talk!!! Christina is much more CLASSY!! She is the Home & Family !!! She connects more to the audience – may they be old or young!! Christina has such a soothing voice and you can trust what she says !! BRING BACK CHRISTINA !!!
I have been wondering what happened to Christina? She was the life of the show! I really enjoyed Christmas with her. The show is not the same. You need to bring Christina Back! I’m sorry but Debbie needs to be replaced! Christina I hope you come back, the show needs you badly. If not I hope you have your own show. Miss you a lot!
I am sorry to see Cristina Ferrare leave Home and Family. I think the producers have made a mistake, but that’s business.
Christina was so perfect for the show! No I will not watch show now.
Really miss Christina. I hope all goes well for her. Debbie too phony. Trying too hard. Sorry, but win’the watch the show anymore.
Will no longer watch. What was Hallmark thinking? Cristina was so warm and relatable. Loved her Christmas in July shows.
Sad to hear Cristina had to leave the show. Watched a few episodes don’t think Ill keep watching.
Surely, it can’t be true that Christina has left Home and Family. She is why I watched your show.
She gave the show grace, charm, intelligence and love. She is a special Lady! Senior management
does not always know best. You have damaged your show!
I will no longer watch the show now that Debbie hosts. Big mistake Hallmark.
I am surprised at the change. I will no longer continue to watch Home and Family. I find Debbie extremely annoying and cannot stomach her at the helm of the show. Big mistake Hallark. Ciao
I am so disappointed that Christina Ferrare is no longer on Home & Family…I now watch the show infrequently and miss Christina so much…I hope she will be on a new show very soon…The cast of Home & Family is fun, but I feel something missing without Christina…
I am very disappointed about the firing of Cristina Ferrare. She was the staple of the show. Grace and Class! I will no longer be watch Home and Family. To use the name Home and Family is hippocritical!!!
We are all so disappointed and unhappy but Hallmark is happy, Life is just not fair sometimes …3t4px
Extremely sad and very disappointed – love Christina – she’s one of the reasons I watched the show all the time and was a fan….not so much any more! Home & Family has lost a true gem! Won’t be the same – Debbie was a great extra and fill in segment, but she should be at home loving her precious little one more often – you don’t get those memories or time back ….kids grow up way too fast and by about age 13 they start to pull away until eventually they don’t need you any more – make that… Read more »
How could you replace Christina with Debbie she is a Bimbo.