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?
I will no longer be watching Home and Family and neither will anyone I know. I am a younger viewer and am not impressed with a younger host. Huge mistake! I couldn’t stand the show for the few episodes with Mindy and when Christina was brought on I couldn’t wait to watch every day. She made the show and she was someone who truly felt like family. What a joy to watch. No longer a viewer! Get Christina BACK!
I miss Christina Ferrere, she has the Greatest Laugh and Smile. And she is a very good Cook. Can Home and Family TV Show Bring her back when Mark or Debbie go on Vacation or gets Sick? We all love CHRISTINA FERRERE! I like Debbie M. To but Christina was the Heart of the Home and Family Show. She was THE QUINTESSENTIAL WOMAN OUT THERE. Debbie Matenopolos is doing a good job. But she still has to Prove to us how good she can be. And how she can be Much Better than Christina F.
I was stunned and saddened of Cristina’s departure. She brought elegance and class to the show and I especially enjoyed her cooking segments. I enjoyed the chemistry and bantering between her and Mark. She will be deeply missed. I will not watch the show again unless she is rehired.
Have not watched since Christina left and will not!
I watched just for Christina, and loved everyone else. But I am afraid that I won’t be able to watch anymore. It’s not the same. Christina gave the show class! Love her!
I won’t be watching the show any longer. Debbie does not have the interviewing skills that Cristina has. Plus it appears she is always looking off camera for some direction from someoneI. I stopped watching the View, back in the day, when she was on their panel. Debbie was fine for her short segment. Is this the way Hallmark treats their employees? Not a good way to hanldle your “Family”. Cristina will be missed on this show. I look gorward to Crisitina’s new adventure.
It is with great regret that Christina is no longer on the show. She brought class and a very daily fresh view to show. She blends with Mark very well as they have great chemistry together. Debbie is a very bumbling person, and does not fit with Mark. She is just an attention monger.
Every morning I looked forward to watching Mark and Christina, they were the essence of the show. Debbie is a nice person and I liked having her on the show, but not without Christina. I don’t “have” to watch the show in the morning like I used to – just lost interest.
I an very disappointed to learn that Cristina is no longer the co-host on Home and Family! She made the show ! Home and Family was one of my favorite shows. It was like watching a closed knit family. Now with Cristina gone it will not be the same, and I probably will not be watching it anymore. I like Mark but it’s not the same without Cristina.
It is called Home and Family. Do you get rid of mom or grandma when they get older. Cristina was the best one on there. It was more balanced with all different ages. They all could give there life experiences to add to the show. It doesn’t look like a home and family now. Not watching any more.
I’ve been watching and thinking she must be on vacation. Decided to get on line and see what’s going on…. Then I learn this. I doubt seriously if I’ll be watching future shows now that Cristina is gone. I enjoyed her sparkling personality and “make yourself at home” warmth. Cristina and mark had such great chemistry. Why try to fix something when it isn’t broke? Seems thats what happens these days with good programing. The producers make changes and before long the show is canceled all together. Too bad.
I miss Christina. In my opinion, she brought class, family and just plain old spirit of love. I loved the way she and Mark brought their age groups together. Beautiful lady, inside and out! I happy that she has a supportive family. Best wishes to her and family. Be blessed Christina.
Christina brought so much joy. I miss her and I feel she did a much better job than Debbie. I love the show and love Mark!
So sad, no Cristine. The loss of great talent. I can no longer find a connection to H & F.
I can’t believe that Christina has been replaced. She was the reason I watched the show…Won’t
be watching anymore!