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?
Will no longer watch the show, Christina was the only reason that I ever did, so sad that Hallmark had to replace her in this manner, shame on you!
Show not the same without Cristina. Will not be watching show anymore.
Show won’t be the same Cristina will be missed!
I think it’s sad they replaced Christina. Seems younger is always better. Especially when it comes to women. Hmmm. Men seem to fair better in that regard Maybe a hot sexy guy should replace Mark Only trying to be fair. I don’t watch anymore but do enjoy Hallmark movies
Mark was such a butt to Christina. You could see in his facial expressions and body language, I wanted to reach in that tv and slap him so many times for being so rude to Christina! That lady has talent, class and style and brought so much more to the show than Debbie and Mark together! I will never watch the show again. Sometimes change does not work and this was one of those times. Sorry HallMark you messed up really bad with this switch. Debbie for Christina? Really?
Totally agree!!!!
I am very up set very unhappy that Hallmark felt the need to replace Christine with Debbie on Home and Family. Christine was one of the reasons I watched the show for I feel she brought nothing but class and a feeling of naturalness to the show. Debbie on the other hand comes across as a phony and someone who feels the need to be in the lime light. Christine added honestly and that family feeling to the show. And her rapport with co host Mark seemed very authentic unlike with Debbie who it seems she needs to be Center… Read more »
I wish Cristina the very best in whatever she does. I am a senior citizen and don’t think Home & Family show is viewed by the younger generation. She was the only reason I watched! God bless you Cristina. I know God has a much better plan for you. Stay strong and enjoy your time off. It won’t last long. ❤️
So not watching this show! Christina made the show!
Its just not the same without Christina!!! Seldom watch anymore.
I wish Christina the best! I won’t be watching anymore, the show has lost it’s warmth and quality, seems very shallow now.
i no longer watch the show. i no longer have an interest. if it was mutual the producers couldve gave a little respect to the audience. well good luck but i will not be watching.
The show is not or will ever be the same without Cristina. Extremely difficult to watch the show. She truly shared her heart on the program. We all miss her laughter, tears, and her true heart. Thank you for the opportunity to share my thoughts.
Of course I will not watch again !…..a show that obviously discriminates regarding a woman’s age and everyone knows that is what happened .
Bad decision Hallmark! She was all the show had going for it!
I miss watching Christina on Home&Family , and I’m not surprised on how many people are not watching anymore including me . She will truly be missed . Big mistake on Hallmarks part !
Feel very badly Christina was replaced. Thought she was ill. She brought class to the show. It has gotten too silly & is not as appealing as it was when Christina was on the show.
I miss Christina!!!! Won’t be watching anymore!!!!