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?
She made the show!! How stupid.
Haven’t watched one episode since Cristina was fired
I hope the show gets canned.
I liked Christina she is the main reason i was happy that the show was back on the air. I like The blonde Debbie but think she is cheeky and annoying. I will never watch the show again. Thank you for ruining my holidays.
I no longer watch the program since Christine is gone. Debbie is no replacement.
I turn the show on as background noise primarily. It does not have that Christine home feeling anymore. So no need to watch really except for the amazing diy segments. Hallmark missed on this move of removing Christine. She is amazing in the kitchen and rocks with craft projects. Hopefully someone will give her a show, so we can continue to enjoy Christine Ferrare.
I will not even listen for background noise. Like nails on a chalkboard.
just like every thing old person out new young in. chris Tina much better
You missed the mark by removing Cristina. No disrespect to Debbie, but the show is not the same. I will not be watching anymore.
I feel the same. Christine is a much better host
Sad another talented woman shuffled off for a younger model
Will not be watching the show
Get so tired of the. 20 something’s that
Have lil to offer but giggling & perfect body’s
Wow I haven’t watch the show since Cristina you left love and miss you
I am so disappointed that Christina is no longer there. She is so gracious, beautiful inside and out, and down to earth. She made the show a Real Family show. The Hallmark channels are my favorite channels. Just want her to know that she definitely was a real asset to the show and we have missed her so much. I too will not be watching H&F anymore!!
You are very much missed. I’ve watched the show for years. I still check it out, once in a while. NO ONE can replace you Cristina. Debbie acts like a child trying to be an adult. I didn’t like her on The View and I don’t like her now. I watch the show maybe 1x a week, when I use to watch it daily. I miss you. We miss you. We want you back. Cindy Miller
I liked Christina not sure why they fired her. I never really cared for Debbie I will most likely be looking for a different show to watch in the morning.
I will never watch the show again. Christina was the HEART of that show.
Nothing against Debbie, very disappointed in Hallmark execs!!
I have not watched Home an Family since Christina left the show. She
was a very sincere a kind person. I enjoyed the fact that she was willing to mention God and prayers show. I wish her the best.