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 miss Christina. She was a wonderful host and her age was an asset. She had her voice. I like Debbie but would prefer an older woman be on also. You should have kept the show the way it was it was great.
Whats happening with Cristina? I refuse to watch Home &Family.
Whats happening with Cristia?? Miss her so much@ I refuse to watch Home &Family now.
I do no like Debbie! She is fake! If Christine can’t be on the show it needs to be cancelled!
I do not like home and family witout Christine. Debbie seems fake.
I will miss Christina.. It is unfortunate that she was replaced. I will watch the show less than before.
Will no longer watch Home & Family. Only watched it because of Cristina.
I will miss Cristina, I really like her. I will most likely no longer watch the show. They should CANCEL IT.
I do not watch the show anymore. Why was Cristina replaced with Debbie of all people. ? I watch Hallmark all the time and use to start with Home and Family, but I haven’t watched since Cristina left..
I truly enjoyed Christina, will not be watching Debbie. You just can’t replace people
Was wondering what happened to Christina, cant believe they fired her, she was a great personality, the heart of the show, her and mark were a great team, I dislike the other lady who replaced Christine, wont be watching anymore except maybe around holidays. What a bad choice hallmark.
I will not be watching the show any longer without Cristina. I’m not always home in the morning to watch show and this morning was the first time in months. I’m so sad. I’ve followed Cristina’s career and really have enjoyed all the shows she’s been on. How could Hallmark think Debbie is better than Cristina? She’s not.
I have just found out that Cristina has been dismissed from the show. I am glad to find out that she is not sick. I have watched the show a few times and will probably watch it again; but, it is not the same. She will be missed.
I never liked debbie even when she was on the view. I always liked Christina and will stop watching the show
Will no longer watch show. Christina was great. Will not watch Debbie!