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 am very disappointed that Hallmark made this move. Christina was a perfect fit. Nothing against Debbie. I have chosen to not watch Home & Family because of this decision to drop Christina.
I want her back to I miss her .Debbie is not working for me either she is so fake
I feel no one should be treated like this. Cristina was the glue to your show. Class beauty and warmth. When do we have to get young ladies to fulfill every need. We don’t. Debbie is ok for a full in but everyday I don’t think so. I feel there was something going on between Cristina and Mark. I think he felt he was the boss and when Cristina would claim him down he seemed to get a little miffed. I also tried watching the new show and no I don’t like it either.
Still haven’t watched since Cristina! !
It will not be the same I want her back
She was the best and down to earth that we could all feel as a family member
I loved watching Christina on home and family. Her warm and loving personality was a major contribution to the show. I’ve tried watching the show now and it’s missing something – Christina! The produces didn’t do right by her. I wish Christina and “her family” a happy and healthy New Year. I also hope that she finds another endeavor to show off her talent.
I enjoyed watching Home & Family because of Cristina Ferrare. I related to Cristina who brought a sense of class, intelligence and fun to the show. I think the network did this the wrong way, I was concerned about Cristina & finally decided to find out what happened. I have already quit watching “Home & Family”. The show is not as interesting with Cristina gone. The show has lost its real “Charm”; Cristina.
Christina added charm, warmth, maturity and a touch of class to the show. This type of show needed someone like her to show/teach the younger audience those qualities. It’s a shame that they thought it was okay to do this and in the manner in which they did it. Tactless and tasteless…that’s what is happening in our world today…just one more example. Christina you will be missed!! Bigger and better things! God bless you and your family.
BAD IDEA TO FIRE CHRISTINA!!!!!’nn
Not impressed with new lady! Feel it was a horrible mistake to get rid of Christina! Her and Mark had a great chemistry.
Will not be watching any more.
This show lost its soul. I decided to watch this week just to see if they’ve found their way without Cristina yet. It’s just a hot mess with everyone talking over each other. Debbie needs to learn to stop yammering over everyone all the time. Please let other people talk.
I am over 55, a modern mother/ grandmother who and watched the show with Christina as a host.,I no longer watch as it is now being geared to a younger rather immature audience.
Cristina was genuine,the most kindest,loving person ever.When I first watched the show I was like I remember her from the past .I also like Mark Stienes.I thought they had such great chemistry. Please bring Cristina back. P.S. Mark Stienes wife Julie is precious along with Norbert.
I really miss Christina , she just made the show , she was someone everyone could relate to , what were you guys thinking ,your new choice just doesn’t have what Christina had on the show ,not as classy
I miss Christina more then anything!! I no longer care for the show!! I love love hallmark but dismissing Christine was a BIG BIG mistake!!!