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 think what you did was awfully.I will never watch your show again. Your show should not be on the hallmark Chanel.
Replacement was not a good ideas.
We the fans loves Christian
And want her back….
I have not watch the show since she left…..
Miss the class and elegance that Cristina brought to the show. Debbie is loud, very much into herself and a disgrace to the show. God bless you, Cristina.
The show is not the same,dont watch it anymore,Cristina was Home and Family!
Christina was Home and Family. No, will not be watching.
I really liked Christina on the show. I miss her!
Home and Family was Christina. No, will not be watching.
I thought Christina was GREAT & i havent watched the show since she left! Poor decision!
I have not watched since Christina left. I miss her and wish her well. I hope I can see her in any upcoming projects.
I think it sucks what they did to her,she was great and they should have continue on with her to season 5. Beside she is a classic beauty and she has such a warm funny playful way about her. As for Debbie not so much!
Do not like show after Christina left….too…. blaugh!
I AGREE WITH PATTY.
I can not understand why Christina was let go.. I just loved what she brought to the show, it will not be the same and I am no longer a favor will I watch.. Christi a, I hope they realize the mistake they have made and bring you back
I cant stand Debbie I only liked christina
I will not watch home & Family no more. Cristina will
sincerely be missed, it will not be the same.
I DO NOT LIKE NEW SHOW! TOO MANY GAMES AND SO SILLY.CHRISTINA ADDED MATURITY TO THE SHOW. I DO NOT WATCH NEARLY AS OFTEN. I THINK IT WAS TERRIBLE THE WAY IT WAS ALL DONE.
The show has not been the same since Cristina has gone as an older man I like her cooking among other things my wife and I miss her because she gravitated to our generation.The new format stinks as it now caters to the younger ones,the rest of the crew in the over 40 group need to watch their backs as their replacements are in the wings.We have stopped watching the show as it is now hum drum with no real appeal Get Cristina back or better still give her,her own show.
Cristina was a lovely co-host and had many fans. Why they took her away has many fans disappointed. She will be missed and I won’t watch the show anymore.
I will no longer watch Home & Family. Christian was wonderful and real. I hope I will be able to watch Christina again someday soon. You’re the best Christina!
I’ve adored Christina for years…incredible lady…the trials she has been thru…the way she has held her head high and a personality that lights up everything and everyone around her. When I found her on this show after missing her for so long…I was hooked and a regular viewer…since her removal from this show…I have found greener pastures…can’t watch that show without her. I understand she has Multiple Myeloma and is in treatment…and hopes to be in remission soon. I’m praying for her and her family…and can only hope that I will once again be able to watch this lovely lady… Read more »
I agree Irisse. So well said.