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?
Lost a viewer. Why was the woman replaced and not the man?
I do not watch very much since Christina is not on the show. Please bring her back
Christina Farraare’s timeless beauty really elevated the home show. As gorgeous as she is, she let us see her honesty and her down to earth lifestyle. I miss her everyday. Not that her replacement is a bad choice. She is, however, a replacement. Christina is a tough act to follow. I wish Debbie well. I don’t watch as often as I used to, because I do miss the honesty and beauty of her presence.
If Ms Ferrare quit the show of her own accord, I wish her the best. If the decision was age related from the producers of the show, they were wrong. Christina is still a vital, attractive, inspiring female. I love her cheery presence and admire her. Christine, blessings to you and whatever you have planned for your future.
Here it is 2017 and I still miss Cristina. Please bring her back. Sometimes new is not better. You need to appeal to the baby boomer era.
This used to be my favorite show. I loved Christina on the show. I hardly watch it anymore.
I miss her, she’s Irreplaceable I do not like his new partner
Why were you fired?
I watched the show BECAUSE of Christina. I do not like Debbie and chose not to watch when she is co-host.
I love the show!! I miss Christina and want her back!!!!!!!!!!!It was a great show, but Christina added so much that is now missing. I do not watch the show very often now.
I will not be watching the show anymore…bring Christina back! Please don’t behave like other networks by dismissing clear talent. Your decision to let Christina go is not only a insult to her but to your viewers as well. Good luck with your future ratings.
Yes I’m totally saddened when she was fired! She made Home and Family! Its not the same since Cristiana left! I’ve stop watching the show since! Wish she was back! The chemistry between the hosts is gone! Cristian Ferrare and Mark Steines had great chemistry just like family! That’s what made the show great!
I very much miss Christina on Home and Family. I had taped it while at work and watched it a few times but it does hit have the same excitement as when Christina was hostess. Yes, Debbie is a nice person , but Christina was fun and warning and I loved the show with her as hostess.
I’m sure Debbie has lots of followers just Christina was my favorite and I miss her very much. Not the same feel.
Please bring Christina back. Retired listeners can relate to her so much more than with Deb.
Bring Christina’s back, have not watched since she was let go…she was great on the show….