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?
Had watched U (Kym & “crew” since 1st show in ‘ 90’s–was on “bedrest due to preg. complications–thank God 4 the show!!) & luv’d-luv”d U from beginning! Your love, “+ Christian/family values,” heart-warming concern, beauty (physical, but more importantly’ inward), grace ( knowing “full-well” ALL U have been through yet still able 2 share your genuine joy & humor with all of us! That was what I admired THEN; how excited I was 2 find the show again & U (& Kym were on again)! And other than becoming even MORE entertaing & “striking”–your values had not changed! Even athos… Read more »
I no longer watch Home and Family. The way they treat their “family” doesn’t ring true! Christina ,Mark,the Matts and all the others were favorites.l Now it seems they have gone to the “Dogs or Cats”.
I have not watched Home and Family since Christina left. She was the show.
I did not watch for a long time after Christina F. left the show, she was very special. Then Mark S. left was fired for not the right reason. Now the week of August7, 8, and 9th no Home and Family. Just was wondering what happened? Pat Bishop
They should have never let her go. Show is not the same anymore. Before it was for everyone and very enjoyable. Now its geared towards certain people. Sorry but I hardly watch and I used to do it every day. Enjoyed Christine very much. Miss her.
I quit watching until just lately because I’m already tired of the Christmas movies on Hallmark. I am very disappointed that Hallmark is so disloyal. Didn’t expect that from them.
I have not watched Home and Family since Christina was let go. I liked her so much, she didn’t deserve that. Why was she fired? To be replaced by someone younger? I want to say that I do love Hallmark channels. They still seem to have some family values. I appreciate that.
I was so sorry to see Christina and Mark off the show..I don’t watch the show anymore …They are so good together ..
Debbie does not hold a candle to Christina. Mark was awesome. I really like Cameron but I will never for the life of me, figure out why the network chose Debbie. To many other women they could have chosen with a personality.
I stopped watching after they took off Christina & Mark.
I have started watching here and there. Some of the recipes, Larissa & some of celebrities are good.
They need to replace Debbie with Larissa, now she would make a great Hostess for the show with Cameron.
I totally agree the show is horrible now Especially after Mark left It was already going down hill after Christine left But when Mark left it was really horrible
I think they owed it to fans to let us know why she was let go. After that Mark was let go also. We as fans of the show have a right to know why these two very good hosts were let go. When something happens to other stars everyone is all up in there face trying to get answers so we should get answers too.
I love Christina….I don’t watch Homes and family now
In case you havent noticed, our opinions of who should be hosts are overlooked. They gave no reaosn for why Mark left. I think he knew before he was gone. He looked so sad that last time i saw him on the show. Cameron just doesnt cut it. He and Debbie are so blah tha tthe show has become blah also. I wish Mark and Cristina the best of life
So sorry to have seen Christina and Mark off Home and Family. I have tried watching Debbie with Mark on the show, but had to quit tuning in. Debbie ask questions and does not alllow their guests to completely answer the questions. In the kitchen she comes across as the greatest chef ever. Sorry, I could only take that so long.
I hope the show works out but without me as a viewer.
Respectfully, Patty
Well, it sounds like they want younger people as hosts. I also watched it much more before, than now. I don’t know who owns Hallmark, but this is not unusual for huge corporations to do this. They are still made up of people. Many people have become immune to anyone’s feelings except for what they want, or what their bosses want. I know this isn’t the only thing they do that isn’t right. I always wonder, what the families of these people think.
I used to look forward to watching Christina and Mark when I would be home from work on vacation. I was sad to see the she is gone and now Mark is no longer on the show.
I haven’t watched Home and Family since Cristina Ferrare left. No matter who the guest was
I stopped watching when they let Christina Ferrare go. The way they terminate people on the show is atrocious!
THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ARE SOO VERY FAKE. YOUR VIEWERS MUST KNOW HOW BAD THIS MISTAKE IS THAT YOU MADE.
I miss Cristina and Mark on H & F. They were sincere and professional. I miss that. Sometimes the new show appears to be the “Debbie” show. Sad this has happened.
I don’t watch H & F, Cristina and Mark were the show. H & F should be off the air.
Soooo Fake especially debbie! I RARELY watch the show anymore!