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 so sorry Christina Ferrare is no longer on the show, she is a true lady and I will miss her. The show is not the same, I’ve tried to watch the show but cannot seem to finish one hour and I watched it everyday!
Years ago I watched the Home Show I Loved it all because of one person Christina! when I found her on Home and Family about 4 years ago I was so Happy that Woody Frazer had once again used the good sense God gave him to hire Christina For Home And Family Yeah!!!! but now I’am thinking Woody must be getting senile and ready to retire because he let her go What was he thinkin? and now I’am wondering should I stay? or should I Go? I have to pay extra for Hallmark on my cable bill Iam on a… Read more »
One of the main reason I watched Home & Family was Because of Christina!! She brought a true picture of genuine care and concern for everyone with grace and beauty.
Home & Family brought to their audience a major differance from other network morning shows and a good part of that was due to Christina!
I doubt I will tune in as much as before….although I do like Debbie, but shes just not Christina.
My honest opinion is that Hallmark must be trying for a different audience…….probably younger!
AND Mark could use Christinas wisdom and knowledge.
I will not watch Home and Family without Cristina being the host. The show was perfect with her. I cannot imagine someone actually wanting to change anything. It was a huge mistake. Cristina was that type of person that only comes around once in a blue moon When you know someone like that, you just want to hang on and take in everything they have to say. Big mistake Home and Family and the Hallmark show Shame on you. I will no longer watch the channel or patronize the products.
I do feel age is the main factor. A family is truly made up of all ages. Women tend to live longer so they can help bring up the next generations of family, this is God’s plan. I valued Christina’s input and the advise on handling issues of a aging women. For me the show now is all about babies. How boring. Hallmark did a terrible thing putting Debbie and Christina in the middle of this. They dont care if this ruins their friendship, and it surely will.
I love Christina she was a genuine honest personality. Mistakes and all! She made the show, honestly. Her replacement talks so fast you can’t understand half of what she says. Please bring Christina back!
When I retired in 2012 I discovered Home and Family. The co-host was Paige. I quickly stopped watching. While channel surfing I found Home and Family with it’s new co-host Cristina and fell in love with the show. I am disappointed with the recent change and will not be watching. Hopefully another channel will offer Cristina her own similar show and soon.
I am very SAD! that Cristina will no longer be on Home & Family. I will still watch because I like the DIY dep. But I will miss Cristina a LOT!!!!!! Not happy about her not being there !!!!
Home & Family has been deleted off my DVR. Very disappointed in the shows decision. Christina was the heart and soul of the show.. Debbie will never fill her shoes. I bet the show will not be renewed next season. They should have left a good thing alone. CANCEL THE SHOW HALLMARK.
Cristina was the best part of the show I guess I’ll quit watching now big loss for the show. Cristina is great
I agree with your fans. I will no longer watch this show. You’ll be back on tv, Christina. No one can replace you. Perhaps a sitcom or yoyr own show. Sorry Debbie.
I thins Christina is a major loss. Like Debbie but not as much as Christina. She made the show with her poise and kind manner in speaking to and with the guests. Not sure if I will continue watching the show in the future.
I’m saddened by this action. Debbie cannot replace you, Christine. I’ve watched because of your presence on the show. You are a beautiful, charming and lovely breath of fresh air to broadcasting. You will be back on the air, bigger and better. Perhaps a sitcom, or your own show.
We’ll see you again.
Taylor Delit
Pembroke Pines, Fl
Here we go with ageism once again. Why do some shows think that audiences always want to see younger instead of appealing hosts? I am another one done with this show. This shows a lack of respect for Cristina as well as the audience.
No I have stopped watching. Christina was the heart of the show. Now it’s just another young adults with babies show. Nothing there for me.
I’m so very sorry you are not on Home and Family any longer . You are the reason I started watching the show. I love your bright and funny personality. You are so cheerful and down to earth, one of us , you feel like a friend. One I would like to spend time with and call my friend.. You are truely missed. Debbie is fine but the show has lost it’s sparkle..