Home & Family has a new co-host. Today, the Hallmark Channel announced Debbie Matenopoulos will replace Cristina Ferrare as co-host of the daytime talk show.
Ferrare has hosted the series alongside Mark Steines since 2012.
Read the full details below:
STUDIO CITY, CA, June 21, 2016 – Cristina Ferrare, longtime co-host of Hallmark Channel’s Daytime Emmy®-nominated daily series “Home & Family,” will depart the network’s popular original lifestyle program, it was announced today by Hallmark Channel. The network also announced that current “Home & Family” member Debbie Matenopoulos will immediately join Emmy® Award-winning journalist and series co-host Mark Steines as the series’ new co-host.
“Cristina Ferrare has been instrumental in making ‘Home & Family’ one of daytime’s most popular lifestyle series,” said Michelle Vicary, Executive Vice President, Programming & Publicity, Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.
“Cristina’s natural flair and expertise, along with her warmth and grace, set a standard for all of us at ‘Home & Family,’ and we are forever indebted to her.
“It is a great pleasure to promote ‘Home & Family’ regular contributor Debbie Matenopoulos to become Mark’s co-host. Debbie has quickly become an audience favorite among our family of multi-talented lifestyle experts and we look forward to Debbie’s continued unique and exciting contributions going forward.”
What do you think? Do you watch Home & Family? Are you sad to see Cristina leave?
Christina is Home and Family.I am devastated,as if my closest friend had died.Debbie is not Christina,nor will she be able to fill that position successfully.You are not being fair to either lady.
Goodby Home and Family
I was shocked to hear Cristina was fired. Bad move Executives! Lost another household watching Home and Family. Debbie just does not have the class and charisma that Cristina has.
I will no longer watch the show. She was the reason I watched. What a big mistake. I have tickets to be in the upcoming audience and I will no longer use them!
So much for the “Home and Family” theme of the show. Someone gets older (they will never admit that) and they say goodbye. It is so sad there was no farewell or opportunity to say goodbye. I guess, as they say, “that is business.” I like Debbie but she is not Christine and does not bring the same sensitivity or maturity Christina brought. We will see Home and Family.
Cristina was really meant to be on that show. She brings a style and charm with her that would be almost impossible to replace. And Cristina conducted herself as a real lady. Something we don’t get to see much of these days. Her remarkable style is one of a kind. I truly believe she made the show a big success and that no one is going to be able to replace her. …The show will suffer for her absents. She has a beauty that shines from the inside out.. She just glows…I feel very saddened that I will not see… Read more »
I’ve noticed since Cristina left there’s a lack of maturity on the show. I’m a Great grandmother and I thoroughly loved the show. Now, the show focuses on new mothers, babies, and styles for the younger generation. Why not hace some focus for us over 65 years old. We are the backbone of this country or have you forgotten this? If your program continues to focus on the younger generation I will not be a faithful viewer,
I’m truly sadden with Hallmark’s decision to fire Cristina. I simply LOVED her personality! She was a delight to watch with her love, maturity, and sincerity.
Out of respect to ALL of Hallmark’s viewers please explain WHY you let Cristina go?
I love the program, but now it seems to silly and not reaching out to more of the mature addience. I like Debbie, but not as a cohost. I truly feel your ratings are going to drop.
I’ll miss you Ctistina!!!!
I was saddened to hear abou Cristina being replaced. What a colossal
mistake
Christina, so very sad you have left Home & Family ” you were an asset to the show. Every day when the show came on couldn’ t wait to see you, always brightened my day. You have so much personally. You will be missed. Do you have plans for something else. Let us all know. Please. Going to miss you . Take care ! CHRISTINA. HAVE A GREAT FORTH OF JULY.
Dear June Kidwell,
Cristina did not leave of her own accord. She was let go. I am no longer watching this show!
Three years ago when I finally subscribed to cable, one of the first shows I found was Home and Family. It was a wonderful alternative to network drivel like The Today Show 10 o’clock hour. Home and Family was wholesome, funny, uplifting. It was truly a treat that I gave myself every morning. And Christina Ferrere was the reason. I am truly saddened that Hallmark has gone this routes. Debbie Matanopoulos is loud, abrasive and unwatchable. People probably don’t remember this but she was an original onThe View and they got rid of her. I wonder why!!!! I am afraid… Read more »
I just returned from an extended vacation and turned on what was my favorite show. I began to wonder, “Where is Christina? ” I am truly saddened and disappointed with the decision that has been made. I have read other posts and comments and agree whole heartedly!! Mark, Christina. Kym, and Ken are my favorite. God bless you Christina for the wisdom, maturity, Grace and faith that you brought to the show.
I thought maybe Cristina was ill. I just found out. Big, big mistake Hallmark! . Cristina has style, class and a warm personality. I can not relate to Debbie. Even as a side dish she was annoying because she doesn’t come off as a family person but more of a party girl. The white skirt she is wearing right now by the grill is too tight. Who dresses like that to grill out in the yard with their family? This is going to hurt the image of the show and I WILL NO LONGER WATCH!!
I agree..They have made a big mistake…I too can not watch the show anymore.
I have not watched home and family like I normally watch everyday and the rerun of day before. Because Christina was not on show these past few weeks. Now I will not be watching at all. The show just is not as good! Christina is the center of show. Some body not to smart on these . If it’s not broken don’t try to fix it. Now it’s a disaster that we don’t have Christina on home and family. SAD☹️☹️
I really like Debbie. However Christina and Mark were the perfect cohosts. I never missed a show, now I may watch but not excited about watching. Mark is the best. I predict ratings will go down. If this was Christina’s decision then I understand. I cannot believe Chriatina would leave without saying goodbye if her decision. Woody and Hallmark shame on you.
Haven’t you heard? She was fired due to her being too old! Disgraceful!
So sorry Christina is no linger on the show. Truly thought she was the person who held the show together. She possesses many talents including her cooking, floral arrangement, classic taste and style. I enjoyed her on the original show. I will no longer be a viewer. Too much silliness with most of your contributors. Enjoyed your show more after Christina came back as the cohost and your other early contributors such as Jessie Jane. Show no longer interesting to me. Bye!
Mistake. Debbie is nice but Christina was seasoned and mature .had lots of grace .
She fits better with Mark. A lot of 50plus watch also we enjoyed her out look on life.
Youth today need mentors not always someone their age in mind and body.
I wish hallmark would think the world is not bout people under 40.
The older people is what pay the bills. Think about it!!!