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The QVC Kitchen Aid Lady

Christina from Dallas — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 19:49:57 GMT

I'm disappointed that QVC chose not to give Lara Weathers a tiny goodbye "send-off" -- or even a small mention -- before introducing someone else to take her place today, 6/1/16. Lara has been the Kitchen Aid spokesperson on QVC for YEARS and has always done SUCH a fabulous job. Doesn't that stand for ANYTHING, QVC? I realize she was not a host -- who even then just disappear at times -- but she mattered because she was very knowledgeable about the products and was so sweet and personable. To me, she felt like family and hearing nothing makes me sad -- like no one really matters....

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NicksmomESQ — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 19:55:48 GMT

I must have missed something.I didn't watch today.What happenned to Laura Weathers.Was she let go? Why?

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January121 — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 20:19:36 GMT

@Christina from Dallas wrote:
I'm disappointed that QVC chose not to give Lara Weathers a tiny goodbye "send-off" -- or even a small mention -- before introducing someone else to take her place today, 6/1/16. Lara has been the Kitchen Aid spokesperson on QVC for YEARS and has always done SUCH a fabulous job. Doesn't that stand for ANYTHING, QVC? I realize she was not a host -- who even then just disappear at times -- but she mattered because she was very knowledgeable about the products and was so sweet and personable. To me, she felt like family and hearing nothing makes me sad -- like no one really matters....

@Christina from Dallasare you sure that Laura has been replaced for good or perhaps only for a few shows .... I believe Laura lives in Florida & maybe cannot make every show where just one kitchen aid item is presented????..... what time/ show today was this announced?

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Serenity-Now — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 20:52:12 GMT

They have been doing a lot of switcheroos lately with vendors, which I find confusing. I would like to see or hear some type of explanation. For example, why did Linda suddenly go to Northern Nights, leaving Liz Claiborne NY? I understand that QVC is a business, and they have to shake things up & keep it fresh.

Does anyone know who is in charge of the vendors? Are vendor hires an affiliation, or done In-house @ QVC? I could be wrong, but I have had the impression that vendors in years past were an affiliation, while lately it seems to be done more in-house by QVC. Does anyone know how this works?

Some of us have watched daily for years, some of us off & on for years, some of us only channel surf and don't really care...but those of us who have been faithful viewers for 30 some-odd years do appreciate being kept somewhat in the loop. Maybe someone who has her Facebook'ed can let us know what the deal is? I'm thinking she is probably just having a co-vendor helping out. I really don't think QVC would just ignore that many years of dedicated service from such a knowledgeable well-liked vendor.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 20:52:24 GMT

They said the new lady is a Pillsbury Bake Off winner. I didn't know they still have that. If she's going to succeed, she's going to have to be more assertive and speak better than she did today. I wasn't impressed.

I wonder if Laura is having health problems?

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Kachina624 — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 20:54:28 GMT

@January121 wrote:
@Christina from Dallas wrote:
I'm disappointed that QVC chose not to give Lara Weathers a tiny goodbye "send-off" -- or even a small mention -- before introducing someone else to take her place today, 6/1/16. Lara has been the Kitchen Aid spokesperson on QVC for YEARS and has always done SUCH a fabulous job. Doesn't that stand for ANYTHING, QVC? I realize she was not a host -- who even then just disappear at times -- but she mattered because she was very knowledgeable about the products and was so sweet and personable. To me, she felt like family and hearing nothing makes me sad -- like no one really matters....
@Christina from Dallasare you sure that Laura has been replaced for good or perhaps only for a few shows .... I believe Laura lives in Florida & maybe cannot make every show where just one kitchen aid item is presented????..... what time/ show today was this announced?

@January121 Rick said the new person would do the Kitchenaid presentations from now on. No mention was made of why Laura would no longer be there.

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DiAnne — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 21:12:54 GMT

Is this woman a lot younger? That could be why.

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Mz iMac — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 21:18:53 GMT

@Serenity-Now

"For example, why did Linda suddenly go to Northern Nights, leaving Liz Claiborne NY?"

More $$$$ was probably offered to jump ship.

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SharkE — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 21:25:33 GMT

News to me and I never miss the kitchen shows. She will be missed. She knew her stuff and just wasn't eye candy. All business, etc. Knew her product line, etc. Hard to find those kind of folk anymore.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 21:29:43 GMT

Yes, the new person is probably in her 30s but definitely not "eye candy" and not much of a salesperson and no personality decernable.

It really is none of our business why Laura left.

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Q4u — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 21:40:21 GMT

I have learned SO MUCH from Laura over the years.... I'm not a "natural" in the kitchen. I'd rather be doing pretty much anything else than cooking... but we gotta eat. she made it incredibly interesting, fun and as I said, I learned how and why from her. I also bought a ton of Kitchenaid products from Laura including the 600 Professional mixer primarily so I could make cookies at Christmas that have burned out just about every mixer I've owned (including my right arm!).... BEST kitchen purchase I've ever made.... I think the world of Laura~!

If Laura is leaving because of her own reasons, then I wish her the very best luck in the world. If she was "replaced" (and usually that's why there's not a fanfare) then I say phooey to those in charge.... bad move.

Good Luck Laura regardless.... I'll miss your Kitchenaid shows.....

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Perkup — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 21:57:30 GMT

I don't watch many kitchen shows because I don't care for people stuffing food in their faces and bragging about it, but any time Laura Weathers was on, I found a way to be there - she gave me so many wonderful ideas and was such an absolute pleasure to watch. Nothing beats a real PRO.

Oh, well. I guess I'll have reason not to see any further KitchenAid shows if no Laura. Looks like the "youth movement' has cheated us of another very special person on the Q. Such a shame!!!

If Laura retired voluntarily, then I wish her many years of happy retirement and relaxation. I will miss her SOOOO much either way.

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Q4u — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 22:00:35 GMT

If Laura left for retirement they should have given her a nice send-off....

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Jessa9 — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 22:40:07 GMT

I really liked Laura. She knew the product very well. I really enjoyed it when she was on and I don't think this new woman can hold a candle to her. I hope Laura is okay healthwise.

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GCR18 — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 23:36:33 GMT

@Mz iMac wrote:
@Serenity-Now

"For example, why did Linda suddenly go to Northern Nights, leaving Liz Claiborne NY?"

More $$$$ was probably offered to jump ship.

The NN rep was let go, Linda is replacing her. Speculation is the LC line is going away.

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kjae — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 06:32:30 GMT

Funny. On Sunday's show David was teasing her how many years they have been at the Q. She came one year later than he. NOTHING was mentioned about her leaving and I think that would have been the time for David to say something. Love her.

On another note, you all do realize that most of the reps for the vendors are professional product reps that have no real affiliation with the manufacturer. It is a profession. Most of their profiles can be found online-actresses, models. The Tig lady now does Vera Bradley. The B Mak lady now does Marc Fisher. Linda now does Northern Nights. They are hired by Q and probably okayed by the company. Of course, this does not refer to the vendors/developers who present their own products on air-Denese, Gross, Roth, Geller, Mally etc.

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Nataliesgramma — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 12:46:18 GMT

Maybe Laura wanted to keep the reason private..

I will miss her

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Mz iMac — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 18:06:03 GMT

@kjae wrote:

On another note, you all do realize that most of the reps for the vendors are professional product reps that have no real affiliation with the manufacturer. It is a profession. Most of their profiles can be found online-actresses, models. The Tig lady now does Vera Bradley. The B Mak lady now does Marc Fisher. Linda now does Northern Nights. They are hired by Q and probably okayed by the company.

Interesting! Especially the "profession" part. I had no clue. Thank you.

@kjae

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Mothertrucker — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 21:04:05 GMT

Wait, on Sunday, David asked Laura if she would be with him on Wed.She said "no".. If she was leaving for good, wouldn't he have known that?

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Mothertrucker — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 21:06:01 GMT

Perhaps she is simply no longer doing Wednesday....

Maybe Sunday is enough for her.....