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HSN host layoffs

Suneshine — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 11:02:10 GMT

I see than Shannon Smith's photo is now gone from the host page and I also noticed Leslie Machado's picture is gone as well. Anyone else?

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Caaareful Shopper — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 11:08:52 GMT

@Suneshine

So far on HSN, there are 3 hosts that have been laid off:

Shannon Smith

Shannon Fox

Lesley Machado

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lovesallanimals — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 11:09:24 GMT

Another of one of my favorite hosts is gone? I always enjoyed watching Leslie, she was a wonderful host and I will miss her presentations. Soon all we will be left with on HSN and the Q are loud, obnoxious, screaming and laughing unprofessinonal hosts. Such a shame.

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They CallMe MRWILKES — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 11:12:46 GMT

I'm surprised about Shannon Fox and Lesley.

The both did an excellent job with the midnight TS introduction.

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meallen616 — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 11:15:12 GMT

I have been watching Shannon Smith since she started, and, Lesley has always been a favorite of mine also!

Dan and Carolyn gone also, not a happy QVC and HSN shopper anymore!

Who will be next?

Anyway, everyone,

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Caaareful Shopper — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 11:17:08 GMT

I could not watch either of the Shannons.

But I really liked Lesley. I thought she was great.

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luvzchiz — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 11:47:57 GMT

Sorry to hear about Leslie as she was a terrific host. I'm sure all who were let go on both channels were offered a sweetheart deal. Some may move to other online shopping channels or come back as vendor representatives.

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Xivambala — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 13:19:29 GMT

I really don't have any favorite HSN hosts, but I do wish Debbie Denmon was one of the ones to go. I just can't tolerate her.

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We rescue cats — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 13:24:18 GMT

I really enjoyed watching Shannon Smith, but don't recall watching the other two. Another 30 year veteran....I wish her the best of luck.

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s9776 — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 14:56:30 GMT

AGREE

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LindaSal — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 15:54:30 GMT

I really liked Leslie as a host on HSN, thought she did a great job. I didn't care for either Shannon. Jeez, lay offs everywhere! Tough week.

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CorrTor — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 16:16:07 GMT

Oh wow- 3 HSN hosts! I wonder how they decide which hosts to let go? Shannon Fox and Leslie were not the oldest hosts or the newest hosts at the network. They often did TS presentations at midnight which must indicate they didn't have poor sales. Could it be that they approach them beforehand and offer a package? Maybe hosts who have a contract up and they don't want to renew them?

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Tampa8 — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 22:39:21 GMT

I wish no ill will to any of the hosts but my honest thought is Shannon Smith (hsn) had to go. We stopped watching when she was presenting. Dan (qvc) was likeable but maybe too low energy?

There are plenty of articles on all the research QVC, HSN and the rest do about host performance. One is how much they sell items in same time slots, same items etc.as others. Another is how popular they are on social media and another actual mail/email received on them. Like any job some workers are more willing to make changes, some are not and that is taken into account. And I think we all know appearance is big part of it all when TV is involved and keeping an audience.

There is some information David (qvc) resisted some a recent change in working later more often. However that he also took the idea of losing weight to heart.

Without naming, there is an HSN host who anyone watching often knows some guests selling products do not seem quite as warm with. But she has a big following and sells. A hint on how the company feels about her, they sent her to California to exclusively host from there for a weekend.

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They CallMe MRWILKES — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 22:42:59 GMT

She's just about my favorite HSN host.

I always watch her shows completely.

Fun and upbeat and a delight!

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ManyMeows — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 14:40:41 GMT

While I realize I'm putting myself out there to possibly be referred to as "some idiot" I did not realize that these three hosts were let go, aka fired. I occassionly watch HSN, but today as I watched an online product video with Leslie Ann Machado, I realized I hadn't seen her lately. And Shannon Smith, hasn't she been there since day one? Very disappointing. Does QRate have a "Fire Their Asses" Department with a staff who take great pleasure in ruining peoples' lives?

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Estellee — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 15:09:42 GMT

Shannon Smith has been at HSN for so long, I hope it was her choice to leave. Never know when your number is up!

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Shelbelle — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 16:11:13 GMT

@Estellee wrote:
Shannon Smith has been at HSN for so long, I hope it was her choice to leave. Never know when your number is up!

Very doubtful that it was her choice to leave.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 16:18:04 GMT

Sooo if they have been "laid off" there is a possibilty that they will be back?

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BalletBabe — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 17:49:56 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
@Estellee wrote:
Shannon Smith has been at HSN for so long, I hope it was her choice to leave. Never know when your number is up!
Very doubtful that it was her choice to leave.

@Shelbelle This post is from March. Not a recent post incase you didn't know.

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Estellee — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 20:55:17 GMT

That's a shame what they did to those hosts on HSN as well as Dan and Carolyn. Were they ever given a reason, why them?