topic Re: Why? Still having multiple hosts on shows… in Q Talk

Why? Still having multiple hosts on shows…

misschristy — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 02:12:19 GMT

If things are so tight financially that they have to lay off Carolyn and all those other employees, why are they still having shows with two hosts? I could see occasionally on a special show but not the constant Courney and Jane shows. Shoe shows, fashion shows. Do they think the viewers are stupid? I know this has probably been discussed but I cannot stop

bringing it up. Courtney is a very capable host by herself. Jane - well someone in management likes her style. Not me. I skip all her shows. But if Jane is capable enough to keep on board, then she should be alone in her shows.

Re: Why? Still having multiple hosts on shows…

rms1954 — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 02:18:07 GMT

Mgmt must have their reasons. None of us would have answers for you. I doubt it has anything to do with viewers stupidity. They do not answer to us.

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Ballyho — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 02:22:00 GMT

Kourtney should go- not a good host at all.

Did anybody see how short Julia's dress was?

Just stop the over selling, too obvious.

Re: Why? Still having multiple hosts on shows…

Ric2 — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 02:31:06 GMT

I was flipping channels and saw Courtney and Jane on with a product presenter.

I really think Jane can handle these shows on her own.

She is a pro, has her following, and can sell tons of product.

With much respect, Courtney adds no value to the conversation when presenting a product other than repeating colors every 5 seconds.

She is a pretty woman, perhaps she can be a model on the shows?

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Spacrazy — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 02:32:24 GMT

Totally agree with everything you said. It doesn't make sense and frankly the two of them together are a nuisance.

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luvmyteddy4 — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 02:46:22 GMT

It's too bad they don't listen to the customers.

We only want ONE host at a time!

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sunshine 919 — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 02:54:02 GMT

I wonder this too. No other channel does this. I have not watched a presentation on Q in a long time. When I do pass it while looking for something to watch I feel for me it is too much going on to actually enjoy a presentation. Especially when they have a spokesperson for the product on there too.

Re: Why? Still having multiple hosts on shows…

Kachina624 — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 03:57:38 GMT

@misschristy QVC management sees the sales figures and can best judge what formula generates the most activity. The responsibility to stockholders is on them so don't spend your time worrying about it.

Re: Why? Still having multiple hosts on shows…

qbetzforreal — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 05:49:06 GMT

@misschristy wrote:
If things are so tight financially that they have to lay off Carolyn and all those other employees, why are they still having shows with two hosts? I could see occasionally on a special show but not the constant Courney and Jane shows. Shoe shows, fashion shows. Do they think the viewers are stupid? I know this has probably been discussed but I cannot stop
bringing it up. Courtney is a very capable host by herself. Jane - well someone in management likes her style. Not me. I skip all her shows. But if Jane is capable enough to keep on board, then she should be alone in her shows.

Hosts are on contract, they are not paid by the hour.

Re: Why? Still having multiple hosts on shows…

Desertdi — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 06:04:05 GMT

They could use a digitalized "person" using flash cards as host, and use mannequins as "models".

Re: Why? Still having multiple hosts on shows…

Bhvbum — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 11:26:43 GMT

@qbetzforreal wrote:
@misschristy wrote:
If things are so tight financially that they have to lay off Carolyn and all those other employees, why are they still having shows with two hosts? I could see occasionally on a special show but not the constant Courney and Jane shows. Shoe shows, fashion shows. Do they think the viewers are stupid? I know this has probably been discussed but I cannot stop
bringing it up. Courtney is a very capable host by herself. Jane - well someone in management likes her style. Not me. I skip all her shows. But if Jane is capable enough to keep on board, then she should be alone in her shows.
Hosts are on contract, they are not paid by the hour.

I don't understand what "on contract" means, are you saying they are not employed by QVC, they are self-employed working on a contract? Then why does QVC offer some early retirement, incentives, etc? People who are on contract don't have those benefits.

My guess is once hosts get past their probation, they are full-time employees of QVC, with all of the retirement, health benefits, etc.

Re: Why? Still having multiple hosts on shows…

kaydee50 — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 11:36:42 GMT

@Desertdi wrote:
They could use a digitalized "person" using flash cards as host, and use mannequins as "models".

Yes, get rid of all the hosts, have a voice over describing the product but keep the models!!

Re: Why? Still having multiple hosts on shows…

kaydee50 — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 11:38:18 GMT

@Bhvbum I remember one time when Jill Bauer in talking about another QVC host said she decided not to renew her contract. I'm assuming they work for QVC but unlike a typical employee, they work under the terms of a contract.

Re: Why? Still having multiple hosts on shows…

Caaareful Shopper — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 11:57:19 GMT

@Bhvbum wrote:
@qbetzforreal wrote:
@misschristy wrote:
If things are so tight financially that they have to lay off Carolyn and all those other employees, why are they still having shows with two hosts? I could see occasionally on a special show but not the constant Courney and Jane shows. Shoe shows, fashion shows. Do they think the viewers are stupid? I know this has probably been discussed but I cannot stop
bringing it up. Courtney is a very capable host by herself. Jane - well someone in management likes her style. Not me. I skip all her shows. But if Jane is capable enough to keep on board, then she should be alone in her shows.
Hosts are on contract, they are not paid by the hour.
I don't understand what "on contract" means, are you saying they are not employed by QVC, they are self-employed working on a contract? Then why does QVC offer some early retirement, incentives, etc? People who are on contract don't have those benefits.

My guess is once hosts get past their probation, they are full-time employees of QVC, with all of the retirement, health benefits, etc.

@Bhvbum You're thinking of Independent contractors who are different from employees who sign an employment contract/agreement with their employer.

Think of sports figures, newscasters, attorneys in private firms, and thousands of other types of jobs. They sign an employment agreement, or employment contract, after they've been offered the job.

It spells out the binding terms, and includes any and all insurance, retirement offerings/401K, terms of employment, vacations, nondisclosure agreements, ownership agreements (i.e., QVC owns Studio Park, not the individual hosts who collaborated their line; QVC owns ~~the seemingly defunct~~ GILI, not Lisa Robertson or Jill Martin, etc.), etc.

Depending on the company's specific language, it can even say things like, "you're employed as long as you contribute % above X in sales." You can be sure, the employment agreement/contract includes language for grounds for termination, or corporate lay-off decisions.

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RespectLife — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 11:58:47 GMT

@Bhvbum

Contract usualy means similar to salary.

Salaried employees are not paid by the hour NOR do they usually receive overtime.

They usually are expected to work more hours than 40...UNLESS their contract stipulates otherwise.

However, they can still save costs by letting some of these 'extra baggage' hosts go when their contracts are up!!

If they are under contract now, they use them.

There are some double hosts that work SO well together...Pat and Jayne, Pat and Dan for example (IMHO)

I agree the majority of these pairings are AWFUL and unnecessary and I don't watch Tuesday nights at all and never watch Saturday Morning Q anymore = NO buying.

Having said that....just cuz we complain about it here doesn't mean QVC PTB agree OR have to listen to us!!!

Re: Why? Still having multiple hosts on shows…

Effie54 — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:23:53 GMT

Courtney stands there and is just a "yes" person as Jane does all the talking. The OP is right; if the budget is so tight and they had to fire to veterans show hosts, then why are they still having two hosts per show? Especially when one does all the talking.

Re: Why? Still having multiple hosts on shows…

Imaoldhippie — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:28:50 GMT

No one on these boards know the answer to your question. A suggestion would be to write to corporate headquarters with your concern.

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pupwhipped — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:53:05 GMT

@Effie54 wrote:
Courtney stands there and is just a "yes" person as Jane does all the talking. The OP is right; if the budget is so tight and they had to fire to veterans show hosts, then why are they still having two hosts per show? Especially when one does all the talking.

Most anyone and everyone who is on with Jane is going to be relegated to a "yes" person. Jane is not going to have it any other way!!! Although now that I think about it there is one host who when paired with Jane can give her a real run for her blabbing money. As Jill Bauer used to say, "enjoyable."

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societylady — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 15:16:04 GMT

Just my opinion! Jane and Courtney are not compatible at all. Their shows are a hot mess. Anyone else agree?

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skatting44 — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 15:23:38 GMT

I order online and very much limit my viewing time since I can't stand all the goofy circus antics of various Hosts , however I did not know the Hosts get " points " on any sales online or call in while they are on TV as another poster mentioned in one of these blogs.

So, even though I don't care for most Hosts they must have derived points from my online orders .... bummer since I do not support Hosts acting so unprofessional