topic Re: Host thoughts in Q Talk

Host thoughts

Itiswhatitis85 — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 19:06:32 GMT

I have to say Rachel Ellis has become probably my favorite host! She does a great job presenting and is calm and informative. I hope they keep her on in primetime spots. I am a very long time customer (since the change from CVN) and miss some of the down to earth calm presenters who make you feel like your hanging out with someone who could be a friend in the "real world" - just very pleasant and makes shopping/watching alot more enjoyable. She is fabulous and just sharing to see if others agree.

I also love Vanessa (and with Steve on their shows), Teri Conn (have loved her from the get-go as an avid As the World Turns fan lol - wish she worked more times I get to watch), also really like Nancy Yoon too - she just seems fun and excited especially about fashion. I also like Julia, although don't see her too much anymore - think moved to weekdays. Pat and Mary Beth are always great too as seasoned hosts

There have been a few lately that I have not been crazy about (Monifa being one, sorry just can't warm up to her and flip channel as soon as I see her, same with Stacey, Jenn C -who I used to like, and of course Rick - although he's ok with VPH for some reason?)

For the most part, happy to see some hostst that still make Q fun.

Re: Host thoughts

ellaphant — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 19:17:14 GMT

The only unwatchable host is JT. All the others do a fine job. None ' bother' me at all.

I'll never undersand constant criticism and knit picking of hosts.

Re: Host thoughts

Desertdi — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 19:38:06 GMT

I know who Leah is...because I watch the SAT a.m. show. Have no idea who the rest of them are...

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cjm61 — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 19:53:07 GMT

I like that there is a diverse group of hosts, and it's a good thing. Some you like @Itiswhatitis85 are favorites of mine but one is not easy to watch, and one you don't like is one I really enjoy watching.

After being on these boards for awhile, I see some of us enjoy certain hosts while others can't tolerate them. I just watch the ones I like, and it's most of them. The two I just can't watch, I don't.

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lgfan — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 21:02:43 GMT

I like all the hosts except one. Since the first day she appeared on QVC I have found her extremely irritating. I miss all of her shows and look at the products she is peddling on line.

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RoughDraft — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 21:25:29 GMT

My thoughts on hosts are probably the same as their thoughts about me...non-existent. If they're selling something I'm interested in, I'll watch. If they don't give me all the information I need, I'll.check the site for more. I only know the names of a few and I don't judge a product by the salesperson.

Re: Host thoughts

kaydee50 — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 21:26:28 GMT

So we don't watch for what's being sold but according to who the host is???

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Kachina624 — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 21:34:51 GMT

@kaydee50. Both. I only watch when products I'm interested in are being sold, however if the host is on my personal unwatchable list, I will not watch. I'll just check 'products recently aired'.

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RoughDraft — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 22:02:28 GMT

@kaydee50 wrote:
So we don't watch for what's being sold but according to who the host is???

@kaydee50 It seems so doesn't it? If they're too tall, too short, talk too fast, we're supposed to move on. Much like if one shops in a B&M store. If the sales rep there has some annoying mannerism, we're required to seek out another sales person. I mean it's not like we're striking up life-long friendships or anything...we're buying something. I just don't get it.

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1tuffcookie — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 22:07:32 GMT

There are so many hosts on staff, but it seems the same ones are always on. I'd like to see other hosts rotate into the evening/weekend slots.

Also, I don't understand why they've decided to make Mally a host.

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ellaphant — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 22:22:30 GMT

@1tuffcookie wrote:
There are so many hosts on staff, but it seems the same ones are always on. I'd like to see other hosts rotate into the evening/weekend slots.

Also, I don't understand why they've decided to make Mally a host.

Hosts that are on repeatedly in prime time are because they sell and bring good ratings.

I worked in TV for years.

Ratings are gold. QVC follows them closely as do all networks.

Re: Host thoughts

1tuffcookie — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 22:40:43 GMT

@ellaphant wrote:
@1tuffcookie wrote:
There are so many hosts on staff, but it seems the same ones are always on. I'd like to see other hosts rotate into the evening/weekend slots.

Also, I don't understand why they've decided to make Mally a host.
Hosts that are on repeatedly in prime time are because they sell and bring good ratings.
I worked in TV for years.
Ratings are gold. QVC follows them closely as do all networks.

Thanks for sharing your insights. With a background in TV, you certainly have the inside scoop. How cool is that? 😎

I think some items can sell themselves regardless of the host while other items are going to sell simply because they've been placed in a timeslot when many people tune in. I'd just like for QVC to experiment with the line-up, and perhaps, not schedule so many hosting duos/buddies. Sometimes I think they have too many people on the screen at the same time.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 23:03:53 GMT

@1tuffcookie wrote:
There are so many hosts on staff, but it seems the same ones are always on. I'd like to see other hosts rotate into the evening/weekend slots.

Also, I don't understand why they've decided to make Mally a host.

@1tuffcookie. Mally is a bargain at any price. She does enough talking and emoting for two or three "normal" hosts.

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San Antonio Gal — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 23:18:24 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@kaydee50. Both. I only watch when products I'm interested in are being sold, however if the host is on my personal unwatchable list, I will not watch. I'll just check 'products recently aired'.

Mute works for me @Kachina624 .

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SharkE — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 00:11:48 GMT

I can't watch a couple who act like their teenagers and are

more like 50. i wonder if maybe they hang out with high school kids too much.

In todays world I would be scared to share to much with the public. Showing my recently gifted engagement ring, etc. I'm not really interested in their private life.

QVC is a TV show.

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Nancy Drew — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 01:09:09 GMT

There is an art to sharing personal tidbits to relate to a customer. The constant bragging some host do is unattractive. I am not going to watch a QVC show if I am annoyed.

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PansyBoo — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 01:40:09 GMT

@kaydee50 wrote:
So we don't watch for what's being sold but according to who the host is???

Yes, I watch to see what's being sold. But in the last few years it seems they're talking more and more about things I'm not interested in purchasing. I'm not tuning in to buy dancing daughters, trips to Disney, pet rabbits, fantastical cardinal tales, song and dance routines, etc. Many times it seems half of any given presentation is spent on these totally irrelevant topics and the other half is taken up telling me over and over that this is the only order of the year, when they're gone they're gone, and these are flying out the door!

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BalletBabe — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 02:07:56 GMT

@ellaphant wrote:
The only unwatchable host is JT. All the others do a fine job. None ' bother' me at all.
I'll never undersand constant criticism and knit picking of hosts.

@ellaphant I agree! I refuse to watch or buy anything from any of her shows. The rest of the Hosts Ican tolerate.

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cjm61 — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 02:09:23 GMT

@kaydee50 I guess I would have to say I am in that category, I don't always watch for the item.

For years I have had QVC on in the background. I never sit and watch but enjoy the chatter as I go about the house doing chores and odds and ends.

I never check the program guide any more.

So, ya, it's actually the host that first captures my attention. If it is one of the few I just can't tolerate, I change the channel, no matter what product is being presented. Unless it's mattresses and electronics, even with my favorite hosts, I don't watch.

Whenever I am serious about ordering something, I always go online and check reviews and all.

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BalletBabe — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 02:11:39 GMT

@kaydee50 wrote:
So we don't watch for what's being sold but according to who the host is???

I definitly won't watch when a certain Host is on and I won't buy anything from her shows. They get credit for their sales also I refuse to give her any. sales.