topic Re: Host correction in Q Talk

Host correction

Dawnita — Thu, 14 May 2026 07:24:42 GMT

Anyone else notice Jane Brown getting "testy" when she misled viewers with saying NY Style Bagels instead of NYC Bagels and host corrected her on his product? She tried to make it a joke but she really was miffed he corrected her.

Re: Host correction

ajsidney12 — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:56:05 GMT

Nope I don't watch food shows but people make mistakes. Another host made false statements repeatedly with the vendor beside her saying a lotion could be used on your undercarriage, to which the vendor repeatedly said "no you cannot." That is a huge issue as there could be medical (health) consequences involved.

However, I did see the 2 hr static D&C show this week with Jayne and the new brand rep solo without Gary, and I got the feeling JB was not sold on her. Jayne is usually pretty peppy, chatty and smiley with GG and other reps, even newbies, and this time she was all business. There was no chemistry, imo.

Re: Host correction

San Antonio Gal — Thu, 14 May 2026 12:04:46 GMT

@ajsidney12 wrote:
Nope I don't watch food shows but people make mistakes. Another host made false statements repeatedly with the vendor beside her saying a lotion could be used on your undercarriage, to which the vendor repeatedly said "no you cannot." That is a huge issue as there could be medical (health) consequences involved.

However, I did see the 2 hr static D&C show this week with Jayne and the new brand rep solo without Gary, and I got the feeling JB was not sold on her. Jayne is usually pretty peppy, chatty and smiley with GG and other reps, even newbies, and this time she was all business. There was no chemistry, imo.

@ajsidney12 - I wish I would have seen the D & C show with Jayne and the new rep. The new rep doesn't have much to add - other than agreeing with the host, from what I've seen.

Re: Host correction

magicmoodz — Thu, 14 May 2026 12:14:23 GMT

I have always had this spidey sense that Jayne is a sheep in wolf's clothing, appearing gregarious until she isn't.

Always trust your gut.

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Caaareful Shopper — Thu, 14 May 2026 12:24:01 GMT

That was a pretty big misspeak of Jayne's, in my opinion. The Just Bagels guy's #1 sales pitch is that his bagels are the real NYC/Bronx bagels. I don't blame him at all for correcting her.

I think Jayne was trying to make a joke out of him correcting her on air, which is something all presenters are trained not to do. But his correction was definitely needed.

It just got a bit awkward because Jayne wouldn't let it go and kept bringing it up and laughing about it. She made the whole situation look unnecessarily testy on her part.

But I also think she was gracious enough to make sure she stated that he was indeed correct, and him making that distinction was very important.

It was a little uncomfortable since the Just Bagels guy did seem nervous and uncomfortable about correcting her -- he did not laugh. He kept saying, I'm not supposed to correct on air.

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Teddixat — Thu, 14 May 2026 12:42:08 GMT

@Caaareful Shopper When did this happen? I'm not surprised. She can be quite curt when she wants to be.

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Teddixat — Thu, 14 May 2026 12:45:52 GMT

@ajsidney12 I agree. There is no chemistry with the new assistant rep. Maybe she hasn't found her sea legs yet. Jane can be intimidating not to mention the enormous height difference

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Magicrat — Thu, 14 May 2026 12:54:52 GMT

The new D&C rep is a real snooze fest. All she is is a yes man. Adds nothing.

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nevergivesup — Thu, 14 May 2026 13:02:49 GMT

I saw quite a bit of the Denim and Co show and felt it was a bit stiff and lacked the usual fun element when Gary is there. I don't fault either woman. The situation itself must be awkward.

One week Jackie Morgan was there and then she was suddenly replaced with this new woman. I got the impression that the change was a surprise for all concerned. Two strangers having to act like old friends with chemistry and history for two hours can't be easy.

I'm trying to keep an open mind with the new rep, Lisa, but I don't understand why management made the change or what they think her look is bringing to the brand.

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They CallMe MRWILKES — Thu, 14 May 2026 13:09:45 GMT

This was yesterday's Gourmet Holiday show.

You can hear Jayne and the bagel guest talking about it at the very start of the product videos, M142665.

Glad he addressed it and corrected her; being a true New York City bagel is very important to him.

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nevergivesup — Thu, 14 May 2026 13:10:28 GMT

I'm sorry for deviating off topic by discussing the Denim and Co show. I scanned the responses and saw it mentioned. I probably should have started a new thread.

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Estellee — Thu, 14 May 2026 13:59:28 GMT

I saw the video, he was right to correct but just caught her off guard. Wasn't a big deal really, kind of funny lol

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cjm61 — Thu, 14 May 2026 14:43:25 GMT

@Dawnita

Hmmm, I didn't find her "miffed" or "testy" whatsoever. She seemed herself and thought it was quite funny. I didn't find him uncomfortable either.

I don't know that I would ever be able to determine how a host or guest felt by just presenting on TV. Unless they specifically say, we really don't know.

I must say, being from the West Coast I wouldn't even know that some people would be offended by using NY instead of NYC.

Again, I rewatched and saw nobody that appeared upset in any way.

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They CallMe MRWILKES — Thu, 14 May 2026 15:35:41 GMT

From my viewing, it was the use of the word "Style" that got to the guest, meaning his product was the legitimate item, not something "styled" to appear so. He uses water from the Catskill Reservoirs, so I don't think "New York" was the irritation.

That's my take on what is basically an inconsequential, but amusing and entertaining issue.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:16:14 GMT

Jayne is on my short list of favorite hosts. I have noticed frequently when she starts her first show of the day, she makes mistakes describing the product or even sells the wrong product. It's like it takes her brain a few minutes to get into "work" mode.

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Estellee — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:27:18 GMT

Jayne is one of my favorite hosts, she has a wicked sense of humor.

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skatting44 — Thu, 14 May 2026 18:02:02 GMT

I've bought his NYC bagels and they taste delicious .

I do not eat any other brand as where I live in Maryland as far as I'm concerned they bagels do not taste they same .

Yes, it was a big deal to call the bagels " NYC Style versus the authentic NYC bagel ". That's a big sales pitch for this company to those who haven't tried them .

Have heard a couple of Hosts misspeak on more than one occassion and the Reps correct them when and If they are allowed time to talk . This is why the Hosts are really not a big benefit since the Reps have the verbage memorized on how to pitch the company they represent . The Hosts can't even get the colors straight most of the time.

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Caaareful Shopper — Thu, 14 May 2026 18:25:44 GMT

Jayne is definitely one of my favorite hosts as well. I always try to watch her shows. Like all of the hosts, she can get things twisted from time to time. She catches herself, and it's not any slight on her overall hosting abilities.

Re: Host correction

febe1 — Fri, 15 May 2026 11:53:14 GMT

Jayne doesn't like to be corrected by anyone.

Even Gary is very careful in correcting her as gently as possible, and she does not like it.

And yes, Jayne does make mistakes sometimes.

I don't care for her at all on food shows, handles food too much and eats too much.