topic Re: Rick Retiring in Q Talk

Rick Retiring

IMW — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:26:48 GMT

Was catching up on HOME SHOPPING blog by LINDA MOSS and she announced Rick's upcoming retirement.

He is 65 and well deserved. I don't watch QVC often so

I shouldn't be surprised. Is this common knowledge?

Re: Rick Retiring

Group 5 minus 1 — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:46:48 GMT

First I've heard,BUT not surprised.

Re: Rick Retiring

ajsidney12 — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:53:10 GMT

He has not said so and I believe QVC would be talking about it and rightfully making a big deal out of it. Just like when MBR retired from hosting duties. Unless it is from the horse's mouth, I take it with a grain of salt.

In my opinion only, for me, I do not usually trust bloggers regarding gossip. I always wonder who the "source" is. That includes any of the Housewives bloggers, and other sites similar.

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San Antonio Gal — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:37:08 GMT

Unless Rick or QVC announces it, I don't believe it.

How did this blogger know when it was never announced?

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Estellee — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:40:13 GMT

I havn't heard him mention it either @San Antonio Gal

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Caaareful Shopper — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:50:21 GMT

I wouldn't even leave the thread up here. No substantiated source, so it's merely gossip by that blogger. Rick and/or QVC should be the ones to make that announcement, if there is one.

Re: Rick Retiring

CalmHeart — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:52:13 GMT

Given Q's many issues, I don't blame him or anyone for retiring, finding a job elsewhere, etc.

I'd want to get out while my retirement funds are still there.

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They CallMe MRWILKES — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:06:08 GMT

He has increasingly "joked" about retirement during his presentations.

Nothing official of course, but I wouldn't be surprised at all. One of his joking asides may have been taken as fact. I definitely believe it.

I see no harm in a little speculation. It happens every day on the forums.

Re: Rick Retiring

Group 5 minus 1 — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:05:04 GMT

Wouldn't be surprised if there are a few other retirement announcements.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:07:42 GMT

@CalmHeart : Aren't retirement funds protected now ?

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kaydee50 — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:11:56 GMT

It would be a smart move to get out while the gettings good and before all the inevitable changes happen.

Re: Rick Retiring

CalmHeart — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:20:01 GMT

@Group 5 minus 1 wrote:
@CalmHeart : Aren't retirement funds protected now ?

A lot depends on how those funds were organized and funded under state laws.

My employer cancelled the Defined Benefit plan but grandfathered current employees who started there in the 70s or before. Luckily, I was grandfathered but countless employees were left in the dust.

Then my employer decided to stop paying out on DB plans. Luckily, I was able to retire the summer before that took effect. The DB plans pays out 51% more than what they went to.

My employer also changed all kinds of benefits...health insurance premiums, salary increases, PTO, and a number of others. A union would have fought for us on these.

Re: Rick Retiring

Miss Pepsi — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:22:53 GMT

If true he has certainly earned his retirement. I would miss him though.

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Estellee — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:30:50 GMT

I would miss him too @Miss Pepsi

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nascarfan — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:34:19 GMT

Oh no.......Rick is my favorite host with Valerie Parr Hill! Maybe he can come back to work on her shows.

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IMW — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:42:45 GMT

excellent points and I agree.

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geezerette — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:43:01 GMT

As others have stated, I won't believe it until I hear it from Rick himself. Although I wouldn't be overly surprised. Disappointed yes, because he's one of the few that still keeps me watching. But not surprised.

But I would bet he wouldn't retire without having some other form of employment lined up first.

Re: Rick Retiring

San Antonio Gal — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:53:48 GMT

@geezerette wrote:
As others have stated, I won't believe it until I hear it from Rick himself. Although I wouldn't be overly surprised. Disappointed yes, because he's one of the few that still keeps me watching. But not surprised.

But I would bet he wouldn't retire without having some other form of employment lined up first.

@geezerette - I so agree with you. If he retires, he'll be back 2 weeks later working as a brand rep. He may pull a Mary Beth and have more than one side job.

I don't see Rick not working in some capacity.

Re: Rick Retiring

Estellee — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:10:39 GMT

Other than Jane Tracey he has so much energy. I think he likes his job too.

Re: Rick Retiring

Still Raining — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:19:36 GMT

Blogs can peddle rumors.