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Should HSN drop Jessica Simpson?

JONNYSBRO — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 17:06:03 GMT

What the hell was she on Thursday night? Was she drunk or on drugs? I felt so bad for Colleen Lopez she's my favorite on HSN just wonderfully classy. A fantastic host and she looked very uncomfortable around Jessica. Isn't coming on air high or drunk against HSN company policy? They shouldn't tolerate that at all.

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ROMARY — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 17:12:11 GMT

The parts that I saw, (I was channel surfing, back and forth), she kept disappearing, and then returning, several times. But, her items seemed to be selling.

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millieshops — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 17:16:24 GMT

I heard an entertainment commentor (no idea what show) comment on that HSN appearance. He wasn't sure she was drunk or high - that's really disconcerting, given the clips they showed.

As for why HSN tolerates her -- seems her line has sold a billion dollars worth. Besides HSN, where would those sales be or did he mean a billion on HSN?

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circles — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 17:16:27 GMT

My guess ...if her products sell well HSN might overlook her "problem"....unless she passes out on camera...

I didn't see her live...only one of the videos...and it was a disgusting display....

Our local News even talked about her ...as did TMZ....

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DoneTryin — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 17:22:44 GMT

$$ talks, so they won't do anything as long as the money rolls in.

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PeterDM — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 17:40:32 GMT

I just watched one of the videos, and I'm pretty sure she was under the influence of something. I wouldn't speculate what it was she was on, because some legitimate medications can have that kind of effect. Regardless, it was uncomfortable to watch. The collection sold out, and the network got plenty of attention this week. I'm sure she'll be back.

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littlepixie — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 17:46:49 GMT

I personally do not think she was drunk or high. Have you ever watched her (long time cancelled show) newyleds back on MTV? She sometimes acted in a simliar manner... she just acts ditzy. I do think if anything she may have been on a legit medical drug, like xanaxx, which can cause these loopy side effects. That is what is seemed like to me. Also, today the HSN president released a statement saying she was a total professional and it was a pleasure working with her lol

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handygal2 — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 17:54:04 GMT

@littlepixie wrote:
I personally do not think she was drunk or high. Have you ever watched her (long time cancelled show) newyleds back on MTV? She sometimes acted in a simliar manner... she just acts ditzy. I do think if anything she may have been on a legit medical drug, like xanaxx, which can cause these loopy side effects. That is what is seemed like to me. Also, today the HSN president released a statement saying she was a total professional and it was a pleasure working with her lol

Then the HSN president must be on the same thing she's on, lol.

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Shelbelle — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 17:54:18 GMT

Just read an article online from US Weekly that was written by the Pres. of HSN in total defense of her, saying how she was thrilled to be there and they were thrilled ot have her.

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Shelbelle — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 17:56:22 GMT

http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/hsn-president-defends-jessica-simpsons-bizarre-appearance-2015199

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JONNYSBRO — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 18:01:03 GMT

I am really am dissapointing in HSN. Colleen is one of their best hosts she did her best and she didn't deserve that. It's just crazy I would just assume they would have a zero tolerance policy towards this. I Doubt QVC would have allowed this

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NAES1 — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 18:10:44 GMT

All of the shop channels is a business. Their goal is to bring a product that rings to the sound of PROFIT...simple and to short & sweet of whoever that person is or the supply and demand of that person or any person-(vendor) may be. I have not seen anything that JS sold, nor have I ever watched her, but I do know she is a very popular draw for many females under the age of 30, maybe even older. That is the way the sales world maintains their buy/sale game. If what is true, bringing in a billion $$$ worth of business, then I, personally do not believe for one minute that the ceo of any company would be concerned how uncomfortable a host would appear to take "THIS" as her/his own. The host is in sales:she-he does not have to account to the STOCK HOLDERS. I do believe that this type of behavior would prove to me very 'pathetic', to say the least, but will not stop me from buying certain products from this company...because of how she presented herself. For something that I did not view, I cannot comment on what -only- I have just read.

I never approve of JR's unwelcomed language-ever, but I remain a frequent customer of 'this' shop q station.

Morally, money does not care who owns IT, including businesses from every corner of the world. I am disappointed, though, not only for the new women on the block, but how any company (most of them) has lost their refined requirements to dignity.....

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febe1 — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 18:14:25 GMT

It's the first time I ever saw Jessica Simpson, but I watched about ten minutes to kind of see what she offered. I couldn't watch longer than that. Somebody should have kept that lady off air. I wouldn't listen to her; ergo, I wouldn't buy a thing from her. Dr. Phil better get hold of her!

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Reba055 — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 18:22:42 GMT

No one should speculate on why she acted the way she did. We have no idea what was really going on. Someone on another post referenced Paula Abdul's behavior back before she "cleaned her act up" to paraphrase. Paula had legitimate injury and pain issues and it was unfair how she was treated back then. I'm glad she found something that worked.

I'm not making excuses for Jessica just saying we don't know. Some people with migraines or seizures take anticonvulsant medications which can make you pretty loopy. I certainly am not going to make a judgement when I have no clue what her issue is.

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Bird mama — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 19:22:19 GMT

I think, despite her success in the clothing and accessory business, she lacks confidence to talk about her products. Perhaps selling is not her strong suit. Add to that, a touch of space cadet and that explains why she was hiding behind her hair - at least the couple of minutes I watched.

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Q4u — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 19:02:57 GMT

I thought it was interesting and odd that Steve Bryant gave his opinion regarding all this. He said that when a new vendor comes on it is common that the ptb limit the items being sold so there are constant sell-outs giving the impression that everyone is jumping on the phone in order to buy when in reality there aren't that many to be sold. If this is so...... yet another deception to get us to jump and buy thinking everyone's buying it.

As far as JS is concerned. I read quite a few of the blogs and saw most of the clips that are out there. It was extremely difficult to watch and there are those who thought she was merely nervous and inept at being herself trying to sell something..... I personally thought she was on something, even if that something was only caffeine.... it was brutal.

Her line isn't anything I'm excited about. Her handbags are at Dillards and I've looked at them quite often. First, I rarely invest in a vinyl handbag but when I do it must look classic and tailored OR if I go a little edgy then it must not look junky. Her bag styles are mostly overblown, takes the "trend" and embellishes on it and I really don't like that. Same with her boots and fashion. I love boots but can't wear anything other than a leather. So I'm pretty much out of her loop....

And speaking of loop, I hope she decides to change the loopy behavior. A woman nearing 40 with an extremely lucrative business needs to drop the ditsy act and act her age..... everyone will still think she's beautiful and s*xy but she'll have everyone's respect as well.....

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GCR18 — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 19:17:56 GMT

You hit the nail on the head @birdmama. Jessica is out of her element, likely why she brought her mother along. No, HSN shouldn't drop her. She is innocent until proven guilty.

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santorini — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 19:29:35 GMT

Everyone keeps saying this is the first time HSN has sold JS items. I could have sworn I heard Colleen say her items are always on The List and that this was the 10th anniversary of her line. ??

Anyway, her line is apparently very popular in different countries also. My daughter and I were in Crete doing a little shopping. My daughter found a shoe she liked and tried it on. She loved it, but when she took it off and looked inside, it was a Jessica Simpson shoe. She wasn't about to buy an American brand in Greece.

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chrystaltree — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 19:31:57 GMT

Drop her? Are you joking? She was drunk or high on something, she totally humiliated herself but her products sold out. The visit was a huge success for Jessica and for HSN. There will be more viewers, which means more sales the next time she's on.

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Melania — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 20:29:21 GMT

I thought I heard that she had had only two hours sleep and that would explan her behavior. *Shrug*