topic Re: New Hosts in Community Chat

New Hosts

Tinkerbell3 — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 05:18:14 GMT

I'm still surprised by the host choices QVC has made. The new hosts are meh at best. I honestly just don't understand! They certainly aren't as good as many of the previous hosts were upon arrival, and not as good as the hosts who were let go!!!

I'm not speaking about the newish hosts like Ali Carr, who I think is wonderful.

Re: New Hosts

sarahpanda — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 10:27:10 GMT

Have you ever noticed that Ali Carr's face and eyes 'smile' even when she's not smiling?? What a gift she has !

Re: New Hosts

Caaareful Shopper — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 11:25:01 GMT

I think a great many people have selective memory.

In a lot of ways, some of the seasoned hosts were not wonderful at their jobs at all when they started, no way, no how.

In her beginning, Antonella laughed loudly, continuously, and kept wearing jewelry pieces even after they sold out. She would say she knew she wasn't supposed to, but say that she didn't care. She later admitted (in a live Facebook video with some other hosts years ago) that in her early days she was told by her bosses that she was messing up quite a lot.

In her early days, Stacey used to stand with her arms and legs crossed, talk in a monotone voice, and rarely fully showed the clothing items on the rack. It was years before she found her niche in the food shows.

I only say this to say that "upon arrival" is extremely suggestive. They were not that great when they started, by a long shot, but they got much better in time.

I have no idea if the three newest hosts will become good, seasoned hosts. I personally think one of them is wonderful and will hopefully be given the opportunity to grow in the position and get even better. But my opinion is only my opinion, nothing more.

If none of them sell, they will be gone too.

Re: New Hosts

songbird — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 11:35:48 GMT

I don't know who the new hosts are. Do they make their debut during the early morning hours? When fewer people are there? I've never seen QVC after midnight. Even during weekends.

Re: New Hosts

jackthebear — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 12:06:31 GMT

been watching the Q for too long, and IMO it takes a long time for them to become a good host. some get it right away, some never do, most need a year or so to get in the groove

I like Monifa and Vanessa for newbies they are pretty good

Re: New Hosts

jackthebear — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 12:07:44 GMT

@sarahpanda wrote:
Have you ever noticed that Ali Carr's face and eyes 'smile' even when she's not smiling?? What a gift she has !

she is very postive, but pulls out the 'my kids, wedding" stuff a bit too much for me, but she's younger and trying to connect

Re: New Hosts

Jaspersmom — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 12:43:15 GMT

I couldn't even name a new host if I had to. In the olden days when I did watch a heck of a lot more QVC, many, many new hosts were brought in. Some didn't make it, some took awhile to fine tune their presentations and some were pretty good from the starting gate. In those days, if the host was so so, he or she wound up on the overnight shift. They rarely moved up to daytime if they couldn't cut it and after awhile, they were gone. The Kathy Levine's of the world are few and far apart.

Re: New Hosts

Luvsmyfam — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 12:49:19 GMT

yes,Ali seem like a gem.i like watching most of them,if items being shown hold my intrest.

Re: New Hosts

songbird — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 13:13:25 GMT

I've often wondered what it would be like on your first day on air for a new host. I remember public speaking at collage and how nervous I was in the beginning. Has anyone seen a stiff, nervous person's first day on QVC? Did they chatter inanely? Move awkwardly?

Re: New Hosts

webbgarner1 — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:43:34 GMT

@sarahpanda I adore Ali Carr, great host and lovely personality. She did come to Q as a seasoned host from shop nbc. Her style reminds me of a young Marybeth

Re: New Hosts

rms1954 — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 16:37:21 GMT

So you're questioning QVC's hiring capabilities or the hosts?

Either way it's just a matter of opinion.

Re: New Hosts

SandySparkles — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 16:46:14 GMT

@Caaareful Shopper wrote:
I think a great many people have selective memory.

In a lot of ways, some of the seasoned hosts were not wonderful at their jobs at all when they started, no way, no how.

In her beginning, Antonella laughed loudly, continuously, and kept wearing jewelry pieces even after they sold out. She would say she knew she wasn't supposed to, but say that she didn't care. She later admitted (in a live Facebook video with some other hosts years ago) that in her early days she was told by her bosses that she was messing up quite a lot.

In her early days, Stacey used to stand with her arms and legs crossed, talk in a monotone voice, and rarely fully showed the clothing items on the rack. It was years before she found her niche in the food shows.

I only say this to say that "upon arrival" is extremely suggestive. They were not that great when they started, by a long shot, but they got much better in time.

I have no idea if the three newest hosts will become good, seasoned hosts. I personally think one of them is wonderful and will hopefully be given the opportunity to grow in the position and get even better. But my opinion is only my opinion, nothing more.

If none of them sell, they will be gone too.

@Caaareful Shopper Well said!!!👍😊

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

Re: New Hosts

Kachina624 — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:55:40 GMT

@Tinkerbell3 It's obvious that QVC uses different criteria than we do when judging the success of a host. I suspect with them, it's all about the sales figures. Many of the soft spoken, calm hosts we liked just weren't dynamic enough to generate sales and weren't able to amp up their presentations.

Re: New Hosts

kelsey17 — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 19:51:28 GMT

@jackthebear wrote:
@sarahpanda wrote:
Have you ever noticed that Ali Carr's face and eyes 'smile' even when she's not smiling?? What a gift she has !

she is very postive, but pulls out the 'my kids, wedding" stuff a bit too much for me, but she's younger and trying to connect

Her voice/pace somehow gets to me....and i don't feel she is very prepared at times....but does seem like a nice person..................i think they made a mistake with alot of the hosts they got rid of.............the new batch ...not so impressive.

Re: New Hosts

SandySparkles — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 22:18:03 GMT

Being new on ANY job is challenging enough.😐 When you factor in things like a producer in your ear constantly reminding you of key selling points and inventory; learning where to stand and/or how to handle items for best product presentation; navigating the personalities of each vendor, it becomes easier to understand why some new hires require more time than others to acclimate. I hope each of them has a successful career here.🤞😊

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

Re: New Hosts

chrystaltree — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 23:55:14 GMT

That sounds like the senior citizen ladies who sit aroind talking about how everything was better back in the good old days. LOL It wasnt. And no host that QVC ever hired hit home runs from day one. It's a job and it takes a while for people to become proficient at their jobs. There are some very new hosts that I have not seen yet. Vanessa Herring is certainly a keeper. She's excellent, it's like she's been doing the job for years.

Re: New Hosts

jackthebear — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 10:20:31 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@Tinkerbell3 It's obvious that QVC uses different criteria than we do when judging the success of a host. I suspect with them, it's all about the sales figures. Many of the soft spoken, calm hosts we liked just weren't dynamic enough to generate sales and weren't able to amp up their presentations.

totally, it's all about the bottom line , always

Re: New Hosts

CJC — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:39:09 GMT

Don't know if Jen Coffey is really considered a newer host, but she's new to me since I'm from the old Q days, but I really enjoy her hosting style and personality. Such a pleasant lady with no yelling or "me" stories, just a sunny disposition. Good hire Q!