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Carolyn!!

susankate — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 14:13:08 GMT

How refreshing to see Carolyn Gracie on my tv screen again!! I have missed her so much!! I always loved her because she is actually like the girl next door - a sweet, compassionate, lovely woman who is a little overweight like me and showed me it’s ok to like myself. When she was let go, I said I would not buy any more Denim & Co. and I haven’t. I know young hosts are needed, but she would have been the last person I would have let go. Thank you Carolyn for coming in with your own items. Like seeing an old friend ❣️

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palermolady — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 14:23:59 GMT

I totally agree with you. Loved watching Denim & Co. with her because she explained everything so well.

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goldensrbest — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 14:38:39 GMT

I really like her,so glad to see her.

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Redshoes07 — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 14:42:00 GMT

I just don't get the loyalty to a tv host who is only there to get us to spend money on items they are selling for their employer. If a host I like leaves, for what ever reason, I'll still continue to buy from QVC.

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amyb — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 14:47:53 GMT

Oh I just started a post too on her show...I'm sure someone will "scold" me for starting a duplicate post...oh well...

Anyway, I'm SO enjoying her show...she's knowledgeable, informative about growing, and as usual, so articulate and professional in her presentations.

I think this was such a great idea to have her back doing this! Welcome back, Carolyn! 🌼🌸🌺🪴🫑🍎

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GJStevens — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 14:50:44 GMT

What a joy to see Carolyn on the Q this morning! Roberta's was absolutely brilliant to snatch her up for their gardening shows. She knows her stuff in the garden and has such an enthusiastic and honest persona. Now she can wear all of the floral shirts and jackets she bought for her shows before she got canned! I have MISSED her so much!

In their zeal to be politically correct, someone at the Q totally messed up. Caroline represented the average middle-aged woman who is the customer base of their company. Bring her back more often and THANK YOU to Roberta's!

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cjm61 — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 14:52:52 GMT

@Redshoes07 You really don't have to "get it". Many people are lonely, maybe you are not. I know my grandmother pretty much stayed home and watched QVC most of the day. Now my mom is getting to that stage. I think they watch a lot of the programming and become connected to the hosts.

In addition, these shopping networks make every attempt to have the hosts relatable and friendly and hope that they appear to be our "friends". Yes, they are there to sell but many seem to genuinely care about their fans and audience.

There are many hosts I am not fond of and others love. There are products I never see a need for whereas customers love and buy. We don't have to understand it but respect that others may see things different than ourselves.

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ILOVEDOGS — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 14:53:16 GMT

If she knows her stuff why is she costantly looking at her cards?

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Glitter51 — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 15:02:32 GMT

Carolyn's name may be on the product, but it's still Roberta's and IMO their products are awful. I've been burned by their past items, not just one, but several. Plus, I hate the way that all of them, hosts and vendors, put down stores like HD and Lowe's, when it comes to their plants. I've never had any problems with plants that I've bought locally. Carolyn acts like "her" plants are superior, just drives me crazy!! Rant over.

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goldensrbest — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 15:03:07 GMT

It is so clear,she knows her stuff.

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threecees — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 15:06:03 GMT

It's nice to see Carolyn again. I turned it on at the start but no longer

watching, not interested in plants. Too bad Gary Goban is not around

to see Carolyn.

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Jo1313 — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 15:15:56 GMT

I'll probably get blown off of here..but here goes:

Never cared for her..too "sugary" for me..I no longer garden..I rarely watch anyone for more than a few minutes no matter what they are selling..JMO

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mormel20 — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 15:26:26 GMT

Maybe I have a bad attitude, but if the company I worked for had fired me there is no power on earth that could make me go back. I would not give them the time of day.

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RescueLover — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 15:27:43 GMT

I think those who think Carolyn steam rolled over Pat are the same ones that complain about hosts talking over the vendors and not being able to get their questions answered in the time allotted. Which way is it folks?
I for one think Carolyn did what every vendor should do when they present their product. And that is be as much informative as you can for the customer in the short time your allotted. And YES looking at their card shows there are many important details! A garden plant/flower has many facets to it, its not as easy to remember as like a piece of clothing. Carolyn did an Awesome job!! 🤗🤗🤗

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Krimpette — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 15:38:33 GMT

Nice to see Carolyn again, but glad it's not a D&C show with the squirrel!!!!

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Caaareful Shopper — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 17:34:27 GMT

@RescueLover wrote:
I think those who think Carolyn steam rolled over Pat are the same ones that complain about hosts talking over the vendors and not being able to get their questions answered in the time allotted. Which way is it folks?
I for one think Carolyn did what every vendor should do when they present their product. And that is be as much informative as you can for the customer in the short time your allotted. And YES looking at their card shows there are many important details! A garden plant/flower has many facets to it, its not as easy to remember as like a piece of clothing. Carolyn did an Awesome job!! 🤗🤗🤗

@RescueLover Since I used the term steam rolled, I'll respond for myself.

Why does there have to be unique and separate club of shoppers who do not want a vendor to steam roll over a host, separate from not wanting a host to steam roll over a vendor? [

[By the way, I don't believe I have posted a complaint about a host excessively talking over a vendor, although we know that happens often too.]

Creating a balance and respecting their sales role should be a part of their professional job. It should not be an either/or situation, in my opinion. So I have no problem at all with my earlier observation or post.

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Westie pup Fiona Lily — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 14:09:55 GMT

SO glad to see that someone else feels like I do about Carolyn's firing. I, too, have stopped purchasing Denim & Co and other items from QVC. The only thing I have bought is Barefoot Dreams and I'm looking for another outlet for those items.

I did buy a few plants from her Girl Next Door show. It was so nice to see her again on TV.

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Puppy Lips — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 14:36:40 GMT

@Redshoes07. I am with you. I don’t get it either. Carolyn was a good host. But right or wrong, it was QVC’s decision to let her go. If people are attached to someone on TV and miss them to an extreme, that is kind of sad.

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GoneButNotForgotten — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 20:26:14 GMT

@Krimpette wrote:
Nice to see Carolyn again, but glad it's not a D&C show with the squirrel!!!!

AMEN sistah!