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Why are so many previous program hosts coming back?

PalmBeach — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 01:53:42 GMT

Does anyone else find it odd that so many previous program hosts have come back to QVC to represent a product? It doesn't convince me to buy the product just because they are now the new ambassador for that brand.

Re: Why are so many previous program hosts coming back?

chessylady — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 02:01:52 GMT

In these tough times, if someone is getting to work, I wish them well.

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icezeus — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 02:05:23 GMT

I assume it's because they need a job.

It does not bother me.

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qbetzforreal — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 02:14:14 GMT

This isn't new.

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Franell — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 02:17:33 GMT

I think that the vendors are willing th pay previous hosts well because they believe they will be able to sell more of their product. So possibly a win win if it works.

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FancyPhillyshopper — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 02:36:53 GMT

No training required.

They are familiar with all the Q crazy work hours.

They only have to sell one item, not 500.

It is a part-time paycheck, but probably still generous.

Even the jewelry buyers returned as vendors to take advantage of the huge Q market--Peyton and David were never hosts, but they have to sell now.

Easy money and no personal advertising dollars needed!

Re: Why are so many previous program hosts coming back?

Tinkrbl44 — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 02:55:58 GMT

@PalmBeach wrote:
Does anyone else find it odd that so many previous program hosts have come back to QVC to represent a product? It doesn't convince me to buy the product just because they are now the new ambassador for that brand.

@PalmBeach

First ... Welcome!

Second ... I think when vendors are looking for some sort of spokesperson, they think about who they know that has camera presence and could expertly handle the shows and whatnot at QVC.

For a host that doesn't want a 24/7 job, this is probably a good gig.

I think Jill Bauer is one host that has done well at this.

Re: Why are so many previous program hosts coming back?

shoekitty — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 03:17:16 GMT

First off, seems like most of them are way too young to totally retire with Medicare, SS, etc. it's probably more economical for company to let them go...and then take them back more in a job-shop position. lol! It's like coming in the back door. Many of the vendor jobs aren't full time, someone else pays their wages. QVC be off the hook there. Or they come back part time as a vendor on Q payroll. The pay is less ,often without the bene's. Who knows. As a reg. Hire host I am sure they had holiday pay, shift pay, retirement , medical , etc. ....as a vendor, not so much. Just a thought. Kind of like here win Calif with the Police Or Fire Dept. They retire full pay, full medical at 53 . Then go back to work part time without the extra benefits. Or, go off to other ventures til they are ready to really retire.

Re: Why are so many previous program hosts coming back?

sunshine45 — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 03:30:34 GMT

there have been NUMEROUS former hosts that have come back as vendors or vendor reps. this has gone on for many years now. evidently they all parted ways with QVC on good terms.

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Hoping for the best — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 03:47:45 GMT

@PalmBeach I agree with you. While nothing new, I saw a previous QVC host last night, who once made and sold her (and her husband's) own jewelry on HSN/QVC years ago, (Judy Kroll), now selling Hairmax as a vendor presenter along with Shawn Killinger. So very strange. I think when this happens all credibility is lost on the product that they are selling. In th past, QVC probably had contracts with these vendors in all categories, to appear with their own products. Now, perhaps these vendors are either too costly or don't want to have any more "on air" contract time,or QVC is not paying for them to appear. Have you noticed that The Beekman Boys, Peter Thomas Roth, Philosophy,Sarah Happ, Wolfgang Puck, Sunday Riley, Isaac Mizrahi,(sadly) all have new presenters for their products, to name a few. Even Martha Stewart has had others presenters of her behalf.

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rms1954 — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 03:49:51 GMT

No, not really A girl has to make a living and there are the connections.

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LTT1 — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 08:14:07 GMT

@shoekitty

This idea sounds like a smart move!

In the past I have known people who have done this successfully.

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Bonkers1 — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 11:11:11 GMT

Maybe the grass isn't always greener.

Re: Why are so many previous program hosts coming back?

Judaline — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 11:31:48 GMT

@PalmBeach wrote:
Does anyone else find it odd that so many previous program hosts have come back to QVC to represent a product? It doesn't convince me to buy the product just because they are now the new ambassador for that brand.

They probably made them an offer they couldn't refuse.

Re: Why are so many previous program hosts coming back?

Tori3569 — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 11:36:36 GMT

1. They've demonstrated the necessary skills many times

2. Viewers recognize them and probably have trust in them

3. They're familiar with the studio, cameras, production staff, etc. so no training needed.

Re: Why are so many previous program hosts coming back?

PalmBeach — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:16:27 GMT

I get it, these previous hosts may want a part time job, viewers know them and they are familiar with the process, but as you said, credibility is lost. When I saw Judy selling the Hairmax I too thought that was very strange. To see two QVC hosts on the screen, even if one is no longer employed full time, is very odd to me. The previous hosts don't add any value. The current QVC hosts can easily talk about the product. I know having a brand ambassador is not new, but having a former QVC host as an ambassador is not necessary.

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bettydavis eyes — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:23:46 GMT

I wish Dan Hughes would come back. He would be perfect to represent Bethlehem Lights. I miss him.....

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Sweet Kitties — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:43:31 GMT

Remember Jeanne Brice? She was quite a card. I wish she could come back, but she's been in heaven since 2011.

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Shelbelle — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 15:06:02 GMT

Remember Q host, Margeaux St Ledger, saw her yesterday on HSN repping one of their linen brands. She also has a high end floral arranging biz in the Philly area now.

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amyb — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 15:52:28 GMT

Never bothered me. I assume it's a normal segue' these hosts know is open to them, once they wish to either semi-retire, or recreate a different lifestyle at a certain time of life, or due to family obligations, that isn't tied to their former structured, random host schedule.

It's another opportunity, I believe they all know about being open to them when that time comes, and makes perfect sense.

At the end of the day these are jobs within the retail world...and within that world, repping products instead of day to day sales is a common segue'.

Good for them. I'm betting they love the more flexible schedule that allows them to do other things too, which is kind of the way of the work world these days..."gig jobs."