topic Re: Former QVC Host Kristine Zell -- New HSN Brand Ambassador in Fashion

Former QVC Host Kristine Zell -- New HSN Brand Ambassador

Caaareful Shopper — Thu, 25 May 2023 12:18:14 GMT

If you remember former host Kristine Zell, she had a short tenure at QVC a few years ago. She came in the class called "The Fab Five." She was let go by QVC after a year or two.

Well, she's now the substitute brand ambassador for the C Wonder brand (Christian Siriano is the designer for the brand) on HSN.

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Re: Former QVC Host Kristine Zell -- New HSN Brand Ambassador

San Antonio Gal — Thu, 25 May 2023 12:56:16 GMT

I remember her as doing a lot of mommy-talk and pronouncing Louis dell'olio as Louis Dell-oreo.

Re: Former QVC Host Kristine Zell -- New HSN Brand Ambassador

Caaareful Shopper — Thu, 25 May 2023 14:50:06 GMT

@San Antonio Gal wrote:
I remember her as doing a lot of mommy-talk and pronouncing Louis dell'olio as Louis Delloreoo.

@San Antonio Gal She pronounced a lot of things wrong, and was terrible in the makeup shows (getting shades wrong, and blowing past shades). Yes, her mommy-talk was excessive -- kind of like Ali Carr's now. Makes you wonder.

Re: Former QVC Host Kristine Zell -- New HSN Brand Ambassador

SilleeMee — Thu, 25 May 2023 13:44:05 GMT

KZ was on the last time C Wonder was on a few weeks ago. I recognized her right off the bat. I mentioned it here but no one seemed to care.

Re: Former QVC Host Kristine Zell -- New HSN Brand Ambassador

Carolina925 — Thu, 25 May 2023 13:13:35 GMT

I don't remember her at all and I thought my QVC viewing was accessive! None of these ladies, with the exception of Courtney, look familiar to me. Guessing I may have entered an alternate universe during their tenure

Re: Former QVC Host Kristine Zell -- New HSN Brand Ambassador

depglass — Thu, 25 May 2023 13:23:32 GMT

This brings up something I've wondered about for a long time. I remember that cover, and the only one I recognize now is Courtney in the lower left, meaning she is the only one that survived. Is there anyone else? I used to think to myself that being on the cover of the Insider magazine was the kiss of death, for both hosts and vendors.

Re: Former QVC Host Kristine Zell -- New HSN Brand Ambassador

They CallMe MRWILKES — Thu, 25 May 2023 13:40:39 GMT

Courtney is the only survivor of The Fab Five.

Re: Former QVC Host Kristine Zell -- New HSN Brand Ambassador

SilleeMee — Thu, 25 May 2023 13:47:24 GMT

Some people here have mentioned that CK is unrecognizable now. Well if people see her on that mag cover and know who she is then there's your proof that she hasn't changed all that much.

Re: Former QVC Host Kristine Zell -- New HSN Brand Ambassador

kze — Thu, 25 May 2023 13:57:24 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
Some people here have mentioned that CK is unrecognizable now. Well if people see her on that mag cover and know who she is then there's your proof that she hasn't changed all that much.

@SilleeMee

To me, she just has a thinner face now.

Re: Former QVC Host Kristine Zell -- New HSN Brand Ambassador

jackthebear — Thu, 25 May 2023 13:57:57 GMT

@Caaareful Shopper wrote:
@San Antonio Gal wrote:
I remember her as doing a lot of mommy-talk and pronouncing Louis dell'olio as Louis Dell-oreo.
@San Antonio Gal She pronunced a lot of things wrong, and was terrible in the makeup shows (getting shades wrong, and blowing past shades). Yes, her mommy-talk was excessive -- kind of like Ali Carr's now. Makes you wonder.

yep Ali is unwatchable for me, a lot of me, me, me,

Re: Former QVC Host Kristine Zell -- New HSN Brand Ambassador

BirkiLady — Thu, 25 May 2023 17:43:53 GMT

Ali is adorable and always a prepared host IMO! Guess we "see" people differently and have the right to our own opinions.

I also remember Mary Nelson (center back, blonde hair, from Omaha) who quit QVC for family commitments. Her husband is on the golf circuits and she wanted to spend more time with him. She was an EXCELLENT host.

Kristine Zell was a nightmare! Yet bringing up her name reminds me why I cannot tolerate Nancy Yoon. Nancy also tries too hard to be best friends with everyone (like KZ did). I can't bear the outrageous fake things Nancy will say to Reps in an attempt to sound like they are best friends. Does she think customers are crazy? We're not THAT gullible! And we know she's a salesperson!!

Nancy is rude. I've had it with her "Girlfriend" and "Girl" way of addressing other people. She must have been mentored by another host and taken it to heart! Like KZ, Nancy is another train wreck happening and it's just as painful to watch. Why does QVC drag those lousers on and on? How did they make it past the six month probation?

She's a strange one. After all this time, her learning curve has barely moved in the direction of training comprehended. The other two hosts (who started at the same time) have been on-air, traveling and doing very well for QVC with ease and grace.

Re: Former QVC Host Kristine Zell -- New HSN Brand Ambassador

Kachina624 — Thu, 25 May 2023 20:42:43 GMT

Thank goodness I'm not remotely interested in C. WONDER.I have no desire to return to the days of yesteryear. One of the worst hosts ever.

Re: Former QVC Host Kristine Zell -- New HSN Brand Ambassador

chrystaltree — Thu, 25 May 2023 21:49:12 GMT

I remember the name. Yes, former hosts all seem to end up working as brand ambassadors now.

Re: Former QVC Host Kristine Zell -- New HSN Brand Ambassador

Luvsmyfam — Thu, 25 May 2023 22:42:05 GMT

@Caaareful ShopperAli CARRtalks baby talk?Ive never heard talk that way

Re: Former QVC Host Kristine Zell -- New HSN Brand Ambassador

Caaareful Shopper — Thu, 25 May 2023 23:02:36 GMT

@Luvsmyfam wrote:
@Caaareful ShopperAli CARRtalks baby talk?Ive never heard talk that way

@Luvsmyfam Perhaps I misunderstood. I took it as talking about her babies/children a lot. Not using her voice to talk like a baby.

Re: Former QVC Host Kristine Zell -- New HSN Brand Ambassador

Luvsmyfam — Thu, 25 May 2023 23:13:24 GMT

@Caaareful ShopperI have heard her mention her hubbs and kids(all the hosts do)I think nothing of it when she does

Re: Former QVC Host Kristine Zell -- New HSN Brand Ambassador

Spacrazy — Fri, 26 May 2023 03:23:13 GMT

@Carolina925 Hahaha Welcome to my world. I feel exactly the same way!

Re: Former QVC Host Kristine Zell -- New HSN Brand Ambassador

jackthebear — Fri, 26 May 2023 10:08:11 GMT

@BirkiLady wrote:
Ali is adorable and always a prepared host IMO! Guess we "see" people differently and have the right to our own opinions.

I agree with that, but she uses her kids way too much in her sales, and her voice is uptalky.

Re: Former QVC Host Kristine Zell -- New HSN Brand Ambassador

Kachina624 — Fri, 26 May 2023 15:02:49 GMT

@jackthebear wrote:
@BirkiLady wrote:
Ali is adorable and always a prepared host IMO! Guess we "see" people differently and have the right to our own opinions.

I agree with that, but she uses her kids way too much in her sales, and her voice is uptalky.

@jackthebear Since this up talking was mentioned a few days,ago, I've carefully listened and haven't heard a thing. I think your imagination is at work. Ali is the only "new" host I can stand to watch. I enjoy her upbeat, bubbly personality.