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New hostess Kristine needs to study

Fighting — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 02:51:01 GMT

Watching Kristine on morning February 17 2018, 6 a.m. Linea show, it was evident that she did not do her homework on Louis Dell’ Olio. Started out pronouncing his name wrong multiple times. Pronouncing it Dell’Oreo.

It was obvious she knew nothing about him or his design style, let alone his talent.

She referred to his line as “Lanai” and Louis kindly corrected her.

Louis was gracious in excusing her by saying it was the first time they worked together. Kristine then mentioned she was entitled to one mistake. Little did she know she made many.

i have been watching QVC for 12 years non-stop. Quality of hosts going down and choices of designers next to none. Louis is one of the last of the real designers.

He is just returning from a heartbreaking year end. What is QVC thinking when pairing him with a newbie?

Everyone has to start somewhere, but at least do homework.

Re: New hostess Kristine needs to study

maximillian — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 16:26:10 GMT

Sorry Christine did not do well with Louis. I do admire Louis and his line of clothing. I have seen Christine on other shows and thought she did a good job. I did not see the show in question.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 03:02:06 GMT

Wouldn't you be terrified to get before a TV camera and thousands of people, aware that you know nothing and are likely to make a fool of yourself? I would have been studying all night to prepare. These newbies think they can sleep in, then "wing it". Her presentation was a train wreck. Hosts should have basic knowledge of life experiences, like knowing the difference between a woven fabric and the knit you are wearing.

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Annabellethecat66 — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 03:02:35 GMT

@Fighting I saw that show (I DVR all of Louis' shows). I finally was talking to myself out loud telling her how to pronounce Linea.

She flubbed up his name a few times too. I am not usually critical of people on TV (because as I've said, I'm not perfect).

However, this is her job and she should have prepared for it. Giving her the benefit he did say it was the first time they'd met, but ..... again...it is her job.

He's so professional (but kind) I would think she she would have (as you said) studied and at least seen a few of his other shows before.

I did feel sorry for her because it looked like she was nervous. Maybe that was it. I've always found her hard to watch but it was his show so I sat through it.

It's nothing personal, I just don't like the sound of her voice and I feel like she isn't prepared for her shows.

I apologize for being so critical...but (I'm whispering...'It is her job".

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AuntG — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 03:14:21 GMT

Wasn't that awful? I remember when old-time hosts would mention the dreaded memos they would get for poor performances. This hostess was not at all prepared when she doesn't know the name of the clothing line she is selling. QVC should be ashamed of such on air " talent".

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kjae — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 03:28:16 GMT

Seems Mrs. Zell frequently hosts trainwreck shows. Sorry. Her hosting with Robert Lee Morris was also an embarrassment, as well as other jewelry shows she has presented.. They are professionals and should be able to do better no matter how new. The ARE supposed to study beforehand.

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TheMemphisVette — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 04:53:14 GMT

@Fightingwrote:
Watching Kristine on morning February 17 2018, 6 a.m. Linea show, it was evident that she did not do her homework on Louis Dell’ Olio. Started out pronouncing his name wrong multiple times. Pronouncing it Dell’Oreo.
It was obvious she knew nothing about him or his design style, let alone his talent.
She referred to his line as “Lanai” and Louis kindly corrected her.
Louis was gracious in excusing her by saying it was the first time they worked together. Kristine then mentioned she was entitled to one mistake. Little did she know she made many.
i have been watching QVC for 12 years non-stop. Quality of hosts going down and choices of designers next to none. Louis is one of the last of the real designers.

He is just returning from a heartbreaking year end. What is QVC thinking when pairing him with a newbie?
Everyone has to start somewhere, but at least do homework.

may i ask why you would need to start a new nic to post this? so strange to me.

Re: New hostess Kristine needs to study

insomniac2 — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 07:20:11 GMT

As I've posted a number of times over the years, I imagine masses of hopeful people audition for host positions.

How many hundreds get passed over in order to bring us "winners" who cannot speak well and who do not prepare? What a waste.

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cbrite — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 09:44:32 GMT

I'm betting she has no real idea who Louis really is in the fashion world.....I have tried to look back to 1977 or so and find a fashion show of his....beautiful photos on line.. but I'd like to see the show. He's put up a photo of Jac when she was 17...

These young gals (sales hosts) I cannot relate to...I don't like it when they say "You can rock it"...........certain things are not in that category, imho.....

Elegance is not rocked.... it's embraced.

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Patriot3 — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 13:32:20 GMT

OMG, I saw part of that show, where Christine called Louis' line... "lanai". My mouth fell open. I thought, why in the world didn't you teach yourself about Louis and his line before you went on the air. I hope she was called on the carpet for all the mistakes she made while on w/Louis, but I doubt it.

He was so gracious in correcting her. My gosh, qvc.........enough w/the non-professional hosts!!!

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meallen616 — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 14:20:08 GMT

@Fighting,

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GSPgirl — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 14:41:20 GMT

In the olden days a host would disappear if she made this many mistakes. I wonder if QVC just doesn’t pay as well these days?

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alliswell — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 15:25:27 GMT

@Annabellethecat66wrote:
@Fighting I saw that show (I DVR all of Louis' shows). I finally was talking to myself out loud telling her how to pronounce Linea.

She flubbed up his name a few times too. I am not usually critical of people on TV (because as I've said, I'm not perfect).

However, this is her job and she should have prepared for it. Giving her the benefit he did say it was the first time they'd met, but ..... again...it is her job.

He's so professional (but kind) I would think she she would have (as you said) studied and at least seen a few of his other shows before.

I did feel sorry for her because it looked like she was nervous. Maybe that was it. I've always found her hard to watch but it was his show so I sat through it.

It's nothing personal, I just don't like the sound of her voice and I feel like she isn't prepared for her shows.

I apologize for being so critical...but (I'm whispering...'It is her job".

It is so apparent that Ms. Zell was and is completely unprepared, and the impression and conclusion is that she does not enjoy her job. It has nothing to do with being new.

When a host is prepared and loves what they do, regardless of what they're selling, that "feeling" is conveyed to the viewer & they're wonderful to watch for example, Mary Nelson, or the new Kourtney or Cathy. (Although he's not new, my personal fav is Alberti)

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TX-starlight — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 15:29:30 GMT

@Patriot3 That's the part I saw. I thought "did she really say that"? I almost backed it up, but when he corrected her, I knew. I am thinking this host might not last too long. If they dismissed Alexis so quickly, I see Christine gone soon.

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jlkz — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 15:57:00 GMT

Granted I haven’t watched the Q for a long time; however,

I would like folks to remember that once you get a name wrong or it’s pronunciation, the mind sometimes creates a “ mental block. “

I can remember once in my career that as I was presenting an HR computer system to the VP-Personnel with my boss for final approval to launch, I kept tripping over one particularly difficult word. It was a word that normally flowed without a second thought on my part.

It became obvious to us all that this word ( for the life of me I can’t remember what it was ! ) was not going to get better! Since I had a reputation for being an excellent presenter, we decided to just laugh and get to the heart of the meeting.

It did not hold my career back: how I handled it probably did some good.

As for Q’s new trainees: there should be a mentor and rehearsals. Reviewing on-air presentations is a must: it’s difficult to watch oneself but the learning from it is priceless. This was one of the techniques I used in developing presenters and coaching folks on how to be interviewed.

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blackhole99 — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 16:15:47 GMT

Hopefully these hosts will get better as time goes on, it seems these are the worst bunch of new hires in awhile. What these people do for a living is not rocket science.LOL

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faeriemoon — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 18:05:40 GMT

@GSPgirlwrote:
In the olden days a host would disappear if she made this many mistakes. I wonder if QVC just doesn’t pay as well these days?

It seems the people making the decisions have also lowered their standards, or perhaps they too are new and don't have any standards to begin with. I've been with the Q for a very long time and I have never seen such a terrible batch of new hirees in my life.

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NickNack — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 18:28:14 GMT

I've never seen Kristine so went to the Meet The Hosts page, and she's not there. Is she so new she wouldn't be on that page, or is she gone already?

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TX-starlight — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 18:57:41 GMT

@NickNack I believe the hosts have a period of waiting for permanent position (I think 6mo), before their pic is posted. I am sure you find her on Facebook under her name-QVC.

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mosky — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 19:40:46 GMT

I had to stop watching the show.Her nervousness,made me nervous and I cannot enjoy show if I cannot relax while watching it.Maybe she was nervous because she was not prepared,and also I felt,she did not seem to treat him with the respect,he deserves!