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Illnesses/Mishaps

MaryLamb — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 17:57:47 GMT

I wish that the powers that be at QVC would implement a new policy that would allow the hosts to acknowledge any kind of mishap that occurs due to an illness or otherwise. I have frequently witnessed hosts who either have a coughing fit, get choked up, or leave set to have to deal with an issue, and they always seem to “push through” the issue rather than simply acknowledge it and taking a moment to resolve the issue. We viewers aren’t dumb or blind. We can see that something is going on, and it is uncomfortable to watch a host or vendor struggling. I would rather them take a moment, say “excuse me, I need to grab a glass of water,” then continue their job. We know they’re human, so it’s not going to turn us off or cause us not to order something.

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KKJ — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 18:03:57 GMT

I haven't seen any of these incidents, but I don't mind if they go to commercial while the host gets a drink, etc. Maybe they don't feel comfortable going into detail about feeling sick or whatever it is. I tell you, it's a case of danged if they do & danged if they don't. I've read posters complain here ad nauseum regarding hosts divulging too much about themselves & now compaints of them not saying enough. They can't win!

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Bri369 — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 18:05:40 GMT

I have seen hosts cough, tear up, or have to leave the set.

I think it's up to the host to determine if they need to leave or won't be able to continue with the presentation. I don't think it's QVC's policy to force a host to stay on the air while they're coughin or not feeling well.

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MaryLamb — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 18:12:46 GMT

@KKJ wrote:
I haven't seen any of these incidents, but I don't mind if they go to commercial while the host gets a drink, etc. Maybe they don't feel comfortable going into detail about feeling sick or whatever it is. I tell you, it's a case of danged if they do & danged if they don't. I've read posters complain here ad nauseum regarding hosts divulging too much about themselves & now compaints of them not saying enough. They can't win!

@KKJ I agree, I don’t need every detail of their condition, and I don’t like with they go off on personal tangents, but it’s painful to watch them coughing or choking. I think most people like to put on a brave face when they’re ill, but sometimes you just need to excuse yourself to grab some water or hack up whatever is clogging your throat.

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DottieD — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 19:09:22 GMT

I don't think it's too much to ask for. A short, "thanks for your concern, I'm fine, etc." It was obvious from reading the online chat that viewers were distressed.

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Imaoldhippie — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 19:09:25 GMT

I have a suspicion it is a medical emergency with Antonella, she has rushed off the set other times. Basically, its none of our business.

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JCath — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 19:14:35 GMT

What happened on the noon Fall Decorating show? I tuned in around 12:25 and the vendor was presenting a set of 3 Desert Steel mini gourds. She was cut off and several minutes of promos were aired, one after another. When the show resumed, Antonella seemed shaken. She kept touch her hair and moving her bangs off her forehead. They brought back the interrupted vendor eventually and Antonella seemed to apologize to her. Does anyone know what happened?

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KingstonsMom — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 20:03:02 GMT

Good grief, just because they're an on air host, doesn't mean that every little thing that may affect them on air like a cough, etc., needs to be announced or excused or is anyone's business but their own.

Just because we watch them, doesn't mean that we're entitled to know every little thing that affects them.

SMDH......

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MaryLamb — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 22:33:01 GMT

@KingstonsMom wrote:
Good grief, just because they're an on air host, doesn't mean that every little thing that may affect them on air like a cough, etc., needs to be announced or excused or is anyone's business but their own.

Just because we watch them, doesn't mean that we're entitled to know every little thing that affects them.

SMDH......

@KingstonsMom You have a terrible habit of twisting people’s words and blowing things out of proportion. The post was about the hosts being able to grab a glass of water instead of choking their way through a presentation, because it’s more distracting to watch them hack up their lungs or have trouble speaking rather than them grabbing some water. No one said anything about needing to know every little detail that effects them. Grow up.

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KingstonsMom — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 22:48:32 GMT

@MaryLamb

LOL! You havn't been here long enough to have any idea what my "terrible habits are", maybe you need to "grow up".

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Sweetbay magnolia — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 22:57:08 GMT

If I recall at all correctly, Antonella may suffer asthma.

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KKJ — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 23:16:09 GMT

@KingstonsMom wrote:
Good grief, just because they're an on air host, doesn't mean that every little thing that may affect them on air like a cough, etc., needs to be announced or excused or is anyone's business but their own.

Just because we watch them, doesn't mean that we're entitled to know every little thing that affects them.

SMDH......

Amen IG! It's none of our business, plus I'd bet you anything that if they did come on explaining things the boards would be full of the usual complaints of TMI and we don't need to know everything about the hosts' lives!

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KingstonsMom — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 23:19:59 GMT

@KKJ

You're so right, some sure would!

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fancy pantsy — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 23:20:51 GMT

i am in agreement with @Imaoldhippie . it's really none of our business.

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LoveMeSomeQVC — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 02:46:02 GMT

@MaryLamb I understand what you mean. I know you're not saying we need an explanation or any personal details but we certainly understand if a host has to step away to get a sip of water if they are having a coughing fit. They shouldn't have to suffer through on air. I could not do their job. I can think of things that would probably happen if I was a host - sneezing fit, growling stomach, tripping, the list goes on lol!

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x Hedge — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 04:43:47 GMT

Got to admit, I read the OP and thought "huh"?

I've seen both hosts and vendors stop to drink a bit of water and clear their throat.

I've seen hosts ask floor staff to fetch water for a vendor.

I've seen a vendor wave his assistant in to camera range to take over.

I've seen hosts take over and do all the talking while the vendor had a coughing fit.

Seems to work fine already. What new policy is needed?

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wonderfulworld — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 13:06:32 GMT

On a show later last year Shawn became ill (I bet it was GI?) and stepped away. Mari Lyn from Philosophy was the guest and she just kept presenting alone. Shawn came back and said another host was going to take over for her. I didn't even realize she had left. If I were on live TV, I would live in fear of those events.

She was not coughing or anything but did look a little pale. After a few ads the new host came on and continued with Philosophy. Maybe something about 'under the weather' was mentioned.

I remember Jill stepping in for someone and said words to the effect that she was in the middle of curling her hair and got word she had to step in so that was why her hair wasn't at it's best. Looked fine to me.

They are all true and seasoned professionals.

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Johnnyeager — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 14:03:15 GMT

Although she's under no obligation to do so, Antonella has explained on her QVC Facebook page that she was put on some new medication and an adverse reaction kicked in while on TV.

She thanks everyone for their concern and says that she is fine.

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Lipstickdiva — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 14:29:37 GMT

@KKJ wrote:
@KingstonsMom wrote:
Good grief, just because they're an on air host, doesn't mean that every little thing that may affect them on air like a cough, etc., needs to be announced or excused or is anyone's business but their own.

Just because we watch them, doesn't mean that we're entitled to know every little thing that affects them.

SMDH......
Amen IG! It's none of our business, plus I'd bet you anything that if they did come on explaining things the boards would be full of the usual complaints of TMI and we don't need to know everything about the hosts' lives!

@KKJ @IG, I'm guessing even if they explained, some wouldn't believe them or the reason wouldn't be good enough.

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Daysdee — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 19:40:20 GMT

Sometimes hosts are so hoarse and coughing they should have another host take over. They don't seem to do this at times that they should.