Oh wow, I didn't hear about QVC buying out HSN, but if it is true, all I can say is more power to them. HSN was so boring to watch, Their hosts sound like they try to hard, and most of them can put me to sleep. I hope QVC can make them more of a better show than they have now. QVC the hosts and the Artists who are selling their products are mostly upbeat, and entertaining. They make you laugh, they make mistakes, say things they shouldn't be saying, and no bleeps them out. Like they say it's live TV, and I watch them all day long, more for the entertainment, then the products. I do buy the items I like, and also catch those special one time prices that sometimes only run for about an hour. whoever came up with the idea of letting them do more than most shopping networks really have a good thing going. Of course, they have to rush some people off the phone when they take to long talking, but they have time slots, and schedules to follow. However in reference to your question about the new hosts, some of them are naturals, and some need more experience. I not familiar with their names yet, but their is one new host who is blonde, who needs to watch the way she speaks. She young, and I like her but she kind of raises the tone of her voice with every word she ends a sentence with and sounds like she is singing. I hope she tones it down a little, she is sweet, but just needs a to be not so nervous as she appears. I know it must be hard starting a new job and being on TV, and I'm sure in time she will calm down. I really like her.