It will be interesting to hear what happens with Chuck on there. I have a friend thats doing the same thing with the same results. Get sneak previews of special offers & upcoming events delivered to your inbox. However, it also means they still charge you shipping but you call afterward and ask them to have the shipping charges refunded, which they'll do by check. I bet ShopLC is gearing up to be THE jewelry network and getting Chuck on board is a very savvy move. Laura was boring and stuck up. When we were marketing to Evine, whether on a billboard or on TV, people wouldnt know if Evine was an entertainment network or a shopping network. I feel bad for Laura Duffeks departure from Shophq. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. In her earlier years at JTV, I would watch her overnight shows sometimes when I couldnt sleep. You said your gold plated jewelry still looks good after wearing it in the shower, etc. Host Leaving SHQ - Page 3 - Blogs & Forums - QVC On 5/9/2014 kachina624 said: When a bunch of hosts defected from ShopNBC years ago, she was one who left to work for the new channel. ShopHQ may be descriptive of what the company aspires to be, but it is also a lie. . Yeah thats all you see on there Hand Sanitizers! I love Nikki too, but I guess I wont get to see her as I dont tune in to ShopHQ much. No filter whatsoevernever knows when to stop. They have lost some good hosts and some who needed to go. Judy and Paul need to just go awayyyyyyyyy. A name on its own is meaningless until it is given meaning through consistent messaging, storytelling, design and customer experience.. It went belly up after a short while and most of the hosts went back to Shop but not Karen. Never mind. HQ is headed for rock bottom. SHOP HQ is like the minors leagues compared to the Q. I love watching Erin and Becky during Wake Up In Style. No sign and no mention of dragging her or the daughter with the snake tattoos out which is a big plus. Her head may be the next to roll. However, thinking back, not many of their hosts were classy, so many screamed and laughed all the time at nothing. Thanks Invicta D bros! Jackie Crosby Elsewhere in the world, including in other Commonwealth countries, pronunciation is a matter of personal preference. I use it on my face, back of my hands, bad knee and even started using it on one of my dogs (white Toy Poodlewont work on my other Poodles who are red) for gastro issues. Cant wait to watch him there. Then HSN went to cable in 2002, I believe. Per L and W on their live FB feed. Thank God if I order I only do it online rather than watching the clowns they have left!!! SHOPLC has the most knowledgeable gem experts of any shopping network! . Their prices are ridiculously overpriced just like HSN's coin guy Mike Meatsack. I agree. A few weeks ago Michael straight out said on air that he had a limited supply of products because his factory is shut down. Im done with Chuck, pretty much, anyway. Also of note is that ShopHQs posted schedule only goes through the end of this Friday, April 4. I've always thought Becky Wright to be a wonderful presenter, very nice and kind to all others she works with. He has a show with the best host there is Heather Hall this week. Entries (RSS) and Comments (RSS). And, may I add judgmental and botoxed and fillered is she That is a real asset. He was pretty underutilized anyway, mainly staying with their Bulldog channel and getting occasional forays onto the main. She's now working for MacKenzie-Childs with Rebecca and will be a spokespersonfor the product when ShopHQ has shows. She served as a HSN host for more than 21 years before moving on to other opportunities. Deal. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. They couldn'tgive the an e-mail or a text? ShopHQ - Wikipedia They shared a channel with the local (San Francisco Bay Areawhere I lived then) Chinese community channel. . I found LC to be somewhat annoying part of the time, so I hit mute. ShopHQ is bringing back two hosts: Jen Vick, who left last summer, and Natasha Chughtai, who was there from 2015-2018 and had been at ShopLC from early 2019 until recently. His accent is bullshit. Michael was a guest Sunday morning with Paul and Judy on their video which I did not watch. The company laid off 20% of its workforce in May 2019, when Peterman took the helm, cutting $15 million in payroll. I think all of the employees of this network should be looking for jobs. Im a little leery of shopping there; Ive heard their customer service is nightmarish. The fastest-growing, most innovative and most importantly JEWELRY FOCUSED-network ShopLC will be my new home starting in July.. Regarding Paul Deasy, Michael will be manufacturing Pauls jewelry from hereon in. I dont blame HSN for dumping gem treasures, chuck is a fraud. There is nothing on this channel but encore presentations, watches, that Medic stuff and more encores of encores. Playing tourist! WITH ALL KINDS OF BENEFITS, OK--I just received an invitation from them inviting me to BECOME A VIP CUSTOMER! My husband got the account squared away and I was able to get Isomers Vitamin C trio, Copper Mask and most importantly R Pur. Find recent orders, do a return or exchange, create a Wish List & more. Actually I think both Kathy and Rebecca will be on the shows whenever they have MacKenzie-Childs. Then I lost track of her and the channel. I always enjoyed her on the old CVN when she was married to Skip they were a really great team, sorry to see them divorce. Is Chuck already gone? The company delayed an earnings announcement that had been scheduled for April 1 until April 15. It also included 44 workers in iMedia Brands' warehouse and fulfillment center in Bowling Green, Ky., according to state records and a copy of the severance letter received by the Star Tribune. That will fall into a new category bought this now cant get it fixed. I rarely watch HQ now but when I did a quick look yesterday Lynn was telling us what a wonderful host Kathy Norton was. then she came back and left again. You cannot paste images directly. That said, will Petermans sharply reduced team be able to implement the radical changes needed to revive its television-shopping flagship ShopHQ, as well as bring on two new channels? Gwen, I completely agree about Rachel Huber. She is missed! I love that he sources his metals here in the US, instead of overseas, and his rings have some of the most beautiful designs. Prices were still high and some of the stones were very, very pale. Fortunately, all the jewelry I've bought has been satisfactory, so I've never had to return anything. I did enjoy the various personalities of the hosts and the commeraderie that seemed to exist between the vendors and hosts on ValueVision/ShopNBC/HQ and those relationships made it interesting and entertaining to watch. Karen, who we can. To do that, it needs new, more relevant and engaging products, not the same-old, same-old that it has shown recently. The hosts are terrible. Her head may be the next to roll. If Deasy is going back, assume his sell online venture didnt work out too well. Additional layoffs came in January, including the termination of its chief financial officer, and again in February. Ok, for all the "seasoned" home shopping watchers, list your recollection of former hosts from any network. Kline was crowned Mrs. Minnesota in 1989. Guess I will have to tune out the annoying background music and over emoting hosts and watch a little more. I have some spectacular diamond purchases from them as well as cheaper purchases and household items. Most likely part of the reason shes no longer with ShopHQ. Birthstone: Diamond. Charla was on Evine Live a few months ago with Isomers, but not as a host. It does not matter how much I wanted to watch, if she is the host I cannot stay tuned . Looks like the powers that be thinks she needs another long time host to sing her praises so that people wont miss Laura too much. Ill go look online. See also: TV Shopping Channel Evine Seeks A Lifeline As Sales Sink And Brands Abandon Ship, See also: Farm-Healthy Lifestyle Brand Beekman 1802 Leaves Evine For Greener Pastures At HSN, This is a BETA experience. Other workforce cuts came in October, when several veteran on-air personalities were let go, including Brian Kessler, Kimberly Wells and Kristine Kvanli. Their online site has tons of inexpensive items, and the auctions are great fun for the bargain shopper. LIke all of the jewelry stuff on all networks, you have to pick and choose on Shop LC. I rarely watch this channel anymore , cant stand the shuckster and his wife hawking masks and hand cleaner, wtf? I also ordered waterless car wash/wax, another great product and am waiting for my Alexandrite ring to be delivered. Tiffany lighting is going to QVC. This is blockbuster news in the home shopping world: Jewelry vendor and Jersey guy Chuck Clemency is leaving ShopHQ, where he has been forever, for Shop LC! *Youre signing up to receive ShopHQ promotional email. I am so fucking pissed at this channel I will NEVER BUY FROM THEM AGAIN. Looks like a Worst Individual Fashion Item nominee to me! ShopHQ puts it back in the shopping camp and nobody needs another shopping alternative. He was especially knowledgeable on the coin shows. I am delighted to have found ShopLC where they have such a wide range of products (and quality).and fantastic prices! Hennepin county Attorney Mike Freeman said in a statement that Kline's actions were 'clearly driven by greed. They had no jewelry to buy and take home. FYI: Invicta/Eyal Lalo owns Medic Therapeutics.. Greedy, disgusting price gouging bastard he and Terry Dubrow are.. What that really means in terms of how it is shown and who shows it I dont know, nor care. Hmmm ok. Shes probably very nice. I have to change the channel when she is the host because she is so loud and irritating. They were showing an amythest ring in the thousands. Yes, I try to get in sunrise hikes now. Her husband is ok; a bit dry maybe. If they were beautiful you wouldnt have to say it.right. Never cared for him, He seemed one dimensional often just selling watches. the Titanic of homeshopping! Jennifer Kline, 51, was convicted of theft by swindle after she bought new clothes from Macy's, attached their price tags to worn clothes and then returned the old items for a full refund. It will be interesting to see if his prices comes down. Call for millions to take part in 'Homage of the People' to King Charles at the coronation sparks backlash Princess of Wales 'plans to go without a tiara and wear a floral headpiece for King Charles' coronation For 20 years she was the Queen's closest confidante but now she must build a new life outside the royal NANA AKUA: Why I'm thrilled by the invitation to pledge my 'true allegiance' to King Charles III, MICK HUME: An oath of allegiance to the King? Their web page is scruffy, and from what I heard, their on air presentations are really low brown. I wish Chuck, Michael, Paul and all the hosts who are no longer there well and offer them thanks for the happiness they gave me. Shophq is declining faster than I can keep track of. Looks like Skip Connelly was the next host on ShopHQ to get the boot! I was wondering if you knew something I didnt. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. I had no idea that Laura was gone. I wondered why Daniel Green was hosting the MacKenzie-Childs shows and then realized that Kathy Norton wasn't doing any of the shows this weekend. Mr worked graveyard for a couple years, and it was definitely an adjustment! Meanwhile this morning on HQ, Heather Hall, in a recorded program from yesterday I think it was. But I havent seen Chuck nor his son Blake on ShopL for a while now. Ms Moss said Michael was gone; I guess well see what happens with him. The Hispanic population is among the nations fastest-growing ethnic group. Meanwhile from Chuck Clemency: Kudos to him!. Designer of HSNs Roberto By RFM Jewelry Line Dies of Cancer At Age48. Most of the former hosts (from all channels) would love to get back on air. Maybe that was the beginning of this new behavior. 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Well now I really want to watch LC, imperfections and all, and we dont get it in my area. I learned a long time ago, if jewelry (or anything else) looks flimsy or faulty, send it back immediately. Dont people from the UK/Commonwealth and/or Irelandsay Scon for Scone? What a mess that was. I surely am, as I am sure customers will be too. April 6, 2020 7:06pm. And also shows with Kendy and Erin. Please bring her back at any amount. Get ready for some serious holiday envy! Same with Marissa Morgan. Did his job well even though he knew this is all a big joke. Typical. Why shopLC? They had the exterior of the Evine/SHQ building in MN painted black, for goodness' sake. I have a soft spot for them because I love all the nice gold jewelry I got from them in the old ShopNBC/ValueVision days. QVC is not responsible for the availability, content, security, policies, or practices of the above referenced third-party linked sites nor liable for statements, claims, opinions, or representations contained therein. He was wise to jump ship! Today I still buy a few jewelry items from them, but I don't pay any attention to their other products -- pandemic health merchandise, Invicta watches, fashions, or other things. Published: 19:12 BST, 16 August 2017 | Updated: 22:30 BST, 16 August 2017. Well, at least Ill be saving some money NOT watching any longer. (Photo by Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images for Evine), The 9 Elements That Power The Worlds Most Influential Retail Brands, A Wild Ride: 6 Takeaways From The Ever-Changing World Of Commerce. It isn't easy to reinvent yourself so good for you, Albaninny. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. What else did they have left that was appealing? When police executed a search warrant on her home, they found about 24 of the brand name clothing items that she bought and pretended to return. Maybe it was Kathys (his wife) ring or Kathys bracelet in the thousands of dollars he was trying to push, like he paid that for them. Invicta's ship started sinking when Tim Temple left( or let go). Chuck realized shopHQ was on its last legs! I have purchased quite a few of them. I know it is hard getting used to how loud they are, but it is getting kind of entertaining. Update on Michael Valitutti and Paul Deasy-Michael did a facebook video from his back yard. It was nice to see her . I have had much better luck with the stainless! Same thing happened yesterday during the Tiffany-style lamps show, but the person heaping the praise on Kathy was Melissa Miner. That guy was the best watch salesman I've ever seen on any of the shopping channels. Thats the last place hosts and vendors go before they are put out to pasture. But his jewelry sucks. I am sick of watching all of the contrived, phony hosts on the other shopping channels and I happen to do a LOT of TV shopping, have been for years. Hi Judy However, we closed our LA business office along with the team there overseeing the Jane Fonda collaboration. I would guess Valitutti is not far behind. I doubt ShopHQ pushed him out. You can watch it on Wendys fb page. He is a lovely man on Shop LC. Wonder about the other 2 Amigos. HSN used to be like that. I always liked her so will check it out. Im paying up my bill and closing my account. And Blake, too? I love watching the host trying to get the floor away from Chuck when he goes off on his long rants. "In the second quarter, we are planning to change the name of the Evine network back to ShopHQ, [+] which was the name of the network in 2014," said CEO Tim Peterman in a statement. Erin is naturally funny and down to earth. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. I really like Chucks hands tan, and lovely. Michael, do you know what youre getting into? She was one of the few hosts they had that I could tolerate watching. Thats the only social media she should post. BTW, the village of Scone in Scotland is pronounced Skoon, rhymes with moon. ShopHQ | Shop Bulldog TV | ShopHQ Health | 123tv | iMDS, Terms of Use | Privacy | Accessibility | Closed Caption. But she has been a host for a long time. But these may be a distraction when the flagship ShopHQ channel needs the most serious fix. Friendlier, I would guess. Was Channel surfing and saw Karen Connelly on the LC channel, don't know if she was selling a specific line or is a new host for them. I'm a doctor and here are the 5 signs you may have intestinal parasites, Why I've ditched a lifetime of possessions and downsized at 70 for my children. She was one of the reasons I even tuned in to ShopLC! Also gone are Brian Kessler and Christine Kvali. They met and married while working at HSN . I wanted to save shipping and taxes. It makes sense for Chuck to go to LC, your points are valid. In fact, it reminds me of the early ValueVision. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) A former television host is behind bars in Leon County after being arrested on multiple felony warrants. It also allows us to market to it. Chuck still rocks! He was especially knowledgeable on . My card's date expired for the last payment and instead of contacting me to update they sent it TO A COLLECTION AGENCY! And in another blow, Jane Fonda will not be launching her much-anticipated line of athleisurewear clothing with the company. Not worth it. Dimitri James (Skinn Cosmetics) and the Beekman guys left just in time. Hope it works out, but if it doesnt, Im sure SHOPLC would welcome her back! When a bunch of hosts defected from ShopNBC years ago, she was one who left to work for the new channel. Confused? Without them, there is less jewelry selection. When opportunity knocks I answer, he wrote. If you like her be sure and check out the LC channel. HQ is folding. Despite the name change and its ShopHQ promise, it is offering less not more. 24K Gold It was fab! Of the current host roster of 13, 3 of them are former hosts who have been rehired this year. I also notice they have cut Melissa Miner's air time down quite a bit. There are two shows Monday 30th 10am -12pm PT. September 8, 2011 at 6:47 pm EST #134343. Seriously. If you stream, you can watch LC on YouTube. Abigail, check out MaryAnns post. I hope she is back I will watch her. There were several posts on our blog saying that Laura Duffek had announced on Facebook that she was gone as a host at ShopHQ. However the majority of my rings were purchased from JTV and the quality was always good for the pieces I kept. I would like to see Chuck Clemencys choice of mens rings he wares. Another poster and I were discussing Skip earlier this month. ShopHQ cites virus as it slashes another 152 jobs - Star Tribune I also loved watching him present Waterford Crystal with Jorge Perez, and will miss him. Karen seems like somewhat of a rebel and apparently has trouble ""fitting in"". Also getting more airtime will be jewelry, beauty and wellness offerings, while the weak-performing home and fashion categories will get less in the future. I recently started watching ShopLC, too. Even the model has a look of, "Yeah, this skirt looks like it belongs on someone under the age of 10.". Just saw Terri Toner on HSN with some zipper gizmo. I did the same thing and heard Chucks voice from another room and was happily shocked to see him on LC. (the slightly disheveled fellow) tried to explain the types of gold, using a weird drawing, math, and heaven knows what. Is Deasy connected to LC? Its a more intuitive name. 2023 ShopHQ. No more Waterford HQ. Jackie Crosby is a general assignment business reporter who also writes about workplace issues and aging. I picked up a gorgeous 3-stone prasiolite ring in sterling for $9! Much luck in your future Laura! And its the live feed! Skip Connelly - Facebook These are scary, trying times. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Which will reduce the quality even more. Watched them. (He said that). In The World Cup Of Holiday Ads, Why Does England Win Each Year? Laura and Wendy were just doing a FB live and they were throwing shade left and right at HQ and the Invicta douche bros. Cozelle has started the jump over to LC. Once at home, the ShopNBC/Evine host took the price tags off the new clothes and attached them to old clothing that she already owned. So ShopHQ has a big selling job to do, both to consumers and to brands to attract them to the network. There was Libby Floyd, Allison Waggoner, Sarah Andersen, who is now one of the best on HSN, Shawn Wilsie who has been on ShopLC for a few years, and Kimberly Wells. I like Blake and i love Cheryl and Kim from the old JTV days. I wonder if the other older hosts are worried if they will be next. Bought some things and the quality was really good and prices are unreal. (LogOut/ Good for Kathy! He was down to earth. He should ware mens rings as he would sell many. All kinds of changes at HQ. Thanks Linda! I am a recent customer of theirs, since Chuck landed there, and I can say that in the high-end merchandise, their quality for the price cant be beat. I believe Wendi Russo was one of the first. Kendy crawled back with her tail between her legs and Karen (who is a legend in her own mind) sued VV for her Sincerely yours Karen junk jewelry that VV offered. The plating wore off. (LogOut/ Seems like everyone who comments on Judy puts the word beautiful before her name, even the hosts at HQ did that. Other shopping channels have tried to unlock this market, including Home Shopping Espanol launched by HSN in 1998 and shuttered in 2002, but the time may be right for iMedia and LaVenta now. Chuck Clemency. Looking at the Hosts page I realized that she was the missing host. Im not sure that anyone worldwide has been able to do that successfully yet, Pruett reflects. After signing a three-year agreement last November under previous CEO Bob Rosenblatt, Fonda was going to promote her line on air from the companys Los Angeles studio. All rights reserved. ShopHQ has done it again: They've brought back another former host, in this case British host Sam Simmons. Plus, Tiffany Lighting is no more according to host Lynne today. But television shopping has largely drawn a female audience and neither Pruett nor I are keen on the possibilities of this new venture. And Im sure his pricing will be more reasonable as well! Im so excited you will be with me. Flipped back a little later and it was $179.99, Thirty-five minutes and they were still playing games with the same ring and silly back and forth talk. At any rate, shes worth forgetting about; no need to pay attention to those kinds of people. If this name change, after three others, doesnt confuse and confound its current shoppers, it surely will disappoint any new shoppers who happen to find it.