HSN Waves Goodbye to 9 Hosts Amid Studio Relocation

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The Home Shopping Network is saying goodbye to many longtime staples. 

In a significant shift, HSN is planning to leave its long-standing headquarters in St. Petersburg, FL after almost 50 years, and instead, set up shop at the location currently occupied by sister network QVC in West Chester, PA. This change brings about the departure of nine HSN television hosts from their roles.

In a recent Facebook post on May 9th, HSN announced that over the next few months, they will be bidding farewell to Natasha Lloyd, Helen Keaney, Amy Morrison, Lynn Murphy, Marlo Smith, Valerie Stup, Rebecca Vargas, Michelle Yarn, and Guy Yovan. Additionally, they expressed their excitement for celebrating Bobbi Ray Carter’s retirement at the end of the year after a remarkable 42-year tenure!

However, among the numerous exits, the network assured that several well-known figures will stay on board, transitioning to their new location in Pennsylvania.

Moving forward to our grand opening at our studios in West Chester, PA, we’re delighted to share that Sarah Anderson, Debbie Denmon, Adam Freeman, Nicole Hickl, Tamara Hooks, Tina Jennings, Emily Lampa, Ty Mayberry, Callie Northagen, Suzanne Runyan, and Siaoming Wong will all remain with our HSN team. This means we’ll keep the valuable relationships we’ve built with our customers intact,” the post stated further.

Additionally, some fresh personalities are set to join our already skilled group of hosts, HSN mentioned. We can’t wait to present them to you in the near future!

The action, unveiled by the network back in January, is designed to enhance “social and streaming growth,” as stated by QVC Group, the umbrella organization for both QVC and HSN. The announcement made on May 9 reassured fans that HSN will persist and continue to serve them.

It’s great that you’re with us at HSN! As we mentioned earlier, our journey is taking a new direction, but rest assured, we’re still here. We’re excited to keep offering you unique products, engaging content, and memorable experiences.

For more stars who have left their TV shows, read on…

It might have been anticipated that Pedro Pascal’s character, Joel Miller, would eventually meet his end given his on-screen demise in April 2025 mirrored his fate in The Last of Us Part II, a video game released in 2020 which serves as the basis for season two of The Last of Us. The scene where his character was viciously impaled left viewers shocked and stunned.

Meanwhile, Pascal, who met his onscreen demise in both ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’, handled his frequent character deaths with good humor. In an interview with ‘Entertainment Weekly’, he quipped, “I get killed a lot… I enjoy dying.

Following what he labeled “one thrilling escapade,” Peter Krause formally concluded his portrayal of Bobby Nash, the Los Angeles Fire Department captain from the series 9-1-1, in a 2025 episode of the dramatic procedural.

In a statement given to the Hollywood Reporter, Krause expressed, “Bobby Nash was crafted with selflessness in mind, and he embodies this very trait.” He continued, “Frontline workers put their lives on the line for us daily. The character’s journey pays tribute to them.

As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but feel the heat surrounding the shocking demise of our beloved, tormented firefighter. In an interview with Variety, showrunner Tim Minear admitted that this controversial move was necessary: “After eight years, if we want to continue crafting stories with real tension and consequences, someone had to take their final call.

Prior to the commencement of the third season for “The Sex Lives of College Girls,” Renee Rapp has revealed her decision to depart from the show’s cast in the Max series.

In a social media post dated July 2023, she shared that some college friends had relocated her to Los Angeles and introduced her to a group of her cherished individuals. Fast forwarding 2.5 years – it has led to the creation of friendships like yours and this vibrant community.

In simpler terms, Mindy Kaling, a co-creator of the show, also affirmed that Renee Rapp is leaving. On her Instagram Stories, she expressed her affection for Rapp as Leighton Murray and shared her sadness at saying goodbye. However, she mentioned Rapp’s flourishing music career with excitement, looking forward to seeing Rapp on tour.

Over a year ago, there were whispers that Kevin Costner had suddenly decided to leave the successful Paramount drama following four and a half seasons. In June 2024, however, he officially confirmed that he would not be reprising his role for the show’s fifth and final season.

Ellen Pompeo wrapped up her 19-year stint as Meredith Grey in the ABC drama, playing her role as a series regular for the final time in February 2023.

On The Drew Barrymore Show in December 2022, Pompeo expressed the need for change, stating, “I need to switch things up a bit.” At 53 years old, she explained that her mind is like scrambled eggs and needs something fresh. Just as one can’t solve the New York Times crossword puzzle every day, she feels the same about her work.

In simpler terms, the actor who played Superman in “Batman vs. Superman”, Henry Cavill, has decided to leave the Netflix fantasy series after its third season. Liam Hemsworth is set to take over as Geralt in season four and possibly future seasons as well.

In a post on Instagram in October 2022, Cavill stated that his time as Geralt of Rivia has been a mix of monstrous encounters and thrilling adventures. Unfortunately, he will be giving up the medallion and the swords for Season 4.

As a loyal admirer, I bid farewell to Jesse Lee Soffer, who relinquished his role as Detective Jay Halstead after an incredible 10-season journey in 2022. The bond we shared through this character will always remain close to my heart.

In a statement following his last episode on the NBC procedural, Soffer expressed that crafting this hour-long drama week by week has been a deeply cherished endeavor for everyone involved. He remains incredibly proud of his tenure as Detective Jay Halstead.

After five seasons, Damian Lewis departed Showtime’s Billions in Oct. 2021.

In August 2021, it became known that Emily VanCamp has permanently put away her medical stethoscope, having left the TV series “The Resident” on Fox.

Following three thrilling seasons portraying Macy, the eldest sister character, on the CW’s reboot of Charmed, Madeleine Mantock made the decision to depart before the start of season four in 2021. In a statement, the actress expressed gratitude for the opportunity, stating that she had “greatly appreciated working alongside our exceptional producers, creatives, cast, and crew.

It transpired that Elizabeth Keen wouldn’t uncover Raymond Reddington’s true identity, as Megan Boone decided to depart from NBC’s The Blacklist at the culmination of season eight. Consequently, her character met her demise before she could lay eyes on the letter that would have disclosed all secrets. In 2021, Boone expressed her feelings about concluding Liz’s journey with an Instagram post, stating that it had been a “dream” for her.

In the second installment of Bridgerton, there was a notable absence of one duke, specifically Rege-Jean Page, who captivated audiences worldwide with his stellar performance in Netflix’s popular drama series. However, hearts were left aching when it was disclosed that he wouldn’t reprise his role for the second season in 2021.

Later on, he clarified to Vanity Fair that he took on a task initially, completed it, and then went ahead with additional tasks. In essence, that’s the entire account. He wishes there was something more exciting or glamorous about it.

Ruby Rose initially appeared in the Arrowverse crossover in 2018 and later starred as Kate Kane, also known as Batwoman, for one season on The CW’s drama series. This marked a historic milestone as Batwoman, who is a lesbian character, became the first to headline her own show after coming out publicly on TV. However, two days following the season 1 finale in 2020, Ruby Rose announced her departure from the role. The position was subsequently filled by Javicia Leslie, portraying Ryan Wilder, a new character set to assume control of the Batcave in season 2.

Later on in season two, Kate got a bit of a face swap and returned played by Wallis Day.

America Ferrera chose to part ways with Superstore at the conclusion of season five in 2020, which left Cloud 9 without a manager and the show without its main character. However, due to the pandemic, she made appearances in the first two episodes of season six. When it was determined that season six would be the last, Ferrera reappeared for the series finale to provide Amy and Jonah (Ben Feldman) with a satisfying conclusion.

As a devoted follower, I recall vividly the gripping 2019 finale of “The Magicians” on Syfy, where my character, Quentin, embarked on a mission to rescue Eliot (Hale Appleman). Despite successfully completing the quest, Quentin made the ultimate sacrifice. Although this series often brings back deceased characters, I myself did not reappear for the fifth and final season.

Ahead of the final season, Arrow‘s Emily Bett Rickards announced her exit in a poem of sorts.

Felicity and I are incredibly close, but after the first week, we’ll have to part ways,” she wrote.

She did, however, return for a guest appearance in the show’s 2020 series finale.

In 2018, Lauren Cohan bid farewell to The Walking Dead after extended contract talks, appearing in only a few episodes of season nine. Her character Maggie Greene was absent following a significant time leap in the show. There were expectations that she might reappear in some form for season 10, and with her TV series Whiskey Cavalier getting canceled, those hopes were realized. Cohan made a spectacular comeback in the 16th episode of this season, which aired in October 2020.

In 2018, Lauren Cohan departed The Walking Dead following protracted contract negotiations and appeared in only a few episodes of season nine. Her character Maggie Greene was absent after a six-year time jump in the series, but there were hopes she’d return for season 10. After her TV show Whiskey Cavalier ended, these expectations came true, and Cohan made a triumphant return in the 16th episode of the current season, which was broadcast in October 2020.

Following closely behind the departures of Cohan and Andrew Lincoln from the zombie drama, Gurira also announced her exit. She joined the AMC series during its third season as the katana-wielding character Michonne, and made her final appearance in a season 10 episode that was broadcast in March 2020.

In the first season, Nicollette Sheridan was a regular player, and she became a series mainstay in the second season, portraying the renowned Alexis Carrington. However, in 2019, prior to season three, she chose to leave the CW reboot to devote time to her ailing mother.

George Eads departed from the CBS remake around the middle of season three in 2019. At that point, he openly stated his wish to step away and devote more attention to his loved ones.

The TV show “Lethal Weapon”, starring Fox, has seen its fair share of cast departures. Actor Clayne Crawford was let go from the series following the second season, and in October 2018, Damon Wayans, his on-screen partner, declared his intention to leave the popular drama after completing the 13-episode third season. In his own words, “I’ll be quitting the show in December once we finish the initial 13 episodes, so I don’t really know what they have planned, but that’s my plan.” Wayans, a 58-year-old diabetic, works long hours of 16 per day and has stated, “I’m too old for this.

The show wasn’t renewed for another season; it ended with its third season instead. No further plans were necessary from the producers.

During the ninth season of Shameless, Cameron Monaghan’s character was put behind bars. In actuality, after spending nine years on the show, Monaghan was eager to venture into new opportunities. However, in a surprising turn of events for TV, he agreed to rejoin for season 10 and made an appearance when Shameless returned for its 11th and last season in December 2020.

After nine seasons as Fiona Gallagher, Emmy Rossum announced plans to leave Shameless in 2018.

In a statement, executive producer John Wells noted that Emmy Rossum will always be considered a part of the Shameless family. He praised her portrayal of Fiona, her leadership on set, and her directing contributions to the series. They are currently working on a season nine finale for Shameless that they hope will provide a fitting farewell for Fiona, reflecting Emmy’s exceptional work. Although it’s sad when an ensemble member decides to leave, their door will always be open for Fiona to revisit or return permanently. John is excited to continue telling the stories of this unpredictable family on Shameless and everyone there will miss Emmy and her brilliant portrayal of Fiona.

I, a die-hard fan here, can’t help but reminisce about the time Chelsea Peretti graced our screens as a cast member of Brooklyn Nine-Nine when it first premiered on NBC. However, she didn’t stay with us for the entire journey. In a heartfelt series of tweets back in 2018, this talented actress revealed her decision to bid adieu to the comedy, yet promised us she would return someday. Interestingly, she modeled her farewell message on the one sent by Emmy Rossum when she left Shameless. In a beautiful twist of events, Chelsea welcomed a baby boy with her husband, the brilliant Jordan Peele, in 2017. During season five, her character was on maternity leave and missed several episodes. I can’t wait to see what she does next!

Lincoln departed from the gore, grime, and turmoil of the zombie apocalypse on The Walking Dead during season nine. At San Diego Comic-Con in July 2018, he expressed, “This group has served as an extraordinary stand-in for a family I never thought I’d find. However, I have a genuine family waiting for me, and it’s time for me to return home.

15 years after donning her lab coat, Pauley Perrette chose to bid farewell to NCIS in 2018. She expressed that the decision was based on a profound belief in God and the universe, which made it evidently the right time for her departure. After careful consideration, she opted to announce her exit via Twitter, as she didn’t want the news to be sensationalized. In her own words, Abby leaving was not just a television trick, but a significant move.

In 2018, it was revealed that Willa Holland, a key cast member on The CW’s Arrow, had been planning her departure from the show for some time. According to showrunner Marc Guggenheim, Holland requested a reduction in her episode appearances and eventually asked to be written out during season six. Interestingly, this departure occurred at the same time as the return of Roy, Thea’s boyfriend played by Colton Haynes. As a result, their characters embarked on a journey together to destroy dangerous Lazarus Pits that Thea’s father had discovered, riding off into the sunset.

Actress Grace Park, known for her role on Battlestar Galactica, departed from Hawaii Five-0 prior to its eighth season in 2017. She and fellow cast member Daniel Dae Kim parted ways when discussions to achieve equal pay with their fellow actors did not succeed.

Later on, Park explained to Entertainment Weekly, “I’m thankful for the insights gained, but I opted for what maintained my principles.” He added, “I understand that folks are striving their hardest, and everyone is influenced by their unique experiences.

Similar to Park, Kim parted ways with the CBS series during the gap between seasons seven and eight. In a Facebook update, Kim expressed that the decision to depart was challenging, stating he remained open for a possible return; however, “CBS and I couldn’t reach an agreement on a fresh contract terms.

The NBC drama’s fourth season concluded with Sophia Bush’s character considering a job offer from the FBI in New York, effectively leaving Chicago behind. In late 2018, the actress disclosed that she departed the show following repeated instances of abusive treatment.

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