Some QVC shoppers can’t help but make a connection with some of the network’s products — and hosts.
Over the years, loyal viewers have formed strong connections with veteran show hosts who possess a unique talent for promoting a wide range of products, spanning from clothing and cosmetics to food and gadgets.
Every so often, some of the program hosts decide to step away from the network to retire, spend more time with family or simply try something new.
In December 2024, Jennifer Coffey and Kerstin Lindquist both announced they would be leaving QVC after both serving 13 years as program hosts.
Lindquist expressed her decision to step away from the limelight in a heartfelt message on Instagram, stating, “It is time for me to prioritize spending more quality time with my teenagers and family. I believe it is now the opportune moment for God to work through me to bring about a more significant impact by concentrating on matters of faith and well-being within women’s lives.”
As for Coffey, she vowed to keep dreaming after her final show aired on December 31, 2024.
During her farewell event, she emphasized her unwavering commitment to inspiring others over the past 13 years, declaring, “Throughout this journey, my sole purpose has been to motivate. Remember, whatever aspirations you hold, they are within your reach and destined to be fulfilled.”
As viewers look forward to what Coffey and Lindquist do next, keep reading to see what other QVC hosts have done after leaving the network:
Lisa Robertson
After 20 years with the network, Robertson said goodbye to QVC in December 2014. “It is time for a new challenge and a new adventure,” she wrote via a blog post. “Although it is a little scary to leave what you have always known, I am very excited about what lays ahead.”
After leaving the network, Robertson spent many years working on her own online boutique. In November 2023, however, Robertson announced the business was coming to an end so she could retire and make more memories with her family, including husband Jeff Lawrence.
Kathy Levine
One of QVC’s original and most beloved former hosts returned to the shopping network in May 2022 after nearly two decades away. Levine returned as a guest with her own line within QVC’s iconic simulated diamond brand, Diamonique.
Her jewelry has become so popular that Levine continues to be a familiar guest during fashion and accessory shows.
Carolyn Gracie
In March 2023, Gracie announced she was leaving QVC after 19 years. “You won’t want to miss all the fun with pets, gardening, RVing and so much more!” she teased via Facebook when announcing her exit. “Let’s make sure we stay friends for life.”
Gracie has since returned to QVC with her Girl Next Door collection for gardeners of all levels. She has also remained in touch with her former QVC host Dan Hughes, who also left the network around the same time.
Jennifer Coffey
Following 13 years on QVC, Coffey hosted a farewell celebration in December 2024. “We close out one chapter and begin another,” she wrote via Instagram when announcing her departure. “I can’t wait to hear about your new adventures as I share mine with you too. I don’t know about you, but I’ve got Big Plans and I want to watch and support you as you work on yours. We got this.”
Dan Wheeler
In December 2019, Wheeler officially retired and had his final QVC show as a program host. Although he briefly returned to the shopping network to serve as a brand representative for the NFL, Wheeler spends most of his free time with family and checks in with his fans via Facebook thanks to his Morning Cup of Inspiration videos through Fearless Faith.
Jill Bauer
After 25 years as a QVC program host, Bauer had her final show in June 2019. Since then, she has become a lifestyle expert for the Today show and served as a brand ambassador for Drew and Jonathan Scott’s QVC line. Most recently, she has continued showcasing her love for jewelry by being a brand representative for JAI Jewelry on QVC.
Antonella Nester
In July 2020, Nester revealed she was leaving the network after 18 years. She has since continued to sell jewelry online and keeps fans updated on her life through Facebook.
In a video update from January 2024, Nester shared an update on her health and revealed she was cancer-free for two years after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Laurie Shore
After leaving QVC as a program host, Shore chose to spend more time with her two daughters and her husband who serves as a pastor. After a brief break from TV, however, Shore returned to QVC to serve as a brand representative for Mrs. Prindable’s Gourmet Apples.
Stacey Stauffer
While serving as a QVC program host, Stauffer whipped up her favorite recipes during her weekly show Step by Step Cooking with Stacey. When she left the network, however, the foodie became a brand ambassador for kitchen essential companies like California Innovations, LonoLife bone broth and more.
Gabrielle Kerr
Since leaving QVC in 2020, Kerr has continued to share fashion and beauty trends on TV programs like CBS Mornings and Lug Live. In her free time, the host is spending time with her family, trying new foods or collecting stamps on her passport.
