Pooja Sharma
Introducing products that exemplify a user’s shopping experience, QVC highlights choices that enhance the consumer experience. The free-to-air television network features several shows where hosts come on and deliver skillful descriptions of unique products that range from home decor and fashion to apparel and accessories. Carolyn Gracie is one of the hosts who has always helped viewers find the right product on shows like ‘Carolyn’s Closet’ and ‘Sundays With Carolyn & Dan.’ Ever since her exit from the shopping channel, fans have been curious to know the whereabouts of the television personality. So, if you also want to know more, look no further because we’ve got all the answers right here!
Who is Carolyn Gracie?
Hailing from Indianapolis, Carolyn’s journey in television was preceded by a successful radio career in Los Angeles. Throughout her radio career, listeners received h34 exceptional skills behind the microphone with equal warmth. Coupled with her endearing personality and commitment to deliver, Carolyn eventually decided to explore other opportunities as well. As an avid QVC shopper, working as a host was beyond her imagination. However, all of that changed when Carolyn’s husband, Mike, suggested and encouraged her to audition for the role of host.
Unsurprisingly, Carolyn’s abilities, added to her natural passion for shopping and buying, led her to become a host for the channel. Over the years, the breast cancer survivor managed to attract viewers with her eclectic suggestions and ability to keep things fresh. An avid gardener and animal lover, Carolyn had been a part of ‘Shopping Buddies With Carolyn and Jane,’ ‘Carolyn’s Closet,’ ‘Sundays With Carolyn & Dan,’ ‘Carolyn’s Style Scene,’ and several other television programs for the QVC Network. Despite her booming success in bringing viewership to the network, the TV personality ultimately parted ways with QVC in March 2023.
So, why did Carolyn Gracie leave QVC? Many have attributed her exit to the announcement released by Qurate Retail Inc., the parent company of QVC. The statement by the President and Chief Executive David Rawlinson read, “2022 was a challenging year for the company” and that the company has “taken action to strengthen the balance sheet, improve execution and aggressively cut costs.” They also announced the decision to eliminate approximately 400 team members in the company. While Carolyn has yet to confirm the reason for leaving the network, it is rumored that the management layoff is the main reason behind her exit.
Where is Carolyn Gracie Now?
After an association with the TV network that lasted almost twenty years, Carolyn looks forward to the next chapter of her life. Even though she has stepped down from her role as QVC host, she still reigns in the hearts of countless viewers. Despite sitting out from the shopping channel, Carolyn continues to draw viewers to the right products through other channels. As fans await the new projects she has admittedly kept on the back burner, they gain respite in her regular updates on Facebook and Instagram. With varied subject knowledge, Carolyn is preparing to launch her ideas on different subjects, including pets, gardening, and RVing content.
While Carolyn cannot divulge information about her new projects at the moment, she regularly takes to her social media platforms to drop little hints of prospective projects that are in the works. For instance, she is set to work with her former co-host Dan Hughes on a podcast. Not just this, Carolyn is also preparing a project with Nutsy, the Squirrel, a reappearing addition to the QVC network. Besides, she has hinted at the possibility of a camping trip for viewers and fans. The TV personality is set to leave for North Carolina, where she will further expand on the things she can teach in camping itineraries.
The former QVC host is also a car enthusiast and has suggested that something is in the works with automobiles. While work is still a priority for Carolyn, she is equally excited about spending more time with her family and husband. In addition, she has expressed her excitement for getting things done within her house that she had long placed at the back of her mind. So, even though Carolyn had to part from her role on television, it is apparent that great things await the former host in the future!
