Rebecca Vargas couldn’t maintain again the tears on Wednesday (June 25) when she closed out the House Buying Community’s (HSN) ultimate broadcast from its long-time residence in St. Petersburg, Florida.
“The ultimate Florida farewell. The final broadcast from the studios the place all of it started 48 years in the past,” Vargas wrote on Instagram on Thursday (June 26) alongside a clip of her ultimate goodbye. As introduced again in January, HSN will probably be leaving Florida after almost 50 years and relocating with its sister community, QVC, to West Chester, Pennsylvania.
“This second was SPECIAL. I’m humbled to have been given the duty & privilege of wrapping up an period alongside the individuals who have devoted a long time to this community!” Vargas added.
She continued, “There’s nothing like this household. You possibly can’t repeat the magic that I received the nice honor of soaking in & being part of for the shortest however sweetest season 💙 Perpetually grateful.”
Within the clip, a teary-eyed Vargas mentioned she “sensed a magic” the second she joined HSN a 12 months and a half in the past. “I’ve labored in TV for over a decade, this has been the head of my profession,” she continued. “And I’m simply so honored that I even received a sliver of it.”
Vargas is one in every of a number of HSN hosts who will probably be leaving the station over the approaching months. Natasha Lloyd, Helen Keaney, Amy Morrison, Lynn Murphy, Marlo Smith, Valerie Stup, and Michelle Yarn are all set to depart, in addition to Bobbi Ray Carter, who will retire on the finish of the 12 months after over 4 a long time with HSN.
Nevertheless, a number of hosts will probably be staying on after the transfer, together with Sarah Anderson, Debbie Denmon, Adam Freeman, Nicole Hickl, Tamara Hooks, Tina Jennings, Emily Lampa, Ty Mayberry, Callie Northagen, Suzanne Runyan, and Siaoming Wong.
The transfer comes as a part of guardian firm Qurate Retail’s makes an attempt to consolidate and give attention to “dwell social procuring” below the rebrand of QVC Group. Nevertheless, HSN and QVC will proceed to function as separate manufacturers.
Wrapping up her ultimate Florida broadcast, Vargas turned the cameras to the assorted workers and crew who assist make the magic occur. “I need to honor all of them,” Vargas acknowledged. “I’m so glad you get to see them, and I would like them to all come out as a result of it has been simply essentially the most unbelievable 48 years. Have a look at this! I like you all a lot.”
A number of of Vargas’ HSN co-stars jumped into the feedback to share their ideas, together with Jennifer Chan, who wrote, “You probably did an INCREDIBLE job to shut out this second in TV historical past! ❤️❤️ So happy with you, girlfriend!”
“Feeling all of the feelings proper now watching this 😢❤️😍👏 Love my HSN St Pete household perpetually,” added HSN dressmaker Giuliana Rancic. “I’ll at all times have essentially the most stunning recollections of my time in St Pete the place my desires got here true with the help of all of my stunning, variety and loving household there. It’s not goodbye however see you quickly.”
HSN common Doris Dalton wrote, “You might be superb .. it has been my honor attending to know you.. the following chapter for you goes to unbelievable .. St Pete was magical and so are the folks .. How fortunate I received to play a small half in it with everybody.”
“You probably did an superior job Rebecca, I couldn’t have held it collectively! I used to be crying at residence. Too stuffed with recollections of 33 years that wanted to come back out ! Full steam forward,” added magnificence ambassador Stella Riches.