There's shopping, and then there's home shopping with help from QVC and HSN. As consumers make their final decisions on holiday gift giving, the teams that make up two of the biggest retail channels are celebrating a year of change that resulted in big sales and special memories. "Our on-air personalities continue to be one of our most important differentiators in our success; we call them the original influencers as they have been connecting live with audiences since the beginning," QVC and HSN executive Stacy Bowe exclusively shared with Us Weekly. "Whether it's one of our iconic hosts, expert guests or celebrity visitors, their authenticity and storytelling ability is what keeps customers connected and builds the loyalty that's so special to our business.' While viewers kept shopping with reliable faces on HSN like Joy Mangano and Curtis Stone, or through QVC with Kim Gravel and Valerie Parr Hill, many shoppers were also introduced to new brands. Behind the Scenes of QVC: Secrets Behind the 'Olympics of Live Television' In early 2025, Vivica A. Fox launched an exclusive apparel collection with HSN that Bowe describes as a "versatile, size-inclusive line helping customers transform their wardrobe from day to night." The Real Housewives of Miami's Marysol Patton introduced a Radiance Absolute jewelry collection just in time for Christmas, while Tabitha Brown brought her Fridays with Tab + Chance brand to HSN. At QVC, Kathy Hilton stepped into the role of QVC's Mrs. Claus while shoppers could purchase new items from Ree Drummond, Rebecca Minkoff and Elton John, who collaborated with Harry Slatkin on a collaboration you have to smell to believe. Throughout the year, QVC and HSN also bid farewell to a few hosts who made a forever impression on home shoppers. Courtesy of Mary DeAngelis/Instagram After 37 years as a program host, Mary Beth Rowe experienced an emotional retirement show in March. She is now spending more time with her grandchildren while still visiting the QVC studios on occasion. "The connection our hosts have with customers is truly extraordinary," Bowe told Us. "That trust doesn't go away; it simply shifts as they take on new chapters. For instance, Mary Beth continues to help QVC connect to our audiences by training new hosts while [former QVC hosts] Jennifer Coffey and Kerstin Lindquist make appearances on QVC as guests." Before HSN moved its studios to Pennsylvania after 48 years in Florida, the network said farewell to familiar hosts including Natasha Lloyd, Helen Keaney, Amy Morrison, Lynn Murphy, Marlo Smith, Valerie Stup, Rebecca Vargas, Michelle Yarn and Guy Yovan. In August, six talented women joined HSN, with more to be announced. Debbie Denmon, Tina Jennings, Callie Northagen and Adam Freeman Courtesy of HSN/Instagram "Seeing the genuine excitement and commitment from our new hosts to not only learn more about the HSN brand but to also forge relationships directly with our customers has been impressive to see," Bowe gushed to Us. "They are eager to help bring the stories to life behind the products they share in an authentic and trustworthy manner that resonates with our customers. Getting to watch our seasoned hosts take them under their wings to share their personal knowledge and experience has been a joy to see." With 2026 right around the corner, Bowe said new and loyal viewers alike can count on quality, value and convenience when they shop both QVC and HSN. QVC plans to continue expanding its presence on TikTok Shop after becoming the highest-earning vendor on the app, according to NBC News. QVC's Most Memorable Hosts: Where Are They Now? "In 2026, QVC will proudly celebrate its 40th anniversary -a significant milestone for our brand," Bowe teased to Us. "While planning is underway, our teams are excited to commemorate this achievement across all areas of the business." Bowe continued, "Our HSN customer loves staying on top of what's trending, so we're constantly looking at what upcoming trends to invest in. ... I look forward to continuing to showcase the brands, celebrities and entertainers that make HSN stand out." Before 2025 comes to an end, Us asked several QVC and HSN familiar faces to share their favorite memories from the past year. Keep reading to see what they shared: Danielle Fishel Danielle Fishel Courtesy of QVC "My favorite part of being a part of the QVC family is that I have been watching QVC since I was a little girl. My mom was a QVC woman. She still is a QVC woman. The hardest part is that every time I go there, I'm buying and shopping all the people who are on before me. 'Look at that belt. Yes, I need those earrings.' I just bought a Diamonique diamond anklet. I love QVC, and the fact that my brand that I love so much that's such a passion project for me - Be Free by Danielle Fishel - is there feels like such a dream come true. We just did a rebrand. We've got brand new beautiful bottles, soft touch, reformulation. We've got some argan oil. We're coming out