HSN’s big move calls for some new program hosts.
Us Weekly has learned six talented women have joined the shopping network and will be making their on-air debuts in the coming weeks.
“Our new hosts have joined the party 🎉,” HSN shared via Instagram on July 27, more than a month after moving its studios from Florida to Pennsylvania. “We’ll be introducing the new hosts, so keep an eye out and get to know the whole crew!”
The new talent – which includes Sarah Timm, Jasmine Brooks, Rebekah Wood, Brynne Edwards, Clarke Wolfe and Lesley Machado — have already received support from their extended TV family.
Former QVC host Mary Beth Roe, who retired in March after 37 years, revealed she is helping train the newest hires.
“I’m back at QVC part time to train new hosts for Q and HSN!” she wrote via Facebook on Saturday, August 2. “Truly special talented women who I’ve enjoyed getting to know and teaching them how to host on TV! It’s the best of both worlds for me – still retired but able to teach what I love to do for 4-5 weeks and then off again until more get hired. I’m so grateful and blessed! Tune in to watch them on HSN! #hsn #homeshopping.”
Us was able to chat with HSN’s newest hosts — who are all excited to start shopping with viewers at home. Keep reading to learn more about the network’s latest additions:
Jasmine Brooks
When Jasmine learned she was officially an HSN host, she called her husband and every lifelong friend who knew about her career goals.
“All I had to do was say, ‘I just landed my dream job,’ and they knew exactly where I was heading, even if we haven’t talked about it in decades,” she told Us. “People are sharing memories of me from childhood about playing HSN host.”
Jasmine is looking forward to hosting beauty shows and raving about her favorite skincare products, like Tarte’s mascara, Beekman’s makeup remover, Philosophy’s Radiant Grace shower gel and Lancôme’s foundation.
Clarke Wolfe
At the end of her in-person callback, Clarke remembers receiving the offer to become an HSN host.
“I called my mom and dad (Patterson and David Wolfe) in Atlanta,” the actress recalled. “They wanted to know all of the details of the day and were so happy for me!”
As she gears up for her new role, Clarke has already had the opportunity to shadow Debbie Denmon as she hosted fashion duo Mark Badgley and James Mischka.
“After spending almost 20 years in L.A. as an actress, I was completely starstruck!” Clarke told Us. “I was too shy to introduce myself but I would love to host a segment with them and wear some of their fashions on camera one day.”
Lesley Machado
While she was a host for 12 years, Lesley took a two-year break before returning to HSN.
“I am the only Latina host on air at HSN … what a privilege!” she told Us. “When I found out I got the job on HSN, I was thrilled and humbled by the warm welcome! I shared the news with the people I love, and took my three sons to the best sushi dinner ever! They are my ‘why’ for everything I do. I wanted this celebration to be about them!”
While Lesley can’t live without her favorite Joy Mangano items, she is most excited to work with HSN’s celebrity chefs, including Curtis Stone, Jet Tila and Emeril Lagasse.
Brynne Edwards
Before experiencing The Grateful Dead in Las Vegas with her husband, Brynne received the call that she was going to be a new HSN host.
Now, she can’t wait to rock her favorite G by Giuliana fashion looks and host a variety of shows.
“I love all things beauty, fashion and jewelry,” Brynne told Us. “I’m so taken by the brand stories and everything that goes into the development and design process. This career is pretty dangerous in that I’m working and shopping at the same time!”
Rebekah Wood
During the audition process, Rebekah flew her three daughters to West Chester, Pennsylvania, to get a feel of the area.
When she was offered the job, Rebekah and her girls celebrated by having the best pretzels and beer cheese in town. “We wanted to start living like the locals immediately,” she joked to Us.
In the months to come, Rebekah can’t wait to work with fashion brand Badgley Mischka. And yes, she will be using one of her favorite HSN items at her new home.
“My Shark FlexStyle Air Styling and Drying system!” she said. “I can’t even go on a weekend getaway without bringing it with me. I love, love, love it.”
Sarah Timm
As soon as Sarah landed the job as an HSN host, she quickly got to shopping.
“I bought a pretty, bright, ‘HSN Pink’ dress to soak in the HSN happiness and wear to dinner to celebrate!” she revealed to Us. “I even bought more HSN skincare and beauty products because I had to learn them — and start looking extra camera-ready!”
While she’s pumped to host Beekman 1802 beauty shows and DG2 Denim fashion shows with close friend Sam Saboura, Sarah can’t say enough good things about one special product.
“Origami shelves!” she said. “I’m a renter, so I moved a lot. The Heavy Duty Origami shelves are amazing because they hold so much stuff and they require no assembly! I have eight of the big ones to help with storage in the garage! Game changer!”
