Home & Family addresses Mark Steines' abrupt ouster in an emotional on-air moment

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Steines, who was let go for "creative reasons," was an "amazing friend to all of us here at Hallmark Channel," his co-host Debbie Matenopoulos said while fighting back tears. “I’m here to share some news, and the family has joined me because we truly are a family, and while we just had a really great show, we have a very hard announcement to deliver,” Matenopoulos said. “Our dear friend, our very good friend, and my wonderful co-host for years, Mr. Mark Steines, is no longer with Home & Family.”