So, I’d heard grumblings about Star Jones having a temporary gig after The View, but not until after cycling through my TiVo selections did I realize that she’s invaded one of my favorite shows.

 

I love House Hunters on HGTV . . . or at least I used to.  It’s like going to a bunch of open houses without having to leave my couch.  What could be better? 

 

The hostess — Suzanne Whang — is nice enough and certainly doesn’t take away from the integrity of the show.  Well . . . apparently, someone had the stellar idea of letting Star Jones host a few of the House Hunters shows that are based in NY. 

 

I’d like to kill that person. 

 

Nothing’s worse than expecting an intro from benign Suzanne, and instead finding Star Jones’ mug.  C’mon network execs?  We all need fair warning before you spring Star on us!  WTF?

 

Suzanne Whang, while she’s not exceptionally charismatic, gives the basic information without editorial commentary.  But not our Starlet.  No siree.  In the episodes that I’ve managed to stomach, Star has made comments about her extreme familiarity with the Upper East side (”When it comes to the Upper East side, I only have two words.  ‘Smart.  Move.’”  Ugh!), and appeared with her little dog in tow.  I think I would have preferred it if the dog had hosted. 

 

My question is . . . WHY House Hunters?  Why not put her on shows that I DON’T watch, like A Wedding Story, A Baby Story, or The Girls Next Door?  Personally, I think she’d be a great addition to Queer Eye for the Straight Guy (with her husband as the occasional guest star). 

 

Rant over.  Thanks for listening.