JTV is killing us: Another one of our favorite hosts is leaving.
Last night we were watching Leslie Delery and she referred to a Facebook post she had made. Our heart sank, because it turned out to be just what we feared. She’s leaving.
“To my @jtv friends: I’m posting with mixed emotions to share some personal news,” Delery said.
“After extensive reflection, I have decided to move back to NYC which unfortunately means I will be leaving my role as a host at JTV. It is very bittersweet as it has been a dream shopping with you over the last 3.5 years. I’m so grateful to have been welcomed into your home. The laughs, the late night hangs, and my luring you into my Asscher cut addiction (#sorrynotsorry lol) is so much more than I could have hoped for!”
She said, “I’m going to spend time with family over the holidays before heading up to NYC in the New Year. I hope we can stay connected on social media as I will continue to keep you updated on what’s going on.”
This departure follows the recent exit of JTV host Kristen Keech, who left to come back home to PA and launch her own online shop. She often televises from the Big Apple.
We like Delery. She is smart, we enjoy her comments and presentations.
Don’t think it’s a coincidence that our favorite JTV hosts are East Coast chicks. We hadn’t known that Delery grew up in our New Jersey, but she has often talked on-air about living and working in New York City.
Here is her bio from JTV.com:
Leslie joined JTV in June 2019 and is an Applied Jewelry Professional accredited by the Gemological Institute of America. She brings a wealth of experience in both hosting and sales and has always had an obsession with jewelry. Having worked and consulted for various Fortune 500 companies, Leslie strongly believes in the power jewelry can have on the person wearing it, such as how a certain color, the shape of a necklace or a hoop earring can alter your mood completely. She is also passionate about sharing her appreciation of the science and history of gemstones.
Prior to joining JTV, Leslie was an on-air host in New York City. She had the opportunity to work with many beloved companies, including Carrera of America and AT&T, and taught the audience in a variety of areas from cybersecurity to NYC real estate to toy cars. In addition to her broadcasting work, Leslie also once served as an advisor and sales professional to Fortune 500 companies on marketing and analytics. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia and an MBA from Columbia Business School.
When she’s not on air, Leslie is likely cooking, exploring her new home in Knoxville, listening to sermons or FaceTiming with her many nieces and nephews, sisters and parents, all of whom have become JTV addicts. Born a California girl but raised in New Jersey, Leslie spends her time off traveling to visit friends and family. She’s also a HUGE fan of college basketball, so you may hear her talk about it on air.
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