Before becoming a fan favorite on The Real Housewives of Potomac, Stacey Rusch was a star on QVC.
The Detroit native packed her bags in 2022 and headed to West Chester, Pennsylvania, to serve as a program host for the shopping network.
Whether selling fashionable clothing, sparkling jewelry or clever and unique creations for the home, Rusch made quite the impression on viewers before she said farewell to the network in 2024.
As she began documenting her life on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Potomac, Rusch’s QVC clips started getting rediscovered on social media. Spoiler alert: Many became completely sold on her presentation skills.
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“Talk about length. Talk about drama,” Rusch said while selling a pair of earrings in one live show. “Talk about stones. Talk about comfort.”
The clips have even sparked some fans to launch accounts dedicated to Rusch’s QVC presentations.
As Rusch continues to rise on The Real Housewives of Potomac, keep reading to get the scoop on her time with QVC:
When Did Stacey Rusch Join QVC?
Rusch joined QVC in the spring of 2022 after serving as a lifestyle reporter and host for local TV stations in Washington, D.C.
She began hosting a variety of shows on QVC and QVC2. Her live broadcasts would reach millions of homes across the country.
One of her top shows was PM Style on QVC2, where she was able to spotlight a variety of clothing from her favorite designers at the shopping network.
Why Did Stacey Rusch Leave QVC?
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In April 2024, Rusch announced via her QVC Facebook page that she was leaving the shopping network.
“With a heart full of gratitude, I’ve made a major life decision — to leave a job that I love, to focus on the most important job of my life, being a Mom,” she wrote at the time. “I’m so proud to have worked alongside an incredible group of Hosts and Teammates, who are all so wildly passionate and talented. But most of all, I’m so thankful for the privilege of shopping with our viewers in their homes every night. Thank you QVC fam for this wonderful journey! I will see you soon!
Make sure to connect with me on Instagram @stacey.rusch!”
What Did Fans Say About Stacey Rusch’s Exit From QVC?
Many viewers expressed sadness and disappointment that Rusch was leaving the shopping network. In QVC’s Community Chat, some fans explained why they enjoyed watching Rusch present items.
“She was a very good host, well informed with the products she presented and she gave very clear information,” one viewer wrote. Another added, “Oh no!!! I LOOOOOVE💝 her, and will miss her poise, CLASS, BEAUTY, and soft spoken professionalism! She quickly became a host I looked forward to seeing, and has a very welcoming style of product presentation!!!❤ Though she was not here as long as many seasoned veterans, her presence will be missed.”
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Rusch later joined The Real Housewives of Potomac in season 9, which premiered in October 2024.
“I’m very, very grateful that you and other people are enjoying season 10,” Rusch told Us Weekly in October 2025. “I am so thankful to be part of a legacy show [on for] 10 years. I love it.”
Rusch also became the first African American woman to launch a cannabis brand in Virginia.
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Did Stacey Rusch Work With TJ Jones at QVC?
During Rusch’s first season on The Real Housewives of Potomac, her bond with Jones was put under the microscope, with some costars questioning whether they were more than friends. (In season 10, Stacey announced she was back with her husband, Thiemo Rusch.)
As it turns out, the pair’s friendship grew when they were both QVC hosts.
In April 2024, however, Jones also announced he was leaving the network.
“When I’m in the hallways preparing for a walk-on, or seconds before my shows start, I am bursting at the seams! I have so much energy because I love what I do,” he said in his announcement. “Being part of the QVC family helped me realize how much I have to give. I want to spread some of my joy, energy and love outside of the walls of the studio, and help others in need. That said, I have decided to leave ‘The Q.’ I might not be repeating an item number for a while, but it doesn’t have to mean goodbye.”
