Media careers can be over in a flash, or go through fallow patches. People still need an income during those times as they are all self-employed, but have to keep a roof over their heads, support families etc. If they can leverage their name commercially, I don't blame them. But ultimately if they get another acting or other work outside of QVC, I of course they're gone in a flash. The evidence seems clear that staying too long confirms the end of a genuine mainstream media career. Look at Marv, who kept her hand in with regional TV while at QVC and has gone, same with Anna Cookson. Jackie Kabler may be running out of time or has decided the writing is a better bet, and QVC more flexible to work round it. Kathy Tayler and Ali Keenan, as well as Julia and Debbie have passed the point of no return as well as Simon Biagi.