What happened to QVC host Lisa Robertson? Her wiki-bio, net worth, husband, and kids.

For around 20 years, Lisa Robertson was a name synonymous with the free-to-air television network, and flagship shopping channel, QVC. Lisa, who began the show as one of its numerous hosts, soon went on to become one of its best. Nicknamed as the queen of QVC, Lisa was recognized for her amazing work at QVC. However, when Lisa announced her departure from the network, it led to a huge uproar with many fans signing a petition to bring her back. Despite the best wishes of her fans and the network at large, Lisa had left QVC for good and went on to star in several other projects. In this article, we will take a closer look at the wiki-bio of Lisa Robertson.

Who indeed is Lisa Robetson?

Lisa Robertson is a designer, fashion authority and TV personality who worked as a host on QVC for 20 years where she became an authority in fashion, accessories, jewelry, beauty and style. She created and designed the G.I.L.I. Line starting in 2012, which included fashion, handbags, shoes, jewelry, gifts and Christmas decor. She was a hands-on manager and designer, creating every detail of the product and how it would be presented.

Early Life:

Lisa Robertson was born on the 7th of November, 1965, in Collegedale, Tennessee. Bron and raised in a small town in Tennessee, not much is known about Lisa’s early life and the TV host has made no obvious attempts to change that. Born to Treva Charlene Robertson and Charles Robertson, Lisa comes from a large family and has two brothers, Terry Allen Robertson and Daniel Todd Robertson, and two sisters, Cheryl Sears and Kimberly Ann Johnson. As far as her education goes, Lisa graduated from Southern Adventist University in Collegedale with a bachelor’s degree in Long Term Health Care Administration. While Lisa’s mother passed early on in her career due to ovarian cancer, her father can be seen alongside her at times.

Career:

Before setting foot in electronic retailing, Lisa worked as the spokesperson for the Cultured Pearl Association of America and Japan. She was also awarded the title of The U.S. Pearl Princess in 1990. Before that, Lisa was also crowned Miss Tennessee in 1989 in the Miss America pageant. Without wasting any time, Lisa started working for a ‘Drug-Free Tennesse’ Campaign and was awarded an Outstanding Service Award from Tennessee Governor Ned McWherter for her contributions to this program.

Lisa had humble beginnings in her electronic retailing career. After graduating from college, Lisa opened a small electronic retailing shop in Knoxville in 1991 and named it Shop At Home. She later joined the VIA–TV Home Shopping and became one of its core members and helped to bring the channel from the ground up.

QVC & departure:

Lisa’s talent and charisma caught the attention of QVC, one of the USA’s biggest home shopping networks. She joined QVC in 1995 and soon became one of its most beloved and successful hosts. She hosted various shows such as PM Style, Friday Night Beauty, The Lisa Robertson Show and more. She also showcased her own jewelry line and fashion products on the network.

Lisa had a loyal fan base who admired her style, grace and personality. She also had a knack for selling products and making them appealing to the viewers. She was known for her catchphrases such as “grab it while you can” and “it’s not if you need it, it’s if you want it”. She was also praised for her professionalism and work ethic.

However, Lisa’s fame also came with some challenges. She had to deal with multiple stalkers who harassed her during her time at QVC. She also had to cope with the loss of her mother due to ovarian cancer. She also felt that she needed to explore new opportunities and challenges outside of QVC.

Lisa worked with the QVC network for around 20 years before calling things off in 2014. Her departure from the channel took many fans by surprise but Lisa revealed that she was in search of a new challenge.

“I think one of the things I needed to learn was who I was without that job because for 20 years, that’s all I thought about all the time. I just thought, well, if I’m looking at it, going, I love it but, how long can I do it…then it’s time to go hmmm, alright well I’ve done it and I loved it and it was great and now there’s really nothing left to do here that I haven’t done, so it’s time to go try something else,”

Life After:

Following her departure from the series, Lisa did not disappear from the public eye. She set up a shop in the basement of her house and has a few employees manning the stations. She also launched her own website lisarobertson.com. It is a place to share her passion for fashion, beauty, recipes, exercise, travel and viewpoints, and a place for her fans to talk back. She also posts blogs and videos on various topics and answers questions from her followers. She also sells her own products such as jewelry, clothing, accessories and home decor on her website. 

Lisa also appeared on various television shows such as The Wendy Williams Show, RuPaul’s Drag Race, Project Runway All Stars and Good Morning America. She also hosted a Facebook Live show called Lisa Robertson Live where she interacts with her fans and answers their questions.

Television:

Lisa Robertson’s television career is as follows:

• She started her TV career in the early 1990s as a host for HSN, a home shopping network.
• In 1995, she joined QVC, another home shopping network, where she became one of the most popular and successful hosts. She hosted various shows that featured beauty, fashion, jewelry, and home products. She also interviewed celebrities and designers on her shows.
• In 2014, she left QVC after 20 years of service. She said she wanted to pursue new opportunities and challenges outside the network.
• She has also appeared as a guest or a judge on several TV shows, such as Island Girl (1993), The Apprentice (2004), Project Runway All Stars (2013-2015),  Bethenny (2013-2014), Good Morning America (2015), RuPaul’s Drag Race (2017), and Talking Live with Dr. Robi Ludwig (2018).

Net Worth:

Lisa Robertson’s net worth is estimated to be $6 million as of 2023. She accumulated her wealth through her impressive career as a Fashion designer, television personality, entrepreneur, host and event planner.

Personal Life:

Lis Robertson is currently unmarried and does not have kids. She was previously in a relationship with Eric McGee, a personal trainer who is 11 years younger than her.  The couple reportedly met at a gym near QVC and started dating in January 2015. They posted pictures of their vacations and holidays on social media and met each other’s families. However, the couple is no longer together and McGee is dating someone else named Dawn Criville. Lisa Robertson has not revealed if she is dating anyone currently.

Wiki/Bio Facts:

Fact	Value
Full name	Lisa Robertson
Date of birth	November 7, 1965
Age	57 years old
Place of birth	Collegedale, Tennessee, USA
Parents	Treva Charlene Robertson, Charles Robertson
Siblings	Terry Allen Robertson, Daniel Todd Robertson, Cheryl Sears and Kimberly Ann Johnson
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	White
Education	Bachelor’s Degree in Long Term Health Care Administration from Southern Adventist University
Occupation	Fashion designer, television personality, entrepreneur, host, event planner
Former title	Miss Tennessee 1989
Former employer	QVC
Years active at QVC	1995-2014
Current website	https://lisarobertson.com/
Gender	Female
Sexuality	Straight
Current relationship status	Single
Ex-boyfriend	Eric McGee
Marital Status	Unmarried
Height	5 feet 6 inches
Eyes	Hazel Green
Hair	Blonde
Net worth	$6 million (estimated)