QVC host David Venable remains missing from show after family emergency as star thanks viewers for ‘prayers’

QVC star David Venable went missing from the TV program on Sunday.

The host explained where he was after updating his followers on Facebook .

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On Friday, David, 59, shared that his mother, Sarah, is in the hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina , and that he and his brother are with her after she suffered from “abdominal pain and dehydration.”

“I’ll miss my shift on QVC tonight and tomorrow,” he told his followers.

“I got to NC fine last night & have spent the day with Mom at the hospital. They have run many tests & have determined that her organs are fine … now we are turning our attention to her abdominal pain,” David updated on Saturday.

“Her appetite is not back yet but we are encouraged by today’s events. Everything is step-by-step. She is napping now and getting some much-needed rest.”

“Thanks again for all of your prayers & good wishes. I’ve shared them with Mom & she is most grateful. More updates coming soon,” David ended.

“Mom Update #3. My mother is still under the weather and I’m staying with her in NC for a few more days. Thank you for your prayers and well wishes and I will keep you updated. Thank you all again!” he wrote in his most recent post.

David’s official return date is not yet known.

Mary DeAngelis is currently filling in for David.

She has been on the network since 2007 and hosts Morning Connection and Belle by Kim Gravel—Fashion on Wednesdays.

ABOUT DAVID

David has hosted In the Kitchen with David on QVC since 2009.

He has also written cookbooks based on the show.

The cook has worked for QVC since 1993.

He began his career on the show by promoting the gourmet food products of the company.

As time went on, David began to host his own section of the show.

I got to NC fine last night & have spent the day with Mom at the hospital. They have run many tests & have determined that her organs are fine … now we are turning our attention to her abdominal pain

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David was born in Charlotte, where his mom still resides, and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Before working for QVC, David hosted Action Newsmakers in West Virginia .

‘WE MISS YOU’

On an Instagram post that was shared on the QVC + HSN page, fans said they missed David.

“Davis, we miss you, sending love,” one fan said.

“Miss you David,” said another.

“Missing you @davidvenableqvc. Sending you, your sweet mom, Sarah, and your whole family prayers, love, and healing positive energy. I hope her doctors can find out the source of her pain and begin treatment to heal her,” added a third.

“We love you, David,” wrote one last fan.

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