John Battagliese Welcomes the Summer House Cast to QVC
QVC program host John Battagliese has a unique way of supporting the Summer House cast following their dramatic three-part reunion.
“Ciara [Miller] is invited anytime,” John, 32, shared exclusively with Us Weekly on Tuesday, June 9, during the celebration of his “Cart Blanche” podcast. “Carl [Radke] might be a bit chaotic, but hey, come over to QVC! Why hasn’t Lindsay Hubbard joined us? The whole Summer House crew has a place here at QVC.”
John has also taken note of Kyle Cooke’s outstanding skincare routine, expressing a desire to feature the Loverboy founder in a beauty segment on the network.
“He’s always welcome here,” John added. “I’d love to spend a weekend at the Summer House—that would be a dream come true for me.”
Although QVC fans recognize John as a versatile host selling everything from fashion to electronics, he describes himself as a Bravoholic with a passion for pop culture that he sometimes struggles to express while reminding viewers about the latest deals.
Thankfully, his new original video podcast will serve as a fantastic platform for pop culture enthusiasts to gather and chat about the latest happenings in Hollywood.
“I aimed to connect my love for QVC with a new generation of shoppers, as our core mission is all about connections,” he told Us. “My life revolves around Bravo and reality TV, which is where the special intersection lies. Many of the viral moments we see online are heavily influenced by pop culture, and that’s the essence of what I envision for this show.”
In the debut episode of the “Cart Blanche” podcast, John will be joined by his long-time friend and comedian Heather McMahan. (For a preview, click here.)
“Heather epitomizes the type of guest — alongside actors, influencers, comedians, and social media stars — who will energize this talk show, and we’ll weave in shopping discussions on the way,” he explained. “I formally invite Rosie Woods from The Real Housewives of Rhode Island. She’s welcome any time on ‘Cart Blanche’ at QVC, because she embodies what it means to be iconic. The entire Real Housewives of Rhode Island cast is iconic.”
John’s podcast launch coincides with QVC’s 40th anniversary, celebrating its commitment to providing quality, value, and convenience to its customers. Throughout June, special programming will commemorate this significant milestone.
Shortly, Christmas in July festivities will commence, promising a touch of holiday joy.
“We’re introducing several exciting new brands that have made a name for themselves on social media,” John teased. “And of course, your favorites are still around, but Kim Gravel is set to bring the holiday spirit this year. I can tell you that much!”
As QVC marks its achievements — including being dubbed the Seller of the Year at the TikTok Shop Summit in Los Angeles — John appreciates being part of a network focused on connection.
“I believe I blossomed here in a way I never could during my theater days,” John reminisced to Us. “I’ve truly discovered myself here, and that extends to the QVC community. Growing over these past two years and forming such strong connections is something I cherish.”
The “Cart Blanche” podcast premieres on HSN+, QVC+ and wherever podcasts are available on Tuesday, June 16.
