Longtime QVC host Carolyn Gracie married her husband, Mike. In 2023, she announced her departure from the retail channel. After hosting shows like Garden Party with Carolyn And Carolyn’s Wardrobe For nearly 20 years, news about Carolyn has surprised viewers.
The popular TV host announced her departure via social media tweets on March 1. “After 19 years, I am no longer working at QVC,” Carolyn wrote. “I loved every minute of it… You were the most precious part of my job as a QVC host.” However, the Garden Party With Carolyn host has plenty of projects planned for the future. To keep fans up to date on her life off the air, Carolyn is setting up new Facebook and Instagram pages.
“You don’t want to miss out on all the fun with pets, gardening, RVing and more!” she said. “Remember what I always say – DON’T TAKE IT EASY!! I can’t wait to share my next chapter with you!”
Now, all these years later, fans know very little about her husband. Who is Mike? What is his last name? Does he have any kids? What about his job? Here are some of the things we’ve learned about Mike. So keep scrolling to learn more about him.
Meet Mike, QVC Carolyn Gracie Husband
QVC host Carolyn Gracie has been married to her husband, Mike, for more than three decades. The couple exchanged vows on June 25, 1988, in Glendale, California at 11 a.m. In June 2020, on their 32nd wedding anniversary, Carolyn revealed a few details about her wedding.
In a lengthy post, Carolyn wrote, “Well, THIS is #TBT5th anniversary for you! 32 years ago today, Mike and I got married in Glendale, California at 11am, followed by a photo shoot that seemed to last forever at Brand Park, and then a reception that I’m still told by family and friends is one of the MOST fun receptions of all time.”
She continued, “a dinner cruise around the Queen Mary in Long Beach Harbor on a chartered yacht, with a jazz band (our good friends are singers) dancing, and the BEST, funniest Best Man speech ever, given by our dear friend, stand-up comedian Dave Dugan, which still makes us laugh out loud.”
Carolyn ended the post, “I wore my mother’s beautiful custom-designed wedding dress from 1957 (my GRANDMA actually wore it BEST— But I’m so happy to show it off after 31 years!) It was a perfect day, surrounded by family and friends, and the start of a lifelong adventure that is still so exciting together!! Happy 32nd wedding anniversary Mike!!”
On Valentine’s Day 2021, Carolyn took to her IG and wrote, “After almost 33 years of marriage (and 4 years before that), we are still lovers! (And thankfully he doesn’t mind sharing our home with multiple furry kids!) Happy Valentine’s Day!! ❤️💕😘 #happyvalentinesday #sweethearts #bemine #love #loveyou.”
Mike and Carolyn started dating in 1984. They met at a radio station where they both worked.
Before Carolyn, Mike was married at least once. He has a daughter named Erin Walter from a previous marriage, who is now 47 years old. She was born in August 1975. Erin is the mother of two sons: Cameron and Alec Walter.
Speaking of Carolyn, she was born on September 20, 1958 in Indianapolis, Indiana to John and Margaret Gracie who currently reside in Aberdeen, North Carolina. She has three older sisters; Jennifer Bogut and her husband John of Pittsburgh, Betsy Marant, her husband Frank and their son John Logan of Atlanta, and Suzanne Gracie of Richmond, VA.
Additionally, Carolyn lost her brother J Matthew Gracie on May 18, 2007 at the age of 45. Matthew was a freelance interior designer and award-winning china and crystal specialist for Macy’s.
Carolyn graduated from college and began working as a radio and podcast host from 1981 to 2004. After moving to LA, she worked for 18 years, doing morning and afternoon drives at KOST, KBIG, and K-LITE. She was already an avid Q shopper when she auditioned for the show—at her husband’s suggestion—and she’s glad she did! It’s no surprise that her favorite thing about the job is the QVC customers.
Carolyn is also a voiceover and voice-over artist. She became co-owner and co-founder of Edwards/Gracie Voiceover, a voice-over company that works with radio, TV, and film.
Carolyn Gracie Husband Mike Age
Carolyn Gracie’s husband Mike is 74 years old. He was born in April 1948.
What is Carolyn Gracie’s husband’s last name?
Carolyn Gracie’s husband’s last name is Hayworth. His full name is Joseph Michael Hayworth.
Carolyn Gracie Husband Mike Job
At the time they met, Carolyn Gracie was a DJ and her husband Mike was a producer under the stage name “Eric Edwards”. He co-owned Edwards/Gracie VoiceOver with his wife. Mike was a Vietnam Air Force Veteran and Bronze Star winner.
Carolyn Gracie Husband Mike Height
Carolyn Gracie’s husband, Mike, is just under 5 feet 11 inches tall.
Related FAQs
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Where is Carolyn Gracie’s husband Mike from?
Carolyn Gracie’s husband, Mike, is from Chester Spring, Pennsylvania.
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Is Mike’s husband Carolyn Gracie on Instagram and Facebook?
No, Carolyn Gracie’s husband Mike is not on Instagram or Facebook.