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Jillian Michaels leaving 'Loser'

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 10 (UPI) -- Fitness trainer Jillian Michaels has announced via Twitter that Season 11 of "The Biggest Loser" will be her last on the U.S. competition show.

She has been a mentor on the program since 2004.

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"Season 11 of Biggest Loser will be my last :) have to finish out my contract," The Hollywood Reporter said Michaels tweeted, adding her replacement has already been found.

"They already hired her," Michaels continued. "Using my last season to help launch her in season 11. ... I want to take a year off TV and focus on becoming a mommy and doing more charity work."

Season 11 is to premiere next month.

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