Anna Kournikova Is Off NBC's 'Biggest Loser' (Exclusive)

Anna Kournikova won't be coming back for next season of NBC's The Greatest Loser, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.our editor recommendsAnna Kournikova Makes Debut as 'Biggest Loser' Trainer Viewer Reaction Mixed 'Biggest Loser': Anna Kournikova Changing Jillian Michaels PHOTOS: 2011 Glamour Women of the season Honours Kournikova was hired by NBC to host and behave as trainer on season 12 from the reality weight reduction series, following Jillian Michael's exit. It appeared like a good idea at that time: she's attractive, camera friendly along with a major athlete. But staffers say they clashed together with her, and a few of the participants found her a little brash. Whereas Michaels was soothing, encouraging as well as beneficial, Kournikova didn't understand her overweight participants, frequently letting them know about her very own tough upbringing once they were not impressed with training being hard. VIDEOS: Emmy Roundtable With Reality TV A resource on the program really known as Kournikova "a nightmare." She'd certainly not have access to been mistaken for any existence coach. STORY: Anna Kournikova Makes Debut as 'Biggest Loser' Trainer Viewer Reaction Mixed Kournikova and her reps did admit to THR that they is departing the show after one season, and also the tennis star released this statement to us: "I loved time around the Greatest Loser ranch. Although I won't be coming back like a full-time trainer on season 13, I'll always take part in The Greatest Loser family and my resolve for improving lives through physical fitness continues.Inch Related Subjects NBC The Greatest Loser