Jenny Maui hospitalized, ‘Dancing with the Stars’ – had to quit National

Jenny Maui was hospitalized after being diagnosed with a life-threatening condition.

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Co-host of True Forcibly abandoned Dance with the Stars Competition this week after being diagnosed with epiglottitis can cause inflammation and block airflow to the lungs.

Maui, 41, said Good Morning America In a statement, “My doctors found a health problem with my throat that needed immediate attention and surgery. I was heartbroken DWTS The journey should end here, I was physically and mentally pushed to new limits and I am so proud of how far we have come. ”

In one video, her dance partner Brandon Armstrong said she was devastated by the reduction of their competition and prayed that Maui would recover quickly.

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It is still unknown how long it will take the TV host and stylist to recover.

This week DWTS Originally had a double elimination, but now only one team goes home.