Julianne Hough to leave DWTS

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By April MacIntyre Nov 20, 2008, 21:29 GMT

Pretty country crooner Julianne Hough is hoofing it off the long-running dance competition for ABC.

Pretty country crooner Julianne Hough is hoofing it off the long-running dance competition for ABC. © Glenn Harris / PR PhotosAfter four seasons, two wins and a few bumps and a hospital stay, Julianne Hough has announced that she’s done with the dance.“I’m not gonna be back next season,” the Dancing pro told Ryan Seacrest on the air Thursday. “I really want to focus on the music and be taken seriously a little bit. And I think it’s hard to be on [Dancing] and be singing.”Hough, 20, and her partner, "Hannah Montana" star Cody Linley were eliminated on Tuesday night’s results show.Hough underwent treatment for endometriosis and an appendectomy surgery in October, and was replaced by pro dancer Edyta Sliwinska while she recovered.Her boyfriend, country singer Chuck Wicks, helped her get well. When asked by Seacrest, “Are you in love,” Hough said, “Yeah, I am."

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