WPT hostess won’t return next season
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The World Poker Tour will get yet another hostess for next season after it was announced that Layla Kayleigh would be leaving the role.
It will be the fourth season in a row with a new hostess for the WPT, which is in its sixth season.
According to pokerpages.com:
WPT Enterprises, who owns WPT, issued a brief statement was issued saying: “Layla Kayleigh brought great edge, wit, and personality to the World Poker Tour as hostess in Season VI, and we sincerely wish her well as she continues to explore her TV career. We are currently casting for the Season VII TV hostess role, and look forward to introducing her to everyone soon.”
Rumors on message boards are already circulating regarding who will replace Kayleigh in Season VII. The fan favorite seems to be online video reporter Kimberly Lansing.
According to her blog, Kayleigh decided not to return for the next season:
WPT were kind enough to ask me back for a 2nd season, however after much thought and deliberation I decided that I really want to minimize traveling in my schedule this year, focus more on my health and personal relationships, and they were very understanding to where I was coming from.
