HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Nancy O'Dell is leaving her gig at Access Hollywood after more than a decade with the program, People reports.
"The original member of the Access Hollywood family, co-anchor and respected broadcast journalist Nancy O'Dell, has chosen to leave the show after 13 years," her rep said in a statement to the magazine. "O'Dell appreciates NBC's cooperation as she begins this next chapter in her career. Even though she will be leaving for a new opportunity, this decision is based totally on Nancy's desire to take her career to the next level and is completely amicable. She will continue on with projects as a broadcast entertainment journalist."
The 43-year-old television host leaves Access with two years remaining on her existing contract. Her final program will air this week.
A source told People that O'Dell's abrupt exit was brought upon by her growing distaste for the show's "more sensational direction."
"She has spent a lot of years building respect in the entertainment community and celebrities trust her," said the insider. "She's known as the nice and classy girl. She values that."
No other details about O'Dell's future plans have been revealed.
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