X17 XCLUSIVE - Karina Says Bye-Bye To DWTS!

photos courtesy Hydroxycut Advanced

Karina Smirnoff has been booted off Dancing With the Stars, X17online has learned. The Ukranian dancer will instead be serving the show as a choreographer behind the scenes. A source tells us: "She'll be choreographing and working with many of the major recording artists performing on the results shows ... and even possibly helping a celeb or two out if called upon." Slam!

The source tells X17online.com exclusively the real reason behind the removal of Karina from an on-camera position with the show is that she was getting a bit big for her spandex britches and demanding to be a HOST!

Well honestly, we think she coulda been a good host and the more diva the better! Now Brooke Burke's in line for the job or maybe Vanessa Minnillo. Other web sites reported Mel B may be up for the job too but sources tell X17 that's B.S. Scary Spice is in talks to star on a show called Dance Your Ass Off. -- No, seriously!

In the meantime, Smirnoff snagged a job as a spokesperson for Hydroxycut Advanced -- she says "I use Hydroxycut Advanced to keep me energized and my metabolism up. I love Hydroxycut Advanced!" Whatever she's doing, it sure is working! Check out the gallery of sexy pix below!