I haven't heard that she will be replaced. It's tough to do at this point as another competitor would already have to be in shape and have been regularly running her routines and is set to go. Maybe someone else knows?
I think the Fitness field is starting to feel the effect of a number of things; injuries to athletes, retirements, crossovers to Figure, time availability, etc. It's easier to have more Figure competitors onstage without effecting the time frame of the show. But we certainly don't want to lose the excitement that Fitness brings, so maybe it's time to develop and support the pro ranks a little more.
Hey Stephanie, how are you kiddo? Looks like the fitness world still needs you onstage.
Kevin Myles-Bodysport.com