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It was announced earlier this month that Mai was forced to withdraw from the competition, which she later revealed was due to being diagnosed with epiglottitis.

The TV host was hospitalized after being diagnosed with epiglottitis, a potentially life-threatening inflammatory condition that can cause swelling and block airflow to the lungs, according to the Mayo Clinic.

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