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With the departure of Brooke Adams, the next obvious question relates to the future of Extreme Expose.

It's possible that Adams gets replaced by 2007 WWE Diva Search winner Eve Torres, who has a dance background similar to Layla El because she was a member of the Los Angeles Clippers dance team. But if the group doesn't stay active, the belief is that Layla will be released.

Layla and Kelly Kelly accompanied The Miz to matches at house shows last weekend, but on Tuesday's ECW show, it appeared they were broken up because they wrestled each other. We'll have more on this as it develops.

You've seen Layla El and other WWE Divas on the cover of FHM this month.

Now, this beauty also graces the pages of Smooth magazine. Check it out:

Layla El, Kelly Kelly and Extreme Expose grace the cover of FHM this month.

Here's an interview with the 2006 WWE Diva Search winner from that issue:

The last time we talked to you was after you won the WWE Diva Search. What’s life been like since?
It’s been crazy. I have done as much in the last year as I’d normally do in two or three years. I’ve traveled around the world, joined Extreme Exposé and now I’m shooting for FHM. It’s been a big roller coaster, but it’s been a great change in my life.

What did you have to go through to win the Diva Search?
It started off as a nationwide competition, then they selected 250 girls to go to L.A. From there it was two or three days of auditions and they picked the top eight. Then it was up to the crowd. We had bikini boot camp, dance contests and a talent competition. They would throw us surprise challenges to see how’d we react. But, at the end of the day, it was up to the fans.

Most fans know you as a dancer with Extreme Exposé. Are you interested in getting in the ring and mixing it up?
I love what I’m doing now with Extreme Exposé, because it’s how I was brought into the WWE, but of course I want to wrestle. That’s where my passion is. When I’m in the ring, I don’t think about anything else. I train and have matches in Florida now and, hopefully, I’ll have an opportunity to get in there and actually wrestle for the WWE.

Did the other WWE Divas give you an initiation?
My first appearance as a WWE Diva was at SummerSlam 2006. I was walking into the locker room and Trish [Stratus] and the other Divas pushed me into the shower, got me wet and spanked me!

Not a bad way to make an entrance. You were a dancer before coming to the WWE, weren’t you?
I did work as a dancer. I’ve danced with P. Diddy and Kanye West at the MTV Awards. I also danced with the Miami Heat for two years.

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In her hometown of Miami, WWE Diva, Layla El, got up and personal with a slew of fans over the weekend.

The beauty was in town for WWE's Fan Axxess Tour before Wrestlemania 23. Check out one lovely image below and click here for others.

For the third installment of WWE.com’s Superstar to Superstar - others included John Cena talking to Snoop Dogg - 2006 Diva Search winner Layla El took a few minutes to catch up with Erica Durance, a.k.a. Lois Lane on The CW’s hit show Smallville.

Layla: WWE Divas represent strength, independence, beauty, sex appeal and class. How do you think Lois Lane fits into these characteristics?

Erica: When I grew up, one of the things I loved about the Lois Lane character was her independence. The fact that she has this inner strength that basically says, “If anything goes wrong, I’m going to turn to myself first. I’m not a victim. Let’s see how I can get myself out of this.”

To read the whole interview, click here.

First, she was a dancer for the Miami Heat. Next, Layla El will be shaking her thang for Smackdown! audiences across the world.

It's been a wild summer indeed for the Aventura, who won a one-year contract and $250,000 to become the latest WWE Diva. The Miami Herald recently talked with the overwhelmed hottie.

The competition was based on fan voting and support. Layla El said the passionate following in her hometown gave her the ambition to continue.

''The fans in Miami are amazing,'' said El, a native of London, who moved to South Florida three years ago. "I know I did have support in other cities in New York, Tennessee, Minnesota, but definitely South Florida was a big factor in it.''

The WWE Diva Search not only attracted the pro wrestling aficionados, but non-fans as well.

''I don't even like wrestling,'' said Chris Hobbs, a Miami Heat fan, who by chance caught her on television flipping through the channels one night. "However, I love Layla.''

That's the exact goal the WWE was going for when he began the contest. Since the announcement was made before millions of people on August 16, it's been a whirlwind of activity for Layla. She was featured in publications such as Sports Illustrated and made various public appearances throughout the country.

''Life has changed because I'm busy,'' said El, who a few weeks ago began her life on the road as a diva on WWE's Friday night SmackDown!.

"I'm traveling a lot. I'm hardly ever home. I really haven't gotten a chance to sit back and focus.''

El is beginning her training in the ring by spending time with fellow divas, including 2005 Diva Search winner Ashley Massaro, Jillian Hall and Sharmell Sullivan-Huffman.

Layla El, WWE Diva Search Winner, is headed to Smackdown, fans. She posted the following on her myspace.com account:

Hi All,
hope all is well!! thanks for all the love and well wishes!!
I am going to to be on SMACKDOWN!!!!!!!
so for now I am a Smackdown Diva!!!!!
I know some of you wanted me on Raw.......so sorry!!
you now how things always change.....so plz watch friday nights!!!!

well I will talk to you all soon.......
enjoy the rest of your night..............love always Lay

Apparently, you don't need to actually win a contest to be named a WWE Diva.

While Layla El won the Diva Search, she'll be joined in the WWE's Ohio Valley Wrestling territory by 8th place finisher Amy Zidian, 7th place finisher Maryse Ouellet and 4th place finisher Milena Roucka.

Maryse and Milena, along with Jen England, were considered near locks for WWE deal. Amy was more of a surprise. Will any of them end up with a career as successful as Torrie Wilson?

Perhaps. But none look like that diva does.

First, the Miami Heat win the NBA title. Now, a former team dancer is dancer was crowned the winner of the 2006 WWE Diva Search. There must be a perpetual party on South Beach!

Yes, Layla won a $250,000 contract with WWE by receiving the largest combination of text and online votes. The outcome was revealed last night on a televised special, hosted by Todd Grisham and Ashley Massaro.

Michigan's Jen England came in second place, while Arizona native J.T. Tinney rounded out the top three.

Neither of the on-air competitions affected the result, but Layla the all-important lingerie competition, while Jen was the top arm wrestler.

The race to see who can be the next Torrie Wilson is now on!