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Kathy Griffin leaves 'Fashion Police'

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Kathy Griffin announced on Twitter Thursday night that she is leaving "Fashion Police."

The move comes two weeks after Kelly Osborne left the E! Network show. 

Griffin filmed just seven episodes after replacing her friend Joan Rivers. 

She explained the move to fans on social media:

"I am a freedom-loving female and gay rights activist who loves to find the funny in all people, attitudes, beliefs, and appearances, but only when the context permits intelligent humor," Griffin stated.

"I thought I could bring my brand of humor to 'Fashion Police' so that beautiful people in beautiful dresses could be teased when appropriate. My brand of humor, while unrepentant and unafraid, is all about CONTEXT."

She added that "she is no saint" but doesn't want to use her comedy to "contribute to a culture of unattainable perfectionism and intolerance towards difference."

The move comes after controversy surrounding E! host Giuliana Rancic's comments about Disney star Zendaya's dreadlocks smelling like "patchouli and weed."