Rochester wants to "win an Emmy"

Ajay Rochester has anounced that she is heading back to the US to try to launch her TV career.

The former Biggest Loser host, who was axed from the reality weight loss show after after being involved in a welfare fraud scandal, has been granted a three-year working visa and plans to live in Los Angeles.

Rochester wrote on her Twitter page: "Now to make my show, win an Emmy, publish my next few books and sit on Oprah's couch."

Earlier this year, the presenter was allegedly denied a slot on Oprah Winfrey's chatshow.

Rochester's role on The Biggest Loser was recently taken over by former Olympic athlete Hayley Lewis.