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Chris Pizzello / AP	In December 2003, Ashton Kutcher said he was the pulling the plug on “Punk'd.” Speculation arose that the announcement was a trick aimed at duping new celebrity prank victims into complacency.

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LOS ANGELES - Ashton Kutcher's popular prank show, "Punk'd," is coming to an end after eight seasons on MTV.

"Punk'd" is a version of the old "Candid Camera" show that preys on young celebrities. Among those who have fallen victim to a practical joke: Justin Timberlake, Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey, and Frankie Muniz.

The final season premieres April 10, but all eight new episodes will air back-to-back during a "sneak peek marathon" April 7, Viacom Inc.'s MTV announced Monday.

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Hilary Swank, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Nelly Furtado and Jewel fall victim to Kutcher's capers this time around.

Kutcher, 29, will host a special "Punk'd Awards" on June 5.

In December 2003, Kutcher said he was the pulling the plug on the show. Speculation arose that the announcement was a trick aimed at duping new celebrity prank victims into complacency. "Punk'd" returned in April 2004.