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Cheryl Burke is sharing more details about her weight loss journey.

In a new interview, the 41-year-old former Dancing with the Stars pro shared how she was able to lose over 40 pounds while still eating candy.

“I don’t weigh myself daily anymore because it was a problem. At my heaviest I was about 150,” Cheryl shared with Us Weekly. “The last time I checked, I was 109. I feel f–king great; my energy is on another level. That 109 doesn’t matter, what matters is how I feel.”

Keep reading to find out more…Cheryl went on to note that she’s “not trying” to lose any more weight.

“I eat licorice. I have my morning fruit shake, which is more calories than any of my meals that I’m eating,” Cheryl said about her current diet. “I have to have my matcha from Peet’s Coffee every morning, and if they have the warm pretzel bread,...

Cheryl Burke is getting real about life after divorce, embracing celibacy, and tuning out online noise.

The 41-year-old former Dancing With the Stars pro opened up about where she’s at now, three years after her split from Matthew Lawrence.

“I need to heal still in that sense,” Cheryl told Us Weekly.

Keep reading to find out more…

She then added: “I touch myself all the time. It’s great. We are good to go. There’s no emotional baggage that comes with it.”

Back in 2024, she addressed staying celibate for years since the split.

While she’s not actively dating, Cheryl says she’s open to it down the line, but she’s not a casual person and wants to make better choices romantically moving forward.

She also addressed recent speculation about her weight loss, denying rumors that she’s used Ozempic or had cosmetic procedures.

“It’s a tired subject,...

Cheryl Burke has been receiving praise from fans after sharing an emotionally vulnerable post about her sobriety. The former Dancing With the Stars pro took to Instagram on Wednesday (July 23) to celebrate seven years of sobriety. Alongside a gallery of photos, Burke shared a lengthy post about her battles with alcoholism, including a reflection on all the things she thought she’d miss (but doesn’t) after giving up alcohol. “7 years ago, I thought sobriety would mean losing everything. The fun. The freedom. The fearless version of me I thought only showed up after a drink,” she wrote. “I thought I’d miss the escape. The ability to numb everything – the pain, the pressure, the pretending.” “I thought I’d miss the confidence boost. The ‘liquid courage’ I thought made me magnetic, untouchable, more lovable,” she continued. “I thought I’d miss being the ‘fun one.’ The life of the party.

After five years away from the sparkling ballroom floor of Dancing With the Stars, longtime host Tom Bergeron is opening the door—just a crack—for a potential return.

It’s a surprising shift, especially for a man who once said “never” when asked about coming back. But as DWTS prepares for its 34th season, Bergeron’s recent comments reveal a man who still cares deeply about the show he helped shape for nearly three decades.

A Catch-Up Over Lunch and a Hint at a Comeback

In a recent interview with USA Today, Bergeron shared that he has been in contact with DWTS executive producer Conrad Green—someone he credits for helping steer the show back to form. “He’s been largely responsible for getting the show back on track,” Bergeron said.

The two recently met for lunch, and during that meeting, the idea of a return came up—not as a full-time host,...

Two-time Dancing With The Stars champion Cheryl Burke has clapped back at critics in a recent TikTok video after facing Ozempic rumors online.

“I’m not on Ozempic, I’m not sick, I didn’t get a face transplant, and no, I didn’t get a brow lift,” she began.

Burke went through a staggering weight loss journey after she lost 35 pounds in just a few months, but her accomplishment was met with hurtful criticism on social media, accusing her of using Ozempic to facilitate the weight loss.

Burke continued to call out social media haters in her viral TikTok video. “The level of projection that is happening and that I’m witnessing is wild. The way some of you guys talk about me, it’s like you think I’m a headline or a filter, not a person,” she added.

Burke’s comment section is flooded with comments about her appearance.

Cheryl Burke is setting the record straight following those “new face” comments.

Recently, the 41-year-old Dancing with the Stars alum has been hit with a lot of “cruel” comments about her appearance, and in a new interview, Cheryl revealed that she has lost around 35 pounds after making changes to her diet and exercise as well as working on her mental health.

Keep reading to find out more…“For me, it’s all about starting from within first instead of the aesthetic of what I look like from the outside,” Cheryl explained to People. “My goal wasn’t to lose a certain amount of weight.”

Cheryl largely credited her transformation to adopting a new mindset about her body after years of being “obsessive” over the number she would see on the scale.

“As a dancer, we were stuck in front of mirrors constantly, it was important to stay at a certain weight,...

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Cheryl Burke has a word or two dozen for her haters.

On May 18, the Dancing with the Stars alum uploaded a TikTok video addressing negative remarks about her appearance that she’d noticed underneath her recent social media posts.

In particular, denied several false claims as they relate to her face — before growing candid about the challenges she faces as a 41-year old woman in the spotlight.

Cheryl Burke attends the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on March 17, 2025. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)

“Let’s just address the elephant in the comment section,” Burke said while removing her makeup in the footage. “I’m not on Ozempic. I’m not sick. I didn’t get a face transplant, and no, I didn’t get a brow lift.”

It’s almost as if folks out there think she is not...

Cheryl Burke is addressing speculation about her “new face.”

The 41-year-old Dancing with the Stars alum posted a TikTok video addressing comments about her appearance on recent social media posts, denying several false claims.

“Let’s just address the elephant in the comment section,” she said while removing her makeup in the video.

“I’m not on Ozempic. I’m not sick. I didn’t get a face transplant, and no, I didn’t get a brow lift.”

Keep reading to find out more…

“The level of projection that is happening and that I’m witnessing is wild,” she said, adding that people discuss her online as if she is “not a person.”

Cheryl added that the “most disappointing part” is reading comments from people saying they miss the “old” version of her.

“Suite Life of Zack and Cody, Cheryl,” she said. “Back in 2006, Dancing with the Stars season 2, when I was 21 years old,...

Dancing With the Stars alum Cheryl Burke often shares TikTok videos of herself getting ready or doing her makeup, but a recent video has fans saying she looks “unrecognizable.” In a video shared on Friday (May 2), Burke is seen without makeup doing her version of the Gladdest “Done With Your Ex” meme, where she mimes along to the song before transitioning into a full body shot where she’s seen in full makeup and a glamorous dress. The star, who turned 41 on May 3, also opens up about “reinventing” herself since reaching the big 4-0 a year ago. However, her video attracted comments from people saying the reality star doesn’t look like herself, with one user writing, “If I didn’t see the name I would’ve never guess who this was.” “I didn’t recognize her,” said another. @cherylburkeofficial Definitely went less smoky and more clean girl for this nighttime look.

William Levy, a telenovela star who was on Season 14 of Dancing With the Stars, has been arrested in Florida. Levy’s arrest on Monday, April 14, was for disorderly intoxication in a public place, causing a disturbance, and trespassing according to TMZ. As of Tuesday, April 15, Levy is still behind bars, per Wplg-tv. The local outlet reported that Levy was booked at Broward County Main Jail and was granted a $500 bond by a judge during a hearing on Tuesday. Levy appeared on DWTS in 2012 and finished in third place alongside his professional dance partner Cheryl Burke. Donald Driver was named the winner of that season, while classical singer Katherine Jenkins came in second. Levy earned his first perfect score of the season during week 8 when he and Burke performed a foxtrot to “Stray Cat Strut.” Adam Taylor / ©ABC / Courtesy Everett Collection In the semifinals, he received another perfect score when they danced the samba.

There are plenty of stars on the red carpet at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards and we have photos of all the major celebs who attended the show!

LL Cool J is hosting the music event, which is taking place live from the Dolby Theatre on Monday (March 17) in Hollywood.

Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen are tied for the most nominations this year with 10 nominations each, but it has been unclear ahead of the show if they are attending or not.

Make sure to check out the full performers and presenters lineup, plus also check out the list of nominations in case you haven’t seen it!

Head inside to see all of the celebs who walked the red carpet…

Keep scrolling to see all of the photos of celebs at the iHeartRadio Music Awards…

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The Elton John AIDS Foundation brought together over 100 celebs to celebrate the Oscars and raise money for an important cause!

Camila Cabello, Megan Thee Stallion, Neil Patrick Harris, Heidi Klum, and Sophia Bush were among the many stars who stepped out for the 2025 Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscars Viewing Party on Sunday (March 2) at West Hollywood Park in Los Angeles.

The annual event supports the foundation’s critical efforts in reaching marginalized communities who are affected by HIV/AIDS.

Elton John and Chappell Roan performed together to entertain the crowd. They dueted on his song “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” and her song “Pink Pony Club.”

Head inside to see all of the celebs who stepped out for the Oscars viewing party…

Keep scrolling to see all of the celebs who attended the annual Oscars viewing party…

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Exclusive: Cheryl Burke is coming back to ABC.

The longtime Dancing with the Stars pro has signed a first-look deal with the network. Under the agreement, Burke will develop entertainment programming such as scripted and unscripted live-action and animated series, as well as specials and podcasts.

Burke left DWTS in 2022 after 26 seasons. During her memorable tenure in the ballroom, she was the first female pro to win the Mirror Ball Trophy and the first pro in the history of the franchise to become a back-to-back champion.

After leaving DWTS, Burke went on to launch “Sex, Lies, and Spray Tans,” an iHeartRadio podcast that took a deep — and sometimes controversial — dive into the ballroom competition show. It consistently ranked in Apple Podcasts’ Top 50 across TV and film before Burke, in December, announced she was pausing the show after nearly 200 episodes.

Burke currently serves as one of the hosts on the podcast...

Cheryl Burke got candid about her dating life. The Dancing with the Stars alum explained why she hasn’t found love again and the reason why it is empowering.

Burke’s Dating Life

Burke explained why she remained single after her divorce on the Thursday, February 13 episode of the I Do Part 2 podcast. She ended her marriage to Matthew Lawrence in 2022. She shared that it’s been over a year since she had a date. Her date book is empty these days, and she’s fine with it.

“I don’t know; I mean, I can check my calendar,” Burke explained. “Oh, for sure, it was when I was just moving. Okay, zero interest, don’t even try.” She moved from her Hollywood Hills home to Santa Barbara then. For Burke, dating isn’t an option right now. “Like forget the marriage. How much is meeting somebody? I’m like,...

Cheryl Burke has a complicated relationship with Dancing With the Stars after 17 years of working as a pro dancer on the show. During an appearance on Sharna Burgess, Brian Austin Green, and Randy Spelling‘s Old-Ish podcast, Burke opened up about how tough it’s been to lose friendships with people she worked with on the show for so long. “What really hurts is when your old costars and co-workers do interviews about you,” she admitted. Burgess, who is also no longer on the show after she stopped getting asked back following the birth of her son, didn’t seem to have as harsh of a take. She played devil’s advocate a bit, telling her friend, “We’ve all known each other for so long and we call it a family and it really is, and there’s sometimes friction with family.” However, Burke said she no longer felt...

Why isn’t Anne Burrell on the Worst Cooks in America Celebrity Edition: Heroes Vs. Villains? That’s what fans have been asking since the show premiered on January 5, and now the chef has finally broken her silence. Burrell is a regular on the Food Network, appearing on the likes of Iron Chef, Beat Bobby Flay, and Secrets of a Restaurant Chef. But she’s best known as the long-time host and mentor on Worst Cooks in America, having featured on every season since the show premiered in 2010. However, Burrell is nowhere to be seen on the currently airing season, Worst Cooks in America Celebrity Edition: Heroes Vs. Villains, which sees reality stars such as Tiffany Pollard, Frankie Grande, and Cheryl Burke competing in the kitchen. Instead, chefs Jeff Mauro and Antonia Lofaso have taken the reins. Burrell’s absence hasn’t been explained, which has led to fans flooding...

Now that Dancing With The Stars is in its off-season, Season 32 champion Val Chmerkovskiy feels excited about his latest project.

DWTS Season 34 doesn’t start until the fall, but Val plans to deliver some excellent content to keep his fans entertained in the meantime. It’s a great opportunity for fans to learn about dance and behind-the-scenes stories from the dancer himself.

See what he recently shared with fans.

Val Chmerkovskiy Excites Fans With His Latest Announcement

The Dancing With The Stars pros are starting their 2025 winter tour, but Val Chmerkovskiy has other projects on his mind. After enjoying the winter holidays with his family, he’s excited about the many opportunities and prospects 2025 will bring.

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In addition to his various teaching and performance engagements, he also plans to launch a new podcast. Val knows he has plenty of wisdom and backstage stories to share and fans can’t wait to listen.

The last time reality fans saw Corinne Olympios on screen, it was for House of Villains‘ inaugural season, battling it out with other reality baddies for the chance to win a big prize. For her next TV adventure, she’s taking a slightly more charitable route … even if she’s still being labeled a “villain” in the process! Olympios is one of 10 celebrity contestants on the newest celebrity edition of Worst Cooks in America, which premieres on January 5 at 8/7c. She’ll star on Team Villain alongside her former Hov roomie and I Love New York star Tiffany “New York” Pollard, The Challenge alum Wes Bergmann, Love Is Blind‘s Bartisse Bowden, and Amazing Race alum Rachel Reilly. On Team Hero, we’ll see singer Sebastian Bach, Dancing With the Stars pro Cheryl Burke, Big Brother‘s Frankie Grande, Olympian Adam Rippon, and RuPaul’s Drag Race star Trinity the Tuck.

A new season of Worst Cooks in America is beginning on Food Network.

Two Big Brother alums are among the players, as this is another season of its celebrity spin-off.

Ten celebrities are involved in the new season, and the players are split up into teams of heroes and villains.

Worst Cooks in America is a Food Network show that brings together some terrible cooks to improve their abilities in the kitchen.

A $25,000 check is on the line for the most-improved cook, and it also comes with a nice ego boost for the winner.

As previously reported by Monsters and Critics, chefs Jeff Mauro and Antonia Lofaso will try to turn these terrible cooks into kitchen masters.

Could one of the Big Brother alums of this new season emerge as the winner?

Worst Cooks in America celebrity cast

Below is the cast list for Worst Cooks in America Celebrity Edition: Heroes vs.

Former Dancing with the Stars pro Cheryl Burke has shut down her podcast amid backlash involving the hit ABC show.

Cheryl launched the podcast in September 2023 to focus on inside knowledge and behind-the-scenes intel of DWTS.

During Season 33, Cheryl said harsh things about the show, especially the judges.

Cheryl’s criticism quickly came under fire from die-hard Dancing With the Stars fans.

As Monsters and Critics previously reported, Cheryl hit back at the trolls telling her to move on from the show, even though that was the whole point of her podcast.

Well, now Cheryl has done as the haters wanted and plans to move on, which means no more Sex, Lies, and Spray Tans.

Cheryl Burke ends DWTS podcast amid backlash

Taking to Instagram to close out 2024, Cheryl Burke shared a lengthy message revealing she was ending her podcast after 200 episodes.

“After an incredible journey, I’ve made the...

Former Dancing With the Stars pro Cheryl Burke is saying farewell to her iHeart podcast Sex, Lies and Spray Tans, at least for now, as she explains the “bittersweet decision” to her fans. Burke took to her Instagram page on December 30 to make the announcement, writing, “After an incredible journey, I’ve made the bittersweet decision to say farewell — for now — to this podcast. This chapter has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life, filled with growth, meaningful conversations, and powerful connections.” She continued, “You, my loyal listeners, have been my rock and my backbone, especially during moments of controversy. The only reason I kept going with my head held high was because of your unwavering support and belief in me. I cannot thank you enough for being a part of this journey and for truly understanding my intentions.” Burke launched the Sex, Lies and Spray Tans...

She hung up the heels and now she’s hanging up the microphone. Former “Dancing With the Stars” pro Cheryl Burke announced Monday that she’s suspending her DWTS podcast “Sex, Lies and Spray Tans.”

“I’ve made the bittersweet decision to say farewell—for now—to this podcast,” Burke said in an Instagram video. “You, my loyal listeners, have been my rock and my backbone, especially during moments of controversy. The only reason I kept going with my head held high was because of your unwavering support and belief in me. I cannot thank you enough for being a part of this journey and for truly understanding my intentions.”

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Burke used “Sex, Lies, and Spray Tans” as a way to comment on news surrounding the world of “DWTS,” including the arrest of former pro Artem Chigvinstev and...

Worst Cooks in America Celebrity Edition: Heroes Vs. Villains premieres on Sunday, January 5, 2025, and features ten culinary-challenged celebrity recruits who've appeared on reality TV shows. Worst Cooks in America Celebrity Edition: Heroes Vs. Villains is the 8th celebrity edition of the show, in which famous people who don't know how to cook learn to be culinary superstars by participating in boot camp. Worst Cooks in America Celebrity Edition: Heroes Vs. Villains features returning mentor Chef Jeff Mauro and first-time mentor Chef Antonia Lofaso. This is the first time that Chef Anne Burrell won't be a mentor since the show premiered in 2010.

According to a Warner Bros. Discovery press release, during Worst Cooks in America Celebrity Edition: Heroes Vs. Villains, Carson Kressley will give Jeff and Antonia their own challenge in order to determine who will lead Team Hero and who will lead Team Villain. The show will conclude on Sunday,...

Cheryl Burke is done sharing the tea — at least for now.

The former Dancing with the Stars pro revealed that she is suspending her iHeart podcast Sex, Lies and Spray Tans.

“After an incredible journey, I’ve made the bittersweet decision to say farewell—for now—to this podcast,” she revealed. “This chapter has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life, filled with growth, meaningful conversations, and powerful connections. You, my loyal listeners, have been my rock and my backbone, especially during moments of controversy. The only reason I kept going with my head held high was because of your unwavering support and belief in me. I cannot thank you enough for being a part of this journey and for truly understanding my intentions.”

She also tried to explain that the podcast was never meant to slam the show that made her a household name. Among other topics,...

With over 30 seasons, Dancing With the Stars has seen professional dancers come and go. Some of the most notable dancers that have competed in the most seasons include pro-turned-judge Derek Hough, who not only competed for 17 seasons, but won six mirorrball trophies during his tenure. Then there is former pro Mark Ballas, who may not have won as many trophies, but had danced on the beloved reality TV show for 20 seasons.

However, no other professional dancer has topped Cheryl Burke when it comes to performing on the most seasons. As of this writing, she had competed in 26 seasons and won three mirrorball trophies. But, when she departed after Season 31, rumors swirled that she was fired. She finally set the record straight.

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Dancing With the Stars has become more known for its showmances than dance routines.

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Dancing with the Stars alum Cheryl Burke hit back at haters telling her to stop talking about the show.

Cheryl spent 26 seasons on DWTS and has spent her whole life dancing.

There’s no question that Cheryl knows her stuff regarding both of those topics.

However, not everyone wants to hear what she says, especially regarding Dancing with the Stars.

It’s been over two years since Cheryl was on DWTS, and many fans feel she needs to get on with her life.

The other day, Cheryl had some words for those who want her to stop speaking about a show she’s no longer on.

Cheryl Burke claps back at trolls telling her to ‘Move on’ from DWTS

Cheryl shared a video on Instagram set to the Ariana Grande song Popular from Wicked.

The dancer mouthed words to the song to make fun of those dragging her.

“Why do you always talk about DWTS?...

It certainly seems like whoever is responsible for matching up celebrity contestants and dancing professionals on Dancing With the Stars knows what they're doing. Since the reality TV dance competition first aired in 2005, several contestants and pros have taken their chemistry from the dance floor to the real world, turning their partnerships into romantic relationships.

Season 33, which saw The Bachelor's Joey Graziadei and pro Jenna Johnson win the mirrorball trophy, also saw its fair share of showmances. There was the very intense and sometimes confusing romance between pro Gleb Savchenko and model Brooks Nader, as well as the ongoing rumored romance between pro Sasha Farber and The Bachelorette's Jenn Tran.

With over 30 seasons of Dancing With the Stars, there are a few romances that stick out more than others.

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Season 33 of Dancing With The Stars drew to a close just before Thanksgiving, and pro Val Chmerkovskiy recently and candidly spoke about something that seems to come to issue each and every season, "showmances."

Showmances are a broader entertainment and reality TV phenomenon, a portmanteau which is kind of self-explanatory — it refers to a romantic relationship between two cast members of a show, whether authentic and sincere or feigned for the cameras to drive audience interest.

DWTS' structure pairs "pros" with celebrities for the season, and that necessarily close-knit setting is such that this particular show appears to generate a higher than average number of showmances, such as Season 33's "will they or won't they" chemistry between Jenn Tran and Sasha Farber.

Then there are Dancing With The Stars showmances gone awry — former pro Artem Chigvintsev wed former contestant Nikki Garcia, and the couple's marriage fell apart explosively in late August.

Dancing With The Stars spoilers and updates reveals former DWTS pro dancer Cheryl Burke wants some changes for the show. She’s hoping it will go back to its original premise, the way it was in the first season.

Dancing With The Stars Spoilers – A History Of The Show

Dancing with the Stars is a popular American dance competition show that first aired on ABC on June 1, 2005.

This series is the U.S. adaptation of the British reality show Strictly Come Dancing and is part of the broader Dancing with the Stars franchise.

In the show, celebrities are paired with professional dancers, and together they compete for points from judges and votes from the audience.

Each week, the couple with the lowest combined score is typically eliminated, continuing until one champion couple remains.

On February 10, 2024, ABC confirmed the renewal of the series for a thirty-third season, set to debut on...

The recent Dancing With the Stars season brought much backlash from critical fans due to how the judges scored the celebrity contestants.

During Season 33, Carrie Ann Inaba received a lot of criticism. Many felt her critiques were particularly harsh, and some scores were unfair.

Some fans suggested that DWTS should fire her despite her appearance as a judge every season since the show’s premiere in June 2005.

Last month, Monsters and Critics reported on the speculation that Carrie Ann’s career as a DWTS judge might end after her “unpredictable behavior” on the show.

However, former professional dancer Cheryl Burke believes there’s a suitable fix for the judges’ scoring issues, and it isn’t necessarily firing or replacing any of them.

Instead, she suggested that the DWTS judges be more educated in the ballroom dance niche.

Burke said most of the DWTS judges aren’t ‘experts’ in ballroom dance ‘niche’

Earlier this week,...

Dancing With the Stars saw a huge surge of viewers and fans alike thanks to an extremely captivating and exciting Season 33. The season saw controversial cast members join, a steamy showmance between a dance pro and his celebrity partner, and the first-ever Bachelor lead taking home the mirrorball trophy.

Although most, if not all, of the professional dancers return for the following season, fans are reminiscing about past pros like Keo Motsepe. Keo made history on the show as the first Black male professional dancer after he joined in Season 19. However, after his last ballroom appearance in Season 29, fans are wondering whatever happened to him.

In fact, Keo would love to come back for Season 34 and fans would love to see it.

Related Former Dancing With The Stars Pro Cheryl Burke Reveals How Showmances Really Come To Be

Is it initiated by the celebrity, or their professional dance partner?

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Cheryl Burke hasn’t been on Dancing with the Stars since November 2022, but she continues to mention the show. She uses her platform to talk about the current seasons. Now that Season 33 has wrapped, she wants to see these changes being made.

Request for DWTS Season 34

On a recent episode of Sex, Lies, and Spray Tans, Cheryl answered fans’ burning questions. While her podcast attracted a massive DWTS fanbase, some feel Cheryl speaks too negatively about the show that gave her a household name. In the latest episode, she shared that the show should return to its roots. She would like to see judges with formal dance training.

The show has changed judges over the years. The current lineup includes Bruno Tonioli, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Derek Hough. However, Cheryl would like to see judges with formal dancing training, like the late Len Goodman.

“They have to be able to back up whatever they say,...

Former Dancing With the Stars pro Cheryl Burke has some suggestions for how the ABC competition show’s judging panel can increase their knowledge and offer better critiques to contestants. Speaking on the Wednesday (December 4) episode of her Sex, Lies and Spray Tans podcast, Burke responded to a fan question about whether the judges should hold contestants to “true ballroom dancing” standards as they did in the past. Burke agreed they should but noted, “However, you have to know what you’re talking about, right? So, they have to be able to back up whatever they say.” “If you’re just saying things because you know it’s the right terminology, and you can’t explain yourself as to why it should be a certain way, then it’s kind of hard,” she continued, per Us Weekly. “Unless they get judges that have more ballroom experience than some of the...

Former pro dancer Cheryl Burke thinks the current Dancing With The Stars judges need a little more formal education.

This isn’t the first time the Season 2 champion spoke out against the judges. Not long ago, she criticized their scoring and took specific jabs at head judge Derek Hough.

See what she has to say now.

Cheryl Burke Feels Annoyed The Judges Aren’t As Strict As They Once Were

Since leaving DWTS at the end of Season 31, Cheryl Burke has hosted her own podcast about the show, Sex, Lies, and Spray Tans. While it boasts a significant listener base, many others have criticized the show. Maks Chmerkovskiy even said he regretted appearing as a guest since the content is so negative.

In a new episode, Cheryl admitted she doesn’t think the judges have enough ballroom education.

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Since the DWTS premiere in 2005, all the cast members...

Retired pro dancer Cheryl Burke had a whopping 24 different partners across her seasons on Dancing With The Stars. She connected well with several partners, while some left a bitter taste in her mouth.

But after all those seasons and two Mirrorball Trophy wins, Cheryl admits there were two especially “bratty” contestants she received as dance partners.

Despite their poor public reputation, Cheryl confessed she enjoyed working with both partners at the end of the day. Who was she talking about?

Cheryl Burke Dishes On Her Former Dance Partners

After leaving Dancing With The Stars, Cheryl Burke has openly spoken about her time on the show on her podcast. In a recent episode, she revealed there were two especially bratty contestants. But at the end of the day, they both won her over.

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“I’ve done 20-something seasons, and I’ve had quite a lot of partners,” Cheryl...

Cheryl Burke is revealing 2 of her former Dancing with the Stars partners that she had the “most fun” with…and her answers might surprise you.

If you don’t know, the 40-year-old pro dancer competed on 26 seasons of DWTS and has been paired with so many famous celebs over the years including athletes like Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, 98 Degrees singer Drew Lachey (who she won season 5 with), and more.

However, she named two surprising names as her “most fun” faves.

Keep reading to find out more…

“I’ve done 20-something seasons, and I’ve had quite a lot of partners,” Cheryl said on the “Sex, Lies, and Spray Tans” podcast. “Though I danced with Emmitt Smith twice, I have to say, actually, I had the most fun… I was shockingly surprised, I guess. I didn’t expect to have such a great season like I did with Jack Osbourne and Rob Kardashian.

Since Dancing with the Stars is one of the longest running and most popular reality shows, there are many fascinating facts about it. For example, it is fascinating to know that some families dominate DWTS, that the judges and hosts disagree sometimes, and about what Lea Thompson said about Artem Chigvintsev. As interesting as it is that Ezra Sosa had a breakout year and some stars hated the show, however, many fans don't know one of the most interesting facts about the show.

Every year, Dancing with the Stars fans wait to see which celebrities will be cast in the show. While that makes sense, Dancing with the Stars would be nothing without the pros. With that in mind, it is fascinating to look at how much the Dancing with the Stars pros get paid.

Dancing With The Stars Pros Don't Get Paid Nearly Enough

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When Dancing With The Stars celebrated its 500th episode, it brought back iconic dancers for an opening routine to celebrate its almost 20 years on air. Over 31 seasons, 50 professional dancers have partnered with celebrities and helped them win the mirrorball trophy.

There are many reasons pros quit Dancing With The Stars. From leaving for new career opportunities to not enjoying their time on the successful ABC dancing competition. Regardless of their reasoning, pros walking away from DWTS and not returning to the dancefloor is eye-opening considering the show's popularity.

Professionals Who Left Dancing With The Stars Due To Bad Blood

Dancing With The Stars has had its fair share of feuds over the years on air. Although contestants and professionals arguing hit the headlines, numerous pros have quit due to disagreements with the ABC show.

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“Those whom choose to bully behind their power, will suffer their own consequences,” said former “General Hospital” star Kelly Monaco (ex-Sam McCall) on X (formerly Twitter) earlier this evening in response to a poster claiming the actress was let go from the daytime drama series due to “her actions.”

“[Kelly Monaco was] fired for her actions. There was no vendetta. She did this herself. She phoned in her performances for Years. She thought she had more power than she did,” the X poster commented in response to another poster who alleged that the show’s executive producer, Frank Valentini, had a “personal vendetta against Kelly [which] created a hostile workplace.”

Standing up for herself, Monaco stated, “I do have more power than a ‘job’ it’s my voice, my experience, my truth. You can beat someone down, until they finally find the power within themselves to recover with grace and dignity. Those whom...

Easily one of the most successful reality shows ever, Dancing with the Stars has lasted 33 seasons because of the show's loyal fans. After all, the show has millions of fans who are interested in things like what it was like to partner with Artem Chigvintsev and about the restraining order filed against him. Similarly, many DWTS fans want to know about the reaction to Anna Delvey, the stars who didn't like competing on the show, and how much the performers get paid.

Of course, the fans who want to know about the rumor that Anna Delvey is banned from the reunion have helped make Dancing with the Stars last. However, according to some fans, it is that kind of Dancing with the Stars fan that is ruining the show.

Dancing With The Stars Fans Think The Reality Show's Fans Are Ruining The Show

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“Dancing with the Stars” premiered in 2005 with a focus on teaching celebrities some fancy footwork. But along the way the professional dancers who teach and partner with those celebrity amateurs became stars in their own right. Many of them returned to the show year after year, and over a dozen have won the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy over the course of the series. Scroll down to see every single “DWTS” pro champion, listed by their number of victories.

It’s fitting that the “DWTS” pros have become fan-favorites because they’re not just dancers. They’re also trainers, choreographers and storytellers, and their chemistry with the stars fuels the show’s best routines, so they’re truly the lifeblood of the competition, especially when they bring talent and charisma out of unexpected places, from child stars to race car drivers to one male model, Nyle Dimarco, who won the Mirror...

Brooks Nader was dating pro dancer Gleb Savchenko when they appeared on Dancing With the Stars Season 33.

Things fizzled out when they were eliminated midway through the season, but now, there’s a chance that their relationship is back on.

DWTS pro Emma Slater took to TikTok to share a video of Brooks and Gleb rehearsing for the season finale.

While they lost their spot in the running for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy weeks ago, DWTS typically brings every contestant back for the finale to have a chance at another performance.

Yes, that means we’ll be forced to endure more rude comments from Anna Delvey.

Emma’s video showed several people associated with the long-running ABC series, but the most surprising was Gleb holding Brooks, her arms around his neck and her legs around his waist.

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Former Dancing With The Stars pro Cheryl Burke wasn’t at all impressed with the Season 33 semifinals.

Plenty of viewers have had various complaints about the show, but this happens every year. However, former pros don’t always speak out about the show and completely slam the performances or the judges.

But after the semifinals came to a close, Cheryl Burke shared her personal opinions with her podcast listeners — even if they were a bit harsh.

Cheryl Burke Thinks Derek Hough Did Poorly As The Head Judge

On a new episode of Sex, Lies, and Spray Tans, Cheryl Burke didn’t hold back with her criticism. Overall, she found the episode very lackluster. Her main complaint had a lot to do with judges, primarily Derek Hough.

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“I’m shocked at Derek’s scores, especially tonight,” the former DWTS pro shared on her podcast. “Being the main head judge,...

Dancing With the Stars Season 33 unleashed an unnecessary twist earlier this week when hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough revealed that all five semi-finalists would advance to next week’s season finale.

The development didn’t go down well with viewers, primarily because it eliminated the point of the semi-finals.

Viewers watched the penultimate episode with bated breath, waiting to find out whether their votes helped their favorites advance to the next stage of the competition.

In the aftermath of the episode’s airing, former pro dancer Cheryl Burke opened up about her thoughts on the development and the critiques from head judge Derek Hough.

In a new episode of her Sex, Lies, and Spray Tans podcast, Cheryl said she would not give the semi-finalists tens.

“Not even close because no one deserved it,” she added.

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Dancing With the Stars has seen its fair share of controversy, including casting celebrity contestants with scandalous pasts and pros not getting along with their partners behind closed doors.

Former DWTS pro Artem Chigvintsev has been making headlines after his domestic violence arrest in August. The altercation led Artem and his wife, Nikki Garcia, to divorce, but it has been extremely messy in the tabloids.

During the show's epic 500th episode, fans learned that Artem was in the audience, which divided fans. Now, it appears that Artem is hoping to come back on the show after charges against him were ultimately dropped. Still, fans have mixed views on whether he should return as a pro.

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Three years ago, Danica McKellar left Hallmark for Great American Family. In a recent interview, she explained why she made this big change despite success with the Hallmark Channel.

What did she reveal to Dancing With The Stars alum Cheryl Burke on a recent podcast?

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Three years ago, Danica McKellar left Hallmark for Great American Family. Why did she do this? She was recently on the Sex, Lies, and Spray Tans Podcast. Soon, her conversation with host, former Dancing With The Stars pro Cheryl Burke was about her departure from Hallmark to Gaf.

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Cheryl Burke found immense fame as a pro dancer on Dancing With the Stars. She became a two-time mirrorball trophy winner in Season 2 and Season 3, and continued to dance on the show for 24 more seasons.

Like many of her DWTS counterparts, Cheryl found love in the ballroom. In Season 3, actor Joey Lawrence was a celebrity contestant paired with pro Edyta Sliwinska, but it was his brother, Matthew Lawrence, who would visit the show who caught her eye.

Cheryl and Matthew would eventually wed in 2019, after reconnecting, but it was short-lived. Now, it looks like the former pro is ready to divulge a little more about what went wrong in their marriage.

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After his recent appearance supporting the show’s milestone, Artem Chigvintsev is still interested in a spot on Dancing With the Stars.

The DWTS professional dancer attended the 500th episode earlier this week as part of Season 33.

Artem appeared in his castmate Peta Murgatroyd’s Instagram Story content. Her video showed Artem dancing and celebrating at the show taping with other castmates, including Peta’s husband and castmate, Maksim Chmerkovskiy.

His appearance arrived amid a messy divorce and previous legal issues. Artem debuted in Season 19 and participated in 12 seasons so far.

That included last season when he guided The Bachelorette star Charity Lawson to a fourth-place finish.

While he didn’t return to the cast for Season 33, his attorney recently indicated they’re still hoping for a return to the dance show amid his other career.

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Co-Hosts Jeff Mauro and Antonia Lofaso, Heroes Trinity the Tuck, Adam Rippon, Sebastian Bach, Frankie Grande and Cheryl Burke, Villains Corinne Olympios, Rachel Reilly, Bartise Bowden, Tiffany Pollard and Wes Bergmann, as seen on Worst Cooks in America, Season 28, Heroes Vs Villians Get ready for a fiery new season of Worst Cooks in America Celebrity Edition, where reality TV’s biggest heroes and villains trade in their drama for dish towels! Premiering Sunday, January 5th at 8pm Et/Pt on Food Network, this season promises epic culinary showdowns and hilarious kitchen chaos. Chef Jeff Mauro is back, and he’s joined by newcomer Chef Antonia Lofaso to whip these celebrity recruits into shape. But this isn’t your average cooking competition. This time, it’s a battle between good and evil! Leading the charge for Team Hero is Chef Jeff Mauro, who’s assembled a squad of reality TV favorites.

Are Big Brother alums among the Worst Cooks in America? We will soon find out when a new season of the hit cooking show debuts this winter.

Worst Cooks in America is a Food Network show that brings together some terrible cooks to improve their abilities in the kitchen. Sometimes it involves celebrities.

The most-improved cook walks away with an ego boost and a $25,000 check to the charity of their choice.

A new season of the show is called Worst Cooks in America Celebrity Edition: Heroes vs. Villains.

Returning mentor Chef Jeff Mauro welcomes newcomer Chef Antonia Lofaso. Together, they will try to turn these terrible cooks into kitchen masters.

But since this new season is entrenched with many familiar faces from reality television, expect lots of drama in the kitchen.

Who is on Worst Cooks in America Celebrity Edition: Heroes vs. Villains?

Below is the cast list for Worst Cooks in America...