Cheryl Burke is suspending the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ podcast
She’s hung up her heels and now she’s hanging up the mic. Former “Dancing With the Stars” pro Cheryl Burke announced Monday that she is suspending her DWTS podcast “Sex, Lies and Spray Tans.”
“I have made the bittersweet decision to say goodbye to this podcast for the time being,” Burke said in an Instagram video. “You, my loyal listeners, have been my source of strength, especially during moments of controversy. The only reason I kept my head held high was because of your continued support and belief in me. I can’t thank you enough for being a part of this journey and truly understanding my intentions.
Burke used ‘Sex, Lies, and Spray Tans’ as a way to comment on news about the world of ‘DWTS,’ including the arrest of former pro Artem Chigvinstev and the many backstage relationships that developed between celebrities and partners. In her statement, Burke emphasized that she never intended to use the podcast to spread negative perceptions about “Dancing with the Stars.”
“Anyone who may have misinterpreted this podcast or questioned my love for the show that shaped me, I encourage you to listen to the episodes,” Burke said. “My heart was always in the right place, and I’ve seen so many of your comments that confirm that. I will never forget where I came from, and my love for that chapter of my life will never waver. Any negative perceptions about me in the headlines couldn’t be further from the truth. This podcast has always been about truth, connection and storytelling, and nothing was pulled from it.”
During her 26-season stint on “Dancing With the Stars,” Burke was linked to celebrities including Drew Carey, Rob Kardashian, Chris Jericho and Ryan Lochte, among others. Burke won the mirror ball twice in her “DWTS” career, becoming the first contestant to do so in consecutive seasons. She won with Drew Lachey in season two, and then again in season three with Emmitt Smith. Burke was also the first female pro to win the series.
In addition to “Dancing With the Stars,” Burke was briefly head coach on “Dance Moms,” replacing Abby Lee Miller in 2017. In 2011, Burke released her autobiography “Dancing Lessons.”
