Former “Dancing With The Stars” pro Cheryl Burke shared her advice for future celebrity contestants to consider before joining the hit television series.
Burke, 40, who ended her 26-season run on the ABC dance competition show in 2022, previously noted that romances between “DWTS” professionals and their celebrity partners are common, admitting that she had three “showmances.” ” during his time on the series.
During a recent episode of her “DWTS” podcast, “Sex, Lies & Spray Tans,” Burke was asked why she thinks so many celebrities and professionals develop feelings for each other while filming.
“It's an arranged marriage,” he told his guest, People magazine senior editor Dave Quinn. “And it's black and white. Either they really love each other or they really hate each other.”
Cheryl Burke shared her advice for future celebrity contestants on “Dancing with the Stars.” (Monica Schipper/Getty Images)
Burke noted that the demanding rehearsal schedule of the professionals and their celebrity partners requires them to spend an “insane” amount of time together, leading them to form extremely positive or negative relationships.
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“You don't say, 'Oh, yeah, it's cute. No, no, I either like you or I don't, because you're constantly there.'” [together] eight hours a day, seven days a week,” Burke said. “That's crazy. During three months?”
“And you are vulnerable,” he added.
Burke ended his 26-season professional career with the program in 2022. (John Wolfsohn)
Burke recalled that a former famous contestant confessed to him that he was in love with his professional partner, even though they were both married at the time. Although nothing happened between the couple, the celebrity said that even his family suspected they were having an affair.
“It's very intimate and you're stuck with this person,” Burke explained. “You better at least try to make it work.”
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“You get close in so many ways,” he continued. “These celebrities are very vulnerable because to be successful you have to strip away everything. And just that? I bet most of these married celebrities haven't even done that with their wives.”
Burke said celebrity contestants should “be single” if they want to join the series. (Robin Marchant/Getty Images for Buca, Inc.)
Quinn said she knew a former famous contestant who told her that her husband was worried about her joining the show because he was worried she would fall in love with her professional partner. She recalled that the pair had a “great conversation” before she agreed to participate in the series.
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When Burke asked if the celebrity was in love with her “DWTS” partner, Quinn confirmed that she was not.
“Be single if you do 'Dancing with Stars'.” That's all I'm saying,” Burke said.
Burke previously admitted to having affairs with three of her partners, naming one as Chad Ochocinco Johnson. (Adam Larkey/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)
During an April appearance on “The Amy & TJ Podcast,” Burke revealed that she had affairs with three of her “DWTS” partners and identified one as former NFL player Chad Ochocinco Johnson, who was paired with her during the show. tenth season of the show in 2010.
Burke recalled that he tried to continue a relationship with one of his partners after the show ended, but “it just wasn't going to happen.”
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When asked if he fell in love with any of his partners, Burke said his shows were based on “lust.”
“It's not love, is it?” Burke said. “It's in that moment. Then you say, 'Wait a second, what is this person like in the real world?'”
