Cheryl Burke to Exit ABC's DANCING WITH THE STARS
By: Tyler Peterson Dec. 09, 2014
Following the news that judge Len Goodman would be exiting ABC's DANCING WITH THE STARS, professional dancer Cheryl Burke also appears to be on her way out.
According to People, Burke will depart the long-running competition series for an unnamed variety show on NBC in 2015, which she will also perform on.
"I never thought I'd be able to walk away," Burke told the publication. "But after a decade of something, it's time for me to move on and try something different, to be challenged, to feel inspired. Dancing with the Stars will always be a part of my life. Dancing is what I've done since I was a little girl. But it was very clear the show only wanted me back as a dancer. They weren't interested in using me for other things and letting me grow."
Hosted by Emmy(r) Award-winning host Tom Bergeron ("America's Funniest Home Videos") and Erin Andrews (sports host & "Dancing with the Stars" Season 10 finalist), "Dancing with the Stars" is the hit multi-award-winning series in which celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by renowned ballroom judge Len Goodman and dancer/choreographers Bruno Tonioli, Carrie Ann Inaba and ballroom dancer and Emmy(r)- Nominated choreographer Julianne Hough.
With over 20 years dancing experience and several championship titles under her belt, Emmy® nominated professional dancer Cheryl Burke has tangoed and sambaed her way into the hearts of millions. She recently became the show's first professional dancer to appear in the finals seven times and the semi-finals ten times, becoming the champion twice with Emmitt Smith in Season 3 and Drew Lachey in Season 2.
Cheryl first began dancing at the age of six, taking ballet lessons and performing throughout the Bay Area. At 10, she discovered what would be her winning talent, ballroom dancing, and decided to hang up her ballet shoes to begin training in both Standard and Latin ballroom dancing. Outside of the ballroom, Cheryl has been named one of People Magazine's Most Beautiful and often appears in Maxim Magazine's Hot 100 List. She has been seen on the Disney Channel's "Suite Life with Zack and Cody" and appeared in Ne-Yo's music video "Camera Phone." This year, Burke is launching her own line of active wear and workout apparel with QVC.
Photo Courtesy of ABC
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