Cheryl Burke Bids Goodbye to Dancing with the Stars

Another Dancing with the Stars cast member will exit the show. Following the departure of Len Goodman, Cheryl Burke has bid her goodbye to the series after 25 seasons.

In a lengthy post on Instagram Sunday, November 20, Burke revealed her decision to leave the show. Her last performance would be seen on its 31st season finale on Monday, November 21.

Cheryl Burke Bids Goodbye to Dancing with the Stars

“Tomorrow night will officially be my final dance as a pro dancer on @dancingwiththestars,” the 38-year-old started her lengthy note. “This has been one of the absolute hardest decisions of my life & I am also confident that it is the right one.”

She thanked the show’s cast, crew, and fans for being with her through her ups and downs.

“I honestly don’t know who I would be today without them,” she continued.

However, the dancer-model knew it was the right time to begin her next career phase, though dance would always be a big part of her.

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“Though there aren’t enough words to express my deep gratitude & love to my entire DWTS family, I will end with this: Thank you for being my rock & foundation for close to two decades during the difficult moments & most of all, thank you for giving ballroom dancing the credit & attention it deserves,” Burke added. “You have not only brought joy to millions upon millions of viewers every season, you have brought light & so much love into my heart & soul when I’ve needed it most. This has truly been the experience of a lifetime.”

Being in the show for 25 seasons is hard to beat, but the host is ready to see what’s in store for her.

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Burke first joined the show in 2006 with the 98 Degrees singer Drew Lache and won the mirrorball. She once again won with NFL alum Emmitt Smith in the third season.

Len Goodman Exits Dancing with the Stars

Before Burke announced her exit, Len Good, one of the show’s three original judges, revealed his departure from Dancing with the Stars.

“Whilst we’re all getting excited and looking forward so much to the finale next week, it will also be with a touch of sadness, as this will be my last season judging on Dancing with the Stars,” he said on the show.

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The veteran dancer revealed he wanted to spend more time with his grandkids and family in Britain, though he described his time in the reality series as a “huge pleasure to be part of” and “such a wonderful experience.”

“Doing a live show, you have to be at the top of your game and quick to react. And as one gets older, then things start to get more challenging,” he continued. “I haven’t fallen asleep or started dribbling yet on the show, so I thought it’s best to go before I start to do so!”

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