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Cheryl Burke: No Politicians on DWTS!
3 May
Summary
- Cheryl Burke wants more creators and fewer politicians on DWTS.
- She believes the show should focus on being a feel-good program.
- Burke left Dancing With the Stars in November 2022 after 26 seasons.

Cheryl Burke, a former professional dancer on "Dancing With the Stars," has shared her vision for the show's future casting. She believes the program should embrace a broader definition of celebrity by featuring more creators and influential figures such as mental health gurus. Burke specifically suggested Jay Shetty as a potential contestant.
However, Burke also voiced a strong preference against casting politicians on the show. She emphasized that "Dancing With the Stars" is intended to be a feel-good program and involving politics could make it too divisive. This sentiment was echoed by fellow pro dancer Val Chmerkovskiy, who highlighted the show's role in uniting people across different backgrounds.
Burke, who concluded her 26-season tenure on the show in November 2022, was unable to attend DWTS Con 2026 due to scheduling conflicts, disappointing fans hoping to see her at the event.