Cheryl Burke Embraces Self-Love on Celibacy Journey

Cheryl Burke, aged 41, provided an update on her personal life and her ongoing celibacy journey as her 42nd birthday approaches. She exclusively revealed to Us Weekly that she is currently 'dating herself' and finds this phase of her life to be very positive. Burke indicated that she is not actively searching for a romantic partner and has no interest in using dating apps, preferring to focus on her own well-being.

This period of celibacy began after her divorce from Matthew Lawrence, finalized in 2022. Burke sees this decision as a crucial part of her ongoing healing process, emphasizing its positive impact on her self-respect and personal power. She expressed contentment with her current intimate life, noting the absence of emotional baggage.

Despite leaving 'Dancing With the Stars' in November 2022 after 26 seasons, Burke remains a supporter of the show. She suggested incorporating a wider variety of personalities, such as mental health advocates, and agreed with the sentiment to de-politicize the competition, noting its role as a feel-good program.