Cheryl Burke has faced scrutiny over her appearance throughout her career as a dancer - but she's never been afraid to defend herself. "I am done being judged," Burke exclusively told Us Weekly in her August 2025 cover story, noting that she had been bullied online for body before and after she lost weight. The former Dancing With the Stars pro confessed, "It's always been this race for me to try and gain others' acceptance rather than find it within myself." Throughout her career, Burke said the commentary on social media did get to her.