‘DWTS’ Cheryl Burke Shocks Fans After Unrecognizable New Face Reveal
Cheryl Burke of Dancing with the Stars fame recently surprised fans with a change in her appearance. Recently, the star took to social media to address these concerns in a lengthy video. During this time, she explained her side of the story, what really changed her appearance, and shared a message to both fans and critics.
Cheryl Burke Recently Sent Out A Message On TikTok
Burke came to prominence as a professional dancer on Dancing with the Stars. She earned her first mirror ball trophy during the second season with 98 Degrees member Drew Lachey.
Burke had similar success the following season while dancing with Emmitt Smith. Over the years, she’s been partnered with figures like Wayne Newton, Rick Fox, Rob Kardashian, Jack Osbourne, and Drew Carey.
Recently, Burke has been receiving comments after fans noted a change in her appearance. The star herself wanted to set “the record straight” with fans in a recent TikTok video.
Burke shared, “Let’s just address the elephant in the comment section,” as she removed her makeup. She continued, “I’m not on Ozempic. I’m not sick. I didn’t get a face transplant, and no, I didn’t get a brow lift.”
“The level of projection that is happening and that I’m witnessing is wild. The way some of you guys talk about me, it’s like you think I’m a headline, or a filter, not a person.”
Burke noted the thing that made her the most disappointed was people saying they miss the “old Cheryl.” She then highlighted her past ventures, like her appearance on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody to her debut on Dancing with the Stars.
The DWTS Personality Also Shared She Was ‘Still The Same Person’
Burke highlighted, “I hate to break it to you, but that Cheryl doesn’t exist anymore. The assumptions are just exhausting as hell. The accusations are completely cruel. And the fact that so many of them are actually coming from women, that’s what is so shocking and hurtful to be quite honest.”
“I have been in the public eye since I was 21 years old, my body has changed over the past 20 years, my face has changed because I’ve changed.”
WOW what the hell is going on in Hollywood? ‘DWTS’ Cheryl Burke looks unrecognizable and not in a good way.. YIKES, the top row is the New Cheryl… pic.twitter.com/LErarjXmUZ
— Ms. Smith (@MsSmith17743658) May 19, 2025
The star then explained the change in her appearance. As she shared, “I’ve experienced so much trauma, divorce, and this is by no means a pity party. Sobriety, burnout, reinvention, I’ve healed, I’ve lost, I’ve grieved like anybody else. And yeah, maybe it shows, but I’m not sorry for it, not one bit.”
As noted in Burke’s comments, she recently filed for divorce from Matthew Lawrence in 2022. She and the actor had been married for around three years.
Burke also wanted to highlight that she was the same person deep down. She noted, “I’m still the same person who has advocated for mental health and body image for many years. I just do it differently now than maybe you’re used to. I’m quieter, I have boundaries and more discernment, and frankly, I don’t feel safe the way I used to.”
Fans Also Shared Their Concerns On Social Media
“There’s a tone now on certain platforms that feels more like a firing squad than an actual community. The saddest part of all is the way I’m witnessing women tear down other women while pretending it’s from concern. This is me at 41, I am still healing, still growing, and still choosing to show up.”
Burke concluded the video saying, “If you’re here to speculate, compare, or demand answers that you’re just not entitled to, you’re not welcome in the space that I have created. But if you’re here to evolve, unlearn, to support, welcome, we’re just getting started.”
The star also summed up her points in the video’s caption. As it read, “Stop dissecting women’s bodies like they belong to you. This is YOUR reminder: I don’t owe you an explanation for my healing or for anything quite frankly. Let this be the last time I have to say it.”
Taking to the comments, DWTS fans also shared their concern with the star. Despite the discourse, many also offered Burke words of encouragement. Some comments included:
- “If people are talking it means you’re doing something right and they’re just jealous! Keep shining!”
- “The only thing I miss about ‘old Cheryl’ is watching you dance. You do you!!!”
- “Maybe not Ozempic, but Wegovy, Zepbound, something. And it’s ok. Nothing wrong with getting help to make us better. But to deny is exhausting too. And for the people that need help, you make it seem wrong.”
- “The negative comments that come from other people it’s because these people have issues with themselves and they’re projecting onto you. Don’t give them the power. You don’t owe them anything.”
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