She hung up the heels and now she’s hanging up the microphone. Former “Dancing With the Stars” professional Cheryl Burke introduced Monday that she’s suspending her DWTS podcast “Intercourse, Lies and Spray Tans.”

“I’ve made the bittersweet choice to say farewell—for now—to this podcast,” Burke stated in an Instagram video. “You, my loyal listeners, have been my rock and my spine, particularly throughout moments of controversy. The one purpose I stored going with my head held excessive was due to your unwavering assist and perception in me. I can’t thanks sufficient for being part of this journey and for actually understanding my intentions.”

Burke used “Intercourse, Lies, and Spray Tans” as a approach to touch upon information surrounding the world of “DWTS,” together with the arrest of former professional Artem Chigvinstev and the various backstage relationships that developed between celebrities and companions. In her assertion, Burke pressured that she by no means supposed to make use of the podcast to unfold any destructive perceptions of “Dancing with the Stars.”

“To anybody who might have misinterpreted this podcast or questioned my love for the present that formed me, I encourage you to hearken to the episodes,” Burke stated. “My coronary heart has at all times been in the correct place, and I’ve seen so a lot of your feedback affirming that. I’ll always remember the place I got here from, and my love for that chapter of my life won’t ever waver. Any destructive perceptions about me within the headlines couldn’t be farther from the reality. This podcast was at all times about reality, connection, and storytelling—not taking something down.”

Throughout her 26-season tenure on “Dancing With the Stars,” Burke was paired with celebrities reminiscent of Drew Carey, Rob Kardashian, Chris Jericho and Ryan Lochte, amongst others. Burke received the mirrorball twice in her “DWTS” profession, turning into the primary competitor to take action in back-to-back seasons. She received with Drew Lachey in season two, then once more in season three with Emmitt Smith. Burke was additionally the primary feminine professional to win the sequence.

Past “Dancing With the Stars”, Burke briefly served as head coach on “Dance Mothers,” changing Abby Lee Miller in 2017. In 2011, Burke launched her autobiography “Dancing Classes.”