Cheryl Burke, a veteran pro dancer on 'Dancing With the Stars', has shared some candid advice for celebrity contestants considering joining the show. According to Burke, if you want to succeed on 'DWTS', it's best to be single before signing up.
In an interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Burke revealed that the intense training and close partnership with your professional dance partner can lead to strong feelings developing between the two. "Many celebrities and pros develop feelings for each other," she warned. "It's an arranged marriage, really."
Burke's warning comes from her own experience on the show. As a professional dancer, she has had to navigate the challenges of working closely with her celebrity partners, including the potential for romantic feelings to develop. Her advice is straightforward: if you want to avoid the potential drama and complications that can come with developing feelings for your partner, it's best to be single before joining the show.
But what about the celebrities who do end up falling in love with their partners? Burke acknowledged that it can be a beautiful outcome, but also cautioned that it's not always the case. "It's not always a fairy tale ending," she said. "Sometimes it's just a really intense experience that you can't replicate in real life."
Burke's advice is a refreshing dose of honesty from someone who has been in the trenches of 'DWTS' for many years. Whether you're a celebrity considering joining the show or just a fan of the program, her words offer a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the show that don't always make it onto the air.
In the end, Burke's advice is simple: if you want to succeed on 'Dancing With the Stars', be single and prepared for the intense experience that awaits you.
