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Cheryl Burke Defends Carrie Ann Inaba Amid Criticism

10/25/2025

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Cheryl Burke, a former Dancing with the Stars pro, supports judge Carrie Ann Inaba amid scoring criticism.
Burke says Inaba faces harsher backlash than male judges Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough.
She returns as a guest judge on October 28 and aims to give constructive, encouraging feedback.
Despite mixed feelings about leaving DWTS in 2022, Burke remains grateful for the show’s impact.

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Cheryl Burke, a former Dancing with the Stars pro, supports judge Carrie Ann Inaba amid scoring criticism.
Burke says Inaba faces harsher backlash than male judges Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough.
She returns as a guest judge on October 28 and aims to give constructive, encouraging feedback.
Despite mixed feelings about leaving DWTS in 2022, Burke remains grateful for the show’s impact.