Cheryl Burke is an American dancer, model, and television host widely recognized for her appearances on the dance competition show, Dancing with the Stars. She holds the title of the show's first female professional winner and the first to secure consecutive wins. With a remarkable 26 seasons under her belt, Burke has cemented her place as a prominent figure on the show. Beyond Dancing with the Stars, she has showcased her talents on NBC's I Can Do That, where she finished as the runner-up, and stepped in for Abby Lee Miller on Dance Moms in 2017.
May 3, 1984: Cheryl Burke is Born
On May 3, 1984, Cheryl Burke was born.
December 19, 2006: Cheryl Burke Embarks on 38-City Dancing with the Stars Tour
Cheryl Burke participated in a 38-city Dancing with the Stars tour, starting on December 19, 2006.
2006: Cheryl Burke Meets Matthew Lawrence
Cheryl Burke and Matthew Lawrence met in 2006 when Matthew's brother Joey was cast on Dancing With the Stars.
February 11, 2007: Cheryl Burke's 38-City Dancing with the Stars Tour Concludes
Cheryl Burke's 38-city Dancing with the Stars tour ended on February 11, 2007.
March 19, 2007: Cheryl Burke Returns for Season 4 of Dancing with the Stars
Cheryl Burke returned for season 4 of Dancing With the Stars on March 19, 2007, partnered with actor Ian Ziering.
May 15, 2007: Cheryl Burke and Ian Ziering Eliminated from Dancing With the Stars
Cheryl Burke and her partner Ian Ziering were eliminated from Dancing with the Stars in the semifinals on May 15, 2007.
June 20, 2007: Cheryl Burke Joins Second Summer Dancing with the Stars Tour
Cheryl Burke participated in the second summer Dancing with the Stars tour, which kicked off on June 20, 2007 in Austin, Texas.
July 24, 2007: Cheryl Burke's Second Summer Dancing with the Stars Tour Concludes
Cheryl Burke's second summer Dancing with the Stars tour wrapped up on July 24, 2007 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
October 9, 2007: Cheryl Burke and Wayne Newton Eliminated from Dancing with the Stars
Cheryl Burke and her partner Wayne Newton were eliminated from season 5 of Dancing with the Stars on October 9, 2007.
December 18, 2007: Cheryl Burke Kicks Off Winter Dancing With the Stars Tour
Cheryl Burke began the winter Dancing with the Stars tour on December 18, 2007 in Seattle, Washington.
2007: Cheryl Burke and Matthew Lawrence Begin Dating
Cheryl Burke and Matthew Lawrence began dating in 2007.
February 10, 2008: Cheryl Burke's Winter Dancing With the Stars Tour Ends
Cheryl Burke wrapped up the winter Dancing with the Stars tour on February 10, 2008 in Philadelphia.
April 2008: Cheryl Burke Opens Dance Studio
In April 2008, Cheryl Burke opened her first dance studio.
May 20, 2008: Cheryl Burke Takes Third Place in Dancing With the Stars
Cheryl Burke and her partner Cristián de la Fuente finished in third place on season 6 of Dancing with the Stars on May 20, 2008.
November 11, 2008: Cheryl Burke Eliminated From Dancing with the Stars
Cheryl Burke and Maurice Greene were eliminated from season 7 of Dancing With the Stars on November 11, 2008 and finished in fifth place.
2008: Gerry Depaula Released From Prison
Gerry Depaula, the man who molested Cheryl Burke, was released from prison in 2008.
2008: Cheryl Burke and Matthew Lawrence Break Up
Cheryl Burke and Matthew Lawrence broke up in 2008.
October 6, 2009: Cheryl Burke and Tom DeLay Withdraw from Dancing With the Stars
Cheryl Burke and her partner, Tom DeLay, withdrew from season 9 of Dancing with the Stars on October 6, 2009 due to DeLay suffering stress fractures in both of his feet.
2011: Cheryl Burke Releases Autobiography
In 2011, Cheryl Burke released her autobiography, "Dancing Lessons", where she details experiences of being molested at age five.
August 30, 2016: Cheryl Burke Announced as Returning to Dancing With the Stars
On August 30, 2016, it was announced that Cheryl Burke would return to Dancing With the Stars for season 23, partnered with Ryan Lochte.
2017: Cheryl Burke Appears on First Season of I Can Do That
Cheryl Burke appeared on the first season of I Can Do That in 2017 and finished in second place, losing to Nicole Scherzinger.
2017: Cheryl Burke Replaces Abby Lee Miller on Dance Moms
In 2017, Cheryl Burke replaced Abby Lee Miller on Dance Moms, taking over the ALDC Elite competition team.
2017: Cheryl Burke and Matthew Lawrence Dating Confirmed
News outlets People and US Weekly reported that Cheryl Burke and Matthew Lawrence were dating in 2017.
May 3, 2018: Matthew Lawrence Proposes to Cheryl Burke
Matthew Lawrence proposed to Cheryl Burke on her 34th birthday, May 3, 2018.
May 23, 2019: Cheryl Burke Marries Matthew Lawrence
Cheryl Burke married Matthew Lawrence on May 23, 2019 in San Diego, California.
September 8, 2021: Cheryl Burke to Partner with Cody Rigsby for Dancing With the Stars
It was announced on September 8, 2021 that Cheryl Burke would partner with Cody Rigsby on season 30 of Dancing With the Stars.
February 23, 2022: Cheryl Burke Files for Divorce
Cheryl Burke filed for divorce from Matthew Lawrence on February 23, 2022.
September 19, 2022: Cheryl Burke's Divorce Finalized
Cheryl Burke's divorce from Matthew Lawrence was finalized on September 19, 2022.
November 20, 2022: Cheryl Burke Announces Departure from Dancing With the Stars
Cheryl Burke announced her departure from Dancing With the Stars as a pro dancer on November 20, 2022, after the season 31 finale.