Fans Applaud Cheryl Burke’s Legendary Status On ‘DWTS’

Cheryl announced that she would be leaving the dance competition show after its final episode airs on Monday.

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The dancer was grateful to the cast, crew, and viewers of the show who had supported during her 26 years on it.

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Fans called her a “legend” and said she was irreplaceable in the comment section.

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Her celeb friends and DWTS costars had also dropped their accolades for the pro dancer .

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Jordin Sparks said it was a pleasure knowing her and Derek Hough claimed that it had been a “wild ride.”

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Peta Murgatroyd expressed how close she was to crying.

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Cheryl addressed her possible exit from the show after she and her dance partner got evicted in October.

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She disclosed how difficult it had been to say goodbye to the “only family” she has known in Los Angeles.

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She also mentioned that she was open to being a host or judge on the show.

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