Cheryl Burke: Embracing Self-Love and Sobriety Three Years Post-Divorce
SCANDALOUS! Dancing With The Stars Pro Cheryl Burke Spills All About Her Sex Life, Celibacy, and Sobriety
Cheryl Burke, the 41-year-old Dancing With The Stars pro, has finally opened up about her sex life, celibacy, and sobriety in a shocking interview with Us Weekly. The star, who recently hit back at trolls over Ozempic rumors, got candid about her relationship status and body changes.
The media personality, who was previously married to Matthew Lawrence from 2019 until their divorce was finalized in September 2022, has been making headlines for her dramatic weight loss. However, it's not just her physical transformation that's got everyone talking - it's her sex life!
"I touch myself all the time," Cheryl confessed. "It's great. We are good to go. There's no emotional baggage that comes with it." The star explained that she doesn't have much of a dating life at the moment because she still needs time "to heal still in that sense."
When asked what could end her celibacy, Cheryl simply replied, "Probably actually dating." But don't get your hopes up just yet - the dancer made it clear that she's not looking for casual flings. "I'm no casual person," she stated. "I also need to first not be a bad picker, period. If it happens, it happens."
It seems like Cheryl has been focusing on herself after her divorce from Matthew Lawrence, who is also the brother of actor Joey Lawrence. The couple began dating in 2006 but broke up in 2008 before rekindling their romance years later in 2017.
Matthew popped the big question in 2018 and the former couple tied the knot in May 2019 during a romantic ceremony in San Diego. However, after only three years of marriage, Cheryl filed for divorce in February 2022, citing "irreconcilable differences" as the reason behind the split.
The star has been open about her struggles with marriage and relationships in the past. In an appearance on the Amy And T.J. podcast last year, she revealed that she had learned a valuable lesson from her experience. "I tried to not obviously, I didn't buy my ex-husband," she explained, "but I definitely would say I was the breadwinner. I supported us, and I don't think it's black and white."
It seems like Cheryl is taking things slow and focusing on herself after her divorce. She has been sharing updates about her sobriety journey with her fans, having recently celebrated seven years of being sober in July.
The star took to Instagram to mark the milestone, uploading a series of slides and writing, "7 years ago, I thought sobriety would mean losing everything... The fun. The freedom. The fearless version of me I thought only showed up after a drink." Cheryl reflected on her journey and explained that she had been mistaken about what sobriety meant for her.
"It's not just about quitting drinking," she wrote. "It's about finding yourself, your true self, without the crutch of substances or numbing agents. It's about living life fully, freely, and fearlessly." Cheryl also offered words of encouragement to those who are on a similar journey, assuring them that there is a whole world waiting for them after rock bottom.
As for her dramatic weight loss, Cheryl has been open about making changes to her eating habits. When asked by Us Weekly if she used Ozempic medication to lose pounds, she firmly denied it. "No, I have not," she replied. "There's just no way, I faint at the sight of needles."
Cheryl explained that she had simply altered her diet and stopped eating past 7 p.m., which had a significant impact on her body. "It wasn't so much about a number on the scale as it was about how I feel," she said.
So there you have it, folks - Cheryl Burke is focusing on herself, her sobriety journey, and her sex life (or lack thereof). Who knows what the future holds for this talented dancer?
