Why Cheryl Burke is leaving DWTS. 

Why Cheryl Burke is leaving DWTS

Cheryl Burke's retiring. The 38-year-old stated on Nov. 20 that she is departing Dancing With the Stars after almost 17 years.

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The current season 31, in which she just participated with TV meteorologist Sam Champion, will be her last. She'll dance her last on Nov. 21.

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"This is one of the biggest things of my life, but I'm convinced it's the correct one," she wrote. "It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience. This next chapter of my career will be tough to top. Then... Always and forever, xx."

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Cheryl spoke exclusively to E! News about her DWTS exit, which happened more than a month ago. "Dancing with the Stars is over," she said. "Life-changing. I've been crying nonstop, and I never cry."

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Cheryl debuted on DWTS in 2006. They won the Mirror Ball Trophy. Next season, Cheryl won with Emmitt Smith. It was Cheryl's final Mirror Ball Trophy win; she has since competed in seasons 4, 19, 23, 25, and 27.

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Cheryl explained her leaving. "There's wear and tear" from a weekly show, she said. "But my heart tells me to explore. Humans evolve. I do. I hope I'm always a work in progress."

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Then, "I know this isn't the end of my career, and I want to see what's next. Dancing with the Stars is very busy. So many projects!"

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Burke In The Game is Cheryl's iHeartRadio podcast. In October, she first said, "this is my last season" on DWTS.

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In May, while divorcing Matthew Lawrence, she debuted her podcast. Cheryl addresses her challenges and contacts specialists. Cheryl told E! News, "Because of this platform, I can utilize my voice to help people."

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In an Instagram post, she said, "I'm enthusiastic about changing, being pushed in new ways, expanding my dedication to mental health awareness, and focusing on my newfound love for podcasting. I have a few things up my sleeve, so don't worry."

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Cheryl dubbed her DWTS leaving "tragic" and "Am I going to miss everyone?" Absolutely. No way. I grew up watching this show and witnessed this family, a competitive dancer from Harlem."

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Cheryl isn't the only DWTS veteran leaving after this season. Len Goodman, the show's head judge since 2005, announced his departure days earlier.

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Cheryl is quitting DWTS but not the ballroom. Cheryl told E! News she wasn't interested in becoming a judge or hosts like Derek and Julianne Hough. "OMG. Definitely." Also, "I provide much. I'm ballroom-savvy."

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