Cheryl Burke has always been open about her struggles with sobriety and mental health. This week is no different. The “Dancing With The Stars” pro admits to fans that she’s very nervous about competing on Season 30 of the series while completely sober.
On Monday, just hours before the Season 30 premiere, Burke admitted via Instagram that she was feeling uneasy. “I’m Nervous for DWTS … Confession time — this may be my 24th time doing #dwts, and even though I’m SO excited, I also have major nerves,” she captioned a video of herself. “Doing this show sober has really made me realize my every insecurity and the amount of pressure I put on myself, which is tough,” she said.
“Of course, I’m nervous. Of course, I have my thoughts getting the best of me. I am nervous. I am feeling insecure, and I am scared. Cheryl also confessed, “I want you to know, since being sober this has been really scary for me,” she said in the Instagram video. “This whole process — I am so clear headed. I am really, honestly grateful for this opportunity. But to say that I don’t have these insecurities, [or] my body dysmorphia [or] my feeling of wanting to throw up or finding the nearest exit [that] is definitely a lie,” Burke added.
Cheryl Burke confesses she’s nervous about Season 30 of ‘Dancing With The Stars’
Cheryl Burke is not only one of the most beloved “Dancing With The Stars” pros on the show, but she’s also won the Mirror Ball Trophy two times in the past. So, she knows what it takes to win. This year may be different for Cheryl as she navigates her sobriety as well as the dance steps. However, fans will definitely be rooting for her as the season progresses.
Meanwhile, Burke recently admitted that she may not compete on “DWTS” much longer. The dancer confessed that she likely wants to start a family soon with her husband, former “Boy Meets World” actor Matthew Lawrence, and that the show may not be in the cards after she becomes a mother.
Meanwhile, fans can offer support to Cheryl Burke when Season 30 of “Dancing With The Stars” premieres on Monday night at 8 p.m. on ABC.
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