Cheryl Burke Opens Up About Drinking Struggle and Overcoming Hate

Cheryl Burke has been open about her journey to sobriety, which she began in 2018. Her decision to quit drinking was influenced by significant life events.

Milestones in Sobriety

The Dancing With the Stars professional shared in September 2020 that she had reached two years of sobriety. This period included her engagement to Matthew Lawrence and the loss of her father, both of which were pivotal moments for her.

Support Systems and Challenges

During her time on Dancing With the Stars in 2020, Burke partnered with AJ McLean, who has been on his own sobriety path for over twenty years. In June 2021, Burke discussed her struggles with sobriety on McLean’s "Pretty Messed Up" podcast.

"I look forward to these conversations of sobriety," Burke mentioned during the podcast, expressing her concerns about facing anxiety if everything changed suddenly.

Recent Developments

In February 2022, it was confirmed that Burke filed for divorce from Lawrence after nearly three years of marriage. Despite personal challenges, she celebrated four years of sobriety in July of that year.