Cheryl Burke is going back against the intense scrutiny that surrounds its physical transformation, urging the public and the means to change the conversation towards mental health and personal growth.
In a sincere interview with Entertainment tonightThe 41 -year -old dancer opened on the emotional cost of being subject to implacable speculation about her appearance, including unfounded rumors on cosmetic procedures and the use of drugs to lose weight such as Ozempic.
With regard to this, Burke said: “Let’s talk about mental health. Let’s talk about what I have done in recent years when I was not at the center of attention. I have worked a lot in myself from the inside out, and I am proud of that. I want the conversation to focus more on that.”
According Daily mailBurke acknowledged that being in the public eye comes with a degree of scrutiny, but said that the recent wave of online comments has crossed the line towards gas lighting.
In addition, he admitted: “If I said it does not affect me, I would be lying. But it does not affect me as much as I did when I was in the program. I am not here to prevent people from talking, but I want to influence those who relate to my trip, especially young women, to recognize that there are more for a person who only their physical appearance.”
In addition, the former professional dancer, who divorced actor Matthew Lawrence in 2022, also revealed her long struggle with body dysmorphia, which began during her childhood and was exacerbated during her time in the program due to constant accessories and a concern with her weight.
“I used to travel with a scale,” he said. “That number dictated how I felt every day. That is not a way of living.”
Burke attributed his recent physical changes to a change in his eating habits, thanks in part to a food program called Zen, instead of any medical intervention.
Last week, he went to the ongoing speculation in a video of Tiktok, refuting the statements that he had undergone facial surgery or was using Ozempic.
She added: “This is me at 41. I have changed because life has changed me. I have experienced trauma, divorce, sobriety, reinvention. I am still healing, growing and appearing.”
In addition, Burke closed his message with a firm posture about the limits, stating: “If you are here to speculate, compare or demand answers to which you have no right, not at all. I don’t owe anyone an explanation for my healing.”
