Cheryl Burke “Ellen” Video (Weight Controversy)
October 24th, 2008 by Castina
Tagged as: Cheryl Burke, Dancing With The Stars, Ellen DeGeneres, TV, TV News
On Friday’s Ellen, professional dancer Cheryl Burke, a two-time Dancing With The Stars champion, opened up about the negative public reaction she’s received as a result of her reported weight gain during the seventh season of the ABC ballroom competition.
“I was like, maybe I should just starve myself for four weeks just so people would shut up,” says Cheryl, who is a size four, mind you. “But at the end of the day … I’m an athlete. I like to eat, I like to work out, and I like to feel healthy, and I feel healthy.”
“You don’t have to be a size zero to be beautiful,” she added.
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On October 24th 2008, Holly wrote:
I’ve seen those thighs, there is no way in hell that she’s a size four. Maybe if she’d stop lying, people would actually care.
On October 25th 2008, C wrote:
I met her back in August in person and she is very tiny.She got a short and wide frame and that makes her look larger in the photos and videos.She is a 4,because i am a 4 but taller.She is telling the truth.I support her for this.Very nice and beautiful person.I’m proud of her for standing up.
On October 29th 2008, tracey wrote:
She HAS gained more than those so called “5lbs”…..who is she kidding…..more like 15-20lbs…..if she doesn’t like being labled a fatty than she should pull away from the table and stop eating so much……and by the way she’s not a size 4….those hips and thighs alone are tonnage and a size 8.
On November 10th 2008, AJ wrote:
How is it anyone’s business? Leave the poor girl alone!!! She’s beautiful–size 4 or not. IT DOES NOT MATTER. Anyone who cares about someone else’s clothing size needs to seriously reevaluate what’s important in life. Cheryl–you’re great. Ignore the idiots who think they have the right to comment about your body. Losers!! All of them!!