Cheryl Burke has been making headlines for her return to the popular dance reality show, Dancing with the Stars. He appeared as a guest judge for the Season 34 Halloween episode, which aired on October 28, 2025. It marks her comeback to the show for the first time since retiring as a professional dancer in 2022 after 26 seasons. Cheryl Burke’s return thrilled the show’s fans, and she herself expressed her excitement to be back in the ballroom in a different capacity. Amid the buzz around her, curiosity about her personal life, including why she chose celibacy after her divorce from Matthew Lawrence, sparked.
Why did Cheryl Burke and Matthew Lawrence get divorced?
Cheryl Burke and Matthew Lawrence have been married for three years since May 23, 2019. She filed for divorce from Matthew Lawrence in February 2022, which was finalised in September of the same year. The reasons for their split included ‘irreconcilable differences’ as well as financial and emotional issues. Cheryl was the primary earner during her marriage with Matthew, and she suggested this caused tension. In a 2024 I Do, Part 2 podcast, she stated that her prominent career on Dancing With the Stars and higher income may have made Lawrence feel ‘emasculated’. She stated:
