Dancing With the Stars has been making headlines lately, but none more so than for former pro-turned-judge Cheryl Burke. Her striking weight loss has left fans stunned, sparking endless speculation about whether Ozempic played a role — claims Burke has firmly denied. However, the show’s Halloween special brought fresh drama, this time off the dance floor.
After influencer Alix Earle missed out on a perfect score when Burke gave her a nine, Earle’s stepmom, Ashley Dupre, took a pointed jab at the judge’s appearance. Her remark instantly reignited online chatter about Burke’s transformation.
Ashley Dupre claps back at Cheryl Burke’s appearance after Alix Earle gets a lower score
During the Halloween-special episode, which aired on October 28, 2025, Alix Earle and her pro partner, Val Chmerkovskiy, danced a hauntingly elegant tango to Billie Eilish’s song, Bury a Friend. The routine received a huge round of applause and equally impressed the judges, earning the pair three perfect 10s from Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough.
