Cheryl Burke.Photo:David Becker/Getty for iHeartRadioDuring her 26 seasons competing onDancing with the Stars,Cheryl Burkehas partnered with seemingly every kind of person. And while she won’t rank her partners, she certainly seems to have a favorite.When asked to describe the “perfect dance partner,” Burke told PEOPLE exclusively at theiHeartRadio Music Festivalin Las Vegas on Saturday, “I would love someone who’s just a good person.““Actually, like aJack Osborne,” she continued of her season 17 partner, whom she ranked in third place with. “He was a great guy.““Maybe he can dance, maybe he can’t, but because he’s a good person, that makes me want to teach you,” added Burke.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Cheryl Burke.Steve Granitz/FilmMagicFor the retired pro, being able to dance well is actually one of the least important traits needed.“Really it’s all about what’s behind the dance shoes, behind the dance costume,” she explained. “If you can dance and you’re mean, I prefer not to be your partner.““I’ve had all of them. I’ve had all of them,” Burke added.Cheryl Burke.Corine Solberg/GettyBurke left the show last year, but she continues to keep an eye on it.Earlier this week, upcoming contestantMatt Walshput a “pause”on hisDWTSparticipation amid theWriters Guild of America(WGA) andSAG-AFTRA strikes.“I think it’s personal,” Burke told PEOPLE of the contestant’s decisions to compete. “I think they’re still moving on with the show, from what I heard. Things may change literally in an hour from now, but I trust them that they’re [making] the best decision for whatever’s best for the show.”
Cheryl Burke.Photo:David Becker/Getty for iHeartRadio
David Becker/Getty for iHeartRadio
During her 26 seasons competing onDancing with the Stars,Cheryl Burkehas partnered with seemingly every kind of person. And while she won’t rank her partners, she certainly seems to have a favorite.When asked to describe the “perfect dance partner,” Burke told PEOPLE exclusively at theiHeartRadio Music Festivalin Las Vegas on Saturday, “I would love someone who’s just a good person.““Actually, like aJack Osborne,” she continued of her season 17 partner, whom she ranked in third place with. “He was a great guy.““Maybe he can dance, maybe he can’t, but because he’s a good person, that makes me want to teach you,” added Burke.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Cheryl Burke.Steve Granitz/FilmMagicFor the retired pro, being able to dance well is actually one of the least important traits needed.“Really it’s all about what’s behind the dance shoes, behind the dance costume,” she explained. “If you can dance and you’re mean, I prefer not to be your partner.““I’ve had all of them. I’ve had all of them,” Burke added.Cheryl Burke.Corine Solberg/GettyBurke left the show last year, but she continues to keep an eye on it.Earlier this week, upcoming contestantMatt Walshput a “pause”on hisDWTSparticipation amid theWriters Guild of America(WGA) andSAG-AFTRA strikes.“I think it’s personal,” Burke told PEOPLE of the contestant’s decisions to compete. “I think they’re still moving on with the show, from what I heard. Things may change literally in an hour from now, but I trust them that they’re [making] the best decision for whatever’s best for the show.”
During her 26 seasons competing onDancing with the Stars,Cheryl Burkehas partnered with seemingly every kind of person. And while she won’t rank her partners, she certainly seems to have a favorite.When asked to describe the “perfect dance partner,” Burke told PEOPLE exclusively at theiHeartRadio Music Festivalin Las Vegas on Saturday, “I would love someone who’s just a good person.”
“Actually, like aJack Osborne,” she continued of her season 17 partner, whom she ranked in third place with. “He was a great guy.”
“Maybe he can dance, maybe he can’t, but because he’s a good person, that makes me want to teach you,” added Burke.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Cheryl Burke.Steve Granitz/FilmMagic
Steve Granitz/FilmMagic
For the retired pro, being able to dance well is actually one of the least important traits needed.“Really it’s all about what’s behind the dance shoes, behind the dance costume,” she explained. “If you can dance and you’re mean, I prefer not to be your partner.”
“I’ve had all of them. I’ve had all of them,” Burke added.
Cheryl Burke.Corine Solberg/Getty
Corine Solberg/Getty
Burke left the show last year, but she continues to keep an eye on it.
Earlier this week, upcoming contestantMatt Walshput a “pause”on hisDWTSparticipation amid theWriters Guild of America(WGA) andSAG-AFTRA strikes.
“I think it’s personal,” Burke told PEOPLE of the contestant’s decisions to compete. “I think they’re still moving on with the show, from what I heard. Things may change literally in an hour from now, but I trust them that they’re [making] the best decision for whatever’s best for the show.”
source: people.com
