Cheryl Burke is breaking her silence following the news of her split from husband Matthew Lawrence after two years of marriage.“I know I have always said I’m an open book with you guys, I do strive to be, and in writing this I’ve realized there really isn’t an easy way to announce that my marriage is ending,” the ballroom pro, 37, wrote via Instagram on Thursday, February 24. “I hope you can understand that I will not be commenting any further at this time and am asking for understanding and privacy.
Thank you all for all the kind words and support you’ve given me.”Burke and the Pennsylvania native, 42, tied the knot in May 2019 after getting engaged one year prior.
The pair were just shy of their third wedding anniversary when Burke filed for divorce in Los Angeles on February 18.According to documents obtained by Us Weekly at the time, the Dance Moms alum listed her date of separation from the actor as January 7 and the now-estranged couple have a prenup.
Burke cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the duo’s spilt.The California native and the former Boy Meets World star met when his brother Joey Lawrence competed on season 3 of DWTS in 2006.
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