Cheryl Burke Reveals Season 31 of 'Dancing With the Stars' Was Likely Her Last As a Pro

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Cheryl Burke is likely stepping away from . On the latest episode of her podcast, the 38-year-old dancer revealed why she probably won't return to the show as a pro, following her and Sam Champion's season 31 elimination.«A lot of people have asked me if this is my last season.

The answer to that question is likely yes, this is my last season, as a dancer that is,» Burke said. "… To have been a part of a show for 26 seasons, it is hard for me [to leave]… I always come back, because, I guess, it's really hard to say goodbye to a show and to a family, that I've only known here in Los Angeles.

I moved her when I was 21. I'm 38 now. My body is also telling me to stop and it has been."«I know a lot of people are saying it's because I want kids, that is not the reason… The reason is because I want to be OK with the uncertainty of what life is about to throw at me,» she continued. «Until I close a chapter, how do I expect another one to open?»Though Burke's days as a pro dancer are likely behind her, she would like to stay in the family in some fashion.«I do believe, though, that I have proven myself enough to where I could either be a correspondent or host.

Not saying I'm trying to take anybody's job, you guys. Please don't write about that,» she said. «I'm just saying you can always add another host.