Cheryl Burke Left 'Dancing with the Stars' for Another Show

ABC's Dancing with the Stars knew it was going to lose one of its own, but did they know it was to another network?

Cheryl Burke has revealed she left the show following her two mirror ball wins to star in a new project for NBC in 2015 following the end of her ABC contract.

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No word on what the show will be about, but according to People it will have a "competitive element" and Burke "will perform."

"I never thought I'd be able to walk away," Burke revealed to the mag. "But after a decade of something, it's time for me to move on and try something different, to be challenged, to feel inspired."

"Dancing with the Stars will always be a part of my life. Dancing is what I've done since I was a little girl. But it was very clear the show only wanted me back as a dancer. They weren't interested in using me for other things and letting me grow."

The dancer went on to explain, "My contract was very restrictive on Dancing with the Stars so I couldn't do anything else. I've been waiting to add to my résumé now for years."

It isn't all bad news though. As Burke concluded, "Every person I have danced with had a great experience, and that's something they will remember forever. I'm so honored to be a part of that."

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