Cheryl Burke Claims Chris Harrison was Blamed for Her 'Bachelorette' Rejection Due to Her Being a 'Sloppy Drunk'

Former 'Dancing with the Stars' pro Cheryl Burke discusses audition rejection on Chris Harrison's podcast, alleges producers falsely credited Harrison with her dismissal due to alcohol issues; Harrison denies having such veto power over casting decisions.

Cheryl Burke, former 'Dancing with the Stars' pro, claimed on Chris Harrison's podcast that she was not chosen for 'The Bachelorette' because producers falsely stated Harrison vetoed her due to her being a 'sloppy drunk'.
Chris Harrison, former host of 'The Bachelor' and 'The Bachelorette', denied having veto power over casting decisions and found the rumors of him blocking Burke to be 'funny'.
Burke admitted during the podcast that producers blamed the casting decision on Harrison without his knowledge.
Prior to the podcast, Burke had expressed interest in starring on 'The Bachelorette', particularly after her divorce from Matthew Lawrence, noting the appeal of having a pool of guys to choose from.
Burke continues to focus on her mental health and self-worth as she navigates the dating scene, while Lawrence has moved on and is currently dating TLC's singer, Chilli.