Overview
- Burke will join Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba as a fourth judge for the Halloween-themed broadcast.
- Nine couples will also compete in a Dance Monster‑thon, with judges tapping pairs out one by one for bonus points that count toward the night’s leaderboard.
- She says she hasn’t recently spoken with most pros—aside from a text with Emma Slater—and aims to give constructive feedback without calling pros out by name.
- A two‑time Mirrorball champion across 26 seasons who studied ballroom adjudication, Burke cites her technical background for offering specific, rules‑based critiques.
- Season 34 has reported record voting and social‑media engagement, with expanded voting allowances and TikTok activity increasing the influence of judges’ scores.