DWTS Contestant's Stepmom Criticizes Cheryl Burke's Score Appearance

On the Halloween episode of Dancing With the Stars Season 34, contestant Alix Earle received high praise from judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli, each awarding her a perfect 10 for her tango performance. However, guest judge Cheryl Burke gave Earle a score of 9, prompting criticism from Earle's stepmother, Ashley Dupré, who publicly questioned Burke's appearance and made a controversial comment about Burke taking the weight-loss drug Ozempic. Dupré's remarks, shared in a TikTok video, sparked reactions both from viewers and fans, with some defending Earle and criticizing Burke's score. Burke, who has addressed social media speculation about her weight and appearance before, stated she has never considered taking Ozempic and credits her weight loss to lifestyle changes. Despite the controversy, Dupré expressed pride in Earle's performance. The incident highlights a clash between judges' scoring and family members' defense, with public debate over Burke's score and appearance.