'Dancing With the Stars' Fans Concerned About Cheryl Burke After Her Head Injury
Just a few hours ahead of Monday's Dancing With the Stars episode, PEOPLE shared an exclusive clip [...]
wow poor Cheryl, that really hurts my heart :(( feel better @CherylBurke sending SO much love & healing energy your way!! 💛 https://t.co/fPdW7RSL92
— Michelle 🌸 (@ShellyBaby_13) October 26, 2020
On her Instagram page, Burke also shared in her own words what happened during rehearsals. She thanked McLean for being the "best partner I could ask for that was there to pick me up off the ground."
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Oh no!!! I hope you are feeling better soon @CherylBurke get some well deserved rest and heal up.
— Valerie Ryan (@Valerie_Ryan85) October 26, 2020
Likewise, McLean also posted a photo of him with Burke and explained to his fans what happened. He thanked everyone who has been sending love her way and said he is "so proud" of his partner for battling through the adversity.
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Can’t wait to see your dance!! I’m sure the costumes and choreography are amazing. Thank goodness she is okay. My voting finger is absolutely ready. #TeamPrettyMessedUp
— 𝕀 𝔸𝕄 𝕊𝕀𝕄ℙ𝕃𝕐 𝕄𝔼 (@98Simply) October 26, 2020
Going into Monday's new episode, the two are coming off their best dance of the season, tying three other teams with a 27 for the highest score of the week. Their samba to "Mi Gente" earned them three 9s.
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Glad to hear you are doing better today. You do have a great partner in @aj_mclean. He has such a big ❤️, caring, sweet, & kind is what I always hear. You both have my 20 votes for tonight’s dance. Good luck, have fun, & I will be tuning in like always. #TeamPrettyMessedUp ❤️❤️❤️
— Samantha Anne Lawrence (@Samantha072581) October 26, 2020
Burke and McLean have been among the rising teams in terms of scoring since the start. They have raised their score every week besides Weeks 4 and 5 when they got back-to-back 24s.
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i'm sending Cheryl all the love and positive energy to get through this. i hope she's recovering well! love you guys so much, good luck for tonight!!💖
— gretel👻 (@popodvyssey) October 26, 2020
Throughout the season, Burke has been extremely supportive of McLean and his continued growth. Following their 27 last week, Burke wrote on Instagram that so she "witnessed so much improvement" in her partner.
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I hope you are okay. Take it easy tonight... make sure AJ looks after you ❤
— Lindz Devine (@LindzDDub) October 26, 2020
The pair have struck up such a strong bond that they've even set up their own podcast, Pretty Messed Up. The two share insight into their dances through the competition and also touch on their personal lives. The podcast premiered in early September at the start of the ABC reality show.
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wishing to @CherylBurke all the good vibes and i really hope itʼs nothing serious! 🙏🏼. voting more than never to day for her 💛 #TeamPrettyMessedUp
— 🌙 javi (@meetsjbsb) October 26, 2020
Dancing With the Stars airs on Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. The newest episode will center on a Halloween theme as the couples take part in Villain's Night.
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