DANCING With The Stars fans have slated the competition for leaving out an iconic figure in the show for a tribute to the late DWTS judge Len Goodman.
Former DWTS professional dancer and 2-time show champion Cheryl Burke not being involved in tonight's episode of DWTS bothered some fans who felt she deserved to be.
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Cheryl, 39, sat in what appeared to be her home in a stylish red satin blazer that made her sunkissed skin pop in the clip she shared on her Instagram account.
She sported a soft nude glam that complemented her ensemble, and her long dyed blonde hair flowed over her shoulders.
The podcaster spoke directly into her camera, divulging to fans how she truly felt about Len since she wouldn't be doing so for the DWTS tribute.
"Even though I'm not going to be in the ballroom tonight, I still want to be able to express how much Len Goodman meant to me," Cheryl stated in the video.
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"And the influence he had on my competitive career back before even DWTS."
She continued: "There are not enough words to honestly describe how much he really made such a huge impact on my life."
Cheryl added that "til this day," she's always asked in interviews who her favorite DWTS judge is, and to those questions, her answer remains Len "without hesitation."
She captioned her post: "There are special people who never leave us, even after they are gone. Len Goodman is one of them…"
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SHOULD'VE BEEN THERE
Countless fans in her comment section were disappointed that she wouldn't be involved with tonight's tribute.
"You deserve to be in that ballroom tonight Cheryl!," one fan insisted.
A second fan agreed: "Out of respect for Len every pro dancer should have been invited to attend to honor and show respect to the man they all admired.
The executives and or producers should be ashamed and embarrassed as the live event is to be a tribute!
As for your post it was very heart-felt and another perfect 10!"
Another cosigned: "This was amazing idea even though you’re not invited to be there in person.
I think you should have been there in person tonight. You deserve to have gotten an invite to be there to honor Len.
It’s not right for you to not be there."
LEN'S LAST DAYS
The ex-dancer had been in a hospice in Kent, England, before he died in April.
His agent Jackie Gill said in a statement: "It is with great sadness to announce that Len Goodman has passed away peacefully, aged 78.
"A much-loved husband, father, and grandfather who will be sorely missed by family, friends, and all who knew him."
Len, who was known for his humor, was a judge on the hit show Dancing With The Stars from 2005 until 2022.
The legendary dancer left the program after 17 years in November 2022 following its 31st season.
Announcing his departure, Len said: "I've been with the show since it started in 2005 and it has been a huge pleasure to have been a part of such a wonderful show."
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He was met with rapturous applause as he explained he wanted to spend more time with his family.
Len said: "It has been such a wonderful experience for me."
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