"It has been very emotional," the two-time mirror ball champion tells PEOPLE exclusively of her decision to leave the show Cheryl Burke ... former NFL player Emmitt Smith, who she danced with ...

"To all of my dance partners who each has played a pivotal role in my life, THANK YOU," Cheryl Burke shared after ... former NFL player Emmitt Smith, comedian Drew Carey, professional wrestler ...

Former Dancing With the Stars winner Cheryl Burke confirmed she had showmances ... She’d go on to win again in Season 3 with NFL star Emmitt Smith as her celebrity partner.

Cheryl Burke was the longest-running female Dancing ... She backed that up in Season 3 with another win with partner Emmitt Smith. However, Burke said it was in Season 7 that she realized others ...