Alix Earle Thanks DWTS Judge Cheryl Burke Amid Stepmom Body-Shaming Controversy

During the October 28 episode of Dancing With the Stars, Alix Earle and her partner Val Chmerkovskiy performed a tango that earned a near-perfect score, with guest judge Cheryl Burke giving them a 9 while others awarded 10s. Alix's stepmother, Ashley Dupré, reacted negatively to Burke's score and body-shamed her publicly on TikTok, prompting backlash. Cheryl Burke responded by defending her scoring and experience, emphasizing the importance of constructive criticism and condemning the body-shaming comments, especially given the presence of children. Alix Earle later expressed gratitude towards Burke's feedback, appreciating the constructive critiques as helpful for her competition journey. Ashley Dupré issued an apology for her insensitive remarks, explaining her stepmotherly instincts got the better of her. The incident highlights tensions around judging decisions on the show, the impact of public comments, and calls for kindness and respect in public discourse.