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Alix Earle’s stepmother, Ashley Dupré, has walked back her body-shaming comments aimed at Cheryl Burke, who is a guest judge on Dancing With the Stars.
On Friday, October 31, Dupré took to TikTok to express her remorse for telling Burke to “go take more Ozempic” following the judge's low score for Earle on the show.
“I just wanted to come on here and apologize for my insensitive remarks made in the heat of competition,” Dupré, who is 40 years old, stated in her TikTok video.
“I let my stepmotherly instincts take over. I never intend to make someone feel bad. In fact, I strive to do the opposite and always lift others up. If you follow me, I hope you understand that about me. That’s the value we instilled in our children.”
She continued, “I regret that my behavior didn’t match that intention. Wishing everyone a wonderful Halloween.”
Burke, who is 41, appeared to allude to Dupré’s controversial comments regarding Ozempic on Thursday, October 30, as she criticized those who body-shamed her during discussions regarding her scoring.
“My remarks didn’t come from nowhere. They stemmed from my own experiences. This has been my 26th season on this show, and I’ve gone through years of training and coaching. I have received various reviews, which is perfectly fine, but what is not acceptable is the harshness and the body-shaming I’ve witnessed,” Burke stated in a video shared on her Instagram.
She emphasized that while she could handle constructive criticism, negative remarks about her appearance were unacceptable.
“I am confident that I performed to the best of my abilities based on what I observed in real-time, and for those who believe body shaming is appropriate, especially in front of children, that sends a significant message regarding your values,” she added.
Burke elaborated, “Clearly, kindness is not a part of that message. I was merely doing my job as a judge by providing feedback rooted in nearly two decades of my life. If my score differed from the other judges, it was only by one point. I’ve dedicated my entire life to competing in ballroom dancing.”
In her video, Burke also highlighted that such remarks made in the presence of children can leave a long-lasting effect.
“And you know, while you may not agree with my critique, you must acknowledge the impact your words have on the younger generation observing you. If that’s the example you wish to set, then I kindly ask you to refrain from mentioning my name,” she concluded.
The experienced dancer, who has been a part of DWTS for 26 seasons, had previously denied using any weight loss medications to achieve her slimmer figure.
"I simply can't handle it; I lose consciousness at the mere glimpse of needles," she uniquely revealed to Us Weekly in August. "I've been made aware of the potential side effects, including individuals experiencing discomfort, and various unpleasant occurrences that are too repulsive to discuss. I'm not prepared to endure that. I modified my dietary habits. I ceased eating after 7 p.m., and it transformed my entire physique. It wasn't primarily focused on a weight figure but rather on my overall well-being."
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