Cheryl Burke says being celibate for three years has taught her "self-respect and self-worth" after years of being a "serial dater". The former 'Dancing with the Stars' professional's marriage to 'Mrs. Doubtfire' actor Matthew Lawrence, 44, ended three years ago, and since then she has embraced being single and is "proud" of her celibacy.

"Choosing celibacy allows me to heal from past relationship traumas," she wrote on Threads in August Cheryl Burke is an open book! The former Dancing with the Stars pro has been open about her celibacy journey since she first separated from Matthew Lawrence in early 2022.

Cheryl Burke has explained why she decided to take a vow of celibacy. The Dancing with the Stars alum has stayed entirely single since divorcing Matthew Lawrence two years ago. Cheryl, 40, told Us Weekly her self-esteem and sense of self-worth had grown in the years since their marriage ended in 2022.