Cheryl Burke opened up about her split with Matthew Lawrence, claiming that her role as the ‘breadwinner’ caused issues in their three-year marriage.
The 39-year-old professional dancer — whose divorce from the actor, 44, was finalized in September 2022 — said she ‘learned that you can’t buy love’ during her appearance on Thursday’s Amy and T.J. podcast. “
‘I tried to not obviously, I didn’t buy my ex husband, but I definitely would say I was the breadwinner,’ she explained. ‘I supported us, and I don’t think it’s black and white.’
Throughout her marriage to Matthew, best known for his roles in ’90s hits like Boy Meets World, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Brotherly Love, Cheryl remained gainfully employed thanks to her gig on Dancing with the Stars.
‘It made me feel good, but then it didn’t necessarily make the relationship good,’ she said of bringing home the paycheck.
Cheryl Burke opened up about her split with Matthew Lawrence , claiming that her role as the ‘breadwinner’ caused issues in their three-year marriage; seen in March
The 39-year-old professional dancer — whose divorce from the actor, 44, was finalized in September 2022 — said she ‘learned that you can’t buy love’ during her appearance on Thursday’s Amy and T.J. podcast; Lawrence and Burke seen in 2007
As for altering the dynamics in any future relationships, Cheryl, who is currently single, expressed uncertainty about whether she wants to be ‘taken care of.’
She also dished on why leaving Dancing With the Stars was harder than ending her marriage.
In February 2022, the dancer filed for divorce from Matthew after less than three years of marriage and, nine months later, announced her final performance as a pro partner on DWTS after 25 seasons.
When asked which ‘divorce’ was harder, Cheryl replied, ‘Dancing With the Stars hands down… you can’t compare.’
Though she made it clear that her response didn’t imply her separation from the actor was simple, Cheryl attributed her growth as an adult to ABC’s ballroom competition series.
‘That was my identity,’ she explained.
Back in 2023, Cheryl revealed she’s open to walking down the aisle again.
‘I totally would get married again,’ she told ET.
‘I mean, I know we should probably go from like meeting somebody first, not like straight to the altar, but our time is limited on this planet.’
‘I tried to not obviously, I didn’t buy my ex husband, but I definitely would say I was the breadwinner,’ she explained; seen in 2018
Throughout her marriage to Matthew, best known for his roles in ’90s hits like Boy Meets World, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Brotherly Love, Cheryl remained gainfully employed thanks to her gig on Dancing with the Stars; seen with Jack Osbourne in 2013
Matthew and Chilli started dating following his divorce from Cheryl Burke, in November 2022; Chilli and the actor seen in 2023
Meanwhile, Matthew has been going from strength to strength with his new love, TLC’s Chilli.
Last month, the actor and singer, 52, enjoyed a romantic trip to Jamaica.
The duo cozied up next to each other on pool chairs while celebrating the Boy Meets World alum’s 44th birthday.
‘@Sandalsresorts was a blast,’ the Grammy winner, born Rozonda Ocielian Thomas, captioned the clip, adding a heart-eye emoji.
