Maksim Chmerkovskiy Denies Criticizing Cheryl Burke’s Weight
Professional dancer on Dancing with the Stars Maksim Chmerkovskiy has denied criticizing colleagues Cheryl Burke and Lacey Schwimmer over their weight. He insisted to People magazine that his reported comments were “taken completely out of context.” He explained:
“I am outspoken but I do not discriminate how people look. That’s the great thing about ballroom – unlike jazz and ballet – it doesn’t discriminate. People of all shapes and sizes and levels of ability can take part in ballroom dancing.”
Apparently he made a comment about “how excess weight on the body takes its toll on the joints, the lower back.” Maksim said:
“I never criticized Cheryl or Lacey.”
The poor guy has been slammed by fans. He said he received messages “telling me to go back to my country.”
Aw, that’s messed up. He probably is pretty arrogant about looks, but I doubt he would criticize his fellow pros in public.
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