Cheryl Burke recently drew media attention for two separate topics: a head injury she sustained during DWTS rehearsal and ongoing discussion about changes to her appearance. Here’s a concise, fact-based update based on recent coverage.

• Head injury during rehearsal: Reports indicate Cheryl Burke suffered a head injury after a fall while rehearsing with her DWTS partner AJ McLean. She was described as experiencing a hard impact to the head, with subsequent reports noting that she planned to perform on the show that night after the incident. The news outlets emphasize she was under medical/surgical precautions and received support from her partner and DWTS production. The specifics about the injury severity were reported as an on-set incident with a claim that she resumed performing.

• Appearance changes and speculation: Since mid-2025, there has been widespread speculation about changes to Burke’s appearance. Burke addressed these rumors publicly, denying plastic surgery or drastic procedures and emphasizing that her appearance has evolved due to natural factors such as aging, makeup, and personal health choices. Coverage includes statements from Burke and media outlets discussing public reaction and her responses, including interviews where she explained her healing process and encouraged conversations about body image and self-perception. Several articles recap social media exchanges where she rejects claims of a face transplant or Ozempic use and clarifies the personal narrative behind any visible changes.

• Public statements and responses: Burke has actively engaged with fans to address misinformation, reiterating that she has not undergone unreported surgery and attributing perceived changes to natural aging and her own path of healing. The discussion also touches on broader conversations about body image and the pressures of public scrutiny in the entertainment industry.

Direct answer:

• What happened to Cheryl Burke’s face? Public reporting confirms that in late October 2020 she sustained a head injury during DWTS rehearsals after a fall, which led to medical attention but she continued to perform that week. In 2025, there is no verified news that her face underwent medical or surgical alteration beyond typical aging and makeup-related changes; Burke has publicly denied major cosmetic surgery or procedures and addressed rumors about drastic changes to her appearance, attributing any differences to natural factors and healing processes rather than undisclosed surgeries.