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A tribute to Michael Jackson will take place this Tuesday, October 20, on Dancing with the Stars. Dancer on the show, and one of the choreographers of the tribute, Cheryl Burke in a new interview with MTV, discusses the influence that Michael Jackson has had on her decision to become a dancer.
Burke says of MJ, "He was a huge influence for me in my dancing career," she said on the red carpet of last night's Los Premios MTV awards show. "I think a lot of us professional dancers can say the same. So we're really excited about it." When asked of her favorite MJ song, Burke replied, "'Thriller' is one of my favorites of all time." She continued, "I just did an interview with La Toya Jackson, and she was like, 'Cheryl, don't let us down!' So, you know, no pressure!"
MTV reports, "All 16 of the pros on the show. Several eras of Jackson's career will be incorporated into the final product, and a total of three songs will be featured."
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