In addition to the several hundred picketers who will be making lots of noise next week at the struck dancing reality show, staff members and some dancers on the show have threatened to walk out this week if producers don’t get rid of the former pro football player/child abuser.

Everyone is also upset at the day change to the show which was done just to fit the schedule of the host.

That cost the show several celebrities they hoped to lure across the picket lines.

There is not a more miserable television work environment right now than that show.

Dancing With the Stars

Adrian Peterson

Julianne Hough

While promoting her new project, Cheryl Burke opened up to Variety about the Season 32 cast of “Dancing With the Stars,” shared her thoughts on the show airing during the ongoing strikes and reacted to Sharna Burgess’ recent comments criticizing the show for casting Adrian Peterson, who faced child abuse charges.

Let’s talk Season 32. Sharna Burgess recently spoke out about the casting of Adrian Peterson, stating that she would have walked out if he were her partner due to his past abuse charges. How do you feel about that?

We’ve had a lot of controversial characters on the show. I think I danced with Ray Lewis — that was a bit controversial. When it comes to abuse, I do agree with Sharna. However, you sign up to be a part of the show. And honestly, as a pro dancer, whoever walks in through that door, you don’t turn around and walk out. You’re signing up for this. It’s not like you can request, but if you say certain things that you’re triggered by, you would hope that that wouldn’t happen. But this is showbiz. I respect her, of course. I come from abuse as a little girl. At the end of the day, I don’t promote it. But my job is, I’m an employee. You can’t just turn around and walk out and say I’m sorry. That’s not part of the contract. It’s a fine line.

There are people online also calling out Britt Stewart, who is partnered with him.

Let me just clear this up: We have zero say of who we dance with. Honestly, for most of these pro dancers, they are counting their blessings that they are asked back. Think of most jobs in America. Most people don’t want to be there. We’re lucky that we get to do what we love to do and get paid for it on national television. You’ve got to separate; not every workplace you’re gonna agree with their morals, values and beliefs, but you signed up for it. We all have to pay bills. – Source

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