Ashley filmed herself watching her stepdaughter’s latest DWTS performance for Halloween night on Tuesday.

Ashley Earle lying down, talking to the camera.
Alix Earle’s stepmother, Ashley Dupre, surprised fans with a ‘body-shaming’ comment about Dancing with the Stars guest judge Cheryl BurkeCredit: TikTok/Ashley.earle
 

Judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, Cheryl Burke, and Bruno Tonioli from "Dancing with the Stars" on Halloween Night.
Cheryl sat in as a guest judge on DWTS for Halloween night on TuesdayCredit: Disney
Alix and her pro partner Val Chmerkovskiy landed the highest scores of the night after their near-perfect Tango to Billie Eilish’s hit track, “bury a friend.”

They were one point shy of earning all 10s, which would’ve been the first time this season, but Cheryl gave them a 9.

Alix and Val jumped for joy at their incredible scores and positive feedback; however, Ashley had some choice words for Cheryl.

“Go take more Ozempic!” Ashley yelled at the TV after hearing Cheryl’s score, which the former DWTS pro said was for “breaking hold” during the routine.

Fans were stunned by Ashley’s harsh remark, especially considering Cheryl has been open about her struggles with body dysmorphia.

“Not you disrespecting the Cheryl Burke….” one person wrote in the comments.

“That ozempic comment was so unnecessary and I’m disappointed everyone in this comment section acting like it’s a slay. I also thought Cheryl should’ve given Alix a 10 but why are we making fun of her appearance,” said another.

“Oh wow that was so rude of her!” someone else reacted in a Reddit thread.

“Why would you post this on the internet,” a fan added.

Others slammed Ashley for teaching her children that behavior, since her 12-year-old daughter, Yzabel, and 8-year-old son, Thomas Jr., were sitting beside her.

THE EARLE FAMILY

A couple of weeks earlier, during DWTS’ Dedication night, Alix got emotional while discussing her blended family before taking the stage with her half-sister Yzabel.

Alix’s father, Thomas “TJ” Earle married Ashley in 2013, following his split from Alix’s mother, Alisa Earle.

The exes share Alix and a son, Ashtin, and Thomas and Ashley also have an 8-year-old daughter, Penelope.

Ashley is famously known for being a former escort who was involved in the highly publicized s3x scandal involving former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer in 2008.

As for Cheryl, she was part of the DWTS family for years, serving as a pro dancer on the show for 26 seasons from 2006 to 2022.

Since retiring from the ballroom, Cheryl’s appearance has drastically changed, as she lost about 30 to 35lbs.

BODY TRANSFORMATION

In an October 2024 Instagram post, the podcast host shared how she’s struggled to feel comfortable in her skin.

“Feeling self-conscious about my body has been an ongoing struggle, and body dysmorphia often distorts the way I see myself,” the TV star said.

“No matter how much progress I make, there’s a part of me that constantly focuses on perceived flaws, making it hard to feel confident regardless of what anyone may say or think.”

Cheryl has also been vocal about the online criticism about her more petite frame, telling People that the most hurtful part is seeing that most are from “women attacking women.”

“It’s such a shame,” the TV personality told the outlet. “Just because I’ve lost weight aesthetically doesn’t mean I don’t still represent body positivity. People, for some reason, think that, oh, now that she’s lost weight, what type of example is she setting?”

Cheryl continued, “These are all assumptions that people have thrown at me, as far as Ozempic, my face.

“I’ve always had criticism, but what’s shocking is that this is worse than when I gained weight. These are really mean and cruel messages.”

Cheryl then clapped back at rumors that she underwent a full-body makeover to achieve her tinier physique.

“I just want people to know that I’m not sick and have never gone under the knife for anything.

“I didn’t get a brow lift, I didn’t get a face transplant. This is my body, and this is how I feel best in it today.”

Valentin Chmerkovskiy and Alix Earle in zombie makeup and costumes for "Halloween Night" on Dancing with the Stars.
Alix and her partner Val Chmerkovskiy performed a Tango to Billie Eilish’s hit track ‘bury a friend’Credit: Disney
 

Julianne Hough as a judge and Jenna Johnson, Alix Earle, and Valentin Chmerkovskiy as contestants in Halloween costumes.
Alix and Val received a near perfect score, except Cheryl gave them a 9 for their performanceCredit: Disney
 

Thomas Earle, Alix Earle, and Ashley Alexandra Dupre posing for a photo.
Ashley married Alix’s father, Thomas, in 2013Credit: Getty