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Sherri Burke Shares Five Things About 'DWTS'

Sherri Burke, mom of two-time dance champ Cheryl Burke, offers the skinny on the hit TV show.

Dancing with the Stars just wrapped up its 12th season, and if you thought you knew everything about the show, think again.

Sherri Burke, mom of two-time champ Cheryl Burke, shares five facts about DWTS:

1. The professionals are not allowed to mingle with the judges.

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2.  The celebrities are interviewed but not auditioned prior to hire.

3.  Not even the judges know who is going to be voted off until just seconds before.

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4.  The professional dancers and the celebrities have a limited time to practice in order to prevent injury.

5.  The free-style dance determines the championship.

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