Brooke Burke

Brooke Burke is an American television host, model, entrepreneur, author, and wellness advocate known for her diverse career in the entertainment industry. Burke gained national recognition as the host of E! Network's travel series "Wild On!," a role that took her to more than 120 countries and contributed to the show's high ratings. She went on to host CBS's "Rock Star: INXS" and "Rock Star: Supernova," as well as TV Land's modeling competition "She's Got the Look."

Burke's television career includes winning the seventh season of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" with professional dancer Derek Hough. Following her win, she became co-host of "Dancing with the Stars" for eight seasons alongside Tom Bergeron. Burke later hosted The CW's magic competition series "Penn & Teller: Fool Us" and co-hosted the iHeartRadio podcast "Intimate Knowledge."

In addition to her television work, Burke is an entrepreneur in the health and wellness space. She launched the "Brooke Burke Body" fitness app, a digital wellness platform offering equipment-free workouts, and released several fitness DVD series through Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, including "Transform Your Body with Brooke Burke" and "Brooke Burke Body: Sexy Abs." Burke is a certified breathwork teacher and creator of the "Booty Burn" workout. As an author, she wrote "The Naked Mom: A Modern Mom's Fearless Revelations, Savvy Advice, and Soulful Reflections" and co-authored "Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Joy of Less." Her work has been recognized by Forbes, and she has appeared on the covers of Women's Health, Redbook, and Fitness.

Burke has been open about her experience with thyroid cancer, sharing her diagnosis and recovery publicly. She used her platform to advocate for women's health, encouraging regular physicals and checkups. Burke served as the face of the American Cancer Society's "Bucket List" campaign and has supported Operation Smile as a "Smile Ambassador," hosting fundraisers and participating in medical missions. She has also emceed the annual UNICEF gala, furthering her commitment to philanthropy and health advocacy.