Brooke Burke Displays on Calling Tyra Banks a ‘Diva’: Particulars

No unhealthy intentions! Brooke Burke is clearing the air in regards to the feedback she made about Tyra Banks being a “diva” when she began as the brand new host of Dancing With the Stars.

“Boy was that large information after I known as her a diva,” tv character, 51, completely informed Us Weekly on Monday, November 14, whereas selling her collaboration with Longevity. “So not meant in [a] destructive method.”

Burke made headlines after showing on David Yontef’s “Behind the Velvet Rope” podcast in April and speaking about her expertise on the Disney+ actuality competitors collection. She famous that Financial institution’s first season internet hosting was a “powerful transition” for each viewers and the forged.

“There’s nothing improper with that, and I’m not saying something unhealthy about her. Be a diva,” the Brooke Burke Physique founder mentioned on the time. “It’s [just] not the place to be a diva. Your execs are the diva[s], your winners, your good 10-score dancer who’s by no means completed it — that defines diva within the ballroom.”

On Monday, Burke informed Us that she meant no unwell will for the America’s Subsequent Prime Mannequin star, 48.

“’Diva’ isn’t a destructive factor. ‘Diva’ is a wonderful factor,” she clarified. “If I might’ve mentioned ‘queen,’ it could’ve been OK.”

Banks joined the Disney+ present in July 2020 after the collection parted methods with Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews. The Life-Measurement actress received off to a rocky begin throughout her first season of DWTS, from wardrobe malfunctions to saying the improper backside two {couples} — incomes criticism from viewers.

“Each host messes up. It’s simply regular. It’s stay TV. If it wasn’t stay, there can be no mess-ups,” she completely informed Us in September 2020. “Even on America’s Subsequent Prime Mannequin, I might mess up and inform my editors to depart it in. That’s what makes issues human and makes issues alive. … It’s higher than being like a doll.”

Banks returned to host season 30 and the newest season, which is at present airing on Disney+, the place she was joined by Alfonso Ribeiro as her new cohost.

Banks completely informed Us in September how excited she was to have the Contemporary Prince of Bel-Air star, 51, be a part of her within the ballroom.

“When the workforce introduced up the concept of Alfonso with me, I used to be like, ‘Sure, sure and sure, let’s cease proper there and look no additional.’ Nostalgia is all the things lately, so I felt that Alfonso and I being collectively on a stage once more after these enjoyable Contemporary Prince of Bel-Air instances will likely be enjoyable for thus many to see. And enjoyable for Alfonso and I, too,” she mentioned on the time.

Whereas Burke, a former mirrorball champion, hasn’t stayed updated on the present, she did share that she misses “so many moments” from her internet hosting gig.

“It was one of many biggest gigs of my life. I really feel like I did all the things I wanted to do within the ballroom,” the Rock Star alum mentioned whereas reflecting on if she would wish to return to the present. “I don’t know. I like stay tv. I do miss internet hosting stay tv, and there’s one thing to be mentioned about having skilled each side of the ballroom. Being a competitor and being a bunch gave me a lot compassion for everybody.”

The health character additionally shared her pleasure for Brooke Burke Physique’s first collaboration with Longevity — nutrient dense, plant-based superfood blends freed from wheat, gluten, and dairy. Burke makes use of the powder in shakes she makes for herself and her youngsters. She additionally mentions it may be used for baking and making wholesome snacks, and there are even some holiday-themed flavors.

“We simply put collectively an entire Thanksgiving menu on my app,” she shared. “So, I’m gonna be sharing recipes and enjoyable issues that you are able to do from seize and go snacks to actually yummy shake concepts.”

With reporting by Christina Garibaldi