One of the executive producers on ABC's Dancing With the Stars has revealed who is returning for the 20th season in the spring and who will sadly be departing.

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Dancing With the Stars executive producer Rob Wade recently revealed that amid many rumors, longtime pro Cheryl Burke has decided to exit the show before season 20.

"Cheryl has been on the show for close to 10 years," Wade told TheWrap. "She has done a great service to the show and I think she feels that it's time for her to move on."

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Burke has been with DWTS since season 2. She was eliminated in Week 5 this season with her celebrity partner Antonio Sabato, Jr.

Wade also revealed that the entire judging panel is returning, including new judge Julianne Hough. Not only that, but Len Goodman will be on the panel full-time.

"A judging panel isn't about individuals. It's about chemistry. That has happened remarkably quickly for Julianne in that role," Wade said. "I couldn't be happier.

"I think the ballroom experience and the dance experience and the star quality and vibrancy that Julianne has brought to the panel has been exceptional ... I also think that the way that Carrie Ann [Inaba], Bruno [Tonioli] and Len have embraced her and have individually been so great this season, as well, has been wonderful," he added. "I think it shows their character that they can do that. The three of them have been absolutely wonderful in welcoming Julianne in and I think it has been lovely to watch."

Goodman had to take multiple weeks off during this season due to him performing double duty as a judge on Britain's Strictly Come Dancing.

Dancing With the Stars returns for its 20th season in March on ABC, though the network has not yet announced a specific premiere date.

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