AceShowbiz - Cheryl Burke, who has graced the dance floor for 26 seasons on "Dancing with the Stars" has finally lifted the veil on her favorite partners. Surprisingly, her most cherished experiences came with reality stars and athletes, particularly Rob Kardashian and Jack Osbourne.

Despite initial low expectations, Burke was pleasantly shocked by the rapport and authenticity she found with Kardashian and Osbourne. Their familiarity with being in front of cameras gave them an ease and confidence that translated to their dancing.

"Their reputations, my judgment of these two people...But these two men, they're totally not what you would expect," Burke explained. "I just love the fact that we got along, and they didn't take themselves too seriously."

Osbourne and Kardashian's success as dance partners stemmed from their natural ability to perform before an audience. "They are just who they are because cameras don't faze them," Burke said.

Burke, who has danced with various celebrities, including singers, soap stars, and comedians, found that her favorite seasons often involved reality stars because they "tend to be so used to cameras in their face."

Despite winning the mirrorball trophy in seasons 2 and 3, Burke's partnerships with Osbourne (placing third) and Kardashian (second) hold a special place in her heart. In fact, 'Entertainment Weekly' readers even voted Osbourne and Burke as the predicted winners of season 13, although they ultimately fell short to Amber Riley and Derek Hough.

Burke's unexpected choices highlight the transformative power of dance, where even those with seemingly preconceived notions can surprise and captivate an audience.