Val Chmerkovskiy Finally Faces Carrie Ann Inaba After 'DWTS' Mess
Val Chmerkovskiy and Carrie Ann Inaba hugged after his one-week suspension, while he also apologized to Jenna Dewan for the fallout.
- On Tuesday, October 27, Dancing With the Stars professional Val Chmerkovskiy and judge Carrie Ann Inaba embraced backstage following Horror Movie Night, appearing to resolve tensions after his recent one-week suspension.
- Producers suspended Chmerkovskiy for one episode after he posted a deleted TikTok comment referencing Will Smith's 2022 Oscars slap, which defended his wife, Jenna Johnson, against Inaba's ballroom critiques.
- Describing his conversation with Inaba as providing "cathartic relief," Chmerkovskiy apologized to his celebrity partner, Jenna Dewan, in rehearsal footage and stated he wanted to ensure the judge felt safe.
- Clarifying their dynamic, Inaba wrote on Instagram that she and Johnson previously "hugged it out," noting that professional standards and practices kept them separated while the competition remained active.
- Turning to the crowd on Tuesday, Inaba said she and Chmerkovskiy are "coworkers" who remain "completely cordial" as they continue their respective roles on the reality show.
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On Tuesday night, Val Chmerkovskiy was back on “Dancing with the Stars.” It was a night of scary makeup and stunning dances on “Dancing with the Stars” Horror Night, but Val’s behind-the-scenes moment with judge Carrie Ann Inaba may have stolen the show! People magazine caught Carrie Ann and Val hugging it out after he returned to tango with partner Jenna Dewan on the dance floor. Chmerkovskiy had been suspended after his controversial take on C…
Val Chmerkovskiy Finally Faces Carrie Ann Inaba After 'DWTS' Mess
Val Chmerkovskiy and Carrie Ann Inaba appear ready to move forward after weeks of tension on Dancing With the Stars. The pair recently had a heartfelt conversation following Val’s brief suspension from the show. Their discussion ended with a hug, suggesting they had put their differences aside. Both stars have since shared their feelings about […]
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