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How DWTS’ Jenna Dewan Handled ‘Unexpected’ Partner Swap Amid Val Chmerkovskiy’s Suspension
Alan Bersten stepped in for suspended Val Chmerkovskiy, and Jenna Dewan scored 37 out of 40 on Dedication Night.
- On Tuesday, Oct. 20, pro dancer Alan Bersten stepped in to partner with Jenna Dewan for Dedication Night on Dancing With the Stars, replacing her usual partner Val Chmerkovskiy, who was suspended for one week.
- Controversy began October 13 when judge Carrie Ann Inaba criticized Jenna Johnson and Harry Shum Jr. for using a lift; Chmerkovskiy responded by referencing Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.
- BBC Studios suspended Chmerkovskiy for one week, stating his post 'does not reflect the values or standards expected of anyone connected with the show.' He apologized, saying he 'never should have made the reference' to Smith.
- Bersten and Dewan performed a Viennese waltz dedicated to her mother, Nancy, during Dedication Night. The judges awarded the pair 37 out of 40, including a 10 from Inaba marking Dewan's first of the season.
- Chmerkovskiy will remain off the show this week, though he pledged support for the DWTS family from home. Despite the unusual circumstances, Bersten felt 'honored to step in and help' while maintaining focus on the choreography.
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How DWTS’ Jenna Dewan Handled ‘Unexpected’ Partner Swap Amid Val Chmerkovskiy’s Suspension
Jenna Dewan got honest about navigating an “unexpected” partner swap on Dancing With the Stars amid pro Val Chmerkovskiy‘s brief suspension. “We had about two and a half days,” she told Good Morning America about preparing for Dedication Night with pro Alan Bersten, who performed in Chmerkovskiy’s absence on Tuesday, October 20. “You know, I […]
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