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How Dancing With the Stars Addressed Val Chmerkovskiy’s Unprecedented Suspension
ABC suspended Val Chmerkovskiy after a deleted post about Carrie Ann Inaba drew backlash, and Alan Bersten will fill in for Jenna Dewan.
- Professional dancer Val Chmerkovskiy missed the October 20 episode after receiving a one-episode suspension from BBC Studios, becoming the first pro dancer suspended in the show's history.
- Chmerkovskiy posted a TikTok referencing Will Smith's Oscars slap after judge Carrie Ann Inaba critiqued a lift performed by Jenna Johnson and Harry Shum Jr. during the prior week's episode.
- BBC Studios stated Chmerkovskiy's post was "inappropriate" and failed to reflect show standards; he later apologized on Instagram, writing he made a "poor decision" while defending his wife.
- Actress Jenna Dewan will perform with pro dancer Alan Bersten for this week's "Dedication Night" episode, continuing the competition in Chmerkovskiy's absence.
- Ten couples remain competing for the Mirrorball Trophy as Season 35 continues its sixth week on ABC and Disney+, with new episodes streaming the next day on Hulu.
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Val Chmerkovskiy's DWTS Drama Gets Messier as New Details Emerge
Val Chmerkovskiy‘s suspension from Dancing with the Stars has taken another turn. New details shed light on what led the show to take action after the professional dancer made a controversial social media post referencing judge Carrie Ann Inaba. The controversy also involves his wife, Jenna Johnson, and a since-deleted TikTok post. New details reveal […]
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