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DWTS Pro Val Chmerkovskiy Hospitalized Mid-Tour
2 Mar
Summary
- Val Chmerkovskiy hospitalized in Illinois due to vertigo.
- He apologized for missing a Sunday show in Peoria.
- The dancer aims to rejoin the tour for Tuesday's show.
Dancing With the Stars professional Val Chmerkovskiy was hospitalized in Peoria, Illinois, on Sunday, March 1, 2026, while on the reality competition's live tour. The 39-year-old dancer shared an Instagram video from his hospital bed, explaining he had been experiencing severe vertigo for several days.
Chmerkovskiy apologized to fans for missing the Sunday performance in Peoria and detailed how the spinning sensation affected him. He underwent medical tests and expressed hope that a scheduled day off on Monday, March 2, would allow him to recover and return for the tour's next stop in Milwaukee.
The DWTS Live tour is scheduled to continue through May 13, with its final stop in Akron, Ohio. Fans and the official DWTS Live Instagram account have sent well-wishes for Chmerkovskiy's speedy recovery.
