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Val Chmerkovskiy Returns After DWTS Suspension
22 Oct
Summary
- Val Chmerkovskiy returned to Dancing With the Stars on Oct. 27.
- He was suspended for a week after a joke about a judge.
- The dancer apologized privately and publicly for his remarks.
Val Chmerkovskiy, a professional dancer on Dancing With the Stars, has returned to the show following a one-week suspension. He was seen attending rehearsals with his partner, Jenna Dewan, on October 21, and was slated to perform on October 27.
The suspension was a consequence of a social media comment made by Chmerkovskiy that alluded to Will Smith's 2022 Oscars incident. This remark occurred after a judge critiqued his wife, Jenna Johnson. BBC Studios confirmed his suspension, stating the comment was inappropriate and did not align with the show's expected standards.
Chmerkovskiy shared that he had apologized directly to the judge, Carrie Ann Inaba, for his poor judgment. He also released a public statement explaining his intentions were not malicious and that he regretted becoming a distraction. His absence was noted during the October 20 episode.
