Val Chmerkovskiy Returns to DWTS, Apologizes for Suspension

Val Chmerkovskiy returned to the 'Dancing with the Stars' ballroom a week after his suspension. During a recent episode, he apologized to his dance partner, Jenna Dewan, for the chaos his actions caused. Dewan expressed her forgiveness, and the pair shared a hug. They later performed an Argentine tango, scoring 37 out of 40 from the judges.

Chmerkovskiy's one-week absence from the show followed a social media post where he referenced Will Smith's Oscars slap and defended his wife, fellow pro dancer Jenna Johnson. The post was a reaction to criticism from judge Carrie Ann Inaba about Johnson's routine. The show's production team suspended Chmerkovskiy due to his inappropriate social media activity, stating it did not align with the show's values.

Following the suspension, Chmerkovskiy shared a lengthy Instagram post expressing his deep regret for his insensitive social media comments.