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DWTS Judge's Lift Rule Sparks Pro Outcry
14 Oct
Summary
- Val Chmerkovskiy defended his wife, Jenna Johnson, against judge's critique.
- The disagreement centered on a 'no lifts' rule applied to a samba performance.
- Fans are divided over the judge's critique and the pro dancer's defense.
A recent episode of 'Dancing With the Stars' Season 35 saw pro dancer Jenna Johnson and her celebrity partner Harry Shum Jr. clash with judge Carrie Ann Inaba over a samba performance. Inaba critiqued their routine for including a lift, citing the show's 'no lifts rule' for ballroom and Latin dances.
Johnson's husband, fellow pro Val Chmerkovskiy, voiced his disapproval of Inaba's interaction with his wife. He commented on a social media clip, stating that Inaba should 'put some respect on her name' and was 'trippin talking to her like that.'
This exchange has divided fans, with some supporting Chmerkovskiy's defense of his wife and others defending Inaba's role as a judge. Johnson herself acknowledged the feedback, stating she was unaware of the rule's application in this context but respected Inaba's job.
