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DWTS Pros Fall, Val Catches Emma Mid-Air
1 Aug
Summary
- Val Chmerkovskiy caught Emma Slater preventing her from falling.
- The incident occurred during the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit runway show.
- Rain and a slippery plexiglass surface contributed to the fall.
Professional dancers Val Chmerkovskiy and Emma Slater recently recounted a memorable fall during the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit runway show. The incident, which occurred on May 30, saw Chmerkovskiy instinctively catch Slater as they slipped, preventing a more serious impact. This moment quickly gained traction on social media, with many commending Chmerkovskiy's swift reaction.
Chmerkovskiy described the event as an "ego cleanse" but emphasized his immediate instinct to protect Slater. Slater corroborated his account, noting the challenging conditions of a rainy day on a plexiglass runway, exacerbated by dancing without shoes. She highlighted that others had also slipped prior to their mishap, leading to a necessary pause in the performance.
Reflecting on the viral clip, Slater expressed happiness that viewers recognized Chmerkovskiy's supportive and gentlemanly partnership. The near-fall has since been attributed to a "perfect formula for a very, very, very slippy surface." Dancing with the Stars is set to return with its Season 35 premiere on September 15 and 16.
