Fiancé Defends Jenna Dewan Amid 'Too Touchy' DWTS Rumors

Steve Kazee has publicly defended his fiancée, Jenna Dewan, against online speculation about her interactions with her 'Dancing With the Stars' pro partner, Val Chmerkovskiy. Kazee responded to a blogger's video noting fan reactions that Dewan was "a bit too touchy" with Chmerkovskiy, dismissing the claims. He urged critics to "make up your minds" and suggested they have "too much time on your hands," asserting that the spouses are "unbothered."

Kazee further requested that critics show "respect" for Dewan and at least "pronounce her name correctly" when attempting to slander her. Dewan, who has a background as a backup dancer for artists like Janet Jackson, acknowledged that her previous dance experience differs from ballroom technique. She explained that while some training is helpful, it requires a degree of unlearning specific habits.

Dewan and Chmerkovskiy recently received high scores for their rumba performance, with judge Derek Hough remarking on Dewan's presence in the ballroom. Despite some online arguments about the fairness of her participation due to her dance background, Dewan stated she does not know how to ballroom dance and is learning a new technique. The show airs Tuesdays on ABC and Disney+.