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Val Chmerkovskiy finds solace in son Rome after DWTS elimination
12 Nov
Summary
- Val Chmerkovskiy was eliminated from DWTS just before the semifinals.
- He found comfort in a conversation with his 3-year-old son, Rome.
- Rome taught his father about the importance of trying and that it's okay to lose.
Val Chmerkovskiy is drawing strength from his 3-year-old son, Rome, after his recent elimination from Dancing With The Stars. The competitive ballroom show saw Chmerkovskiy and his partner, Jenna Dewan, exit the competition just shy of the semifinals, despite strong performances.
Rome, whom Chmerkovskiy shares with fellow DWTS pro Jenna Johnson, provided a touching perspective on the loss. The youngster explained that the key is to try one's best and that it is perfectly fine to experience defeat occasionally. This conversation offered significant solace to Chmerkovskiy, who admitted feeling disheartened by the early departure.
Chmerkovskiy shared a video reflecting on the elimination, where Rome shared his simple yet powerful philosophy: 'If you don't win [some] times, you try to do it so many times.' Rome also reminded his father that 'friends make you happy' and that trying is what truly counts. This interaction highlighted the heartwarming bond between father and son and provided valuable life lessons amidst the competitive dance world.
