Dancing With The Stars
ABC7 Los Angeles • • entertainment
Key Points:
- "Dancing with the Stars" has removed pro dancer Val Chmerkovskiy from next week's show due to an "inappropriate" social media post about judge Carrie Ann Inaba.
- Chmerkovskiy's post, which referenced the 2022 Oscars incident involving Will Smith and Chris Rock, was made in defense of his wife Jenna Johnson after Inaba critiqued Johnson's routine.
- Chmerkovskiy apologized for his post, acknowledging poor judgment and expressing regret for involving Inaba.
- Jenna Dewan, Chmerkovskiy's current partner on the show, will instead dance with pro Alan Bersten for the upcoming episode.
- BBC Studios emphasized the importance of maintaining a respectful environment and noted Dewan's professionalism amid the changes.
