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'DWTS' Judge Carrie Ann Inaba Speaks Out After Val Chmerkovskiy Suspension & Calls For "New Lift Rule"
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Key Points:
- Carrie Ann Inaba addressed the recent Dancing with the Stars controversy involving Val Chmerkovskiy's suspension over an inappropriate social media comment referencing Will Smith's Oscar incident.
- Inaba clarified that she and pro dancer Jenna Johnson, who was called out for a lift during the show, have resolved their differences privately and emphasized professional respect between them.
- She proposed creating a new lift rule for future seasons, suggesting a collaborative session with dancers and judges to update guidelines reflecting the show's evolution and audience expectations.
- Chmerkovskiy apologized for his social media post, acknowledging it was a poor decision made in defense of his wife and expressing regret for involving Inaba in the situation.
