'DWTS' pro Jenna Johnson cried backstage after clash with Carrie Ann Inaba: report
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Key Points:
- Jenna Johnson reportedly broke down backstage after a tense clash with judge Carrie Ann Inaba during "Dancing with the Stars" Super Bowl Night, feeling upset by Inaba's critical feedback on her samba routine.
- Johnson was comforted by her husband and fellow pro dancer Val Chmerkovskiy, who was reportedly furious about how Inaba addressed his wife.
- Inaba criticized Johnson for including a lift in the samba, defining a lift as any movement with both feet off the floor supported by a partner, and also told Johnson's partner, Harry Shum Jr., to add more content to his dances.
- Despite the confrontation, Johnson expressed understanding and willingness to accept the judges' feedback, emphasizing the competitive nature of the show.
- Chmerkovskiy defended Johnson on social media, comparing Inaba's remarks to Will Smith's Oscars incident, though his comments received some backlash and were later deleted.
