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Sources Reveal How Val Chmerkovskiy’s Suspension from ‘DWTS’ Went Down and If an HR Complaint Was Involved
Yahoo News Singapore • • general
Key Points:
- Val Chmerkovskiy has been suspended from Dancing With the Stars following an inappropriate "Oscar Slap" comment directed at judge Carrie Ann Inaba after her critique of Jenna Johnson's routine.
- The incident caused backstage tension, with reports that Carrie Ann raised the issue with BBC Productions' HR, prompting an investigation by BBC Studios.
- BBC Studios stated Val's social media post was inappropriate and did not align with the show's values, leading to his suspension from next week's episode.
- Val apologized, acknowledging poor judgment in referencing a meme and expressing regret for involving Carrie Ann unintentionally.
- During Val's suspension, Jenna Dewan will dance with Alan Bersten, and it remains unclear if Val will be compensated for the missed week.
