Val Chmerkovskiy's 'DWTS' suspension officially lifted after Carrie Ann Inaba controversy
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Key Points:
- Val Chmerkovskiy has been suspended for one week from "Dancing with the Stars" following an inappropriate social media post referencing the Will Smith-Chris Rock Oscars incident, which was deemed threatening by judge Carrie Ann Inaba.
- The suspension came after Inaba filed a complaint with HR, feeling threatened by Chmerkovskiy's post, which he later deleted and publicly apologized for, acknowledging poor judgment.
- During his suspension, fellow pro Alan Bersten filled in as Jenna Dewan’s dance partner, while Chmerkovskiy watched the show from home and is now returning to rehearsals.
- BBC Studios emphasized that the well-being of everyone involved in the show is non-negotiable and stated that Chmerkovskiy's behavior did not meet the show's standards.
- The controversy was addressed by hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough during the latest episode, while Dewan continues to perform strongly, maintaining a top position on the leaderboard.
