Val Chmerkovskiy Gets One-Week 'Dancing With The Stars' Suspension
Val Chmerkovskiy faces a one-week suspension from Dancing With The Stars following a controversial TikTok post and complaints.
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According to extensive coverage from outlets including Yahoo, USA Today, The Tab, Just Jared, Pajiba, Entertainment Weekly, and Nine.com.au, Dancing With The Stars professional dancer Val Chmerkovskiy has been suspended from the program for one week. The suspension stems from a controversial TikTok post involving a Fresh Prince reference and a remark regarding Carrie Ann Inaba, with coverage noting he previously stated he knows where she parks her car. Coverage details that Carrie Ann Inaba reportedly turned to human resources following what is described as a threat scare, with Pajiba and Yahoo examining whether she filed a formal complaint. Additional reporting from Yahoo, USA Today, and Just Jared highlights various reactions across the entertainment landscape. Tatyana Ali subtly reacted to the Fresh Prince reference that contributed to the suspension, while the reality star himself admitted he made a poor decision according to Nine.com.au.
Meanwhile, Entertainment Weekly reported that stars of The View called out the drama as excessive. Coverage does not yet specify the full internal disciplinary findings beyond the enacted one-week suspension period. The situation has triggered cascading backstage and public fallout among other cast members, as documented by Yahoo. Gleb Savchenko publicly stated that replacement dancer Alan Bersten is not up to the level of Val Chmerkovskiy. In response, Emma Slater subtly defended her boyfriend Alan Bersten amidst the backlash over him stepping in as the replacement.
Yahoo also covered how Val Chmerkovskiy feels about Alan Bersten taking his spot, alongside Jenna Dewan looking forward to the show despite the ongoing surrounding drama. As the story develops across entertainment media, attention remains fixed on the upcoming broadcast episodes and how the professional dance lineup will function during the penalty period. Outlets like Yahoo and USA Today continue to monitor the professional repercussions for Val Chmerkovskiy, the HR inquiry involving Carrie Ann Inaba, and how the production handles the replacement dynamics between Alan Bersten and Gleb Savchenko. Coverage does not yet specify permanent changes to the professional roster beyond the immediate one-week suspension terms.
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Quick answers
Why was Val Chmerkovskiy suspended from Dancing With The Stars?
Coverage indicates he was suspended for one week following a controversial TikTok post, a Fresh Prince reference, and a remark about Carrie Ann Inaba.
Who is replacing Val Chmerkovskiy during his suspension?
Alan Bersten is stepping in to replace Val Chmerkovskiy, which has drawn commentary from fellow professionals like Gleb Savchenko and Emma Slater.
Did Carrie Ann Inaba file a complaint?
Coverage from outlets like Yahoo and Pajiba reports that Carrie Ann Inaba turned to HR following a threat scare, though exact details of formal filings are still being examined by reporters.
Coverage (30)
- ‘DWTS’ pro clarifies remarks about Alan Bersten amid Val Chmerkovskiy suspension: ‘F--- off’ Entertainment Weekly · 25d ago
- 'DWTS': Alan Explains Val's Involvement Amid Suspension TV Insider · 25d ago
- Gleb Savchenko Clarifies Comments on Alan Bersten's Dancing Skills Amid DWTS Controversy Yahoo · 25d ago
- ‘DWTS’ Gleb Savchenko Seemingly Throws More Shade at Alan Bersten & Plays Innocent Yahoo · 25d ago
- ‘DWTS’: Alan Explains Val’s Involvement Amid Suspension Yahoo · 25d ago
- ‘DWTS’ Reportedly Lifts Val Chmerkovskiy’s Suspension After Explosive Carrie Ann Inaba Controversy Yahoo · 25d ago
- ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Take: Jenna Dewan Deserved A Partner Like Alan Bersten From The Very Beginning Yahoo · 25d ago
- Val Chmerkovskiy Arrives to 'DWTS' Practice After Show Lifts Suspension Yahoo · 25d ago
- Val Chmerkovskiy Was Almost Suspended from ‘DWTS’ for Longer Than One Week Yahoo · 25d ago
- Val Chmerkovskiy Officially Returns to Dancing With the Stars After Suspension E! News · 25d ago
- Jenna Dewan Opens Up on DWTS Partner Val Chmerkovskiy’s Suspension Yahoo · 25d ago
- Val Chmerkovskiy Resumes 'DWTS' Rehearsals After 1-Show Suspension Yahoo · 25d ago
- Val Chmerkovskiy Resumes ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Rehearsals After 1-Show Suspension People.com · 25d ago
- 'DWTS' pro Val Chmerkovskiy reacts to Alan Bersten 'stepping in' to dance with Jenna Dewan amid suspension Page Six · 25d ago
- How ‘Dancing With the Stars’ acknowledged Val Chmerkovskiy’s suspension drama on ‘Dedication Night’ Page Six · 25d ago
- Val Chmerkovskiy said he ‘knows where Carrie Ann parks her car’ weeks before DWTS suspension The Tab · 26d ago
- Dancing with the Stars' Tatyana Ali Subtly Reacts to Val Chmerkovskiy's 'Fresh Prince' Reference That Got Him Suspended Just Jared · 26d ago
- Val Chmerkovskiy Was Suspended Because Carrie Ann Inaba Complained. Yes, And ...? Pajiba · 26d ago
- Did DWTS’ Carrie Ann Inaba File Complaint About Val Chmerkovskiy? The Truth About His Suspension Yahoo · 26d ago
- ‘View’ stars call out ‘excessive’ ‘DWTS’ drama: ‘I don’t know who these people are’ Entertainment Weekly · 26d ago
- Carrie Ann Inaba Reportedly Turns to HR After ‘DWTS’ Threat Scare Yahoo · 26d ago
- Emma Slater Subtly Defends Boyfriend Alan Bersten After Gleb Slams Him for Replacing Val on ‘DWTS’ Yahoo · 26d ago
- DWTS’ Emma Slater Supports Boyfriend Alan Bersten Amid Backlash as Val Chmerkovskiy’s Replacement Yahoo · 27d ago
- How DWTS ' Val Chmerkovskiy Feels About Alan Bersten Replacing Him Yahoo · 27d ago
- ‘Dancing with the Stars’ pro suspended from show Yahoo · 28d ago
- Jenna Dewan Looks Forward to ‘DWTS’ Amid Drama Yahoo · 28d ago
- ‘I made a poor decision’: Reality star suspended after controversial TikTok post Nine.com.au · 28d ago
- Gleb Savchenko says Alan Bersten isn’t ‘up to the level’ of Val Chmerkovskiy, whom he’ll sub for on “DWTS” Yahoo · 28d ago
- After Carrie Ann Inaba's Aggressive Comment About Lifts On DWTS, I Had To Know The Rules Yahoo · 29d ago
- 'Dancing with the Stars' pro Val Chmerkovskiy pulled after Carrie Ann Inaba remark USA Today · 29d ago
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