Val Chmerkovskiy suspended from 'Dancing With the Stars' over Will Smith Oscars slap reference
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Sun, 18 October 2026
4 reports- tportal (Croatia)09:52
Trostruki pobjednik američkog ‘Plesa sa zvijezdama’ Val Chmerkovskiy neće se pojaviti u idućoj emisiji. Produkcijska kuća suspendirala ga je na tjedan dana nakon objave na društvenim mrežama u kojoj je, braneći suprugu od kritike, posegnuo za referencom na incident Willa Smitha i Chrisa Rocka
- Google News - Top Stories16:59first to report
Val Chmerkovskiy suspended from 'Dancing With the Stars' over Will Smith Oscars slap reference Fox News 'Dancing with the Stars' dancer Val Chmerkovskiy benched after 'inappropriate' social media post ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Jenna Dewan’s Fiancé Speaks Out After Val Chmerkovskiy's Suspension Yahoo Val Chmerkovskiy Pulled from DWTS After Oscars Slap Comment, the First Pro Suspension in the Series’ History People.com Gleb Savchenko says Alan Bersten isn’t ‘up to the...
- Google News - Top Stories19:44
Val Chmerkovskiy addresses 'DWTS' suspension – See who's replacing him now USA Today 'Dancing with the Stars' dancer Val Chmerkovskiy benched after 'inappropriate' social media post ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Jenna Dewan Teases Upcoming DWTS Routine with Alan Bersten as He Steps in amid Val Chmerkovskiy’s Suspension People.com 'Dancing With the Stars' Pulls Val Chmerkovskiy After Carrie Ann Inaba Slap Joke Variety 'Dancing with the Stars' pro Val Chmerkovskiy pulled after...
- Google News - Top Stories20:24
Gleb Savchenko says he doubts Alan Bersten’s ability to sub for Val Chmerkovskiy on ‘DWTS’ Entertainment Weekly 'Dancing with the Stars' dancer Val Chmerkovskiy benched after 'inappropriate' social media post ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Jenna Dewan Teases Upcoming DWTS Routine with Alan Bersten as He Steps in amid Val Chmerkovskiy’s Suspension People.com 'Dancing With the Stars' Pulls Val Chmerkovskiy After Carrie Ann Inaba Slap Joke Variety Gleb Savchenko says Alan Bersten...
Mon, 19 October 2026
6 reports- realitytea.com14:49
Val Chmerkovskiy was suspended from DWTS Season 35 after comments made about Carrie Ann Inaba's judging, despite his apology.
- realitytea.com15:34
Jenna Dewan will dance with Alan Bersten after Val Chmerkovskiy received a one-week DWTS suspension over his controversial social media post.
- realitytea.com17:04
Val Chmerkovskiy explains why he referenced the Oscars slap while defending wife Jenna Johnson and addresses his DWTS suspension.
- realitytea.com18:40
Gleb Savchenko backs Val Chmerkovskiy and challenges Carrie Ann Inaba’s lift ruling amid DWTS controversy and suspension drama.
- Google News - Top Stories19:25
How a controversial lift on 'Dancing With the Stars' and a reference to Will Smith's Oscars slap led to pro dancer Val Chmerkovskiy's suspension Yahoo 'Dancing with the Stars' dancer Val Chmerkovskiy benched after 'inappropriate' social media post ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Jenna Dewan teases next 'DWTS' performance with Alan Bersten amid Val Chmerkovskiy's suspension Los Angeles Times Val Chmerkovskiy Apologizes to Carrie Ann Inaba After Referencing Will Smith’s Oscar...
- today.com23:01
The actor has a new partner for the Oct. 20, Dedication Night episode of “Dancing With the Stars.”
Tue, 20 October 2026
8 reports- cosmopolitan.com11:33
We have a date!
- cosmopolitan.com11:55
“She heard him out but never said things were fully good between them.”
- cosmopolitan.com12:31
Things are tense, to say the least!
- cosmopolitan.com12:57
Emma has entered the chat.
- Google News - Top Stories13:17
Carrie Ann Inaba Reportedly Turns to HR After ‘DWTS’ Threat Scare Yahoo How a controversial lift on 'Dancing With the Stars' and a reference to Will Smith's Oscars slap led to pro dancer Val Chmerkovskiy's suspension Yahoo Val Chmerkovskiy’s Dancing with the Stars Suspension Was Not Result of HR Complaint from Carrie Ann Inaba People.com 'Dancing with the Stars' dancer Val Chmerkovskiy benched after 'inappropriate' social media post ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos 'Dancing with...
- cosmopolitan.com13:23
Alan will be dancing with Jenna Dewan during “Dedication Night” on DWTS.
- cinemablend.com14:34
There's apparently more to the story.
- Google News - Top Stories20:55
Jenna Dewan Breaks Silence on ‘DWTS’ Drama & Thanks Alan Bersten for ‘Stepping In’ TV Insider 'Dancing with the Stars' stumbles into likeability crisis after Val suspension USA Today Val Chmerkovskiy’s Dancing with the Stars Suspension Was Not Result of HR Complaint from Carrie Ann Inaba People.com 'Dancing with the Stars' dancer Val Chmerkovskiy benched after 'inappropriate' social media post ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos How a controversial lift on 'Dancing With the Stars'...
Wed, 21 October 2026
4 reports- Google News - Top Stories00:27
Alfonso Ribeiro Explains Val Chmerkovskiy’s “DWTS” Absence with 7 Words at Start of Live Show Yahoo News Singapore Val Chmerkovskiy’s Dancing with the Stars Suspension Was Not Result of HR Complaint from Carrie Ann Inaba People.com 'Dancing with the Stars' stumbles into likability crisis after Val suspension USA Today Dancing With the Stars’ Tatyana Ali Subtly Reacts to Val Chmerkovskiy’s ‘Fresh Prince’ Comment Yahoo Val Chmerkovskiy Gets One-Week 'Dancing With The Stars' Suspension Deadline
- Google News - Top Stories02:48
Alan Bersten replaces Val Chmerkovskiy on 'DWTS' Week 6 ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Val Chmerkovskiy Gets One-Week 'Dancing With The Stars' Suspension Deadline 'Dancing with the Stars' dancer Val Chmerkovskiy benched after 'inappropriate' social media post ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Alan Bersten Breaks Silence on Replacing Val Chmerkovskiy During His Dancing with the Stars Suspension People.com Val Out Next DWTS Episode, Jenna Dewan Dance With Alan The...
- Google News - Top Stories05:43
Val Chmerkovskiy Reacts to Alan Bersten's Dance with Jenna Dewan After His Suspension Yahoo 'Dancing with the Stars' stumbles into likability crisis after Val suspension USA Today The ‘DWTS’ Cast Were “Warned” Not to “Bring Up” Val’s Suspension Last Night Yahoo News Singapore Val Chmerkovskiy Gets One-Week 'Dancing With The Stars' Suspension Deadline 'Dancing with the Stars' dancer Val Chmerkovskiy benched after 'inappropriate' social media post ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Google News - Top Stories19:29
Val Chmerkovskiy Returns to ‘Dancing With the Stars’ After One-Episode Suspension The Hollywood Reporter "DWTS" Fans Are Split Over How The Show Addressed Val Chmerkovskiy's Suspension Yahoo 'Dancing with the Stars' stumbles into likability crisis after Val suspension USA Today 'Dancing with the Stars' dancer Val Chmerkovskiy benched after 'inappropriate' social media post ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Val Chmerkovskiy Resumes ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Rehearsals After 1-Show...