Val Chmerkovskiy Returns to ‘Dancing With the Stars’ After One-Episode Suspension

Hollywood Reporter · October 21, 2026

Chmerkovskiy was removed from the professional dancer cast after a controversial reference he made to Will Smith's infamous Oscars slap when criticizing Carrie Ann Inaba's judging. He will continue season 35 with Jenna D

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