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Val Chmerkovskiy suspended from ‘Dancing With the Stars’ for one week due to controversial TikTok

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Rock, A. (2026, October 17). Val Chmerkovskiy suspended from ‘Dancing With the Stars’ for one week due to controversial TikTok. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/17/entertainment/val-chmerkovskiy-suspended-from-dancing-with-the-stars-for-one-week/

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Val Chmerkovskiy has been suspended from "Dancing With the Stars" for one week after posting a controversial TikTok referencing the Oscars incident involving Will Smith. The suspension follows criticism from show producer BBC Studios, which stated that his post was inappropriate and did not align with the values of the program. Chmerkovskiy acknowledged in a statement obtained by Page Six that he intended to defend his wife Jenna Johnson from harsh comments but unintentionally made an insensitive reference. He apologized for any negative impact on judge Carrie Ann Inaba and expressed regret for becoming a distraction.

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Val Chmerkovskiy was suspended from Dancing With the Stars for one week on October 17, 2026, following a controversial TikTok post where he referenced Will Smith's infamous Oscars slap incident. The post was seen as an inappropriate response to harsh criticism of his wife, fellow pro dancer Jenna Johnson, by judge Carrie Ann Inaba during a previous episode. Chmerkovskiy deleted the post after it sparked outrage on social media and Reddit. BBC Studios, which produces the show, stated that the well-being of everyone involved in "Dancing with the Stars" is non-negotiable and that Chmerkovskiy's actions do not align with the show’s values or standards. Jenna Dewan's fiancé, Steve Kazee, rallied behind her on social media, offering support during this challenging time for Dewan, who began her journey on the show in September alongside Chmerkovskiy.

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Val Chmerkovskiy has been suspended from “Dancing With the Stars” for one week following a controversial social media post referencing Will Smith’s infamous Oscars incident. asserted

Chmerkovskiy → suspend → incident

“The well-being of everyone who works on ‘Dancing with the Stars is non-negotiable,'” read a statement from producer BBC Studios, per Deadline. asserted

statement → work → Deadline

“Val’s social media post was inappropriate and does not reflect the values or standards expected of anyone connected with the show. asserted

post → reflect → show

As a result, he will not participate in next week’s show.” asserted

he → participate → show

Chmerkovskiy responded in a statement obtained by Page Six on Saturday. “As you may have seen in the news, I won’t be in the ballroom this week,” he wrote. uncertain

he → respond → ballroom

Chmerkovskiy continued, stating that his “instinct” was to “defend” wife Jenna Johnson after judge Carrie Ann Inaba’s harsh critique of her performance on last week’s show. asserted

instinct → continue → show

He subsequently “made a poor decision to reference a meme to ‘keep my wife’s name’ out of the conversation, without stopping to think through what else that reference could imply, which was genuinely never my intention,” Chmerkovskiy wrote. “Carrie Ann certainly didn’t deserve to get caught in the middle of my bad judgment, and I hate that she was.” Stay one step ahead with all the exclusive tea on your favorite reality TV stars! uncertain

she → make → stars

“The last thing I want is to become a distraction from an important week or from the incredible work my dance partner Jenna Dewan is putting in,” he concluded. “Please send Carrie Ann, Jenna, and the whole DWTS family lots of love during Dedication Night. asserted

he → want → Night

I’ll be watching and cheering everyone on!!” Story developing… Conversation Your voice matters. Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted

Discussions → watch → civility

Val Chmerkovskiy suspended from ‘Dancing With the Stars’ for one week due to controversial TikTok

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