Val Chmerkovskiy Suspended From DWTS Over Inappropriate Joke
WHO:
US Magazine - Louis van Amstel, an original pro dancer on "Dancing with the Stars," commented on the situation regarding Carrie Ann Inaba's criticism of lifts.
ABC News - Val Chmerkovskiy is a dancer on "Dancing with the Stars."
Variety - BBC Studios is the producer of "Dancing with the Stars."
US Magazine - Jan Ravnik is a pro dancer on "Dancing with the Stars."
Deadline - Val Chmerkovskiy is a participant on "Dancing with the Stars."
Variety - Carrie Ann Inaba is a judge on "Dancing with the Stars."
WHAT:
Deadline - Val Chmerkovskiy has been suspended for one week due to a controversial TikTok post referencing Will Smith's 2022 Oscar slap.
Variety - BBC Studios emphasized that Val Chmerkovskiy's social media post "does not reflect the values or standards expected of anyone connected with the show."
US Magazine - Louis van Amstel stated, "I’m not being diplomatic here but Carrie Ann was right to call out that lift," regarding the ongoing drama related to Val Chmerkovskiy's suspension.
ABC News - Val Chmerkovskiy has been benched for one week due to an inappropriate social media post.
US Magazine - Jan Ravnik plans to bring more "energy" to "Dancing with the Stars" next week following the suspension of Val Chmerkovskiy.
Deadline - Val Chmerkovskiy will be suspended for one week from "Dancing with the Stars."
Variety - BBC Studios stated that Chmerkovskiy's social media post "does not reflect the values or standards expected of anyone connected with the show."
Deadline - Val Chmerkovskiy received a one-week suspension from "Dancing with the Stars."
Variety - The suspension was due to an inappropriate joke made by Chmerkovskiy regarding Carrie Ann Inaba.
WHERE:
Deadline - The incident occurred in relation to the production of "Dancing with the Stars."
WHEN:
US Magazine - Louis van Amstel made his comments on Saturday, October 17.
US Magazine - Jan Ravnik's TikTok video referencing the situation was posted on Saturday, October 17.
WHY:
Variety - BBC Studios stated that "the well-being of everyone who works on 'Dancing with the Stars' is non-negotiable," leading to Chmerkovskiy's suspension.
ABC News - BBC Studios stated that the well-being of everyone who works on "Dancing with the Stars" is "non-negotiable."
US Magazine - The drama surrounding the first pro-dancer suspension has prompted Jan Ravnik to engage with fans through social media.
Deadline - BBC Studios stated that the well-being of everyone who works on "Dancing with the Stars" is "non-negotiable."
Variety - BBC Studios indicated that Chmerkovskiy's social media post was inappropriate and did not reflect the values or standards expected of anyone connected with the show.
HOW:
ABC News - The suspension was a direct response to Chmerkovskiy's controversial TikTok message that referenced Will Smith's 2022 Oscar slap.
Deadline - The suspension was a direct response to Chmerkovskiy's controversial TikTok message that referenced Will Smith's 2022 Oscar slap.
(UPDATED October 18, 2026 17:56 UTC)
Val Chmerkovskiy has been suspended for one week following a controversial TikTok post that referenced Will Smith's 2022 Oscar slap. BBC Studios emphasized that Chmerkovskiy's social media activity "does not reflect the values or standards expected of anyone connected with the show," highlighting their commitment to maintaining a respectful environment. The studio further stated that "the well-being of everyone who works on 'Dancing with the Stars' is non-negotiable," which led to the decision for his suspension.
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(UPDATED October 18, 2026 15:56 UTC)
Louis van Amstel, an original pro dancer on "Dancing with the Stars," has weighed in on the ongoing drama surrounding Carrie Ann Inaba's criticism of lifts. He stated, "I’m not being diplomatic here but Carrie Ann was right to call out that lift," in reference to Val Chmerkovskiy's suspension. Van Amstel made these comments on Saturday, October 17.
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(UPDATED October 18, 2026 13:57 UTC)
Val Chmerkovskiy, a dancer on "Dancing with the Stars," has been benched for one week following an inappropriate social media post. BBC Studios, the producer of the show, emphasized that the well-being of everyone involved is "non-negotiable," prompting this decision. The suspension comes in response to Chmerkovskiy's controversial TikTok message that referenced Will Smith's 2022 Oscar slap.
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(UPDATED October 18, 2026 07:54 UTC)
Jan Ravnik, a pro dancer on "Dancing with the Stars," is gearing up to bring more energy to the show next week after Val Chmerkovskiy was suspended. In a TikTok video posted on Saturday, October 17, Ravnik addressed the situation and shared his excitement with fans. The recent drama surrounding the first pro-dancer suspension has inspired him to connect more with his audience through social media.
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(UPDATED October 17, 2026 21:57 UTC)
Val Chmerkovskiy will be suspended for one week from "Dancing with the Stars" following a recent social media post. BBC Studios has stated that his post "does not reflect the values or standards expected of anyone connected with the show." This suspension will take effect immediately, impacting his participation in the upcoming episodes.
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(UPDATED October 17, 2026 20:57 UTC)
Val Chmerkovskiy, a participant on "Dancing with the Stars," has been suspended for one week due to an inappropriate joke he made regarding judge Carrie Ann Inaba. The suspension follows a controversial TikTok message from Chmerkovskiy that referenced Will Smith's 2022 Oscar slap, which BBC Studios deemed unacceptable and not reflective of the show's values. In a statement, BBC Studios emphasized that the well-being of everyone involved in "Dancing with the Stars" is non-negotiable.