Jenna Dewan Gets New 'DWTS' Partner Amid Chmerkovskiy Suspension
WHO:
US Magazine - Jenna Dewan's fiancé, Steve Kazee, expressed support for her amid the situation with Val Chmerkovskiy.
NY Post - Jenna Dewan, Val Chmerkovskiy, Alan Bersten
US Magazine - Jenna Dewan, Val Chmerkovskiy, Alan Bersten
WHAT:
US Magazine - Jenna Dewan's new partner for "Dancing With the Stars" is Alan Bersten, who will perform with her during the October 20 live show.
NY Post - Val Chmerkovskiy was suspended for referencing Will Smith's infamous 2022 Oscars slap in a social media post.
US Magazine - Steve Kazee captioned a photo of Jenna from "Dancing With the Stars," stating, “Everytime I think I can’t love you more, your grace, your class and your heart prove me wrong.”
NY Post - Val Chmerkovskiy was suspended for a week after a controversial social media post.
US Magazine - Jenna Dewan will perform her Dedication Night routine with Alan Bersten during the October 20 live show.
WHEN:
US Magazine - Steve Kazee's supportive message was shared in light of Val Chmerkovskiy's suspension.
US Magazine - The live show is scheduled for October 20.
HOW:
US Magazine - Gleb Savchenko criticized Alan Bersten's dancing ability during a TikTok livestream, stating, "I mean, he’s just not up to the level of dancing, like, period."
US Magazine - Alan Bersten was previously eliminated earlier in season 35 of "Dancing With the Stars."
(UPDATED October 18, 2026 21:58 UTC)
Jenna Dewan's new partner for "Dancing With the Stars" is Alan Bersten, and they are set to perform together during the live show on October 20. In a recent TikTok livestream, Gleb Savchenko expressed his criticism of Bersten's dancing skills, saying, "I mean, he’s just not up to the level of dancing, like, period." The upcoming performance has certainly sparked some conversation among fans and fellow dancers alike.
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(UPDATED October 18, 2026 16:55 UTC)
Val Chmerkovskiy has been suspended for referencing Will Smith's infamous slap at the 2022 Oscars in a social media post. The news was reported by the New York Post at 16:55 UTC. This incident has sparked discussions about the boundaries of social media commentary in the entertainment industry.
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(UPDATED October 18, 2026 09:56 UTC)
Steve Kazee has publicly expressed his support for Jenna Dewan amid her situation with Val Chmerkovskiy, who has been suspended. He shared a heartfelt message alongside a photo of Jenna from "Dancing With the Stars," saying, “Everytime I think I can’t love you more, your grace, your class and your heart prove me wrong.” This supportive message comes as Jenna navigates the challenges surrounding her professional dance partner.
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(UPDATED October 18, 2026 03:58 UTC)
Val Chmerkovskiy has been suspended for a week following a controversial social media post, while Jenna Dewan is set to perform her Dedication Night routine with Alan Bersten during the upcoming live show on October 20. It's worth noting that Alan Bersten was previously eliminated earlier in season 35 of "Dancing With the Stars." This trio, including Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy, continues to make headlines as the competition heats up.