Watch: DWTS’ Val Chmerkovskiy Receives One-Week Suspension After Will Smith Oscars Slap CommentVal Chmerkovskiy is navigating the consequences of a misstep.After the Dancing With the Stars pro appeared to reference Will Smith’s 2022 Oscars slap in response to judge Carrie Ann Inaba’s critique of wife Jenna Johnson’s recent samba routine, the show’s production company BBC Studios has handed the dancer a one-week suspension.“The well-being of everyone who works on Dancing with the Stars is non-negotiable,” BBC Studios shared in a statement Oct. 17 obtained by E! News. “Val’s social media post was inappropriate and does not reflect the values or standards expected of anyone connected with the show. As a result, he will not participate in next week’s show.”In Chmerkovskiy’s absence, sources close to production told E! News that his partner Jenna Dewan will dance with pro Alan Bersten on the Oct. 20 Dedication Night episode, in which the Rookie star will honor her mother. Shortly after news broke, Chmerkovskiy addressed his suspension in a statement, taking accountability for his actions.readDWTS’ Val Chmerkovskiy Apologizes to Carrie Ann Inaba After Will Smith Oscars Slap Comment“As you may have seen in the news, I won’t be in the ballroom this week,” he wrote… Read More
