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Why Was Val Chmerkovskiy Suspended From 'Dancing With The Stars?'
October 19, 2026
There's drama in the ballroom, as "Dancing With the Stars" pro Val Chmerkovskiy was suspended from this week's competition. It's the first suspension in the ABC show's 20-year history. The trouble started when judge Carrie-Ann Inaba criticized Chmerkovskiy's wife, who also danced on the show. Chmerkovskiy took to social media to defend his wife. Now, the dancer is apologizing.







































































































































































































