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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 after posting a controversial comment on TikTok referencing Will Smith's infamous slap of Chris Rock at the Oscars. The comment upset fans and colleagues alike, with many interpreting it as a threat against judge Carrie Ann Inaba. In his statement to Page Six, Chmerkovskiy said he intended to defend his wife Jenna Johnson from criticism but made "a poor decision." BBC Studios, which produces DWTS, stated that Chmerkovskiy's post was inappropriate and did not align with the show’s values.

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“Both articles refer to Val Chmerkovskiy's controversial TikTok post about Will Smith and his subsequent suspension from 'Dancing With the Stars'.”

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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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