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Jenna Dewan addresses ‘DWTS’ partner Val Chmerkovskiy’s suspension over Carrie Ann Inaba controversy

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Rubio, A. (2026, October 21). Jenna Dewan addresses ‘DWTS’ partner Val Chmerkovskiy’s suspension over Carrie Ann Inaba controversy. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/21/celebrity-news/jenna-dewan-breaks-silence-on-dwts-partner-val-chmerkovskiys-suspension/

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Jenna Dewan, a contestant on "Dancing with the Stars," addressed her partner Val Chmerkovskiy's temporary suspension due to a controversy involving Carrie Ann Inaba. During his absence, Dewan and backup dancer Daniel Bersten successfully performed a Viennese waltz that earned high scores from judges. The article highlights how Dewan maintained professionalism by pivoting to new arrangements while praising Bersten for stepping in seamlessly. Chmerkovskiy's suspension was lifted shortly after the incident, allowing him to return to rehearsals with Dewan before next week’s themed episode.

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On October 21, 2026, the TV show "Dancing with the Stars" addressed the absence of dancer Val Chmerkovskiy due to his suspension following a controversial social media post. During the episode, co-host Alfonso Ribeiro announced that Alan Bersten would be Jenna Dewan's temporary partner for the night. Dewan received high praise and scored 37 out of 40 points for her Viennese waltz performance dedicated to her late mother, Nancy Lee Bursch. Sources close to the production confirmed that Chmerkovskiy's suspension came as a surprise but was gracefully accepted by him. The suspension is expected to be lifted soon, with Chmerkovskiy set to reunite with Dewan at rehearsals for next week’s "Horror Movie Night" episode where two couples will be eliminated.

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“Both articles describe Jenna Dewan's performance on 'Dancing With the Stars' with Alan Bersten replacing Val Chmerkovskiy due to his suspension, occurring during the same episode and mentioning similar sentiments.”

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“While both articles discuss Val Chmerkovskiy's suspension from 'Dancing With the Stars', Article B focuses on Jenna Dewan addressing the situation and her reaction to Bersten stepping in, which is a different specific occurrence after the initial suspension announcement.”

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“Article A describes Jenna Dewan's new dance partner for the upcoming show after Val Chmerkovskiy's suspension, while Article B focuses on Jenna Dewan addressing the suspension and her performance with Alan Bersten during the actual event.”

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“Article A discusses Val Chmerkovskiy's suspension from 'Dancing With the Stars', while Article B focuses on Jenna Dewan addressing the situation and her partner's replacement during the show.”

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🔮 His suspension has since been lifted, with sources telling Page Six that Chmerkovskiy will reunite with Dewan at rehearsals Wednesday ahead of next week’s “Horror Movie Night,” during which “two couples will be axed.”

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“I learned this early on — in life, but also especially in our business — that the show must go on,” Dewan, 45, told the outlet. asserted

Dewan → learn → outlet

“Sometimes, unexpected things happen and you have to pivot. asserted

you → happen → ?

And then your job is to make the best of that, and your mental game is what you’re in control of.” asserted

you → make → control

She joked that Bersten, 32, “stepped up,” in a nod to her 2006 film of the same name, before the pro quipped, “I had to step up.” asserted

I → joke → name

“You rose to the occasion, truly, and you were so amazing,” Dewan added. asserted

Dewan → rise → occasion

Listen, we made it happen, and we enjoyed ourselves. asserted

we → listen → ourselves

Bersten, for his part, explained that he and Chmerkovskiy, 40, had “a lot of back and forth” about the latter’s choreography. asserted

he → explain → choreography

He was like, ‘Change whatever you want. asserted

you → change → whatever

Do whatever you want. asserted

you → do → whatever

Just enjoy,'” he told “GMA.” asserted

he → enjoy → GMA

Dewan performed a Viennese waltz to the Righteous Brothers’ “Unchained Melody” in honor of her mother, Nancy Lee Bursch, earning her first 10 of the season and a score of 37 out of 40. A source close to the production previously told Page Six that the suspension “took Val by surprise, but he took it gracefully and he understood.” asserted

he → perform → it

Chmerkovskiy watched Tuesday night’s episode from home, according to the source, and later commented on one of Bersten’s Instagram posts, thanking him for “stepping in and doing such an amazing job.” uncertain

Chmerkovskiy → watch → job

His suspension has since been lifted, with sources telling Page Six that Chmerkovskiy will reunite with Dewan at rehearsals Wednesday ahead of next week’s “Horror Movie Night,” during which “two couples will be axed.” asserted

couples → lift → which

Conversation Your voice matters. asserted

voice → matter → ?

Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted

Discussions → moderate → civility

Jenna Dewan addresses ‘DWTS’ partner Val Chmerkovskiy’s suspension over Carrie Ann Inaba controversy

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