Dancing with the Stars Suspends Professional Dancer After Judge Dispute

Val Chmerkovskiy became the first Dancing with the Stars professional suspended following remarks about a judge.

Dancing with the Stars suspended professional dancer Val Chmerkovskiy following an inappropriate remark directed at judge Carrie Ann Inaba. The suspension makes Chmerkovskiy the first professional dancer disciplined in the program history. Jenna Dewan will continue the competition with a replacement partner.

• The suspensionVal Chmerkovskiy received the first professional suspension in the history of the television program.
• The causeShow executives cited an inappropriate comment regarding physical violence toward a female judge.
• The consequenceJenna Dewan transitioned to a new professional partner for dedication night performances.