Alan Bersten to replace Val Chmerkovskiy on DWTS

Summary

• Val Chmerkovskiy’s one-week suspension from Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars has raised questions among fans about who will take his place as Jenna Dewan’s dance partner in the upcoming episode.
• DWTS producers address Val Chmerkovskiy’s suspension The production team behind Dancing with the Stars has confirmed that Chmerkovskiy will not participate in the upcoming episode following his controversial online remark.
• The controversy began after a recent episode of Dancing with the Stars Season 35, during which judge Carrie Ann Inaba criticized a dance routine performed by Chmerkovskiy’s wife, Jenna Johnson, and her partner, Harry Shun Jr.

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Val Chmerkovskiy’s one-week suspension from Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars has raised questions among fans about who will take his place as Jenna Dewan’s dance partner in the upcoming episode.

The 40-year-old professional dancer announced his suspension through his Instagram Stories on Saturday, October 17. The decision followed a controversial social media remark referencing the infamous incident involving Will Smith and Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards.

Chmerkovskiy’s removal from the upcoming episode marks an unprecedented moment in the show’s history, as he becomes the first professional dancer to be suspended from the competition.

Following the announcement, viewers began speculating about Dewan’s new partner and how the change would affect her performance. According to reports, former contestant Alan Bersten will return to the ballroom to partner with the actress during the upcoming episode.

Bersten, who was eliminated earlier in the season, is expected to step in for Chmerkovskiy while the latter serves his suspension. His return will give Dewan a new partner as she continues her journey on the popular dance competition.