Shockwaves on Dancing With the Stars: Val Chmerkovskiy’s Suspension Leaves Jenna Dewan With a Surprise Partner

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Shockwaves on Dancing With the Stars: Val Chmerkovskiy’s Suspension Leaves Jenna Dewan With a Surprise Partner

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Jenna Dewan’s path on *Dancing With the Stars* took an unexpected turn when news broke that her regular partner, Val Chmerkovskiy, would be suspended for one week. In his place for the upcoming Oct. 20 “Dedication Night” episode, Jenna is reportedly set to dance with pro Alan Bersten.

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The pair will perform a Viennese waltz to “Unchained Melody,” a number dedicated to Jenna’s mother, Nancy. For fans, the change adds an emotional layer to a routine already built around family and sentiment.

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