Shocking DWTS Update: Val Chmerkovskiy Backs Alan Bersten as Suspension Puts Jenna Dewan’s Routine in New Hands

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Shocking DWTS Update: Val Chmerkovskiy Backs Alan Bersten as Suspension Puts Jenna Dewan’s Routine in New Hands

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Val Chmerkovskiy’s week on Dancing With the Stars took an unexpected turn after a social media comment aimed at judge Carrie Ann Inaba led to a one-week suspension. Even so, the 40-year-old pro is reportedly calm about the situation, with sources telling E! News that he “fully trusts Alan to manage this week” and is grateful Bersten stepped in to dance with his celebrity partner, Jenna Dewan.

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The production shift means the ballroom will look different on the Oct. 20 episode, but Val’s confidence makes the transition feel less chaotic.

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