“The well-being of everyone who works on Dancing With the Stars is non-negotiable. Val’s social media post was inappropriate and does not reflect the values or standards expected of anyone connected with the show. As a result, he will not participate in next week’s show.”

BBC Studios · said 2026-10-17 · reported 2026-10-21

BBC Studios announced Chmerkovskiy's one-episode suspension in a statement shared Saturday.