“I recognize that I am in a fortunate position to have a platform and to be a role model to some, and I need to treat that with more care by actively pausing to think before I post to ensure what I am sharing aligns with who l am, and who I want to be for you all,”

Val Chmerkovskiy · said 2026-10-15 · reported 2026-10-21

Chmerkovskiy acknowledged his platform and role-model status in his Instagram Story apology.