Val Chmerkovskiy's TikTok post about Carrie Ann Inaba leads to one-week 'Dancing With the Stars' suspension

Val Chmerkovskiy has received a one-week suspension from Dancing With the Stars after a TikTok post involving judge Carrie Ann Inaba sparked controversy, according to Deadline.

The dispute emerged shortly after the program’s first “Super Bowl Night,” during which Inaba sharply criticized the performance of Chmerkovskiy’s wife, professional dancer Jenna Johnson.

What triggered the controversy

Inaba’s comments focused on a lift performed by Johnson. During her critique, the judge read the definition of a lift and indicated that Johnson should have known the move was not acceptable under the show’s standards.

The criticism became the backdrop to the TikTok post involving Inaba. The post subsequently led to Chmerkovskiy’s one-week suspension, linking an off-stage social media dispute to the professional dancer’s participation in the television competition.

Why it matters

The incident highlights how commentary surrounding a televised performance can extend beyond the judges’ panel and into social media. It also places attention on the relationship between cast members’ online activity and their roles on a high-profile entertainment program.

The available report does not provide further details about the TikTok post or the terms of the suspension. For now, the confirmed outcome is a one-week suspension following the controversy.