Jenna Dewan reunites with Val Chmerkovskiy on Dancing With the Stars after his suspension
The gist
Actress Jenna Dewan danced with Val Chmerkovskiy again on Dancing With the Stars after his one-week suspension.
Her comeback Argentine tango scored 37/40, with Jessica Alba urging fans to vote.
How it unfolded
- Oct 18, 2026Dewan returned to social media to post a tribute to her mom, Nancy Bursch, whom she honored with her Dedication Night dance.
- Oct 20, 2026Chmerkovskiy was suspended from the episode; Alan Bersten replaced him as Dewan's partner for an emotional Viennese waltz dedicated to her mother.
- Oct 21, 2026Dewan told Good Morning America "the show must go on" after Chmerkovskiy's absence, noting she and Bersten had just two and a half days to rehearse.