Val Chmerkovskiy returns to “Dancing with the Stars” following a one-week suspension, addressing the “chaos” linked to comments he made on social media. In an on-camera emotional exchange with Jenna Dewan, he apologises for the fallout, referring to controversy stirred by remarks he made while critiquing a judge’s decision.
The episode featuring his return is described as “Horror Movie Night,” where he performs a tango with Jenna Dewan and earns a score of 37 out of 40, despite ongoing attention around his earlier actions. Coverage also notes that the suspension followed his reference to the Oscars controversy involving Will Smith and his remarks connected to judge Carrie Ann Inaba’s judging of his wife, Jenna Johnson.
Across outlets, the main emphasis is on his return and apology, with some specifying the episode theme and performance outcome. One outlet also focuses on how the show handled his comeback and the context behind the suspension, while another briefly highlights his return and the “chaos” framing.
