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‘DWTS’ pro Val Chmerkovskiy reacts to Alan Bersten ‘stepping in’ to dance with Jenna Dewan amid suspension

By: Tamantha Ryan

21 October 2026 at 13:22

"Thank you for stepping in and doing such an amazing job," the Ukrainian dancer commented on Bersten's Instagram post Tuesday.

Valentin Chmerkovskiy posing in a white jacket and pants in front of a purple backdrop.

Jenna Dewan and Alan Bersten dancing on Dancing with the Stars.

Instagram story featuring the text "Thanks ❤️" against a black background.

Val Chmerkovskiy and Jenna Dewan pose together in front of a blue Dancing with the Stars backdrop.

Val Chmerkovskiy's Instagram story with text that reads, "You almost saw Fresh Prince enter the ballroom last night."

Carrie Ann Inaba at the judges' table on Dancing with the Stars.

Julianne Hough, Maura Higgins, Jenna Dewan, and Alan Bersten holding microphones on stage with other cast members.