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Val Chmerkovskiy’s ‘DWTS’ suspension officially lifted after Carrie Ann Inaba controversy

By: Lanae Brody

21 October 2026 at 15:45

Chmerkovskiy is heading back to set nearly one week after his social media comment towards judge Inaba.

Valentin Chmerkovskiy in a white jacket with gold trim and fringe, holding a lollipop.

Valentin Chmerkovskiy and Jenna Dewan pose together in dance costumes.

Val Chmerkovskiy attends the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show in Miami Beach.

Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli seated at the Dancing with the Stars judges' table.

Val Chmerkovskiy and Jenna Dewan dancing in a dance studio.

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