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

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

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  1. New York Post

    How Val Chmerkovskiy is handling ‘DWTS’ suspension after Carrie Ann Inaba’s complaint (opens New York Post)

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    The 'DWTS' pro is laying low for this week's show after facing a one-week suspension.

  2. New York Post

    ‘DWTS’ pro Val Chmerkovskiy made eyebrow-raising remark about Carrie Ann Inaba pre-suspension (opens New York Post)

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    Jenna Johnson's husband was suspended from the ABC show last week after making an "inappropriate" joke about Inaba on social media.

  3. New York Post

    Alan Bersten breaks silence on stepping in as Val Chmerkovskiy’s replacement amid ‘DWTS’ suspension (opens New York Post)

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    Chmerkovskiy was suspended from the forthcoming "DWTS" episode after referencing Will's Smith controversial 2022 Oscar incident.

  4. New York Post

    Val Chmerkovskiy’s ‘DWTS’ suspension officially lifted after Carrie Ann Inaba controversy (opens New York Post)

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

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