Why is Jenna Dewan trending today?
Jenna Dewan is trending because her professional partner, Val Chmerkovskiy, was suspended for one week from 'Dancing with the Stars.' This forces Dewan to perform with Alan Bersten for the October 20 'Dedication Night' episode.
What happened
- 13 Oct
Judge Carrie Ann Inaba criticized pro dancer Jenna Johnson for an illegal lift during a samba [1].
- After 13 Oct
Val Chmerkovskiy posted a TikTok referencing Will Smith's Oscars slap in response to Inaba's criticism [1].
- Before 20 Oct
BBC Studios suspended Chmerkovskiy for one week, leading him to apologize to Inaba [1].
- 20 Oct
Dewan is scheduled to perform on 'Dedication Night' with substitute partner Alan Bersten [1], [2].
What you need to know
Dewan is performing a dance dedicated to her mother, Nancy, for the upcoming episode [2].
She is a former backup dancer for Janet Jackson and starred in the movie 'Step Up' [1].
The suspension of her regular partner followed a dispute involving judge Carrie Ann Inaba and pro Jenna Johnson [1].
It is not confirmed if Dewan will survive the elimination following the October 20 performance [1].
Background
Jenna Dewan is a professional dancer and actress currently competing on 'Dancing with the Stars.' She has a background in professional dance and appeared in the 2006 film 'Step Up' [1].
The current season of the ABC competition has seen recent tension, including the elimination of fan-favorite Guillermo Rodriguez and public disagreements between judges and professional dancers [1].
Questions people ask
Who is Jenna Dewan's replacement partner?
She will be paired with eliminated pro Alan Bersten for the October 20 episode [1].
Why was Val Chmerkovskiy suspended?
He was suspended after posting a TikTok that seemed to invoke Will Smith's Oscars slap toward judge Carrie Ann Inaba [1].
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