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Jenna Dewan Breaks Silence on ‘DWTS’ Drama & Thanks Alan Bersten for ‘Stepping In’

Jenna Dewan thanks Alan Bersten for stepping in as Val Chmerkovskiy's replacement on 'DWTS'

By · Published October 21, 2026  16:49 UTC · Updated October 21, 2026  16:49 UTC

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Why was Val Chmerkovskiy suspended?

Coverage does not yet specify the reason for his suspension.

What happened on 'Dedication Night'?

Val Chmerkovskiy was noticeably absent, with Alfonso Ribeiro explaining his absence in a 7-word statement at the start of the live show.

What did Alan Bersten say?

Coverage from Page Six specifies the details of his statement.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 4 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: Jenna Dewan thanks Alan Bersten for stepping in as Val Chmerkovskiy's replacement on 'DWTS'
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

Jenna Dewan is dancing without Val Chmerkovskiy on 'Dancing With the Stars'. This change has led to Jenna Dewan thanking Alan Bersten for stepping in as Val Chmerkovskiy's replacement. According to Yahoo, Alan Bersten has broken his silence on the matter, with coverage from Page Six specifying the details. The reason behind Val Chmerkovskiy's absence remains unclear, with coverage from Yahoo not yet specifying the reason for his suspension. The evidence of this change can be seen in the show's 'Dedication Night' episode, where Val Chmerkovskiy was noticeably absent, with Alfonso Ribeiro explaining his absence in a 7-word statement at the start of the live show.

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