# DWTS’ Carrie Ann Inaba Didn’t File Complaint Over Val Chmerkovskiy Comment

> Val Chmerkovskiy suspended from DWTS after TikTok post referencing Fresh Prince meme, not Carrie Ann Inaba’s complaint.
- Title: DWTS’ Carrie Ann Inaba Didn’t File Complaint Over Val…
- Summary: Val Chmerkovskiy suspended from DWTS after TikTok post referencing Fresh Prince meme, not Carrie Ann Inaba’s complaint. Val Chmerkovskiy was suspended from…
- Keywords: val chmerkovskiy, carrie ann inaba, dancing with the stars, dwts, tiktok, fresh prince, 2022 oscars, jenna johnson, jenna dewan, alan bersten, len goodman mirrorball trophy, dancing with the stars season
- Source: E! Online — https://eonline.com/news/1437265/dwts-carrie-ann-inaba-didnt-file-complaint-over-val-chmerkovskiy-comment
- Published: 2026-10-20T01:04:23+00:00
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- Topics: val chmerkovskiy, carrie ann inaba, dancing with the stars, dwts, tiktok, fresh prince, 2022 oscars, jenna johnson, jenna dewan, alan bersten, len goodman mirrorball trophy, dancing with the stars season
## Val Chmerkovskiy Suspension
Val Chmerkovskiy was suspended from DWTS after a TikTok post referencing the 2022 Oscars Fresh Prince incident.

> Val’s social media post was inappropriate and does not reflect the values or standards expected of anyone connected with the show.
## Why Suspension Happened
BBC Studios investigated Chmerkovskiy’s TikTok post that fans saw 'almost saw Fresh Prince enter the ballroom' after Inaba criticized his wife Jenna Johnson’s performance.

> In a moment where my instinct was to defend my wife, I made a poor decision to reference a meme to 'keep my wife's name' out of the conversation.
## Chmerkovskiy’s Apology
Chmerkovskiy apologized publicly and privately to Inaba, saying he 'won’t be in the ballroom this week' and regretting his social media post.

> Carrie Ann certainly didn't deserve to get caught in the middle of my bad judgment, and I hate that she was.
## Inaba’s Role
Carrie Ann Inaba did not file an HR complaint about Chmerkovskiy’s post, contrary to earlier reports.

> Amid a report that his one-week suspension from the competition was the result of an hr complaint filed by judge carrie ann inaba
## BBC Studios Statement
BBC Studios stated Val’s social media post was inappropriate and did not reflect the show’s values, leading to his suspension.

> The well-being of everyone who works on dancing with the stars is non-negotiable
## Chmerkovskiy’s Regret
Chmerkovskiy expressed regret for sparking controversy and wanted to support Inaba and his dance partner Jenna Dewan during Dedication Night.

> Please send carrie ann, jenna, and the whole dwts family lots of love during dedication night
## Dedication Night
Chmerkovskiy promised to watch and cheer on Inaba and Dewan during Dedication Night, the show’s special event.

> I'll be watching and cheering everyone on!!
## Jenna Dewan’s Next Episode
Jenna Dewan will dance with Alan Bersten on the Oct. 20 episode after being paired with Chmerkovskiy.

> For the oct 20 episode, dewan will dance alongside alan bersten
## Chmerkovskiy’s Perspective
Chmerkovskiy admitted he made a poor decision referencing the Fresh Prince meme without considering its implications.

> I made a poor decision to reference a meme to 'keep my wife's name' out of the conversation, without stopping to think through what else that reference could imply
## Inaba’s Involvement
Carrie Ann Inaba was not involved in filing the complaint that led to Chmerkovskiy’s suspension.

> Amid a report that his one-week suspension from the competition was the result of an hr complaint filed by judge carrie ann inaba
## Suspension Timeline
Chmerkovskiy was suspended Oct. 17, three days after his TikTok post that referenced the 2022 Oscars Fresh Prince incident.

> The dance pro’s suspension was announced oct 17 three days after he wrote on tiktok in a since-deleted post
## 2022 Oscars Reference
Chmerkovskiy referenced the 2022 Oscars when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock after walking on stage and shouting about his wife.

> Will smith shouted at host chris rock to 'keep my wife's name out of your f, king mouth' after walking on stage and slapping him
## Key takeaway

Val Chmerkovskiy was suspended from DWTS for a TikTok post referencing the 2022 Oscars Fresh Prince incident, not a complaint from judge Carrie Ann Inaba.