# Emma Slater Defends Alan Bersten on DWTS

> Emma Slater defends Alan Bersten after Gleb criticizes his DWTS replacement of Val.
- Title: Emma Slater Defends Alan Bersten on DWTS · Cosmopolitan
- Summary: Emma Slater defends Alan Bersten after Gleb criticizes his DWTS replacement of Val. Emma Slater defended Alan Bersten on TikTok after Gleb Savchenko…
- Keywords: emma slater, alan bersten, val chmerkovskiy, dwts, gleb savchenko, jenna dewan, Emma, Slater, Defends, Alan, Bersten, Cosmopolitan
- Source: Cosmopolitan — https://cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/tv/a74191370/emma-slater-defends-alan-bersten
- Author: Mehera  Bonner
- Published: 2026-10-20T12:57:08+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: emma slater, alan bersten, val chmerkovskiy, dwts, gleb savchenko, jenna dewan
## Emma Slater defends Alan Bersten
Emma Slater defended Alan Bersten on TikTok after Gleb Savchenko criticized him for replacing Val Chmerkovskiy on Dancing With the Stars.

> Yeah that’s what happens. We all step in for each other.
## Gleb Savchenko criticizes Alan Bersten
Gleb Savchenko said Alan Bersten is not up to the level of dancing for art, but is good for TV.

> Alan, I think he’s Alan. I mean, he’s just not up to the level of dancing. Like, period. Quality, technique. He’s a good dancer, I guess...for TV.
## Alan Bersten partners with Jenna Dewan
Alan Bersten will partner with Jenna Dewan for a Viennese waltz during DWTS Dedication Night.
## Key takeaway

Emma Slater defended Alan Bersten on TikTok after Gleb Savchenko criticized him for replacing Val Chmerkovskiy on Dancing With the Stars.