# Gleb questions Alan replacing Val on DWTS

> Gleb Savchenko says Alan Bersten isn't skilled enough to replace Val Chmerkovskiy on DWTS.
- Title: Gleb questions Alan replacing Val on DWTS · FemaleFirst
- Summary: Gleb Savchenko says Alan Bersten isn't skilled enough to replace Val Chmerkovskiy on DWTS. Gleb Savchenko claims Alan Bersten lacks dance artistry to replace…
- Keywords: gleb savchenko, alan bersten, val chmerkovskiy, dancing with the stars, dwts, jenna dewan, carrie ann inaba, will smith, chris rock, oscar slap, entertainment, culture
- Source: FemaleFirst — https://femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/gleb-savchenko-questions-alan-bersten-replacing-val-chmerkovskiy-dwts-1452322.html
- Published: 2026-10-18T22:00:12+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: gleb savchenko, alan bersten, val chmerkovskiy, dancing with the stars, dwts, jenna dewan, carrie ann inaba, will smith, chris rock, oscar slap, entertainment, culture
## Gleb Savchenko questions Alan Bersten
Gleb Savchenko says Alan Bersten isn't up to the level required to replace Val Chmerkovskiy on DWTS.

> Alan, I think he’s Alan. I mean, he’s just not up to the level of dancing. Like, period.
## Val's suspension reason
Val Chmerkovskiy received a week-long suspension after referencing Will Smith's Oscars slap in a social media post.

> You almost saw the Fresh Prince enter the ballroom last night.
## Gleb's alternative choice
Gleb suggested Carter Williams as a better replacement for Val Chmerkovskiy on DWTS.

> Yes, B would probably... because Jenna is small and Val is a little smaller than Brandon and Alan, so who would I put... Carter [Williams]. Carter? Yes!
## BBC Studios response
BBC Studios stated Val's social media post was inappropriate and he won't participate in next week's DWTS show.

> The well-being of everyone who works on Dancing with the Stars is non-negotiable.
## Key takeaway

Gleb Savchenko claims Alan Bersten lacks dance artistry to replace Val Chmerkovskiy on DWTS after Val's suspension.