# Gleb Savchenko Slams Alan Bersten on DWTS

> Gleb Savchenko calls Alan Bersten 'not up to the level' to replace Val Chmerkovskiy on DWTS.
- Title: Gleb Savchenko Slams Alan Bersten on DWTS · Cosmopolitan
- Summary: Gleb Savchenko calls Alan Bersten 'not up to the level' to replace Val Chmerkovskiy on DWTS. Gleb Savchenko says Alan Bersten lacks artistry for DWTS after…
- Keywords: gleb savchenko, alan bersten, val chmerkovskiy, dancing with the stars, dwts, oscar slap, jenna dewan, Gleb, Savchenko, Slams, Alan, Bersten
- Source: Cosmopolitan — https://cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/tv/a74177246/gleb-savchenko-slams-alan-bersten-dwts
- Author: Mehera  Bonner
- Published: 2026-10-19T12:04:59+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: gleb savchenko, alan bersten, val chmerkovskiy, dancing with the stars, dwts, oscar slap, jenna dewan
## Gleb Savchenko on Alan Bersten
Gleb Savchenko says Alan Bersten isn't up to the level of art dancing for DWTS.

> 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. But like, if we talk about, like, art dancing? Like creating art? He’s like eh. I don’t know.
## Val Chmerkovskiy Suspension
Val Chmerkovskiy suspended for a week after Oscar Slap comment toward Carrie Ann Inaba.

> The well-being of everyone who works on Dancing with the Stars is non-negotiable. Val’s social media post was inappropriate and does not reflect the values or standards expected of anyone connected with the show. As a result, he will not participate in next week’s show.
## Alan Bersten's DWTS Role
Alan Bersten to dance Viennese waltz with Jenna Dewan for DWTS next week.

> Alan (who was voted off earlier this season) to step in to dance a Viennese waltz to 'Unchained Melody' with Jenna Dewan
## Key takeaway

Gleb Savchenko says Alan Bersten lacks artistry for DWTS after Val Chmerkovskiy's suspension.