# Val Chmerkovskiy Reaction to Alan Bersten Replacing Him on DWTS

> Val Chmerkovskiy trusts Alan Bersten to replace him on DWTS after suspension.
- Title: Val Chmerkovskiy Reaction to Alan Bersten Replacing Him on…
- Summary: Val Chmerkovskiy trusts Alan Bersten to replace him on DWTS after suspension. Val Chmerkovskiy confirmed Alan Bersten will perform with Jenna Dewan next week…
- Keywords: val chmerkovskiy, alan bersten, dancing with the stars, jenna dewan, oscar slap, carrie ann inaba, Val, Chmerkovskiy, Reaction, Alan, Bersten, Replacing
- Source: Cosmopolitan — https://cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/tv/a74191524/val-chmerkovskiy-reaction-alan-bersten-replacing-him-dwts
- Author: Mehera  Bonner
- Published: 2026-10-20T13:23:01+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: val chmerkovskiy, alan bersten, dancing with the stars, jenna dewan, oscar slap, carrie ann inaba
## Val Chmerkovskiy Reaction
Val Chmerkovskiy confirmed Alan Bersten will replace him on DWTS this week for Dedication Night.

> fully trusts Alan to manage this week and is grateful that he’s stepped in
## Alan Bersten's Performance
Alan Bersten will perform a Viennese waltz with Jenna Dewan for Dedication Night.
## Val's Suspension Reason
Val was suspended for the Oscar Slap comment he made toward Carrie Ann Inaba.
## Key takeaway

Val Chmerkovskiy confirmed Alan Bersten will perform with Jenna Dewan next week after Val's suspension for Oscar Slap comment.