Val Chmerkovskiy's DWTS Suspension Is Over: Back to Rehearsals With Jenna Dewan

Val Chmerkovskiy is back in the ballroom. His one-week suspension from“Dancing with the Stars”has officially been lifted, and he’s reuniting with partner Jenna Dewan at rehearsals today. The drama kicked off with a since-deleted social media post in which Val referenced Will Smith’s Oscars slap, posted after judge Carrie Ann Inaba gave harsh notes to his wife, fellow pro Jenna Johnson. Inaba reportedly filed an HR complaint saying she felt threatened by the post. Val issued a public apology, saying his instinct to defend his wife led to a poor decision, and the show made clear that the well-being of everyone on set is non-negotiable.

While Val was benched, Alan Bersten stepped in to dance with Dewan on Tuesday’s dedication-themed episode. Fans got to watch the show carry on without one of its biggest names, which raised plenty of chatter about how the series handles conflict behind the scenes. Now the suspension is in the rearview, and all eyes are on the reunion. Val and Dewan have a week of momentum to rebuild, and the comeback pressure is real.

It’s a reminder that even meme culture has consequences in a workplace, and the“DWTS”cast is very much that: a cast and a crew. So what’s next for Val and Dewan? Are you rooting for the comeback? Drop your prediction below.