DWTS' Carrie Ann Inaba Breaks Silence on Val Chmerkovskiy’s Suspension

Carrie Ann Inaba has broken her silence following the one-week suspension of pro Val Chmerkovskiy, who faced penalties for making eyebrow-raising comments. Inaba explained her previous silence as professional courtesy toward active competitors and adherence to standards and practices. Additionally, the Dancing With the Stars judge is requesting that the show implement a new lift rule for the upcoming season to address ongoing controversies and improve the competition's overall structure and safety for all participants.