‘DWTS’: Val Chmerkovskiy References Will Smith’s Oscars Slap While Defending Wife Jenna Johnson Amid Carrie Ann Inaba Criticism

Val Chmerkovskiy defended his wife, Jenna Johnson, following a lift debate with judge Carrie Ann Inaba on DWTS. The 40-year-old professional dancer urged others to put some respect on Johnson's name in a TikTok comment regarding her performance with partner Harry Shum Jr. Additionally, Chmerkovskiy referenced Will Smith's Oscars slap on his TikTok Story, jokingly suggesting that the Fresh Prince almost entered the ballroom during the recent episode of the competition show.