# Val Chmerkovskiy Ousted From Next ‘DWTS’ Episode Amid Will Smith Oscars Slap Reference, Jenna Dewan to Dance With Alan Bersten

- Source: The Hollywood Reporter
- Published: 2026-10-17T19:59:48+00:00
- Category: World
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