Jenna Dewan Pivots to Alan Bersten Following DWTS Suspension

Dewan shared a behind-the-scenes look at her upcoming routine via the show’s Instagram Stories on Sunday, October 18. She and Bersten are set to perform a Viennese waltz to the Righteous Brothers’ “Unchained Melody” to honor her mother, Nancy. The transition follows Chmerkovskiy’s removal from the competition, which reportedly marks the first time a professional dancer has faced a suspension in the show’s 21-year history.

Chmerkovskiy’s disciplinary action stemmed from a now-deleted TikTok post referencing a critique Inaba gave to his wife, Jenna Johnson. The dancer allegedly invoked the imagery of Will Smith’s 2022 Academy Awards slap, prompting significant backlash. In a subsequent public apology, Chmerkovskiy stated he had reached out to Inaba directly to express regret for the remarks. Throughout the disruption, Dewan has received vocal support from her fiancé, Steve Kazee, who praised her composure on social media as she navigates the unexpected change in her rehearsal schedule.