Former Dancing With the Stars pro Maks Chmerkovskiy is weighing in after Alan Bersten stood in for Val Chmerkovskiy on Dedication Night. “I mean, Alan stepped in for me at some point as well, so I’m very familiar with Alan stepping in,” Maks, 46, exclusively told Us ahead of the 2026 Dancers Against Cancer’s Gala of the Stars at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on Thursday, October 22. “He did a great job. I think everybody can move on.” News broke on Saturday, October 17, that Val, 40, would not perform with partner Jenna Dewan on season 35’s Dedication Night after he mad...
Maks Chmerkovskiy Reacts to Alan Bersten's Dedication Night Performance
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Oct 23, 2026 • 1 hour ago
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