Dancing With the Stars pro Val Chmerkovskiy clarified why he bit Jenna Dewan‘s neck for so long during their Horror Movie Night performance. “I had a blood patch in my pocket and I couldn’t get it out in time,” Chmerkovskiy, 40, explained to Entertainment Tonight on Tuesday, October 27. “I usually have blood gushing out.” Dewan, meanwhile, revealed she “didn’t actually know that” until the interview. Chmerkovskiy joked that he attempted to hide the mistake, adding, “I was like, ‘I am going to get some real blood.'” Tuesday’s performance marked Chmerkovskiy’s return to the b...
Why DWTS' Val Bit Jenna's Neck for So Long During Halloween Performance
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Oct 29, 2026 • 1 hour ago
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