Val Chmerkovskiy Apologizes to Jenna Dewan, Wants 'Nothing But Love' for Carrie Ann Inaba After DWTS Suspension

Val Chmerkovskiy has publicly apologized for the 'chaos' caused by his recent 'inappropriate' joke about 'Dancing With the Stars' judge Carrie Ann Inaba, which led to his temporary suspension from the show. Speaking after his return to the ballroom on Tuesday night, Chmerkovskiy said he wants 'nothing but love' for Inaba and that the two have made amends. He also directly apologized to Jenna Dewan, his celebrity partner this season, saying, 'I am so sorry for all the chaos.' The incident underscores the intense scrutiny and high standards of conduct on the long-running ABC competition, where professional dancers are expected to maintain decorum both on and off the dance floor. With the controversy behind him, Chmerkovskiy and Dewan can now refocus on their performances and the road to the Mirrorball Trophy.