Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy eliminated after Grammy Night on 10 November

Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy eliminated after Grammy Night on 10 November

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Actress Jenna Dewan and professional dancer Val Chmerkovskiy were eliminated from Dancing With the Stars on 10 November after their Grammy-themed performance, despite receiving the second-highest judges’ score of the night. The episode, part of season 35’s quarterfinals, featured seven couples competing in Grammy-night dances, with head-to-head dance-offs deciding which pair would leave, as Deadline reported. Earlier coverage noted that Dewan and Chmerkovskiy had earned the second-highest judges’ score, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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Jenna Dewan Val Chmerkovskiy Dancing With the Stars Janet Jackson Tatyana Ali Jan Ravnik Harry Shum Jr. Jenna Johnson Amber Glenn Pasha Pashkov Maura Higgins Mark Ballas ABC

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November 11, 2026
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DWTS judge Carrie Ann Inaba makes controversial comment about contestant partnership

Page Six • 11 Nov 14:07

During a "Grammy Night" episode of Dancing With the Stars, judge Carrie Ann Inaba compared a contestant pair’s on-stage intimacy to a sister-to-lover scenario, prompting reactions from fellow judges and viewers.

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Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy eliminated from "Dancing With the Stars" before semifinals
Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy eliminated from "Dancing With the Stars" before semifinals

NJ.com • 11 Nov 04:51

Season 35 contestant Jenna Dewan and partner Val Chmerkovskiy were voted off the show on Nov. 10 despite high judges' scores, clearing the way for the semifinals.

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Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy eliminated on DWTS Grammy Night
Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy eliminated on DWTS Grammy Night

Page Six • 11 Nov 03:24

Actress Jenna Dewan and pro dancer Val Chmerkovskiy were voted off 'Dancing With the Stars' during the Grammy-themed episode, finishing seventh in the competition.

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Dancing with the Stars quarterfinals feature Grammy-themed performances and dance-off eliminations
Dancing with the Stars quarterfinals feature Grammy-themed performances and dance-off eliminations

Deadline • 11 Nov 03:00

Seven couples competed in Grammy-night dances on Dancing with the Stars Season 35, with head-to-head dance-offs determining which pair was eliminated ahead of the semifinals.

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Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy eliminated after strong Grammy Night performance
Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy eliminated after strong Grammy Night performance

The Hollywood Reporter • 11 Nov 02:26

Couple Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy were voted off Dancing With the Stars season 35 despite earning the second-highest judges' score on the show's first Grammy-themed night.

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