Val Chmerkovskiy wrote on his TikTok Story that “You almost saw Fresh Prince enter the ballroom last night,” referencing Will Smith’s Oscars slap while defending his wife Jenna Johnson, after Carrie Ann Inaba criticized him.
Why it matters
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Key facts
- The TikTok Story post was made on Wednesday.
- The comment was made in the context of the TV show “DWTS.”
Evidence
Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet.
- ‘DWTS’: Val Chmerkovskiy References Will Smith’s Oscars Slap While Defending Wife Jenna Johnson Amid Carrie Ann Inaba Criticismhollywoodreporter.comprimary(opens in a new tab)
- ‘DWTS’ Pro Val Chmerkovskiy Apologizes to Carrie Ann Inaba for “Careless” Will Smith Oscars Slap Reference: “I Will Do Better”hollywoodreporter.com(opens in a new tab)
- Val Chmerkovskiy Ousted From Next ‘DWTS’ Episode Amid Will Smith Oscars Slap Reference, Jenna Dewan to Dance With Alan Berstenhollywoodreporter.com(opens in a new tab)
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