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Val Chmerkovskiy suspended for a week from Dancing with the Stars after TikTok referencing Will Smith‑Chris Rock slap

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Val Chmerkovskiy was suspended for one week from Dancing with the Stars after he posted a TikTok that seemingly referenced Will Smith’s 2022 Oscar slap of Chris Rock. BBC Studios said the well‑being of everyone who works on the show is non‑negotiable.

Why it matters

It shows how the 2022 Oscar slap involving Chris Rock continues to influence pop‑culture discussions and affect other celebrities.

Key facts

  1. The suspension lasts one week.
  2. The TikTok was described as controversial.
  3. BBC Studios issued the statement about the suspension.
  4. The reference was to the 2022 Oscar incident where Will Smith slapped Chris Rock.

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