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Maks Chmerkovskiy apologized to "Dancing With the Stars" dancer Jan Ravnik after calling him unqualified on his wife’s podcast.
Maks Chmerkovskiy, a former "Dancing With the Stars" pro, publicly apologized to dancer Jan Ravnik after criticizing him on his wife’s podcast, calling Ravnik unqualified and lacking technique.
In a video message, Chmerkovskiy expressed regret for hurting Ravnik’s feelings, invited him to meet over coffee, and acknowledged his blunt feedback may have been perceived harshly.
He clarified his critiques were technical, not personal, and reflected on past behavior, urging fans to avoid attacks.
The apology follows backlash from viewers and Ravnik’s partner Jen Affleck, who defended him on TikTok.
The incident occurred during Season 34 of the show.
Maks Chmerkovskiy se disculpó con el bailarín de "Dancing With the Stars" Jan Ravnik después de llamarlo no cualificado en el podcast de su esposa.