Dancer Val Chmerkovskiy hospitalized with vertigo during DWTS Live Tour, hopes to return March 3.

Professional dancer Val Chmerkovskiy was hospitalized in Peoria, Illinois, on March 1, 2026, during the "Dancing with the Stars" Live Tour due to severe vertigo, likely caused by benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. He shared a video from his hospital bed, explaining days of intense dizziness that prevented him from standing or performing. Chmerkovskiy, a three-time champion, expressed hope to return for the next show on March 3, crediting his crew and physical therapist for support. The tour continues with stops in Milwaukee and Akron.