Overview
- In an Oct. 30 video, Chmerkovskiy apologized to Ravnik for hurting his feelings and invited him to meet to “bury the hatchet.”
- Peta Murgatroyd issued her own apology on Oct. 31, saying critiques of Ravnik and Rylee Arnold came off harsher than intended and were not personal.
- Ravnik and celebrity partner Jen Affleck were eliminated on Oct. 28, and Ravnik has emphasized feeling supported by production and fellow pros while not issuing a public response to the apology.
- Judge Derek Hough praised Ravnik’s first season on the Oct. 28 live show, and Val Chmerkovskiy and Jenna Johnson acknowledged the comments were hurtful while expressing support.
- Chmerkovskiy reflected on past temper issues, noted critics pointing out his single DWTS win, and urged fans not to defend one person by attacking another.