Overview
- He posted a video on October 30 saying he was sorry for hurting Ravnik’s feelings and invited him to meet over coffee to reconcile.
- Ravnik and celebrity partner Jen Affleck were eliminated on October 28 after a performance that judge Derek Hough called a “fantastic first season.”
- Val Chmerkovskiy said he stands by his brother personally yet disagrees with the assessment, calling the comments hurtful to a current professional.
- Jenna Johnson praised Ravnik as an “incredible partner” and performed with him during the Halloween episode before his elimination.
- Ravnik has said he felt strong support from production and fellow pros and has not publicly responded to the apology.