Overview
- Chmerkovskiy posted a video on October 30 apologizing to Ravnik and invited him to meet for coffee to resolve the dispute.
- He previously said Ravnik had "absolutely no business" being a DWTS pro, citing a lack of ballroom foundation and noting Ravnik’s Eras Tour background.
- Ravnik and partner Jen Affleck were eliminated on Halloween Night, after which judge Derek Hough told Ravnik he was having a "fantastic first season."
- Fellow pros Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy voiced support for Ravnik, with Val calling the remarks hurtful while still standing by his brother.
- Ravnik said he felt supported by production and other pros but found social media pressure difficult, and he has not publicly responded to the apology.