So there’s a chance? Gabby Windey revealed that she is open to the “possibility” of dating Jersey Shore star — and her fellow Dancing With the Stars competitor — Vinny Guadagnino.
22.11.2022 - 00:31 / usmagazine.com
The long and winding road! Valentin “Val” Chmerkovskiy has had a very fruitful journey on Dancing With the Stars — after following closely in big brother Maksim Chmerkovskiy’s footsteps.
Val first appeared on the reality show during season 2 in 2006, but it wasn’t until season 13, which aired in 2011, that he competed with a partner. The Ukraine native took home his first mirrorball trophy in 2015 alongside season 20 partner Rumer Willis.
The choreographer, who is married to fellow DWTS pro Jenna Johnson, won his second mirrorball title the next season. He and Olympian Laurie Hernandez were crowned champions in fall 2016.
Maks, for his part, became a pro during season 2 of the hit series and went on to win one mirrorball when partnered with Olympic ice skater Meryl Davis for season 18 in 2014. He retired from the series in 2017 following season 25.
Val, meanwhile, took a brief break from the show during season 26 in 2018, but has since appeared on every ABC and now Disney+ season. The dance studio co-owner made it clear in July 2021 that his role as a DWTS pro was the right fit for him at the moment — and not a judge or host like brother Maks previously revealed he’d consider.
“Would I kill it as a host? Absolutely,” Val exclusively told Us Weekly of a possible shift in title. “Not that I don’t have those ambitions, but I am very much content with continuing to dance and to perform on Dancing With the Stars, continue to teach. I just want a good partner.”
Later that year, Val gave fans a scare when he hinted that season 30, which aired in fall 2021, could be his last.
“There’s no burned bridges, there’s nothing but gratitude, again, with the production, with the show,” he told Entertainment Tonight when asked whether he was
So there’s a chance? Gabby Windey revealed that she is open to the “possibility” of dating Jersey Shore star — and her fellow Dancing With the Stars competitor — Vinny Guadagnino.
Maksim Chmerkovskiy paid tribute to his former Dancing With the Stars partner Kirstie Alley after her death on Monday, December 5.
Is baby No. 2 on the way? Lala Kent has made her feelings about expanding her family clear over the years.
A surprising connection. Cheryl Burke addressed her departure from Dancing With the Stars — and threw some unexpected shade at her divorce from Matthew Lawrence at the same time.
Accidents happen! Gabby Windey suffered a wardrobe malfunction during the season 31 finale of Dancing With the Stars.
Still processing. Charli D’Amelio and Mark Ballas were “shell-shocked” after being named Dancing With the Stars‘ season 31 champions.
A triumphant return. Selma Blair performed during the Dancing With the Stars season 31 finale after leaving the show early due to health concerns amid her battle with multiple sclerosis.
We have a winner! The four couples remaining on Dancing With the Stars faced off in the Monday, November 21, finale — but only one duo could take home the mirrorball trophy.
Cheryl Burke has been a Dancing With the Stars staple through the years — even earning the coveted mirror ball trophy twice.
Leaning on her friends? Gabby Windey received some surprising support from fellow Dancing With the Stars contestant Vinny Guadagnino following her split from Erich Schwer.
Things are changing in the ballroom — and the pros are shook. Val Chmerkovskiy, Emma Slater and more are speaking out after Len Goodman announced he is leaving Dancing With the Stars after the season 31 finale.
Getting down to the wire! The six remaining couples on Dancing With the Stars faced off in the semifinals on Monday, November 14.
Playing by the rules. Dancing With the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba warned the season 31 contestants to make sure that they play it safe with their upcoming routines.