DWTS fans were initially unsure of Jenna Dewan competing on the show. She has more dance background than the other celebrities. Even before starring in the dance flick Step Up, the actress was a backup dancer for Janet Jackson, among others. But fans’ focus has now turned to pro dancer Val Chmerkovskiy’s alleged infatuation with the Jenna who is definitely not his wife. Keep reading for all the details on what has fans talking.
DWTS Fans Concerned Over Val’s Flirty Behavior With Dance Partner Jenna Dewan
Val Chmerkovskiy and his wife, fellow DWTS pro Jenna Johnson, both lucked out with their celebrity partners this season. She’s paired with Harry Shum Jr., who also starred in the Step Up movies. Viewers are betting that Val or his wife will take home the Mirrorball trophy, but the season has just begun. Anything can happen, including a showmance or two.
Val Chmerkovskiy and Jenna Dewan are both in long-term relationships with other people. He married Jenna Johnson in 2019 after meeting in 2014 when she joined the DWTS troupe. Jenna Johnson has been engaged to Steve Kazee since 2020 and was previously married to Step Up co-star Channing Tatum.
However, that hasn’t stopped fans from speculating about Val’s chemistry with his dancer partner. He further fueled speculation by, according to viewers, flirting with Jenna Dewan in several social media videos. In one video shared on Twitter, Val Chmerkovskiy rapped to the actress.
As long-time DWTS fans know, Jenna Johnson and Val had a rocky road to happiness. They were on and off for years. He dated Amber Rose during one of their breaks. However, they’re now happily married with a son. But still, fans can’t help but see the spark between Val and Jenna Dewan.
Val Chmerkovskiy & Wife Jenna Johnson React To Rumors
This is the second season in a row where Val Chmerkovskiy sparked rumors about his celebrity partner. Fans were convinced last season that something was going on between him and Alix Earle.
Jenna Johnson and her husband saw the rumors about his flirty behavior toward Jenna Dewan. Val Chmerkovskiy posted a TikTok video subtly shutting down the rumors. The video started with Jenna Johnson cuddled up next to her husband as he lip-synced to the audio, “At the end of the day, the day ends, and my a** is still fat.”
@valentinchmerkovskiy at the end of the day @jennajohnson
♬ original sound – Toni Caggiano
Several fans pointed out that the couple deals with these types of rumors every season, as do some of the other pros. Jenna Johnson seemed unbothered by the speculation. Tell us in the comments if you’ve spotted the chemistry between Val and Jenna Dewan.
Jennifer Havener grew up in a small town in Upstate New York. She earned her B.A in Writing & Literature from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. She always knew watching reality TV shows and soap operas, particularly ‘Days of Our Lives’, would come in handy someday. When she’s not writing, she’s playing with her dogs, Lola and Ruger