“Carrie Ann Inaba Calls for New Lift Rule After Val Chmerkovskiy Suspension on DWTS” — what this page in the network covers. Carrie Ann Inaba is speaking out after the recent Dancing with the Stars controversy involving pro dancer Val Chmerkovskiy's suspension. The longtime judge, who faced backlash for calling out Jenna Johnson over a lift during the October 13 episode, now says the show needs a "new lift rule."
The longtime judge, who faced backlash for calling out Jenna Johnson over a lift during the October 13 episode, now says the show needs a "new lift rule." Inaba's comments came after Chmerkovskiy was suspended, though the specific reason for his suspension was not detailed in the source. The lift rule has been a point of contention on DWTS, as lifts are traditionally not allowed in certain dance styles, but enforcement has been inconsistent. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.