Jenna Dewan Says She’s Bummed Out After DWTS Elimination

Jenna Dewan says she’s bummed out after leaving Dancing With the Stars before the semifinals. She and professional partner Val Chmerkovskiy were eliminated following their Grammy Night jazz routine to Janet Jackson’s “All For You” on Nov. 10.

Dewan told Good Morning America that she had hoped to keep dancing and creating routines with Chmerkovskiy. She also highlighted the joy of returning to dance and performing live for her family each week.

Dewan Says She’s Bummed Out After Exit

“Definitely not the way we wanted it to go, obviously,” Dewan said, according to Entertainment Weekly’s report. She said she was looking forward to dancing more and making additional pieces together.

“It’s sad, we’re sad about it. I’m definitely bummed out. Like, I wish we could keep dancing,” Dewan added.

Although she’s bummed out, Dewan said the experience gave her several things to appreciate. Chmerkovskiy had been her “bucket list partner,” and she learned a new style of dance during their time together.

Her family attended each week and watched her perform live. Dewan said she had not danced in a long time and enjoyed returning to that energy with her partner.

“So, I’m going to choose to look at the positives here and focus on that throughout this whole process,” she said. Her comments emphasized the work and shared experience beyond the disappointing result.

Chmerkovskiy Praises Their Creative Partnership

Chmerkovskiy described their Dancing With the Stars experience as “so special” during the Good Morning America interview. Working with Dewan had forced him to improve his own performance, he said.

“It was a great gift to be able to create with such a talented person,” Chmerkovskiy said. He also said they became good friends and that he would miss spending time with her.

The pair acknowledged the online “noise” surrounding Dewan’s previous professional dance experience. Their reaction came after the competition ended for them, ahead of the season’s semifinals.

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Jenna Johnson Calls The Elimination Heartbreaking

Chmerkovskiy’s wife, Jenna Johnson, told Entertainment Weekly that the elimination was “heartbreaking.” She said she saw the care and effort he put into every week and dance with Dewan.

Johnson also praised Dewan’s presence during their Grammy Night performance. She recalled watching Dewan in Step Up and wanting to dance on screen herself after its final dance sequence.

Calling Dewan a “huge inspiration,” Johnson said she would cherish the relationship with her and her family. More entertainment coverage includes The Social Reckoning cast’s creative experience.

After the elimination, Dewan told host Julianne Hough that she loved sharing her joy with her family and the world. Dancing With the Stars season 35 continues Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC and Disney+.