Overview
- He questioned how competitors can win under the current format without major social-media engagement and said he cannot fathom producing that content.
- He pointed to three young sons and time away from home, along with other ventures, as obstacles to a season-long commitment.
- Peta Murgatroyd said she would consider one more run if invited, with Chmerkovskiy promising full support.
- Val Chmerkovskiy finished season 34 as runner-up with influencer Alix Earle, while Robert Irwin and pro Witney Carson won the trophy.
- An original season 2 pro, he appeared across 17 seasons and won once with Meryl Davis in 2014.