Val Chmerkovskiy‘s upcoming memoir, “I’ll Never Change My Name”, will be out in just a few more months — and his brother Maksim, has a big part in it.
Speaking with People, the DWTS pro dished about how Maks not only wrote the forward, but the book is almost Maks’ memoir, too.
“While reading this book you’ll quickly realize that my memoir is more like our memoir because [Maks] plays such a prominent role in my life,” Val shared. “I love him dearly, and only he and I truly understand and value our bond.”
He continues, “We’ve shared so many life-changing experiences together and I owe a lot of my life to him. We had bunk beds most of our lives and shared everything from conversations to the adult magazines we hid underneath those bunk beds.”
“I was very lucky to have an older brother. For most of my life, he bulldozed through heartaches and disappointments while I walked behind him enjoying the wisdom of hindsight.”
Val‘s book will be out in March 2018.
It’s official — The Chmerkovskiy‘s are headed out on tour!
Brothers Maks and Val Chmerkovskiy are bringing Peta and even baby Shai along with them on the newly rebranded MVP Tour, starting in March 2018.
“We’re definitely going to have a lot of wow moments,” Val teased about the tour with ET. “I think ‘confidential’ is more from the side of the honesty you’re going to get on this tour.”
He adds, “This show is going to be honest about how we feel about love, how we feel about friendships, how we feel about family, and that’s what’s confidential. You’re going to get to see us in a way that you haven’t seen us before.”
Peta also opened up about bringing along almost one-year-old son, Shai, with them, “Talk to me the first weekend and we’ll see how we go (laughs). We’re going to definitely have to have a really good setup for him [on the bus].”
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Lindsay Arnold took home her first mirrored ball trophy last night after winning Dancing With The Stars season 25 with partner Jordan Fisher — and the absolute first people to congratulate her where her fellow pros.
Taking to Instagram shortly after the winning team was announced, Val Chmerkovskiy praised Lindsay for her win.
“Congrats to Jordan, but oh man CONGRATS to Lindsay!” he wrote. “So hard earned, for so many seasons. This was a long time coming and way overdue, you’ve gone thru your ups and downs and I couldn’t be happier for you. Congrats girl! And Jordan you were aighhhht too I guess.”
The pro to pro love didn’t stop there either.
“Congratulations @jordan_fisher for winning Season 25 and even bigger congratulations to @lindsarnold for winning her FIRST @dancingabc mirrorball!!! Uber talented couple led by an exceptionally gifted young pro, with a very bright future! Great show babe,” Maksim Chmerkovskiy sent his congrats to Lindsay.
Jenna Johnson, one of Lindsay‘s bestest friends, added her congrats next: “Man I love this girl. There is nobody more deserving and worthy of this incredible moment.”
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Peta Murgatroyd, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Jenna Johnson, and Val Chmerkoskiy take a group photo while attending the 2017 Maxim Halloween Party on Saturday (October 21) in Los Angeles.
The Dancing With The Stars pro dancers were also joined by fellow pro Sharna Burgess, who dressed up in a Harry Potter outfit.
A week earlier, the couples stepped out for another double date night at Craig’s in West Hollywood.
The song and dance list for Monday night’s (October 23) episode of Dancing With The Stars was released. Be sure to see what Peta, Maksim, and Val will be dancing to and tune in Monday night to catch their routines!
Val Chmerkovskiy and his girlfriend, professional dancer Jenna Johnson, looked so cute together over the weekend!
The DWTS couple caught up with his brother and fellow DWTS couple Maksim Chmerkovskiy and wife Peta Murgatroyd for dinner at Craig’s in West Hollywood.
This season on Dancing with the Stars, Val is partnered with Victoria Arlen, and Maks is partnered with Vanessa Lachey. Peta has been dancing with Vanessa‘s husband, Nick Lachey! Be sure to tune in to DWTS tonight to catch the latest episode. JJJ will be live blogging the show as well.
Peta Murgatroyd opened up in a brand new blog for People about husband Maksim Chmerkovskiy and celeb partner Vanessa Lachey‘s drama on Dancing With The Stars.
While sources say that the duo — called Team BabiesandBallroom — had a chemistry issue, Peta attributes it all to stress.
“…Working on DWTS is not an easy job,” Peta wrote. “A lot was made of the fact that Maks missed last week’s show, and I have to say I think very few people know how crazy this show really gets – not only physically on your body but mentally as well.”
She continues, “We care about our partners and that’s what makes it so hard sometime because you care and love each other and you want them to do so well. You invest so much time-wise and you just want them to be the best and get the best results possible at the end of the day on the Monday night.”
“But it is difficult to deal with life, stresses, rehearsals and then show time and everything that goes along with that. This show is extremely stressful, but at the end of the day when you get those scores and your partner did well – like Vanessa has been doing week after week – then it’s all worth it. It does get difficult some times, though,” she added.
Last week, Maksim took the night off and Alan Bersten stepped in to perform with Vanessa. He will be back in the ballroom tonight.
Dancing with the Stars airs tonight at 8pm ET on ABC.
Maksim Chmerkovskiy has broken his silence on just why he was absent from Dancing With The Stars on Monday night (October 2).
The pro dancer, who is partnered with Vanessa Lachey, took the night off with Alan Bersten stepping in for him for the performance.
Rumors around the internet claimed that Maks and Vanessa were having chemistry issues, and Maks is addressing them now.
“As you are all aware, I had to leave the show last week to take care of some personal issues. I take full responsibility for my absence and want to apologize to my partner Vanessa.”
He adds, “We are both looking forward to dancing for our fans next week!”
Stay tuned to find out their dance and song for Most Memorable Year!
