Maks Chmerkovskiy is not shying away from the recent controversy surrounding his brother, Val Chmerkovskiy. Following Val’s one-episode suspension from Dancing With the Stars due to a controversial social media post, Maks has publicly shared his stance.
Maks Stands by His Brother
In an exclusive interview with E! News at the Dancers Against Cancer’s Gala of the Stars in Los Angeles on October 22, Maks expressed his unwavering support for Val. “I love him and he’s my brother,” said Maks. Reflecting on their past experiences, he acknowledged that Val has faced the consequences of his own actions before. “He’s been on the other side of my antics, I guess, in the past and we’re going to keep it moving.”
Handling the Situation
Maks, a father to Shai, 9, Rio, 3, and Milan, 2, with wife Peta Murgatroyd, emphasized that he did not want to interfere with how Val addresses the backlash. “He’s going to handle it and he’s a big boy,” he stated. Despite any differences in opinions and actions between the brothers, Maks affirmed, “It’s not going to change the way I feel about him.”
A Strong Support System
When it comes to supporting his brother, Maks made it clear that he is there for Val when needed. “I’m with him,” he said. The brothers have communicated through this situation, and while Maks has not offered Val specific advice, he trusts Val to manage his own reactions. “I’m going to let him handle it,” he concluded.
