Maksim Chmerkovskiy Critiques DWTS Judge Carrie Ann Inaba

Maksim Chmerkovskiy, a former pro dancer on 'Dancing with the Stars' (DWTS), criticized judge Carrie Ann Inaba for her lack of constructive feedback, stating that her critiques do not help dancers improve. He expressed a desire for more substantive comments and mentioned that he appreciates Derek Hough's efforts to provide meaningful critiques despite time constraints. Chmerkovskiy also weighed in on the early elimination of controversial contestant Anna Delvey, suggesting that her presence was mainly for publicity. Furthermore, he expressed his discontent with former colleague Cheryl Burke's podcast, claiming it focuses solely on negativity and does not reflect the show's positive aspects. He stated he regretted appearing on her show and believes she needs to move on from past grievances. Overall, Chmerkovskiy's comments reflect ongoing tensions within the DWTS community regarding critique, production choices, and the portrayal of the show in media.