{"id":11136,"date":"2026-04-27T06:59:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T06:59:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/val-chmerkovskiy-calls-for-fewer-politicians-on-dancing-with-the-stars-emphasizing-the-shows-unifying-power\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T06:59:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T06:59:26","slug":"val-chmerkovskiy-calls-for-fewer-politicians-on-dancing-with-the-stars-emphasizing-the-shows-unifying-power","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/val-chmerkovskiy-calls-for-fewer-politicians-on-dancing-with-the-stars-emphasizing-the-shows-unifying-power\/","title":{"rendered":"Val Chmerkovskiy Calls for Fewer Politicians on Dancing With the Stars, Emphasizing the Show\u2019s Unifying Power"},"content":{"rendered":"

When the glittering lights of the Dancing With the Stars<\/em> stage have been graced by a wide array of celebrities, the show has also attracted its share of political heavyweights. From former Texas Governor Rick Perry to ex\u2011Fox News host Tucker Carlson and former White House press secretary Sean\u202fSpicer, the program has never shied away from featuring public figures whose careers were steeped in politics. Yet this season, veteran professional dancer Val\u202fChmerkovskiy is urging the producers to steer away from the political arena and focus on the pure, unifying joy of dance.<\/p>\n

Why Val Chmerkovskiy Wants a \u201cLess Politicians\u201d Cast<\/h2>\n

During a recent appearance at the iHeartRadio \u201cI Choose Me\u201d live summit in Burbank, California, Chmerkovskiy shared his thoughts on the evolving makeup of the show\u2019s contestants. He told Us Weekly<\/em> that he prefers a lineup that \u201cdoesn\u2019t have too many politicians.\u201d The dancer explained that the world is already divided, and the show should serve as a bridge rather than a battleground.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the things I admire about our show is that, in a world designed to split us apart and create agony, we\u2019re a show that creates union and brings people together,\u201d he said. \u201cYes, it\u2019s just a dance show, but it\u2019s way more than just a dance show.\u201d<\/p>\n

Chmerkovskiy\u2019s point is simple: dance is a universal language that transcends politics, age, and background. He believes that the audience\u2019s focus should remain on the performers\u2019 skill and the entertainment value, rather than their political affiliations.<\/p>\n

Dance as a Vehicle for Unity<\/h2>\n

For Chmerkovskiy, the core of Dancing With the Stars<\/em> lies in its ability to bring people together. He highlighted that the show offers a space where \u201cno one knows who\u2019s voting for who,\u201d allowing viewers to enjoy the performances without the baggage of partisan politics. The dancer emphasized that the weekly two\u2011hour program is a \u201cgood family fun\u201d that unites audiences across the country.<\/p>\n

He added, \u201cDance is just a vehicle to bring people together\u2014of all ages, all political sides.\u201d This sentiment reflects the show\u2019s long-standing reputation for celebrating diverse talents and fostering camaraderie among contestants, judges, and fans alike.<\/p>\n

Past Politicians on the Dance Floor<\/h2>\n

Over the years, Dancing With the Stars<\/em> has welcomed a number of political figures. Former Texas Governor Rick Perry<\/strong> took to the stage in 2012, while ex\u2011Fox News host Tucker Carlson<\/strong> appeared in 2014. More recently, former White House press secretary Sean\u202fSpicer<\/strong> joined the cast in 2017. Each of these appearances sparked conversation and, at times, controversy.<\/p>\n

When Chmerkovskiy heard that Spicer would be competing, he reportedly called his brother and said, \u201cYo, Sean Spicer\u2019s on the cast!\u201d The comment undersc<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When the glittering lights of the Dancing With the Stars stage have been graced by a wide array of celebrities, the show has also attracted its share of political heavyweights. From former Texas Governor Rick Perry to ex\u2011Fox News host Tucker Carlson and former White House press secretary Sean…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3518,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11136","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11136","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11136"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11136\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3518"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11136"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11136"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11136"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}