Gabby Windey may have a brand new associate on Monday’s Dancing With the Stars.
Val Chmerkovskiy is not going to be current on the Halloween version of the hit actuality sequence after testing optimistic for COVID-19.
The professional dancer revealed the information Friday in an Instagram video.
“I’ve got some bad news, I unfortunately tested positive for COVID and will not be able to perform this Monday,” stated in the clip.
“It sucks majorly — for lack of a better, more profound word. But the good thing is that Gabby tested negative so we’re still in it.”
The star went on to reveal that Alen Bersten will compete in his place as Gabby’s associate.
“The great thing is that we have some awesome pros on the show, one of them being Alan [Bersten] who’s gonna step in, learn the routine and partner with Gabby this Monday.”
Chmerkovskiy confirmed he could be again on the present subsequent week, and that he felt “fine.”
He requested followers to vote him and Gabby by in order that they will compete subsequent week.
“This is a huge bummer, I’m very disappointed,” he stated.
“I feel like I let some people down, and selfishly, was really looking forward to this week’s routine, being Halloween, being Argentine Tango.”
“I really love this routine but the good thing is Gabby knows it, Gabby’s ready and Alan’s gonna do a great job and you guys are gonna vote us through, so I’ll be back next week.”
“Again, thank you for all your support all season long,” he added. “I feel fine, I will be back — this is a minor setback for a major comeback, and thank you.”
Gabby and Val have been a dominant power throughout the thirty first season of the present, drawing robust scores and rave critiques from the judging panel.
They have an important shot at making it to the finish of the competitors and taking house the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.
Dancing With the Stars airs Mondays at 8 p.m. on Disney+.
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