![Maks Chmerkovskiy is leaving "Dancing With the Stars," but it's unclear as to is he quit or was fired](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/image_content_width/hash/55/77/55777311c2a5c7d4a2a027b8a3ce977a.jpg?itok=MGhuH3DK "Maks Chmerkovskiy is leaving "Dancing With the Stars," but it's unclear as to is he quit or was fired")
Tomorrow is the long-awaited cast reveal for Season 16 of “Dancing With the Stars.” Many fans of the show are sad that Maksim Chmerkovskiy reportedly quit and is not coming back. But did he quit or was he fired? According to Celebrity News and Style on Feb. 25, Maks wasn’t asked back.
There were questions about the handsome dance pro’s future with DWTS when he started talking about not renewing his contract when it expired at the end of 2013. Maks has said he wants to explore other show business career opportunities. Have the producers of “Dancing With the Stars” given him that chance?
Maks Chmerkovskiy has never been one to keep his feelings to himself. He has openly argued with head judge Len Goodman on many occasions. There is also some type of a feud or bad feelings simmering just under the surface between Maks and fellow dance pro Derek Hough.
However it happened, it looks like Maks will not be back and he doesn’t seem too upset about it. On Friday, he tweeted: “BAM! Someone landed in LA LA LAND! So many peeps to catch up with! So much exciting stuff coming up! #OutWithTheOld.”
There’s been no comment from Maks directly or anyone representing him, except that he will not be back for Season 16.
The full cast reveal is tomorrow, Feb. 26, at 7 a.m. eastern time on “Good Morning America.” Rumor has it that some of the cast announced tomorrow will be Sean Lowe, Aly Raisman, Wynonna Judd and Kellie Pickler. ABC leaked one confirmed contestant during the Oscars last night, Jacoby Jones of the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens.
Season 16 of “Dancing With the Stars” steps off on Monday, March 18, at 8 p.m. eastern time on ABC. Don’t miss it!
Be sure to check out Carla's other columns:
Charity & Volunteerism Examiner
Atlantic City Baby Boomer Examiner
Atlantic City Headlines Examiner
Atlantic City Pop Media Examiner
If you liked this article click the Subscribe button to receive email updates when a new article is published. Follow Carla on Facebook and Twitter or connect on Pinterest. Find more by Carla on GhostWriteHer.
©Carla Ives. All Rights Reserved. No part of this article may be reproduced without prior permissions from the author. Partial reposting is permitted with a link back to the original article.
Comments