"Dancing With the Stars" Pro Jan Ravnik Fires Back at Maks Chmerkovskiy Over Scathing Remarks
Just days after former pro Maks Chmerkovskiy called out Jan Ravnik's ballroom dancing ability, Ravnik has fired back with a pointed comment of his own. When asked about being praised by judge Derek Hough for a "fantastic" first season, Ravnik made it clear that he doesn't appreciate hate or negativity.
"I'm a person who doesn't appreciate hate or people spreading hate to stay relevant," Ravnik told E! News Tuesday after his and partner Jen Affleck's elimination. His comment comes in response to Chmerkovskiy's claims that Ravnik has "no business being a pro" on the show, with Chmerkovskiy stating that he has "zero foundation technique, quality, understanding of the partnership."
Chmerkovskiy also took issue with Ravnik's choreography following his "Wicked Night" routine, claiming that the current pro had no idea what foxtrot is supposed to look like. However, Ravnik seems unfazed by Chmerkovskiy's criticism.
The situation has sparked a heated debate among fans of the show, with some taking sides and others defending Ravnik's skills as a ballroom dancer. Maks' wife Peta Murgatroyd even chimed in on social media, claiming that she believes Ravnik was only hired for his ties to Taylor Swift.
While it remains to be seen whether Jan Ravnik will return for another season of "Dancing With the Stars," one thing is clear: he's not going down without a fight.
Just days after former pro Maks Chmerkovskiy called out Jan Ravnik's ballroom dancing ability, Ravnik has fired back with a pointed comment of his own. When asked about being praised by judge Derek Hough for a "fantastic" first season, Ravnik made it clear that he doesn't appreciate hate or negativity.
"I'm a person who doesn't appreciate hate or people spreading hate to stay relevant," Ravnik told E! News Tuesday after his and partner Jen Affleck's elimination. His comment comes in response to Chmerkovskiy's claims that Ravnik has "no business being a pro" on the show, with Chmerkovskiy stating that he has "zero foundation technique, quality, understanding of the partnership."
Chmerkovskiy also took issue with Ravnik's choreography following his "Wicked Night" routine, claiming that the current pro had no idea what foxtrot is supposed to look like. However, Ravnik seems unfazed by Chmerkovskiy's criticism.
The situation has sparked a heated debate among fans of the show, with some taking sides and others defending Ravnik's skills as a ballroom dancer. Maks' wife Peta Murgatroyd even chimed in on social media, claiming that she believes Ravnik was only hired for his ties to Taylor Swift.
While it remains to be seen whether Jan Ravnik will return for another season of "Dancing With the Stars," one thing is clear: he's not going down without a fight.
. I think Jan is totally right to call out Maks for being a jerk and spreading hate just to stay relevant. I remember when DWTS first started, we used to love watching Maks and his partner Apolo Antipov, they were like the golden couple 
. Now it seems like Maks is just trying to stir up drama for attention. I'm on Jan's side 100%, let's give this guy some respect for standing up for himself 
. Like, can't we just support each other and lift each other up? Jan Ravnik was already doing an amazing job and then comes Maks Chmerkovskiy dissing him left and right 
. And honestly, who cares about all that drama when it's about ballroom dancing? 
Let's focus on the music, the movement, and the joy of dance 
. Anyway, let's keep it positive and focus on our own wellness journeys 
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! He thinks he can just diss Jan Ravnik's dancing skills and get away with it? Please, dude, you're a pro, but that doesn't mean you have to be a jerk about it. And btw, what's up with Peta saying Jan was only hired for his Taylor Swift ties? That's some shady stuff 
. I think Derek Hough is way more right about Jan's skills - he said the dude had "fantastic" dancing, and I believe him! Jan may not have been perfect, but at least he showed up with passion and energy on that dance floor 
, and now he's trying to bring down jan by saying his technique is whack? like who hasn't had a bad day on set or had some subpar rehearsal session lol? and now fans are all divided over it... great way to stir up drama on the show 
. jan did an okay job, not perfect, but who does in their first season? maybe maks should focus on being a better sport instead of trying to trash his competition 
it's so cool to see him standing up for himself and not letting maks' mean words bring him down 
i'm definitely Team Jan on this one 
also, can we talk about how drama-filled the situation is? 
and btw, jen affleck is such a great partner – they make an amazing team 
, but that doesn't mean the person is trash. Jan's got some nerve firing back at Maks though 
, and honestly, it kinda works in his favor? The drama's making for some good TV tho 
... not sure if I'm team Jan or team Maks yet, but I do know I won't be holding my breath for another season 
! Maks Chmerkovskiy saying Jan Ravnik has "no business being a pro" just sounds like sour grapes to me 
. I mean, who are we to judge someone's dancing skills anyway? It's not like we're the ones twirling around on those fancy dance floors all night long 
. I don't think it's too much to ask for some constructive criticism instead of just dissing someone online 
. Maks' wife Peta Murgatroyd's claim that Jan was only hired for his T-Swift connections is just ridiculous 
. Bring on the next season of DWTS, I'll be watching (and cheering for Jan) 
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The drama on Dancing With the Stars is getting out of hand! I think Maks Chmerkovskiy's harsh words are kinda mean-spirited 
, and Jan Ravnik has every right to fire back 
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I mean, I get that it can be frustrating when you're feeling the heat on stage, but come on! Jan is clearly passionate about his dancing and has made some great performances, even if they weren't all perfect. It's actually kinda refreshing to see him speak up against negativity instead of just taking it lying down 
The drama between them will probably make for some juicy TV, though - can't wait to see what happens next 