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STAGE TUBE: DWTS's Chmerkovskiy Makes No Apologies on GMA

By: Oct. 26, 2011
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On this morning's GOOD MORNING AMERICA, Robin Roberts had a chance to speak with DANCING WITH THE STARS pro Maks Chmerkovskiy to ask him about the latest controversy between himself and the judges.  The dancer maintained he "has nothing to apologize for" following words with Len Goodman.

The feud began on Monday's night's show when the remaining contestants celebrated 'Broadway Week". Professional dancer Maksim Chmerkivskiy argued with head judge Len Goodman in defence of his dancing partner, professional soccer star Hope Solo. The dancer was particularly upset over Goodman's comment that Solo's dance was her "worst dance" of the competition so far.

Goodman began his critique by putting partial blame for the poor performance on the pro dancer himself. "Don't start all that Maks, 'cause half the fault is yours," Goodman scolded. "The audience like the effect, they judge on efficacy. I've been in this business for 50 years, my criteria to judge is different to [that of] the audience."

Chmerkivskiy quickly responded, "Well, maybe it's time to get out then." The comment led Judge Carrie Ann Inaba to admonish him not to be disrespectful to Goodman.

"Everybody's putting a lot of effort in. Everybody on that balcony has been... killing themselves, only to hear your guys' little judgemental comments." Chmerkivskiy argued back on Monday. He later told host Brooke Burke Charvet, "This is my show, I helped make it what it is," and added "The judges will say, 'Hey, this is showbusiness, this is supposed to be fun'. Well, I had fun tonight."

To watch Chmerkivskiy's latest comments on today's GOOD MORNING AMERICA, click below! 

 

 







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