The actor, who left the ABC comedy after an HR investigation stemming from multiple complaints about his behavior on set, says he reached out to his 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' onscreen wife Susie Essman to alert her to his plans.

Chmerkovskiy was temporarily removed from the professional dancer cast after a controversial reference he made to Will Smith's infamous Oscars slap when criticizing Carrie Ann Inaba's judging. He will continue season 35 with Jenna Dewan.

The reality star and his fiancée, Tate Madden, announced on Tuesday night's episode that they were expecting their first child.

The first 10s were handed out by the judges, a '10 Things I Hate About You' cast reunion took place and a pregnancy (and gender) reveal dominated the emotional night in the ballroom.

The latest season of the long-running medical drama premiered Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026.