Dancing With the Stars Pro Val Chmerkovskiy Hospitalized on Tour

The 3-time mirror ball champion shared a health update after missing a show due to vertigo.

Mar. 2, 2026 at 1:47pm

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Val Chmerkovskiy, a professional dancer on the TV show "Dancing With the Stars", was hospitalized during the show's tour after experiencing vertigo that forced him to miss a performance in Peoria, Illinois. Chmerkovskiy shared a video from his hospital bed explaining that he had been dealing with vertigo for a couple of days and was unable to perform, but hoped to return to the tour on March 3.

Why it matters

Chmerkovskiy is a popular and high-profile dancer on the long-running reality TV competition show "Dancing With the Stars". His hospitalization during the show's tour highlights the physical demands and potential health risks that professional dancers face while on tour.

The details

On Sunday, March 1, it was announced on social media that due to "an unforeseen and last-minute illness", Chmerkovskiy would not be able to perform in the Peoria, Illinois show. In a video from his hospital bed, Chmerkovskiy explained that he had been experiencing vertigo for the past couple of days, and on the day of the Peoria show, he "just couldn't get myself together" due to the spinning sensation.

  • On Sunday, March 1, it was announced that Chmerkovskiy would miss the Peoria, Illinois show.
  • Chmerkovskiy shared the health update video from the hospital on March 1.
  • Chmerkovskiy hoped to return to the tour on Tuesday, March 3.

The players

Val Chmerkovskiy

A professional dancer who has won the mirror ball trophy on "Dancing With the Stars" three times.

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What they’re saying

“What up, friends? So, yeah. My bad. I ended up out here in Peoria, but the doc was cool. Shout out to Claire our PT on tour and everybody on tour for rallying. I just been having vertigo for the past couple of days, and yesterday, I was able to get through the show. And then we ran some tests.”

— Val Chmerkovskiy

“I'm just spinning everywhere and so on the bus when it's moving, you know, I woke up and I just couldn't get myself together.”

— Val Chmerkovskiy

What’s next

Chmerkovskiy hopes to return to the "Dancing With the Stars" tour on Tuesday, March 3.

The takeaway

Chmerkovskiy's hospitalization during the "Dancing With the Stars" tour highlights the physical demands and potential health risks that professional dancers face while on tour, underscoring the importance of proper care and recovery for these high-profile performers.