Dewan Defends DWTS Casting as She Embraces Ballroom Challenge
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Jenna Dewan's DWTS Season 35 casting sparked backlash due to her extensive dance background, but she defends the decision, saying ballroom is a new language she must learn. Pro partner Val Chmerkovskiy backs her, noting DWTS is about more than dancing and vowing to push her to reveal something new, as the season also features Julia Stiles and others and premieres Sept. 15 on ABC/Disney+.
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