Peta Murgatroyd and Maks Chmerkovskiy Apologize for Harsh DWTS Season 34 Critiques

Peta Murgatroyd has publicly addressed the controversy arising from her husband Maks Chmerkovskiy's harsh critiques of professional dancers Jan Ravnik and Rylee Arnold on Dancing With the Stars season 34. On her podcast, Murgatroyd clarified that their criticisms were harsher than intended and emphasized that they do not condone personal attacks, expressing love for the show and apologizing directly to the dancers for any hurt caused. While agreeing with Maks that Ravnik and Arnold might be too inexperienced for the pro roster, Murgatroyd stressed their intent was to analyze performances from a professional ballroom perspective, not to spread negativity. She launched her podcast to celebrate dance and create a respectful space for honest conversation, aiming to learn from the experience and continue supporting the show. Additionally, Murgatroyd has commented on the show's voting and scoring system, revealing that pros do not have access to weekly voting breakdowns and critiquing the judges' scoring norms, while also expressing admiration for the current season's competitors. Despite the critiques, she remains a strong supporter and fan of Dancing With the Stars.