Dancing With Stars Pro Jan Ravnik Responds To Maksim Chmerkovskiy Criticism With Taylor Swift Lyric

Jan Ravnik, a professional dancer known for his work on Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, is facing criticism from former Dancing With the Stars pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy, who claimed Ravnik has "absolutely no business being a pro" on the show, citing a lack of ballroom technique and partnership understanding. Despite the backlash, Ravnik and his partner Jen Affleck are embracing the controversy by performing to Swift's "Look What You Made Me Do" on the show's Halloween Night, using the song as a defiant response to the criticism. Ravnik's social media posts, including a lyric from the song, "I'll be the actress starring in your bad dreams," suggest he is channeling the persona of resilience and empowerment associated with Swift's reputation era. Peta Murgatroyd, Chmerkovskiy's wife, acknowledged Ravnik is still learning and suggested giving him grace, though Chmerkovskiy remained firm in his critique. Ravnik has stated that the choice to perform to a Taylor Swift song was his partner's idea and that they wanted to prove themselves first before using Swift's music. The drama highlights tensions within the DWTS community regarding casting choices and the blending of different dance backgrounds on the show.