Maksim Chmerkovskiy is being quite vocal this week. On Monday night’s Dancing with the Stars, Chmerkovskiy gave a tongue lashing to the judges, Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli and went so far as telling Goodman it may be time for the man to retire.
In an interview with Robin Roberts on Good Morning America, Chmerkovskiy said, “Derek Hough has been very supportive of his personal career on the show.” Maksim continued, “When you say judges have been generous, with all due respect, if I had Nicole Scherzinger followed by Jennifer Grey followed by Ricki Lake, I probably would not be very upset with the judges either.”
Maksim is currently paired with World Cup goalie Hope Solo. Last season, he was paired with Kirstie Alley and Brandy the season before that. I guess in Maks’ eyes, his partners do not compare to Derek’s.
“I had a long conversation with my dad and I don’t regret anything,” Maksim said on Good Morning America. “That’s why I think I’m misunderstood in this situation. Everyone is waiting for me to bow my head and plead for forgiveness. I have nothing to apologize for. I’m in the business because I love it. I can’t really lose with remarks like this.”
“One thing I’m not going to embrace is pointing fingers and disrespectful remarks,” Maksim said. Obviously referencing judge Tonioli’s comparison of Chaz Bono to a penguin, Maks asked, “Why are judges allowed to compare us to animals and point their fingers and we can’t say we’re work and show our opinion?”
After he let off some steam on GMA, a more calmed Max told Us Weekly:
“I love the show, and am very lucky to have this second family.”
Maks concluded: “I am looking forward to next week’s dances and focusing on that with Hope at this time. I want to also thank our fans for being loyal and supportive.”
Sure sounds like a hidden diss on Kirstie Hope and Brandy!