Dance Pro Apologizes for Criticism on Social Media

Los Angeles, CA – A well-known ballroom dancer has publicly apologized on social media for harsh comments made about fellow competitor Jan Ravnik. The former pro, who participated in 17 seasons of the popular dance show ‘Dancing with the Stars‘ before retiring after Season 25, addressed his remarks in a video posted on Thursday.

Previously, the dancer criticized Ravnik, stating he had ‘no business’ on the show due to a ‘zero foundation’ and poor ‘technique.’ In his apology, he expressed regret saying, ‘First and foremost, I want to apologize to Jan for the way my words made you feel, for hurting your feelings.’

The retired dancer admitted that his words were too harsh and emphasized that he wanted to make amends. ‘There’s a lot more that I want to say,’ he added, hinting at further explanations or clarifications regarding his initial comments.

Ravnik has not publicly responded to the apology as of yet, but social media reactions have varied, with some applauding the retired dancer for addressing the situation while others have criticized him for the earlier comments.

This incident highlights the ongoing scrutiny and pressure dancers face within the competitive ballroom scene.