Val Chmerkovskiy on the Challenges of Him and Jenna Johnson Both Returning to 'DWTS'

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00:00 We've talked about being better this season,

00:02 leaving work at work and making sure that when we get home,

00:06 we're focused on our boy and just our life.

00:10 - You do have some big competition coming back

00:12 with Jenna getting back on the dance floor.

00:13 Is it already a competition in the household?

00:16 - Yeah.

00:17 - Yeah.

00:18 (laughing)

00:20 - Yeah, no, we support each other.

00:22 But we, you know, we kind of vent to one another as well.

00:27 So it could be challenging.

00:29 It's like, you are living the stress of two couples.

00:32 - Yeah.

00:33 - Because obviously we could have a great night

00:35 and I'll be very happy.

00:36 But if she and Tyce have a bad night,

00:39 you know, it's gonna be a tough,

00:40 - Right.

00:41 - Tough position to be celebrating in, so.

00:45 - How's dad life treating you?

00:46 - Amazing.

00:47 And there you go.

00:48 You know, that's our common ground.

00:49 And we've talked about being better this season,

00:53 leaving work at work and making sure that when we get home,

00:57 we were focused on our boy and just our life.

01:01 - Yeah, what's been some big milestones

01:03 that he's been hitting lately?

01:04 - He's sitting up.

01:05 - Wow, that's a big deal.

01:06 - He's sitting up, that's a huge deal.

01:08 I mean, it was a huge deal.

01:09 He could hold that big head up.

01:11 (laughing)

01:12 So, you know, he's got a strong spine.

01:14 - Oh my gosh.

01:15 (laughing)

01:16 He's already dancing.

01:16 - I know.

01:17 - He's dancing.

01:18 We do, we have this thing where he jumps in it.

01:20 And so we put on music.

01:22 He loves to see us dance.

01:23 He loves, you know, he like glows when we're moving around.

01:26 So yeah, I mean, these little things

01:28 have been so fun, so precious.

01:30 - Absolutely.

01:31 And you know, besides a mirror ball,

01:32 what are you hoping to gain from this experience?

01:34 - A brand.

01:35 - A brand, yes.

01:36 - Stop it, that's what I've been saying this entire time.

01:39 - I can't.

01:40 - Um, a journey.

01:42 (laughing)

01:43 - I like that.

01:44 Well, good luck, congratulations.

01:45 Can't wait to see you on the dance floor.

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