In Season 5 of Dancing with the Stars, he was partnered with Melanie Brown and the couple received second place. Following the season 5 finale, Chmerkovskiy reportedly told TV Guide Magazine he would not be returning to the show, something he later told People Magazine he had announced his departure because of stress.

Is Maks returning to Dancing with the Stars?

Will Maks return to DWTS? Not likely! Maks Chmerkovskiy, who was a fan favorite pro for 17 seasons of Dancing With the Stars, left the series after season 25.

Why is PETA hated?

PETA feels that because people have domesticated animals it has caused an overpopulation disaster. The organization believes that animals would have been much better off if breeding them for pets never took place.