DWTS Duo Val and Emma TAKE A TUMBLE at Star-Studded Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Fashion Show

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Val Chmerkovskiy and Emma Slater brought their signature “Dancing with the Stars” energy to Miami Beach during the star-studded Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Fashion Show as part of Miami Swim Week—though things didn’t go entirely smoothly when the duo took a brief tumble on the runway.

What happened on the runway

During the high-energy event:

• The pair appeared together on the runway segment

• A misstep led to a brief stumble and fall

• Both recovered quickly and continued the moment

• The incident drew cheers and attention from the audience

A star-studded Miami event

The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Fashion Show featured appearances from:

• Lizzo

• Tiffany Haddish

• Alix Earle

• Maura Higgins

The event was one of the standout highlights of Miami Swim Week.

Fueling DWTS buzz

Val Chmerkovskiy also walked the runway alongside Maura Higgins, sparking:

• Speculation about potential future collaborations

• Ongoing fan interest in Dancing With the Stars pairings

• Social media buzz around unexpected runway appearances

Bottom line

A playful mishap involving Val Chmerkovskiy and Emma Slater at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Fashion Show added extra buzz to Miami Swim Week, which also featured major celebrity appearances and sparked new speculation around Dancing With the Stars.