Let’s cut to the chase: if you’ve ever watched Dancing with the Stars and stared at Val Chmerkovskiy, you’ve probably thought, “This man does not age. Is he a vampire? A robot? An immortal figure skater who accidentally took a wrong turn at the rink?” Well, grab your glitteriest latte, because we’re about to solve the mystery of Val’s real age—and it’s weirder than you’d think.
The Official Number (and Why It Feels Like a Lie)
According to the boring facts—like a birth certificate—Val was born on March 24, 1986. That makes him 39 years old as of 2025. I know, I know. It sounds like he’s still in his mid-twenties, but let’s do the math: he’s been on DWTS since Season 13, which aired in 2011. That means he was 25 when he first started, and now he’s nearly 40. Congratulations, Val—you’re officially closer to AARP than to a college frat party.
But here’s the shocking truth: Val looks younger today than he did in 2011. I’m convinced he’s been drinking a potion made from the tears of eliminated contestants and the glitter dust of discarded costumes. Seriously, the man’s skin has glass-like clarity that would make a diamond jealous.
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Here’s the kicker: Val is older than his brother, Maks, by about four years. Yes, Maks—the brooding hunk with the five o’clock shadow and the dramatic exits—is actually younger. So when you see them together, you’re looking at a Benjamin Button situation in reverse. Val is the wise older brother who can still do the jive without breaking a hip, while Maks is the cranky younger sibling who complains about his knees.
And if you think that’s weird, consider this: Val has been dancing professionally for over 30 years. That means he started competing when he was nine. So when you count his dance age, he’s basically a centenarian in ballroom years. Meanwhile, his face is still the same as the day he won “Latin’s Hottest Hunk” in 2004. Suspicious.
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How Does He Do It? (The Not-So-Secret Secret)
Is Val’s youth a lie? Probably. But if you want the boring answer: it’s a combo of genetics, obsessive skincare, and the sheer terror of being eliminated on live TV. When you’ve been doing rumbas for three decades, your face learns to smile through the pain. Also, let’s be real—he’s married to Jenna Johnson, who is also a DWTS pro and only 31. Marrying someone nine years younger is basically a free Botox injection. Talk about a power couple.
But here’s the funny part: when Val was 32, he danced with a 70-year-old partner (the glorious Patti LaBelle). And somehow, Val still looked like her grandson. That’s not talent—that’s sorcery. I’m half-convinced he traded his soul to the Mirrorball trophy for eternal youth.
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The Verdict (and Why You Shouldn’t Worry About It)
So, how old is Val on DWTS? 39. But in the language of the show, he’s ageless—like a ghost who wears sparkly shirts and yells “cha-cha” in a Ukrainian accent. The real answer is: who cares? He can still lift a celebrity over his head while smiling, and I can’t lift a grocery bag without pulling a muscle. Let him be 39. Let him be 60. Just let him keep dancing so we can all feel inadequate in our living rooms.
And if you ever meet him, don’t ask his age. Ask him for his face cream recipe. That’s the real prize.
