Maksim has performed with his brother, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, on Dancing With The Stars. He also introduced professional newcomer on season six of Dancing With The Stars, Fabian Sanchez, to the show.
Maksim: (commenting on sitting out the sixth season of Dancing With the Stars) I am not leaving... I made a deal with the producers. The producers were kind enough to give me a break and let me do it. I'll be back next season, all refreshed and ready to go.
Maksim Chmerkovskiy: After coming down from two seasons back-to-back, 10 weeks each season - 14 weeks, if you count all of the rehearsals - it puts a lot of pressure on a person and it takes its toll.
Maksim: I know my assets so I don't have a problem opening my shirt. I notice women looking at my chest all the time. If you want to look at my chest, go ahead.