Maksim Chmerkovskiy was just accused of slapping Hope Solo while training for Dancing With The Stars. And Hope Solo wrote down all her allegations in her new book, "Solo: A Memoir of Hope."

Maksim Chmerkovskiy is busting moves and breaking hearts as one of the heartthrob dancers of "Dancing with the Stars" in the U.S. But now he's heading over to the Ukraine to star in a new version of another hit ABC show, "The Bachelor."

Here's someone who is not afraid to say "shame on Bristol Palin." "Dancing with the Stars" professional dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy is "really disappointed" with Sarah Palin's daughter for smearing his name.

He's danced his way into the hearts of millions as a great looking, straight pro-dancer on "Dancing With The Stars," but it wasn't always easy for Maksim Chmerkovsky. The native Russian grew up in the USSR, and while he was passionate about dance, he was often bullied.