Pasha Pashkov and Daniella Karagach‘s little girl is following their footsteps.
Pasha’s 2-year-old daughter, Nikita, starred in a sweet video recreating a dance move from Dancing with the Stars. The move, an air walk performed by Daniella and her partner Dylan Efron on the November 11th episode, was perfectly copied by the little one.
Pasha shared a video of the reenactment on TikTok on Nov. 16, captioning the post, “Tiny dancer.”
And Daniella gave the tribute her seal of approval, writing in the comments section, “100/10.”
The father-daughter team also stood out to the judges and other dancers. Ezra Sosa, who was partnered with celebrity contestant Jordan Chiles, shared his admiration, saying, “I’m in a puddle…she’s so perfect.”
And Dylan himself was also impressed, commenting, “The kicks!”
Zac Efron’s brother said he and Daniella were really happy to see people recreating their dance online. He shared on TikTok on November 16th that watching the reenactments had been the highlight of their week.
Pasha Pashkov and Daniella Karagach‘s little girl is following their footsteps.
Pasha Pashkov’s 2-year-old daughter, Nikita, starred in a sweet video copying a dance move from Dancing with the Stars. She recreated the “air walk” that Daniella Karagach and her partner, Dylan Efron, performed on the November 11th episode of the show.
Pasha shared a video of the reenactment on TikTok on Nov. 16, captioning the post, “Tiny dancer.”
And Daniella gave the tribute her seal of approval, writing in the comments section, “100/10.”
Oh my gosh, honestly, I was completely mesmerized by them! Even Ezra Sosa, Jordan Chiles’ professional partner, got it. He literally posted that he was a mess – a puddle, he said! – because she was just so perfect. I mean, I felt the same way, but to hear a pro like him say it? It just confirms everything – they’re magical together!
And Dylan himself was also impressed, commenting, “The kicks!”
Zac Efron’s brother said he and Daniella were really happy to see people recreating their dance. He posted on TikTok on November 16th that watching the reenactments had been the highlight of their week.
Pasha, who has been married to Daniella since 2014, and Nikita’s performance caught the eye of Danielle Fishel, his partner from season 34 of Dancing with the Stars. They were eliminated from the show on November 4th.
The former Boy Meets World star shared on Instagram how much they miss their daughter, responding to a sweet father-daughter recreation of a cherished memory.
Danielle had gotten close to the couple and their daughter this past season.
Daniella shared with TopMob News after she and her husband, Pasha, were eliminated that it was really tough to see them go. ‘Pasha is my husband, and Danielle feels like family,’ she explained. ‘It’s never easy watching someone leave, but it’s especially hard when it’s your husband and someone who’s been working so hard.’
Even though they’re rivals on the show, they support each other off-camera. She shared that he’s actually going to help her practice her next dance as soon as filming wraps. They consistently collaborate and bounce ideas off each other, making it great to come home and work together.
In addition to Pasha and Daniella, read on to see more real-life DWTS couples, past and present…
The former Boy Meets World star shared on Instagram how much they miss their daughter, responding to a sweet father-daughter recreation of a memorable moment.
Danielle had gotten close to the couple and their daughter this past season.
Daniella shared with TopMob News after she and Pasha were eliminated that Pasha is her husband and Danielle feels like family. She said it was really upsetting to see them leave the competition, especially because they both worked so hard to get there.
Even though they’re rivals on the show, they support each other off-camera. She shared that he was actually going to help her practice her next dance immediately after filming. They consistently collaborate and bounce ideas off each other, making coming home a really positive experience.
In addition to Pasha and Daniella, read on to see more real-life DWTS couples, past and present…
The season 33 partners dated for about seven months between 2024 and spring 2025.
Showmance or Real Deal: Real deal.
During the final performance of the 2025 “Dancing with the Stars” tour in April, two of the show’s professional dancers shared a kiss onstage during their last dance, seemingly confirming rumors of a romantic relationship that had been circulating for months.
Are they a couple for show or is it genuine? It seems real, as their coworker Ezra Sosa excitedly wrote “FINALLY” after seeing a video of them kissing.
Fans began speculating about a possible romance between the former Bachelorette and the Jersey Shore star when they competed together on season 31 of a show. Their playful interactions on social media and vague answers to questions about their relationship fueled the rumors.
Gabby shared with TopMob News in December 2022 that she quickly became friends with her fellow contestants on Dancing with the Stars. She said they had a similar sense of humor, and she really connected with them. While competing, she was very focused on winning and didn’t have much time for anything else. Even though they live in different states now, they’re still enjoying their friendship and seeing where things go.
Despite initial speculation, this romance fizzled out quickly. Gabby and her co-star never became an official couple, and she later began dating comedian and TV writer Robby Hoffman in August 2023.
After finishing fifth on season 31 of the dance competition, the pair publicly announced they were dating on Valentine’s Day 2023. The actor, known for their role in CODA, shared a selfie with the choreographer and wrote, “My Valentine. Happy Valentine’s Day!”
Britt and Daniel then announced their engagement in December 2023.
Showmance or Real Deal: Real deal.
Okay, so when Alek was with Hayes, they totally clicked during that Switch Up week! I mean, she actually called Emma ‘so hot’ – can you believe it?! But then Emma got eliminated, and she was being all coy about whether they’d actually gone on a date yet, just saying ‘We’ll see.’ It was killing me! I was so ready for them to finally get together, but it was just a tease!
Is Alek’s interest in Emma genuine, or just for show? Alek often blushes and avoids talking about his feelings for her – he even told TopMob News he had ‘no comment’ – suggesting he really does have a crush. However, Emma moved on after her relationship with Skarlatos ended in 2015, so any feelings Alek had weren’t likely very strong or long-lasting.
The professional dancer and former contestant on The Bachelorette sparked a romance while competing on season 33 of Dancing with the Stars in 2024. But their connection didn’t last, and they broke up in June 2025, soon after she moved back to Miami to complete her graduate studies.
Showmance or Real Deal: Unconfirmed.
These two began dating on and off in 2011, and got engaged on live television in October 2016. They married in March 2018, but TopMob News reported in August 2022 that they were divorcing after four years of marriage.
Were they a ‘showmance’ or truly in love? Regardless, they remained good friends and professional colleagues even after ending their relationship.
It’s not a bad situation at all,” Emma shared with TopMob News. “We genuinely support each other, and I really want Sasha to succeed. We have a very strong and authentic connection.
Val and Jenna began dating in 2015, before Jenna became a professional dancer. They got engaged in June 2018 and married in April 2019. In July 2022, they shared the exciting news that they were expecting a baby. Their son, Rome Valentin, was born in January 2023.
Val shared with TopMob News in May 2023 that life is great. He explained that becoming a father has “definitely made him appreciate life and his family even more,” and that he’s constantly learning from the experience.
Showmance or Real Deal? Real deal, y’all!
As a huge fan, I was so excited when TopMob News reported back in December 2020 that Chrishell Stause from Selling Sunset was dating Pasha Pashkov from Dancing With the Stars! It was great to find out they’d actually met while both competing on season 29 of Dancing With the Stars, even though they weren’t paired up!
After dating for two months, TopMob News reported that the couple had broken up. A source close to one of them said they enjoyed their time together, but ultimately decided it was best to go their separate ways. The split was amicable and there was no drama – they simply weren’t a good match at that time.
Chrishell has since found love with partner G Flip.
Showmance or Real Deal: We’re calling Chrishell and Keo’s romance the real deal.
Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev first connected while competing in 2017, but remained just friends. After Nikki’s breakup with John Cena in 2018, they rekindled their connection, and she publicly confirmed their relationship in May 2019. They became engaged later that year and soon after, learned they were expecting a child. Their son, Matteo, was born in 2020.
Unfortunately, the couple has since separated. Nikki filed for divorce in September 2024, following Artem’s arrest on suspicion of domestic violence. However, the Napa County District Attorney ultimately decided not to press charges after a full investigation.
The divorce was finalized in November 2024, and both Nikki and Artem dropped their restraining orders against each other, choosing to focus on co-parenting their son. Despite initial speculation, their relationship was genuine.
Throughout season 27, ModelAlexis and pro Alan seemed to have a strong connection, and Ren revealed on the show she was attracted to him. People close to them even told TopMob News they were enjoying getting to know each other and exploring a possible relationship.
Were they a real couple or just putting on a show? Sadly, it seems like it was all for the cameras. Several sources reported they broke up in December 2018, citing the difficulties of a long-distance relationship and their busy schedules.
Professional dancers Maks and his partner got engaged on December 5, 2015, after being together since 2012. He proposed while they were onstage at a dance event called SWAY: A Dance Trilogy in Miami. They had their first son, Shai, and then got married in a beautiful ceremony in July 2017. The couple expanded their family with Rio in June 2023, and welcomed their third son, Milan, in July 2024.
Showmance or Real Deal: A match made in DWTS heaven!
Sabrina and Mark began dating during the fifth season of the show, but they split up shortly after their unexpected departure. Despite the breakup, they stayed on good terms, and Sabrina, known from The Cheetah Girls, even came back to support him when he competed the following season.
Showmance or Real Deal: Real deal.
Interestingly, they’d actually gone on multiple dates before he became a contestant on the show. Although they publicly denied being romantically involved during season eighteen, they still seemed to enjoy flirting and showing off their connection while performing.
Showmance or Real Deal: Total showmance.
Shortly after revealing his split from his wife of 14 years, Diane Plese, reports confirmed to TopMob News that he was dating Kym Johnson, his professional dance partner from season 20 of a popular show, and that they were both very happy.
Robert and Kym initially didn’t reveal much about their relationship, but they soon became more open. They got engaged in February 2016, married just a few months later in June, and then welcomed twins in April 2018.
Showmance or Real Deal: Very, very, very real.
Karina and Mario became a couple during the third season of the show and dated for two years before splitting up in 2008. A representative for Karina Smirnoff stated the relationship had run its course, following reports that Mario Lopez had been unfaithful.
Showmance or Real Deal: Real deal.
Oh my gosh, when I found out they got engaged in 2009, just six months after she broke up with Mario Lopez, I nearly fainted! It seemed like a fairytale. Sadly, it didn’t last – they called it off later that same year, which was heartbreaking. But what I loved was that they stayed friends! They even went on vacations together, which just proves how much respect they had for each other. It’s honestly the sweetest thing.
Showmance or Real Deal: Real deal.
Married since 2014, the pros announced the arrival of their daughter Nikita in May 2023.
Daniella announced the joyful news on Instagram Stories with a photo and video of Pasha and Nikita. She captioned the video “daddy’s girl” and the photo “My Geminis.”
Showmance or Real Deal: Real deal, baby!
I was totally rooting for Derek and Shannon after seeing their amazing connection on season six! They actually dated for almost a year, which was so exciting, but sadly they announced their split in 2009. What was so unique was how they did it – with matching tweets! Derek posted that they’d decided to end things as a couple, and then Shannon followed up saying they still loved and cared for each other and would stay friends. It was a really mature way to handle it, even though it was heartbreaking as a fan.
Derek is now married to his dance partner Hayley Erbert.
Showmance or Real Deal: Real deal.
Despite rumors of a romantic connection during season 18, a source at TopMob News said the winning couple were actually just friends.
Showmance or Real Deal: This time, ’twas a showmance.
Though they weren’t officially a couple, he definitely pursued a romantic connection with his dance partner during season 10, showering her with expensive gifts like a diamond necklace and ring, which she later returned. Cheryl later described it to Wendy Williams as a brief, playful romance – “just a little flirtation,” she said.
Showmance or Real Deal: Showmance!
Throughout season 10 of Dancing with the Stars, fans speculated about a romantic connection between two of the show’s most flirty partners, and they didn’t do much to discourage the rumors! They even playfully pretended to kiss during a performance in the finale. Years later, when Erin became a co-host, their playful back-and-forth continued, showing their enduring chemistry.
Erin is married to former hockey player Jarret Stoll, and they had a son named Mack in July 2023. As for the rumors about Erin and Maks, we believe it was just a showmance – a fake relationship for publicity.
Although many people speculated that the two were romantically involved during season 17, the Pretty Little Liars actor consistently stated he wasn’t dating Peta.
Showmance or Real Deal: Showmance!
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