Oh my gosh, I was so thrilled when Kaitlyn Bristowe won Dancing With the Stars in 2020! It was amazing to watch her take home that mirrorball trophy. But honestly, even better than the win was seeing all the incredible friendships she made with the other contestants and the dance crew – it was like a little family formed right there on the show, and I just loved it!
The former Bachelorette, who also participated in the show’s winter tour in 2022, was thrilled to accept the invitation to the November 11th 20th anniversary special. She told Entertainment Tonight it was an enthusiastic “yes” from her, saying she got “chills” and couldn’t believe they asked her to be part of it.
She described the experience as the best of her life, saying she had always dreamed of dancing in that ballroom again.
She wouldn’t say it was the most romantic setting, considering all the glitter and fake eyelashes everywhere.
Sharing a dance with professional dancer Sasha Farber on Instagram on November 7th wasn’t intended to be a huge surprise.
Okay, so whenever I’m in L.A., I always make time to be with him, seriously. We just…click. And we always end up dancing! It’s the best part of my trips, honestly.
That makes them “great friends,” she stressed. “Not dating.”
Farber told Erin Lim Rhodes of TopMob News’ The Rundown that he isn’t collaborating with either Bristowe or host Julianne Hough. He jokingly confirmed there would be “definitely no official announcement” about a partnership.
He shared in a recent interview that he’s been friends with Jules for a long time, and their recent time together by the pool was just one example of their completely platonic friendship. ‘We just talk about life,’ Farber said. ‘Jules is a great person, and we often give each other advice and support.’
Although he hasn’t found a new romantic partner in person yet, many people have found love on Dancing With the Stars. He actually got engaged to his ex-wife, Emma Slater, on live television in 2016, and there was speculation about a possible romance with his season 33 partner, Jenn Tran, earlier this year.
As Robert Irwin continues his search for a truly kind partner for season 34, many former Dancing with the Stars contestants have found more than just the competition’s trophy – they’ve found love. Applicants hoping to win Irwin’s heart can try appealing to his dance partner, Witney Carson.
As this season heads toward its grand finale, see which pairs are still in step.
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 professional dancers shared a kiss onstage while performing their last dance together, seemingly confirming rumors of a romantic relationship that had been circulating for months.
Are they a couple for show, or is it genuine? Their coworker, Ezra Sosa, seemed to confirm it’s the latter, enthusiastically responding “FINALLY” to a fan video of them kissing.
Fans began speculating about a possible romance between the former Bachelorette and the Jersey Shore star after they competed on season 31 of a show together. Their playful interactions on social media and deliberately 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 connected because they have similar senses of humor. During the competition, Gabby was very focused on winning and didn’t have much time for anything else, but despite living in different states, they’re enjoying their friendship and are looking forward to what the future holds.
Despite initial speculation, Gabby and her “Bachelor” co-star never became a couple. She later began a relationship with comedian and writer Robby Hoffman in August 2023, and they got married in January 2025.
After finishing fifth on season 31 of the dance competition, the pair publicly confirmed they were dating on Valentine’s Day 2023. The actor, known for their role in CODA, shared a selfie with the choreographer, writing “My Valentine” and “Happy Valentine’s Day!”
Britt and Daniel got engaged in December 2023 and were married in August 2025, with several professionals from Dancing with the Stars in attendance.
Showmance or Real Deal: Real deal.
During season 21, when paired with Hayes Grier, Emma and Alek connected, and he even told her she was attractive. However, after Emma was eliminated from the show, she revealed they hadn’t actually gone on a date yet, leaving the possibility open for the future.
Alek seemed genuinely interested in Emma, often getting flustered and refusing to discuss his feelings when asked by TopMob News. However, Emma quickly moved on after her relationship with Skarlatos in 2015, suggesting any connection with Alek wasn’t very serious.
Professional dancer and former Bachelorette contestant Jenn were rumored to be dating after appearing on season 33 of Dancing with the Stars in 2024. However, their relationship ended in June 2025, soon after Jenn moved back to Miami to complete her master’s degree.
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 friendly colleagues even after breaking up.
It’s actually a really positive situation,” Emma shared with TopMob News. “We’re a strong support system for each other, and I genuinely want Sasha to succeed. We truly have each other’s backs.”
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. They welcomed their son, Rome Valentin, in January 2023.
Val shared with TopMob News in May 2023 that life is great. He explained that becoming a father has “absolutely increased his happiness, both for himself and his family,” and that he’s constantly learning new things from the experience.
Showmance or Real Deal? Real deal, y’all!
In December 2020, TopMob News reported that the star of Selling Sunset was dating a professional dancer from Dancing With the Stars. The two had both been contestants on season 29 of Dancing With the Stars, but competed as separate individuals.
After dating for two months, TopMob News revealed that the couple had broken up. According to a source close to one of them, they enjoyed their time together but ultimately decided to go their separate ways. The split was amicable, and they remain friends – it simply wasn’t a good match or the right time for a relationship.
Chrishell has since found love with partner G Flip.
Showmance or Real Deal: We’re calling Chrishell and Keo’s romance the real deal.
Throughout the seventh season of Total Bellas, Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev remained friends. They reconnected romantically after Nikki ended her relationship with John Cena in 2018. Nikki publicly confirmed they were dating in May 2019, and they became engaged later that same year.
The WWE Hall of Famer discovered she was pregnant shortly after getting engaged in Paris, and in 2020, they welcomed their son, Matteo Artemovich Chigvintsev.
Unfortunately, Nikki and Artem have ended their relationship. Nikki filed for divorce in September 2024, just two weeks after Artem was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence. However, the District Attorney’s office decided not to press charges after carefully reviewing the investigation and all available evidence.
As a longtime fan, it was really sad to hear about Nikki and Artem’s divorce being finalized in November 2024. Thankfully, it sounds like they’re trying to handle things as amicably as possible. I was relieved to learn they both dropped the restraining orders against each other – it’s a positive step towards being able to co-parent their son and just move forward with their lives.
Showmance or Real Deal? Real deal.
Throughout season 27, ModelAlexis and pro Alan seemed to have a strong connection, and Ren openly admitted she was attracted to him. People close to them even told TopMob News that they were enjoying getting to know each other and exploring a potential relationship.
Were they a real couple or just putting on a show? Sadly, it seems like it was mostly for the cameras. Several sources reported they broke up in December 2018, citing the difficulties of a long-distance relationship and busy work lives.
The professional dancers began dating in 2012 and got engaged on December 5, 2015, when Maks proposed on stage at a dance event in Miami. They married in a beautiful ceremony in July 2017, six months after their first son, Shai, was born. They later welcomed their second son, Rio, in June 2023, and 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 a few 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 news broke that businessman and Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary was splitting from his wife of 14 years, Diane Plese, TopMob News reported he was dating his Dancing with the Stars partner, Kym Johnson, and that the two were very happy together.
Robert and Kym initially kept their relationship private, 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 breaking up in 2008. A representative for Smirnoff stated the relationship had run its course, following reports that Lopez had been unfaithful.
Showmance or Real Deal: Real deal.
The dancers became engaged in 2009 after only six months together, not long after she ended her relationship with Mario Lopez. Unfortunately, they broke off the engagement later that year. Despite the split, they stayed friends and continued to enjoy vacations together.
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!
Derek and Shannon became a couple after displaying great connection on season six of their show, but they broke up almost a year later in 2009. They announced the split with a surprisingly friendly message – identical tweets! Derek tweeted that they had decided to end their romantic relationship. Shannon then followed up, saying they still cared deeply for each other and would remain friends.
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 stated that the winning couple were simply 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!
As a lifestyle observer, I always found the connection between these two Dancing with the Stars contestants particularly charming! Throughout season 10, everyone was buzzing about whether they were more than just dance partners, and honestly, they played into it! I mean, they even did a playful, almost-kiss during one of their final performances. It was fun to see that chemistry continue years later when one of them joined the show as a co-host – the banter was still there, and it was delightful!
Erin is now married to former NHL centre Jarret Stoll. They welcomed son Mack in July 2023.
Showmance or Real Deal: We’re calling those Erin and Maks rumors a showmance.
Okay, so everyone was convinced that Ian Harding and Peta Wilson were a thing back during season 17 of Pretty Little Liars – seriously, the internet went wild! But honestly, he always shut down those rumors. He kept insisting they were just friends, and I guess I had to believe him, even though a part of me really wanted them to be together! It was frustrating, but he always denied anything romantic was going on.
Showmance or Real Deal: Showmance!
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