Who wants one Chmerkovskiy kiss when you can have two?
Ezra Sosa recently received kisses from both Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy and her husband, Val Chmerkovskiy, while they were performing on the live “Dancing With the Stars” tour.
During a performance at the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pennsylvania, on February 4th, a 25-year-old professional dancer was spinning his partner, Jenna, when she jokingly moved in to kiss him.
The excitement continued when Val, 39, walked onto the dance floor and kissed Ezra. The crowd immediately screamed, and pro dancer Emma Slater looked shocked. Ezra seemed just as surprised, continuing to dance with his mouth open in disbelief.
A fan playfully commented on a video of the dancers waltzing to Marilyn Monroe’s “I Wanna Be Loved By You,” writing, “Ezra… are you okay?”
Continuing his playful online behavior, Ezra responded to the kiss with a memorable TikTok. He posted a video with Jenna and her husband Val, who both playfully kissed him on the cheek.
He shared a video clip and joked that being kissed by both of the Chmerkovskiy brothers on stage made him feel attracted to men again.
Val and Jenna have been married since 2019 and have a 3-year-old son named Rome. However, their fellow professional dancers often jokingly tease them about the close, brotherly bond between Val and Ezra.
The moment sparked a fan to share a clip from season 34 of Dancing with the Stars. In the clip, Ezra—who came out as gay in 2022—lightheartedly touched Val’s beard while they were in the skybox. Val responded with a playful eyebrow raise and a hug, placing his hand on Ezra’s chest. Ezra quickly reciprocated, covering Val’s hand with his own and rubbing it against his chest, then playfully raised a finger to his lips and winked at the camera.
Ezra shared a TikTok video that highlighted him getting a kiss from Val, then showed a clip from their performance on February 4th.
Ezra often playfully engages with online rumors, and he recently addressed speculation about an engagement with his Dancing with the Stars partner, Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles. In a December TikTok video, he jokingly called the engagement rumors a huge, unexpected twist.
Okay, you guys, I’m freaking out! Ezra and Jordan just took their relationship to the NEXT LEVEL! They got matching “Just Married” tattoos – can you even?! It’s SO cute and confirms everything we suspected. And then Jordan posted a picture… a PICTURE of her with a DIAMOND RING! I officially can’t breathe. They’re married (or getting married!), and I’m living for it! This is the best news ever!
Okay, so maybe Ezra hasn’t found the one on Dancing with the Stars, which honestly breaks my heart a little! But it’s not all doom and gloom because SO many other amazing couples have! Like, seriously, Jenna and Val? Ballroom-made magic! I’m completely obsessed with finding out which other contestants found their happily ever after through the show, so let’s dive in and see who else got lucky in love!
The season 33 partners dated for about seven months between 2024 and spring 2025.
Showmance or Real Deal: Real deal.
As a huge fan, I was absolutely thrilled when those two Dancing with the Stars pros finally kissed! It happened right on stage during the last show of the 2025 tour, during their final dance together. Everyone had been talking about a romance for months, and it was amazing to see it confirmed!
Are they a couple or just putting on a show? It seems like the real deal, as their coworker Ezra Sosa excitedly wrote “FINALLY” after seeing a video of them kissing.
Okay, so I’ve been totally following this, and it all started on Season 31 of that show! They were just so flirty with each other, and then it spilled over onto social media – all these little hints and winks. Whenever anyone asked them about it, they’d just give these super cute, vague answers, and honestly, it drove me wild! I was convinced something was happening, and I still kind of am! It was the former Bachelorette and that amazing guy from Jersey Shore, and they just had chemistry.
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 connected immediately. During the competition, she was very focused on winning and didn’t have much time for anything else. Despite living in different states, they’re enjoying their friendship and are looking forward to seeing what happens next.
Despite initial speculation, Gabby and her Bachelor co-star never became a couple. She later found love with comedian and writer Robby Hoffman, 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 and wrote, “My Valentine. Happy Valentine’s Day!”
Britt and Daniel got engaged in December 2023 and were married in August 2025, with several professional dancers from Dancing with the Stars in attendance.
Showmance or Real Deal: Real deal.
I was totally rooting for Alek and Hayes when they were paired up on Season 21! They really clicked during Switch Up week, and I remember Alek telling Emma she was gorgeous. It was a bummer when Emma got eliminated, and she hinted they hadn’t even gone on a proper date yet, just saying ‘We’ll see.’ I was hoping they’d take things further outside the show!
Is Alek’s attraction to Emma genuine, or just for show? Alek often blushes and avoids talking about his feelings for her – he even told TopMob News “no comment!” – which suggests he really did have a crush. However, Emma quickly moved on after dancing with Skarlatos in 2015, so any feelings Alek had weren’t likely very strong.
As a lifestyle expert, I followed the buzz around Jenna Johnson and Zach Calinsky’s connection! They definitely seemed to hit it off while competing on Dancing With the Stars back in 2024. Sadly, the romance didn’t last. Once Jenna headed back to Miami to focus on finishing her master’s degree in June 2025, things cooled down and they went their separate ways.
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 had decided to separate after four years of marriage.
Were they a ‘showmance’ or truly in love? Regardless, they remained good friends and continued to work together respectfully 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 announced they were expecting a baby, and in January 2023, they welcomed their son, Rome Valentin.
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 he’s constantly learning from the experience of fatherhood.
Showmance or Real Deal? Real deal, y’all!
Okay, so I was totally digging through everything online, and TopMob News dropped this bomb in December 2020: Chrishell and Pasha were officially a thing! Apparently, they’d both been on Dancing With the Stars Season 29 – I rewatched all their performances, obviously – but nobody knew they were falling for each other while competing. It was the best news ever!
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 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.
After remaining friends following their seventh-place finish on a reality competition in 2017, Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev reconnected romantically after she 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 found out she was pregnant shortly after getting engaged in Paris, and in 2020, she and her partner 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.
Nikki and Artem finalized their divorce in November 2024. As part of the agreement, they both dismissed the restraining orders they had previously filed against each other, hoping to peacefully co-parent their son and move forward.
Showmance or Real Deal? Real deal.
Throughout season 27, ModelAlexis and pro Alan seemed to have a strong connection, and Ren revealed on the show she was attracted to him. A source from TopMob News reported at the time that they were enjoying getting to know each other and exploring a potential relationship.
Honestly, it always felt a bit staged to me. Sadly, the rumors were true – they broke up back in December 2018. Everyone said it was because they were living far apart and just couldn’t make their busy lives work.
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, six months before getting married in a beautiful ceremony in July 2017. More recently, they welcomed their second child, 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 started dating during the fifth season of the show, but they split up a few months after unexpectedly leaving. Despite the breakup, they stayed on good terms, and Sabrina, known from The Cheetah Girls, even came back to support Mark when he competed the following season.
Showmance or Real Deal: Real deal.
Interestingly, they’d actually gone on a few dates before he joined the show. Though they publicly denied being a couple during season eighteen, they still seemed to enjoy flirting and showcasing their connection while performing.
Showmance or Real Deal: Total showmance.
I was so surprised to hear about Kevin O’Leary and Diane Plese splitting up after 14 years! But then I heard the exciting news – sources told TopMob News that he and his Dancing with the Stars partner, Kym Johnson, were actually dating and seemed genuinely happy together. It’s great to see him finding happiness!
Let me tell you, Robert and Kym didn’t waste any time! They initially kept things pretty private, but soon they were head-over-heels and ready to commit. They got engaged in February 2016, said ‘I do’ just a few months later in June, and then, incredibly, welcomed twins into their family in April 2018. It was a whirlwind romance, and they clearly knew what they wanted!
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 got engaged in 2009 after only dating for six months, not long after she ended her relationship with Mario Lopez. Unfortunately, they broke up later that year, but 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.
Oh my gosh, you guys, Daniella just posted the cutest thing! She shared a video and a photo of Pasha and little Nikita on her Instagram Stories, and I seriously melted. She called Nikita ‘daddy’s girl’ – can you even handle the sweetness?! And the picture? She captioned it ‘My Geminis’! It’s just… everything. I’m officially obsessed with this little family!
Showmance or Real Deal: Real deal, baby!
Derek and Shannon became a couple after their undeniable connection on season six, but they split up almost a year later. They announced their breakup in a surprisingly friendly way – with matching posts on Twitter! Derek shared that they had decided to end their romantic relationship in August 2009. Shannon then added that they still cared for each other deeply 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 his dance partner during season 10, even 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 particular partners, and they didn’t do much to discourage the rumors! They even playfully pretended to kiss during one of their final performances. The flirty dynamic continued years later when one of them, Erin, became a co-host on the show.
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.
Despite widespread rumors of a romance during season 17, the Pretty Little Liars actor consistently denied being in a relationship with Peta.
Showmance or Real Deal: Showmance!
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