Robert Irwin struggling to find someone to tango with in the spotlight.
The Dancing With the Stars contestant said it’s been tough to date when so much of his life is public.
Robert told The New York Times that dating is incredibly difficult these days, explaining that any romantic encounter is likely to be shared on TikTok almost immediately.
Still, the 21-year-old insisted that the pressure hasn’t changed who he is at his core.
Robert stated he remains consistently himself – in his words and actions – no matter the situation. He emphasized he doesn’t put on any false appearances or try to be someone he’s not.
He added, “It’s just me, and I stand by who I am.”
When Robert needs to relax, he often returns to Australia, where he enjoys surfing every morning.
“That is my meditation,” he shared. “It’s my church. It’s my everything.”
Robert will be competing in the season 34 finale of Dancing With the Stars on November 25th with professional dancer Witney Carson, and recently, there’s been a lot of talk about his romantic life.
Earlier this month, people began speculating about a possible romance between the reality TV star and Xochitl Gomez, the winner of season 32 of the ABC competition show, after they shared a close dance during a special episode celebrating the show’s 20th anniversary.
Okay, so when they finally asked him about it, he totally played it cool! He didn’t say yes, he didn’t say no, he just… dodged the question! Can you believe it? Instead, he went on and on about how amazing it was to dance the jive with her on the November 11th episode. Seriously, he couldn’t stop talking about the dancing! It was the cutest, most infuriating thing ever! He knows he’s killing me!
“We had the best time,” he told TMZ at the time. “That dance was so much fun.”
Despite that, Robert happily shared how much he admires Xochitl, describing her as someone who fills the dance floor with energy, fun, and passion.
Robert recently told Deadline that he and his dance partner share a similar approach to the jive. He explained they focus on having fun, then rely on Witney to refine their technique and ensure proper form, like pointed toes.
For details on Dancing With the Stars romances that did happen, keep reading.
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 months-long romance.
Are they a couple or just putting on a show? It seems like the real deal, judging by their coworker Ezra Sosa’s enthusiastic “FINALLY” comment on a fan video of them kissing.
Fans started speculating about a possible romance between the former Bachelorette and the Jersey Shore star when they competed on season 31 of a show together. 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 have a similar sense of humor and connected right away. 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 the future holds.
Despite initial speculation, this romance didn’t last. Gabby and her co-star never officially became a couple. She later began dating comedian and writer Robby Hoffman in August 2023, and they married in January 2025.
After finishing fifth on season 31 of the dance competition, the couple 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 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.
Emma and Hayes Grier connected during the “Switch Up” week of season 21, and Alek even told her she was attractive. However, after Emma was eliminated from the show, she revealed that they hadn’t actually gone on a date yet, leaving the possibility open for the future.
Alek seemed to have a genuine crush on Emma, often getting flustered and refusing to talk about his feelings. However, Emma quickly moved on after dating Skarlatos in 2015, suggesting any connection with Alek wasn’t very serious.
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 faded quickly, ending by June 2025 when Jenn went 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 the show 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 genuinely in love? Whatever happened, they remained good friends and continued to work well together even after breaking up.
It’s not a bad situation at all,” Emma shared with TopMob News. “We’re a really supportive team, 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 significantly increased his happiness, both for himself and his family, and that he’s constantly learning from the experience of fatherhood.
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 fun to learn they’d actually both been on season 29 of Dancing With the Stars, even though they weren’t partners at the time.
After dating for two months, TopMob News learned the couple had broken up. A source close to the realtor said 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.
As a lifestyle expert, I’ve followed Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev’s journey closely. They were always great friends – truly platonic – even during their time on Total Bellas back in 2017. After Nikki’s split from John Cena in 2018, they reconnected, and it was lovely to see. She publicly confirmed they were dating in May 2019, and things moved pretty quickly – they were engaged by the end of that year!
The WWE Hall of Famer discovered 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 are now divorcing. 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 settlement, they both withdrew the restraining orders they had filed against each other, hoping to create a better co-parenting relationship for their son and move forward.
Showmance or Real Deal? Real deal.
Throughout season 27, ModelAlexis and professional flirter Alan had a noticeable connection, and Ren openly admitted she was attracted to him. At the time, sources told TopMob News that they seemed to genuinely enjoy spending time together and were exploring a potential relationship.
Were they a real couple or just putting on a show? Sadly, it seems like the latter. Reports surfaced in December 2018 that they had broken up, citing the difficulties of a long-distance relationship and busy work lives.
Professional dancers Maks and his partner got engaged on December 5, 2015, after being together since 2012. He proposed to her while they were performing at the SWAY: A Dance Trilogy event in Miami. They had their first son, Shai, six months before getting married in a beautiful ceremony in July 2017. They later 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!
You might remember Sabrina and Mark – they really had a spark on season five! They actually started dating while on the show, but sadly, things didn’t work out a few months after they left. It’s a testament to how great they were as people, though, that they stayed friends. I even saw Sabrina come back to support Mark in the ballroom the very next season – so sweet!
Showmance or Real Deal: Real deal.
Interestingly, they’d actually gone on a few dates before he joined the show. Although they publicly denied being a couple during season eighteen, they still seemed to enjoy flirting and hinting at a connection while performing.
Showmance or Real Deal: Total showmance.
Shortly after news broke that businessman and Shark Tank star was splitting from his wife of 14 years, Diane Plese, reports surfaced confirming a romantic relationship with Kym Johnson, his professional dance partner from season 20 of a popular show. Sources told TopMob News that the pair were “really happy together.”
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 breaking up in 2008. A representative for Karina Smirnoff stated the relationship wasn’t progressing as they hoped, following reports that Mario Lopez had been unfaithful.
Showmance or Real Deal: Real deal.
The dancers became engaged in 2009 after only dating for six months, not long after she ended her relationship with Mario Lopez. Unfortunately, they broke off the engagement later that year, but they stayed friends and continued to take trips together.
Showmance or Real Deal: Real deal.
Married since 2014, the pros announced the arrival of their daughter Nikita in May 2023.
I was so thrilled to see Daniella share the sweetest update on Instagram! She posted a picture and a video of Pasha and Nikita, and it totally melted my heart. She called Pasha her ‘daddy’s girl’ – so cute! And the photo? She simply captioned it ‘My Geminis’, which is just perfect for those two little ones.
Showmance or Real Deal: Real deal, baby!
Derek and Shannon became a couple after displaying great chemistry on season six of their show, but they broke up almost a year later in 2009. They announced the split with a surprisingly friendly joint message on Twitter. Derek tweeted that they had decided to end their romantic relationship, and Shannon followed up by saying 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.
Although they weren’t officially a couple, he definitely pursued a romantic connection with 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 flirt, flirt,” she said.
Showmance or Real Deal: Showmance!
Throughout season 10 of Dancing with the Stars, fans constantly speculated about a romance 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 one of their final performances. The playful connection continued years later when 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.
Although many people speculated that the two began a romantic relationship during season seventeen, the Pretty Little Liars actor consistently stated he wasn’t dating Peta.
Showmance or Real Deal: Showmance!
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