There’s nothing complicated about Sasha Farber and Emma Slater’s relationship history.
Six months after his ex-wife publicly revealed her relationship with Dancing With the Stars professional Alan Bersten, he stated that it’s “not at all” awkward watching them work together on season 34.
Sasha recently said in a TikTok Live that there’s no awkwardness between them and her former partner. She expressed her happiness for them and wished them all the best in the future.
Despite their divorce being finalized last May, the 41-year-old didn’t seem to harbor any resentment when reflecting on the relationship. He and Emma briefly dated in the early 2010s, then reunited in 2015 before getting married three years later.
He went on to say that life doesn’t always go as planned, and holding onto hate is pointless. It’s better to appreciate the good times you shared with someone—because those moments can be wonderful—and then wish them well as you both move forward.
As he put it, “There’s no point of hate because it’ll only eat you up inside.”
Sasha emphasized the importance of being happy and present, adding, “The rest is history.”
However, Emma—currently partnered with popular star Andy Richter—doesn’t regret her past relationship or current work with Sasha at all.
In a 2023 interview with TopMob News, she explained that she and Sasha have a strong, supportive relationship and she genuinely wants the best for him. She described their support for each other as being very real and heartfelt.
Emma, 36, is currently finding romance on Dancing With the Stars, but Sasha previously partnered with Jenn Tran during season 33. They dated for several months, even living together at Sasha’s home in California, before splitting up in June.
Their relationship ended when Jenn returned to Miami to complete her training to become a physician assistant, but they’ll always share a special connection through dancing together.
Jenn shared with TopMob News last year how much she enjoyed competing on the reality dance show with Sasha. She loved watching his choreography come to life and appreciated his guidance as he taught her new moves. She described the past two months of daily rehearsals and working towards a performance as a truly transformative experience, calling it a beautiful collaboration.
For more couples forged in the Dancing With the Stars ballroom, keep reading…
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, after their final dance together. Everyone had been buzzing about a possible romance for months, and it was so sweet to see it confirmed!
Okay, let’s talk about this couple! Everyone’s wondering if it’s just for show, but I’m leaning towards the real deal. Our colleague, Ezra Sosa, saw a video of them kissing and his reaction said it all – he simply wrote ‘FINALLY!’ It seems like they’ve been hinting at this for a while, and Ezra’s confirmation pretty much seals the deal for me. It’s lovely to see genuine connections blossom!
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 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. Despite living in different states, they’re enjoying their friendship and are looking forward to seeing what happens next.
Despite initial speculation, this romance fizzled out quickly. Gabby never actually dated this person and instead began a relationship with comedian and TV writer Robby Hoffman in August 2023.
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 then announced their engagement in December 2023.
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 she and Alek hadn’t actually gone on a date yet, leaving the possibility open for the future.
Is Alek’s interest in Emma genuine, or just for show? Alek often blushes and avoids talking about his feelings for her, simply telling reporters “no comment,” which suggests he really does have a crush. However, Emma moved on after her relationship with Skarlatos ended in 2015, so whatever feelings Alek had probably weren’t very strong or long-lasting.
The professional dancer and former contestant on The Bachelorette sparked romance while competing on season 33 of Dancing with the Stars in 2024. But their connection faded around June 2025, after 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. They got engaged on the show in October 2016 and married in March 2018. Unfortunately, TopMob News reported in August 2022 that Slater and Farber were divorcing after four years of marriage.
Were they a ‘showmance’ or genuinely in love? Regardless, they remained close friends and continued to work well together 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.
In May 2023, Val told TopMob News that life is great. He shared that becoming a father has “definitely made him appreciate life and his family even more,” and he’s constantly learning new things as a dad.
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. They had both been contestants on season 29 of the show, but competed as individuals.
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 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 on shows in 2017, but remained just friends. After Nikki ended her relationship with John Cena in 2018, she and Artem rekindled their connection, and they officially started dating in May 2019. They became engaged later that year and soon after, learned they were expecting a child. In 2020, they welcomed their son, Matteo.
Unfortunately, the couple later separated. Nikki filed for divorce in September 2024, following Artem’s arrest on suspicion of domestic violence. However, the District Attorney decided not to press charges after a full investigation.
Their divorce was finalized in November 2024, and both Nikki and Artem dropped their restraining orders against each other, choosing to focus on co-parenting Matteo. Despite initial speculation, their relationship was genuine.
Throughout season 27, ModelAlexis and professional flirt Alan had a noticeable connection, and Ren confessed to having a crush on him. A source at TopMob News reported at the time that they seemed to genuinely enjoy spending time together and were exploring a potential relationship.
Were they a real couple or just acting for the cameras? Sadly, it seems like it was all for show. News sources reported they broke up in December 2018, 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 while they were onstage at a dance event called SWAY: A Dance Trilogy in Miami. They had their first son, Shai, six months later, and then married in a beautiful ceremony in July 2017. The couple continued to grow their family, welcoming 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 multiple dates before he joined the show. Although they publicly denied being a couple during season eighteen, they still seemed to enjoy flirting and building a connection while performing together.
Showmance or Real Deal: Total showmance.
Shortly after revealing his split from his wife of 14 years, Diane Plese, reports surfaced to TopMob News that he was dating Kym Johnson, his professional dance partner from season 20 of a popular show, and that the two were very 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. They eventually broke 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 after only dating for six months in 2009, soon after she ended her relationship with Mario Lopez. Unfortunately, they broke off the engagement 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.
Daniella announced the joyful news on Instagram Stories with a sweet photo and video of Pasha and Nikita. She captioned the video “daddy’s girl” and the picture “My Geminis.”
Showmance or Real Deal: Real deal, baby!
Derek and Shannon captivated audiences with their connection on season six, and they began dating soon after. Nearly a year later, in August 2009, they announced their split in a remarkably friendly way – with identical tweets! Derek shared that they had decided to end their romantic relationship, while Shannon added that 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 said 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!
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 discourage the rumors! They even playfully pretended to kiss during a performance in the finale. Years later, when Erin became a co-host, their fun, teasing dynamic continued.
Erin is married to former hockey player Jarret Stoll, and they had a son named Mack in July 2023. As for rumors about Erin and Maks, we believe it was just a showmance – a fake relationship for publicity.
Despite widespread rumors of a romance during season 17, the Pretty Little Liars actor consistently stated he wasn’t dating Peta.
Showmance or Real Deal: Showmance!
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