DWTS’ Sasha Farber Reacts to Ex Emma Slater, Alan Bersten’s PDA Moment

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Sasha Farber is taking the news of his ex-wife Emma Slater’s relationship with Alan Bersten surprisingly well, showing no signs of upset.

Emma publicly celebrated Alan’s success in reaching the finals of season 34 with his partner, Elaine Hendrix. She shared a video on Instagram on November 18th of her kissing Alan in the ballroom, with a caption saying, “My boyfriend is a finalist. Again.”

What a true champion! I’m incredibly proud of you, Alan! And I’m so proud of Elaine as well! Congratulations to both of you – you both deserve this so much. Go Team Elaine!

Sash, age 41, congratulated them with a message saying “Congrats guys” and a clapping hands emoji. Emma, 36, responded with a simple “Thanks Sash.”

Sasha publicly showed his support for Emma and Alan, who have been openly dating for around six months. This follows earlier comments where he said he wasn’t bothered at all by their relationship, and was happy to see them together. Alan is 31 years old.

Sasha recently said in a TikTok Live that there’s no awkwardness between them and her ex. She expressed happiness for her ex and Alan, wishing them all the best.

Sasha pointed out that holding onto hatred only harms yourself, and then simply stated that everything else that happened is well-known history.

Emma’s past with Sasha and her current romance with Alan aren’t the only love stories to emerge from the ballroom. Read on to discover which other stars found love while dancing!

Sasha explained that holding onto hate is ultimately self-destructive, and then simply stated that everything else that happened is in the past.

As a lifestyle expert, I’m always fascinated by the connections made on shows like this! Emma’s journey with Sasha, and now Alan, isn’t unique – the ballroom has become quite the place to find love. I’m excited to share more details about all the stars who’ve found romance while dancing, so let’s dive in and see who waltzed their way into each other’s hearts!

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 at the end of their duet, seemingly confirming rumors of a months-long romance.

Are they a couple for show or are they genuinely in love? Their coworker, Ezra Sosa, seemed to confirm it’s the latter, enthusiastically responding “FINALLY” to a fan’s video of them kissing.

Fans began 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 the future holds.

Despite initial speculation, Gabby and her Bachelor co-star never became a couple. She later began dating 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 announced 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. Happy Valentine’s Day!”

Britt and Daniel got engaged in December 2023 and married in August 2025, with several professionals from Dancing with the Stars in attendance.

Showmance or Real Deal: Real deal.

During season 21, Emma and Hayes Grier connected during Switch Up week, and Hayes even told her she was “so hot.” Despite their connection, Emma revealed after she was eliminated that they hadn’t actually gone on a date yet, leaving the possibility open for the future.

Alek seemed genuinely interested in Emma – he’d blush and wouldn’t talk about his feelings, simply saying ‘no comment’ when asked. However, Emma quickly moved on after her relationship with Skarlatos in 2015, suggesting any feelings Alek had weren’t as strong as they appeared.

Professional dancer and former Bachelorette contestant Jenn were rumored to be dating after appearing together 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.

Let’s talk about Slater and Farber. They actually had a bit of a sweet story – they dated on and off starting way back in 2011! Things got really exciting when they got engaged live on television in October 2016, and then they officially tied the knot in March 2018. Sadly, after four years of marriage, news broke in August 2022 that they’d decided to separate. It’s always tough when relationships end, even ones that seemed so promising!

Were they a ‘showmance’ or genuinely in love? Regardless, they remained close 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. 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 brought him even more happiness, both in general and with his family, and that he’s constantly learning 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. They had both appeared as contestants on season 29 of the show, but competed individually.

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.

Throughout their 2017 season of Total Bellas, where they finished seventh, Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev maintained a platonic relationship. They reconnected romantically after Nikki’s breakup 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 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 dismissed the restraining orders they had filed against each other, hoping to create a more positive co-parenting relationship for their son and move forward with their lives.

Showmance or Real Deal? Real deal. 

I was totally rooting for Alexis and Alan last season! The chemistry between them was undeniable, and Ren even confessed she had a crush on him. There were rumors going around, and a source told TopMob News that they genuinely enjoyed being together and were exploring a possible relationship. I really hoped they’d end up together!

Were they a real couple or just putting on a show? Sadly, it seems like it was mostly for the cameras. Reports surfaced in December 2018 that they had broken up, with the distance and their busy work lives being cited as the reasons.

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 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 began dating during the fifth season of the show, but their relationship ended a few months after they unexpectedly left. 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 next season.

Showmance or Real Deal: Real deal.

It’s actually pretty amazing – they’d already been dating for a while before he even joined the show! They kept insisting nothing romantic was going on during season eighteen, but honestly, they couldn’t help but flirt and play up that connection whenever they were performing. It was so obvious they had something special!

Showmance or Real Deal: Total showmance.

Shortly after announcing his split from his wife of 14 years, Diane Plese, reports confirmed to TopMob News that the Shark Tank star was dating Kym Johnson, his professional dance partner from season 20, 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 ending their relationship in 2008. A representative for Karina Smirnoff stated that the relationship had lost its direction, following speculation about Mario Lopez being unfaithful.

Showmance or Real Deal: Real deal.

The dancers got engaged after only six months of dating in 2009, 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 trips 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 picture “My Geminis.”

Showmance or Real Deal: Real deal, baby!

Derek and Shannon captivated audiences with their connection on season six of the show, and they began dating shortly after. After almost a year together, they announced their split in a surprisingly friendly way – with identical tweets! Derek shared that August 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.

Although 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 particular partners, and they didn’t do much to discourage the rumors! They even created a playful moment that looked like a kiss during one of their final performances. The playful back-and-forth 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.

Although many people speculated that the two began a romantic relationship during season 17, the Pretty Little Liars actor consistently stated he wasn’t dating Peta.

Showmance or Real Deal: Showmance!

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