Ezra Sosa Details His “Breakdown” on Dancing With the Stars Tour

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Ezra Sosa is still finding his rhythm.

The professional dancer from Dancing With the Stars revealed in a TikTok video on January 23rd that he had a difficult emotional moment, describing it as a “breakdown,” during the first show of the tour in Akron, Ohio the previous night.

Ezra, 25, shared a video showing his frustration after a rocky start to his tour. He explained he was upset with his performance during the first show, and was visibly distressed during intermission, shaking his head and covering his face.

The dancer, who most recently performed with Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles on season 34 of the show, apologized for his mistake. In a post about the incident, he wrote that he was very disappointed in himself and promised to improve.

People flooded Ezra with supportive messages after he posted a video. One fan wrote, “Ezra, please don’t stop! You’re an amazing dancer!” Another added, “Ezra, you’re the reason a new generation is watching this show – you’re incredibly talented and hilarious!”

One fan also sweetly reminded him: “Just remember the audience doesn’t know the choreography.”

Ezra started his professional dancing career on Dancing with the Stars during season 33. He was partnered with Anna Delvey, but they were eliminated after only one week of competition.

Ezra teamed up with Jordan, age 24, for his second season on the show, which ended last October. They reached the finals of season 34 but ultimately finished third.

As Ezra and Jordan worked together, they became very close friends. They playfully celebrated their bond with matching tattoos that said “Just Married,” jokingly referencing the rumors about a secret engagement. This was especially funny considering Ezra had publicly come out as gay in June 2022.

In October, Ezra addressed rumors of a falling out with Jordan, explaining to his Instagram followers that their relationship is more like that of a brother and sister.

He described Jordan as an incredible person and expressed deep gratitude for her presence in his life.

Jordan described their close relationship, saying, “We have a lot of fun together, and I think people can see how well we connect on social media.”

Ezra and Jordan became friends on season 34 of Dancing with the Stars, but they aren’t the only couple who found love on the show. Here’s a look at other romances that started in the ballroom.

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, during the final show of the 2025 Dancing With the Stars tour in April, two of the pro dancers finally shared a kiss onstage! It happened right at the end of their duet, and honestly, it felt like the perfect confirmation of all the romance rumors that had been swirling for months. I was so happy for them!

Are they a couple for show, or is it genuine? It seems real, as their coworker Ezra Sosa commented “FINALLY” when a fan shared a 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 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 explained 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 what the future holds.

Despite initial speculation, Gabby and her “Bachelor” contestant never 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 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 and wrote, “My Valentine. 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.

Emma and Hayes Grier connected during the “Switch Up” week of season 21, and Alek even told her she was “so hot.” 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 with a simple, “We’ll see.”

Alek seemed to have a genuine crush on Emma, often getting flustered and refusing to talk about his feelings when asked. However, Emma quickly moved on after her appearance on the show 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. 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 together respectfully even after ending their relationship.

It’s actually a really positive situation,” Emma shared with TopMob News. “We’re a close 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. 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 significantly increased his happiness, both in general and with his family, and that he’s constantly learning from the experience of fatherhood.

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. 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, with both remaining friends – they simply weren’t a good match or the timing wasn’t right.

Chrishell has since found love with partner G Flip.

Showmance or Real Deal: We’re calling Chrishell and Keo’s romance the real deal.

During the 2017 season of Total Bellas, Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev maintained a platonic relationship. 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.

Nikki and Artem finalized their divorce in November 2024. Both parties also dismissed the restraining orders they had filed against each other, wanting to focus on moving forward and co-parenting their son.

Showmance or Real Deal? Real deal. 

Throughout season 27, ModelAlexis and professional flirter Alan had a lot of playful chemistry, and Ren revealed on the show she was attracted to him. At the time, sources told TopMob News that they seemed to genuinely enjoy being together and were exploring a possible 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.

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, and then got 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 hinting at a connection while performing.

Showmance or Real Deal: Total showmance.

Shortly after announcing 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 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 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!

Oh my gosh, remember Derek and Shannon? Their connection in season six was EVERYTHING! They actually started dating after that, and I was seriously living for it. It lasted almost a year, which felt too short, honestly. But even when they broke up in 2009, it was the sweetest thing. They announced it on Twitter, together! Derek tweeted first, saying they’d decided to stop being boyfriend and girlfriend, and then Shannon finished it, saying they still loved each other and would always be friends. It was so mature and heartbreaking all at once! I was obsessed with them, and even the breakup was oddly perfect.

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 flirtation,” she said.

Showmance or Real Deal: Showmance!

Oh my gosh, remember Erin and Maks on Dancing with the Stars? They were just electric together! Everyone was totally convinced they were a couple all through season 10, and honestly, they didn’t exactly deny it! I mean, that almost-kiss during their final performance? On a bed?! It was everything! And even years later, when Erin became a co-host, the playful flirting never stopped. Seriously, I live for their chemistry!

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 stated he wasn’t dating Peta.

Showmance or Real Deal: Showmance!

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