Off the Dance Floor
‘Dancing with the Stars’ Pros & Their Real-Life Loves Outside the Ballroom
A new season of Dancing With the Stars is about to be upon us! Aside from newcomer Jan Ravnik, all of the pro dancers on this season have competed on the show in the past, and many of them are very much in love outside of the ballroom.
In fact, some of the pros even met their significant others through the ABC series. Others have known their real-life partners for decades, with dance often being a common thread in the relationships.
For couples like Emma Slater and Alan Bersten, the romance is on the newer side, but others, like Valentin Chmerkovskiy and Jenna Johnson, the relationship blossomed years ago. Scroll below and get a refresher on the romantic lives of the current DWTS pros who will be hitting the dance floor with their celeb partners for Season 34 of the show this fall.
Dancing with the Stars, Season 34 Premiere, Tuesday, September 16, 8/7c, ABC and Streaming Live on Disney+
Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy
During Season 33, many DWTS fans speculated that something was going on between Bachelor Nation favorite Joey Graziadei and his dance partner, Jenna Johnson. Nothing could be less true.
Jenna is happily married to fellow pro dancer Val Chmerkovskiy. The couple tied the knot in 2019 and welcomed their son, Rome, in 2023.
Often showcasing their happy family, the two have no problem competing against each other, and they’ll be hitting the dance floor with Corey Feldman and Alix Earle this season.
Witney Carson and Carson McAllister
Witney Carson met her true love pretty early on in life. Since they started dating during their senior year of high school, Witney and Carson McAllister have gone through a lot together.
They were in a long distance relationship for two years while he was on a mission trip in Romania. Meanwhile, she followed her dream of becoming a professional dancer.
Witney and Carson got married on New Year’s Day in 2016. The couple has welcomed two kids together: Leo and Jet
Rylee Arnold and Walker Lyons
This young couple already has tons of fans! Rylee Arnold, who was previously rumored to have dated Harry Jowsey, hard launched her relationship with USC Trojans football player Walker Lyons on October 28, 2024. Since then, they have decided to fully embrace the public nature of her profession. They made their red carpet debut at the Wicked premiere. People have even started calling them the younger version of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce!
Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov
These two dance pros have known each other since 2009 and married in 2014. They’ve been married for over a decade and are still as happy as can be. They welcomed daughter Nikita into the world in 2023.
Daniella and Pasha will be performing with Dylan Efron and Danielle Fishel, respectively.
Britt Stewart and Daniel Durant
Sure, these two placed fifth during their run as a dance couple, but they ended up winning something a lot better — each other’s hearts.
Yes, that’s right, Britt Stewart and Daniel Durant met while he was a contestant on DWTS, and she was the pro leading the way. The CODA actor left without the Mirrorball trophy, but got a fiancée instead.
Their chemistry was palpable from the beginning. Britt even learned American Sign Language to make teaching him how to dance easier.
The couple tied the knot ahead of Britt’s return to the dance floor for Season 34.
Brandon and Brylee Armstrong
This Venice backdrop says enough because these two lovebirds aren’t able to stop sharing their joy with the world — and they shouldn’t.
The Armstongs had their first date at a Cheesecake Factory after he slid into her DMs in 2021. The two quickly became enamored and wed in 2022.
Alan Bersten and Emma Slater
Emma Slater used to be married to DWTS‘ Sasha Farber (who is not on Season 34), but she’s since moved on with Alan Bersten. Yes, Bersten is another pro on the show (he and Emma are both on Season 34).
The two were spotted holding hands on October 30. Us Weekly reported that Emma and Alan are “hooking up” and their romance is “not new.”
As Season 34 has neared, Emma and Alan have been more public with their love.
Mark Ballas & BC Jean
Mark Ballas is back after taking two seasons off, but away from the ballroom, everything is the same in his love life.
Mark married his wife, BC Jean, whom he’s in a musical duo with, in 2016. They welcomed a son in 2023.
Gleb Savchenko
Gleb Savchenko does not appear to currently be in a relationship. During Season 33, he made headlines for his romance with partner Brooks Nader, but the relationship ended in April after she accused him of cheating on her (which he’s denied).
Gleb was previously married to Elena Samodanova from 2006 t0 2020. They share a daughter.
Ezra Sosa
Ezra Sosa has not publicly confirmed whether or not he’s in a relationship.
Jan Ravnik
With Jan Ravnik being the new pro this season, not much is known about his personal life. His relationship status is unclea.
