Off the Dance Floor
‘Dancing with the Stars’ Pros & Their Real-Life Loves Outside the Ballroom
Hypnotizing everyone with the waltz, cha cha, and beyond, these 11 pro dancers charm us on and off the dance floor. Many of the Dancing with the Stars professional dancers are very much in love outside of the ballroom. Some have met their mates through the ABC series, while others have known their real-life partners for decades.
Yet, they all have something in common: a passionate love. While many significant others don’t necessarily know how to work their feet in rhythmic ways, these professional dancers have found a soulmate who understands their love for dance in an unparalleled way.
Scroll below and get a refresher on the romantic lives of the current DWTS pros.
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Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy
Many DWTS fans have been speculating that something is 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. For now, Jenna and Joey are still in the competition, while Val and partner Phaedra Parks were eliminated on October 22.
Sasha Farber and Jenn Tran
Okay, so Sasha Farber and Jenn Tran haven’t confirmed their relationship yet, but it’s pretty obvious that there might be something going on between these two.
The Bachelorette Season 21 lead admitted that she’s going to probably crash on his couch before deciding what to do with her life next.
Having been seen outside of the competition, they appear to have gone on many date nights. They even walked the Wicked Los Angeles premiere red carpet together. Prior to this rumored relationship, he was married to fellow pro Emma Slater. The two finalized their divorce in 2024.
Witney Carson and Carson McAllister
Witney Carson met her true love pretty early on in life. As 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 his mission 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: Kevin Leo, 3, and Jet, 1.
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. 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.
Still trying to enjoy their time together, they celebrated their latest anniversary at Six Flags. Both Karagach and Pashkov were pros in Season 33, but they have since been eliminated.
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.
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 has reportedly moved on from ex-husband Sasha Farber with fellow DWTS pro Alan Bersten.
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.”
All three parties are still involved with the show. Alan is, however, the only pro still competing for the Mirrorball. He’s paired up with Olympian Ilona Maher. The trio is on friendly terms while working together. Emma and Sasha finalized their divorce in 2024, but they split in 2022.
