DWTS Pros Reveal Real-Life Love Behind the Spotlight
I’m Kai Montgomery, and oh, fantastic. Another dance-floor romance? Haven’t seen that before. Let’s roll our eyes at the obvious and break down who actually found love beyond the choreography.
Emma Slater and Alan Bersten finally made their romance official in April 2025 when they locked lips onstage during the final night of the Dancing With the Stars tour. The pair had been sparking dating rumors for months, and pro dancer Ezra Sosa’s very public “FINALLY” comment on a fan video gave fans the confirmation they’d been craving (E! News).
Then on July 28, Alan treated Instagram followers to a peek at their PDA-packed weekend back home. “Had the best time this weekend back home, celebrating my niece’s Bat Mitzvah! And we went tubing in a river!” he captioned the water-fun snapshots. Needless to say, they’re enjoying life together on their own terms. “No pressure there, but we’re just enjoying it,” Alan told E! News after their onstage reveal.
Emma’s ex-husband Sasha Farber doesn’t seem bitter either. “We’re very professional,” he said of their friendship in 2023. “In times like these you say, ‘Thank you for the beautiful memories,’ and you gotta move on.” That attitude sets the tone for what happens when pro dancers find partners off-screen.
Gleb Savchenko and Brooks Nader sparked a genuine connection during season 33. Their seven-month relationship, from 2024 into spring 2025, proved that not all showmances are fleeting. Both Instagram reveals and insider chatter confirmed this pairing was the real deal (People).
Gabby Windey and Vinny Guadagnino flirted through season 31, teasing fans with coy social posts. But despite the chemistry, they never took it past friendly banter. Gabby later went public with comedian Robby Hoffman on Valentine’s Day 2023, and that romance stuck (E! News).
Britt Stewart and Daniel Durant are the poster couple for turning dance partners into life partners. After reaching fifth place in season 31, they went public on Valentine’s Day 2023 with sweet selfies and then sealed the deal with an engagement announcement in December 2023 (People).
Emma Slater and Alek Skarlatos were another near miss. When Emma switched to partner with Hayes Grier in season 21’s Switch Up week, she admitted she’d yet to go on a date with Alek despite his obvious crush. We’ll chalk that up as a runway romance that never made it to the real world.
So there you have it: a parade of ballroom love stories that range from sizzling showmances to long-term real deals. If you thought dance shoes were just for the stage, think again.
Well, that was a waste of time. Moving on.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News, People Magazine, Instagram
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