Partners from Dancing with the Stars typically become quite close after spending endless hours together rehearsing in the studio, and we’re about to discuss the pairs who stayed friendly after their seasons. Great friendships are typically formed on the show between professional dancers and the celebrities that they are partnered with. Many times, the friendships are so close that the dance couples will continue to be friends, sometimes years after their experiences in the ballroom are over.

Occasionally, some of these dancing friendships will even blossom into romances. Some relationships from Dancing with the Stars have been successful, while others have been anything but. There have even been a few situations where professional dancers and their partnered celebrities do not actually get along. Needless to say, things can get quite intense in the studio during rehearsals.

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While it does occasionally happen, it is quite rare that a duo does not actually get along. In fact, production does their very best to meticulously assign each professional dancer to a celebrity best suited for them. This is why friendships oftentimes blossom on the show. Some of these longtime friends later teamed up for different work projects, were involved in each other’s weddings, or just continued supporting one another from afar.

Simone Biles and Sasha Farber

Simone Biles (who also competed on The Masked Dancer) competed on DWTS season 24. She and her pro partner Sasha Farber instantly clicked. After placing 4th in the competition, Sasha and Simone remained friends. In 2021, the two partnered up yet again to plan Simone’s Olympic floor routine.

AJ McLean and Cheryl Burke

Last season, AJ McLean and Cheryl Burke were teamed up together. The two instantly bonded over their battles with addiction as well as their journeys to sobriety. The two even started a podcast together, “Pretty Messed Up.”

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Zendaya and Val Chmerkovskiy

In 2013, Zendaya competed on the show alongside the seasoned pro, Val Chmerkovskiy. At the time, Zendaya was only 17 years old. She and Val became so close throughout the competition that Val even attended her high school graduation.

Bobby Bones and Sharna Burgess

Bobby Bones and Sharna Burgess took home the Mirror Ball Trophy during season 25. Making it all the way to the end of the competition, Bobby and Sharna spent a ton of time together. Earlier this month, Sharna sent her love to Bobby as he tied the knot.

Bill Engvall and Emma Slater

In 2013, Bill Engvall took on the ballroom as he competed alongside the pro, Emma Slater. Five years later, Bill officiated Emma’s wedding to fellow pro dancer Sasha Farber in 2018.

Alfonso Ribeiro and Witney Carson

Alfonso Ribeiro and Witney Carson’s instant chemistry helped them to win the Mirror Ball Trophy in 2014. The two continued to remain in touch outside of the show, before later teaming up for a show together on the Game Show Network. The show was called Catch 21.

Adam Rippon and Jenna Johnson

After competing together in the ballroom, Adam Rippon was a part of Jenna Johnson’s wedding to fellow pro dancer Val Chmerkovskiy in 2019. He was a “bridesman” alongside fellow pro dancer Lindsay Arnold, who was a bridesmaid at the wedding.

Sadie Robertson and Mark Ballas

Sadie Robertson and Mark Ballas remained friends long after dancing together during season 19 of the show. Sadie even attended Mark’s wedding two years later in 2016. Four years after competing together, Sadie was still raving over her former dancing partner.

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Johnny Weir and Britt Stewart

Last season, Johnny Weir and Britt Stewart’s close friendship formed in the ballroom. At the time, they were both shocked at how instantly they clicked.

Jordan Fisher and Lindsay Arnold

The first and only time Lindsay Arnold won Dancing with the Stars was when she was partnered with Jordan Fisher during season 2017. After their time in the ballroom together came to an end, the pair continued to show support for each other, even from afar.

 

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Gianna is a 24 year old Reality TV fanatic. She spent her free time in college working for a top 40 radio station, where she was always in the know with the latest entertainment news. Now, when she’s not binge watching Dancing with the Stars or Jersey Shore, you can find her at the gym doing some heavy lifting.

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