The ballroom is officially heating up again! Season 34 of Dancing With the Stars is finally here, and while we’re busy cheering on the celebrity contestants, it’s hard not to get curious about the lives of the professional dancers guiding them through the competition. These pros might be there to teach flawless footwork, but let’s be honest: this show has been just as famous for its behind-the-scenes love stories as it has been for its mirrorball trophies.
Over DWTS’ 30-plus seasons, the ballroom has sparked plenty of relationship rumors, whirlwind romances and even a few happily-ever-afters. Remember when Hannah Brown and Alan Bersten had everyone wondering if their chemistry extended beyond the dance floor? Or when longtime fan-favorite Maksim Chmerkovskiy surprised viewers by falling in love with fellow pro Peta Murgatroyd — after once being engaged to another castmate? While some dancers keep their personal lives completely off the dance floor, others have found their forever partner in the ballroom.
So before you place your bets on this season’s front-runners, it’s time to brush up on the romantic lives of the pros who will be hitting the stage this year. Whether they’re happily married, newly dating, or have been the subject of juicy showmance rumors, keep reading for a look back at the love lives that have kept fans talking.
