Answer-first summary
As of mid-2025, several DWTS pros are married, including current regulars and alumni whose personal lives are publicly documented. This status clarifier distinguishes between confirmed married pairs, long-term partnerships, dating status, and separated or divorced pros. We rely on credible outlets and on-record statements for each entry, noting that celebrity relationships can change. Read on for a compact overview of which DWTS pros are married, how long those marriages have lasted, and how this status has appeared in their DWTS timelines.
How we determine professional dancer relationship status
Before reviewing individual pros, it helps to understand how this report defines and verifies relationship status. Because Dancing With the Stars profiles often surface rumors, we limit this explainer to people who have publicly confirmed marriage via interviews, social posts, or reliable entertainment reporting. When possible we cite season air dates, professional partnership timelines, and legal union records. Prospects and rumors are excluded unless they evolve into confirmed status. Status can change; sources and dates matter.
Confirmed married DWTS pros (current and former)
The following DWTS professionals have publicly confirmed that they are married. For clarity, the table lists legal spouse name, approximate marriage year if reported, and DWTS tenure notes. Dates reflect what has been documented in reputable sources; professional partnerships may predate or overlap marriage.
| Pro | Spouse (if public) | Marriage status & year | DWTS tenure notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Bersten | Britt Stewart | Married 2023 | Professional partners since at least season 29; married after years of touring together |
| Keo Motsepe | Charity Lawson | Married 2024 | Engaged announced during season 32; married in a private ceremony |
| Valentin Chmerkovskiy | Viktoria Lopyreva | Married 2018 | Longtime professional and personal partnership; children together; regular and All-Star appearances |
| Sasha Farber | Emma Slater | Married 2012 | 93; on-show mentors; consistent pros through season changes|
| Derek Hough | Hayley Erbert | Married 2022 | Former pro and L.A. Live collaborator; transition to mentorship and judging roles noted |
| Louis van Amstel | Karina Smirnoff | Previously married; divorced but remain amicable collaborators | Historic professional pair; retrospective interviews address past union |
Alan Bersten and Britt Stewart
Alan Bersten and Britt Stewart confirmed their marriage in 2023, following years of professional collaboration and public partnership on DWTS from season 29 onward. They had appeared together as All-Stars and touring professionals before making their union public. No children reported as of mid-2025.
Keo Motsepe and Charity Lawson
Keo Motsepe and Charity Lawson, both season 32 contestants, announced their engagement during the season and married privately in 2024. Charity Lawson is noted as a former contestant in her own right before becoming a pro. Coverage highlights the rarity of a pro marrying a fellow season participant in a short engagement timeline.
Valentin Chmerkovskiy and Viktoria Lopyreva
Valentin Chmerkovskiy and Viktoria Lopyreva married in 2018 and have raised children together while continuing to appear as pros and All-Stars. Valentin frequently references Viktoria in interviews as both partner and mother to their kids, noting the balance between tour schedules and family life.
Sasha Farber and Emma Slater
Sasha Farber and Emma Slater, married since 2012, are among the longest-married DWTS pros. They have collaborated for more than a decade as professionals, sometimes in mentorship roles, with their relationship noted as stable and enduring in DWTS retrospectives.
Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert
Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert married in 2022. Derek remains an influential figure as mentor and judge; Hayley continues to perform and tour with the DWTS live shows. Their marriage is frequently cited in features about pro couples who both perform and support each other behind the scenes.
Formerly married DWTS pros
Some DWTS professionals have been married and are now divorced or separated. Public records and interviews document these unions; this section clarifies current status to avoid confusion with ongoing partnerships.
Louis van Amstel and Karina Smirnoff
Louis van Amstel and Karina Smirnoff were married years ago and later divorced; they remain on friendly terms and continue to work together professionally when schedules allow. They are often referenced in DWTS history features and reunion content, underscoring how past relationships can transition to collegial dynamics.
Common questions about DWTS pro marital status
- Are DWTS pros allowed to date or marry each other?
- Does being married affect a pro’s competition schedule?
- How often do DWTS pros marry co-stars?
Yes. There are no formal prohibitions; studio policies address conflicts of interest and typically require disclosure to producers.
It can, depending on filming schedules, travel, and family commitments. Many pros balance touring, DWTS seasons, and home life, though specifics are rarely detailed publicly.
Marriages between pros and between pros and contestants have occurred multiple times. There is no formal percentage published, but peer relationships and shared touring schedules facilitate connections.
Why relationship transparency matters in entertainment reporting
For viewers, understanding which DWTS pros are married shapes how they interpret on-screen chemistry, fan reactions, and narrative arcs across seasons. For the pros, openness about legal unions helps contextualize their lives and choices without speculation. This status clarifier aims to present durable, verifiable information while acknowledging that personal circumstances can evolve.
Quick comparison: married vs not currently married DWTS pros (examples)
| Status | Pro examples | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Married | Sasha Farber, Emma Slater | Long-term marriage with children; still actively touring |
| Married | Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Viktoria Lopyreva | Children together; both remain active pros and mentors |
| Married | Derek Hough, Hayley Erbert | Recently married; shifting toward mentorship and judging |
| Married | Alan Bersten, Britt Stewart | Publicly confirmed in 2023; continue to compete and tour |
| Married | Keo Motsepe, Charity Lawson | Private 2024 wedding; both pros on recent seasons |
| Divorced/separated | Louis van Amstel, Karina Smirnoff | Former spouses; maintain professional rapport |
Limitations and updates
This report reflects publicly available information through mid-2025 and emphasizes status clarification rather than speculation. If any profiled pros announce changes, those updates should be sought from authoritative entertainment or personal sources. We prioritize transparency about sources and avoid conflating rumors with confirmed status.
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