Dancing With the Stars professionals Emma Slater and Alan Bersten have officially confirmed their relationship after months of speculation. The pair shared a kiss onstage during a live performance on the Dancing With the Stars Tour in Chicago over the weekend, drawing loud cheers from the audience.
According to eyewitnesses, the moment occurred during a dance routine when Bersten was holding Slater in his arms. As he placed her down, the two leaned in for a kiss, prompting an enthusiastic reaction from the crowd. The onstage moment marked the first public confirmation of their romance.
The kiss follows nearly a year of rumours surrounding the pair’s relationship. In October 2023, reports suggested that Slater and Bersten had been “hooking up,” though neither had addressed the speculation publicly until now.
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Fans had picked up on signs of their growing closeness in recent months. A photo from the DWTS tour in December 2023 showed Slater resting her hand affectionately on Bersten’s. Another fan-shared image posted to X appeared to show the pair holding hands backstage. On Instagram, the two have frequently posted flirty selfies and behind-the-scenes glimpses that fuelled further speculation.
Slater was previously married to fellow DWTS pro Sasha Farber. The couple separated in April 2022 after four years of marriage, and finalised their divorce in February 2023. Farber is currently in a relationship with The Bachelor contestant Jenn Tran, whom he was partnered with during the last season of Dancing With the Stars.
The official confirmation of Slater and Bersten’s relationship has been met with excitement from fans, many of whom have long speculated about their off-screen chemistry.
