In the magical realm of “Dancing With the Stars,” where sequins shimmer and emotions run high, this week’s Disney night delivered a performance that had audiences on the edge of their seats. Sasha Farber and Jenn Tran took center stage, enchanting everyone with their fairy tale-inspired routine that wrapped up with a charming forehead kiss—cute, right? But it left us wondering: are they just dancing partners or is there some serious chemistry brewing behind the scenes? The judges couldn’t help but weigh in, with Derek Hough cheekily asking, “Is it weird for me to say that I ship this?” Talk about a twist worthy of a Disney plot! Host Julianne Hough had her fun too, teasing Sasha about the forehead kiss, questioning if he should step it up. But despite the playful banter, the afterwards was all about those romance rumors swirling between Jenn and Sasha. Are they flirting, or is it just dance floor magic? Grab your popcorn, folks, because this dance card is anything but simple!
The duo captivated the audience with their Disney-themed performance, which concluded with Sasha sweetly kissing Jenn on the forehead. As the judges shared their feedback, Derek Hough playfully commented on their chemistry, saying, “Is it weird for me to say that I ship this?”
Host Julianne Hough also poked a little fun at their concluding move, asking, “A kiss on the forehead? Sasha, come on!” However, Sasha was content with his decision.
After the show, Jenn Tran and Sasha Farber addressed the swirling romance rumors, teasing their chemistry and keeping fans guessing.
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When speaking to The Hollywood Reporter following the conclusion of Disney night, “Listen, we have so much trust in each other. She’s an incredible woman. I’m just happy to be here on this incredible journey with her.”
He went on to talk about how “beautiful” the dance they did was, which is why they didn’t want to ruin the moment with an actual kiss. “We were like ‘Hey, should we kiss?'” he recalled, though the two ultimately thought it would be “weird” to do a “beautiful, classy rumba and then make out.”
“It wasn’t that type of dance,” Sasha said as Jenn held his arm and put her head down, blushing.
Following the judge’s scores, the remaining contestants began chanting, “Kiss the girl,” but the pair never locked lips.
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Sasha Farber recently went through a divorce from fellow “DWTS” pro Emma Slater.
The couple’s marriage did not result in any children, so there are no issues or disputes regarding child support.
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The 26-year-old “Bachelorette” star, Jenn Tran, got engaged to Devin Strader during the dramatic Season 21 finale, but the pair announced their split during the live “After the Rose” special on September 3.
The breakup soon became messy, with Jenn accusing Devin of participating in the show solely for fame. Devin fired back with a 13-minute video on Instagram, detailing his side of the story and sharing hundreds of screenshots from their text conversations to support his claims.
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Sasha Farber isn’t the only man who is rumored to have a romance with Jenn Tran.
After her dramatic breakup with ex-fiancé Devin, Jenn has rekindled her connection with fellow contestant Jonathon Johnson. Speculation intensified following their joint appearance at a party on September 13, fueling rumors about their relationship status. While their chemistry was apparent, Jenn dodged questions about their romance when asked by People, leaving fans even more curious about the nature of their bond.
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“It’s funny, because [you learn] so much more about the person after the show,” the reality television star said of Johnson. “There’s so many layers to uncover and things about them that you didn’t know, especially things that they were feeling in the moment on the show, and you’re like, ‘Wait, you weren’t feeling that way?'”
“So it’s so nice to know Jonathon even more after the show,” she added. “We’ve become so much closer.”
At the end of the evening, Dwight Howard and Daniella Karagach, Phaedra Parks and Val Chmerkovskiy, and Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold were tied at the bottom of the leaderboard, but it was Phaedra and Val who had to say goodbye.
The seven remaining couples are:
“Dancing With the Stars” airs simultaneously on ABC and Disney+ every Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET. Episodes are available for streaming the following day on Disney+.