Dancing With the Stars Pros Emma Slater and Alan Bersten's Relationship Timeline

The magnetic connection between Dancing With the Stars professionals Emma Slater and Alan Bersten has ignited both their performances and personal lives.

Slater became part of the ABC reality dance competition in 2012, with Bersten joining in 2017; their romance blossomed subsequently. During the 33rd season of the program in 2024, an insider revealed exclusively to Us Weekly that Slater and Bersten were “casually seeing each other.”

Despite their silence regarding their romantic involvement, Slater and Bersten confirmed speculations with a public kiss during a live “DWTS” broadcast in April 2025. A few days later, Bersten commented on how his and Slater's public embrace had caused a stir among their admirers. “Was it widely spread online?” Bersten inquired exclusively to Us about the incident, adding, “We are simply living in the moment.”

Prior to her relationship with Bersten, Slater was wed to fellow DWTS pro Sasha Farber between 2018 and 2023. Bersten, on the other hand, had a short-lived on-screen romance with his season 27 partner, Alexis Ren.

With the DWTS season 34 finale approaching in November 2025, explore the chronology of Slater and Bersten’s relationship evolution below:

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October 2024

An insider disclosed to Us that Slater and Bersten were “casually involved,” emphasizing that their connection was “not recent, but rather continuous.”

April 2025

Slater and Bersten caused a sensation among viewers when they shared a kiss during a live DWTS broadcast; Bersten later admitted he was “somewhat” taken aback by its online popularity. “The tour was amazing, and I'm saddened it concluded,” he confided to Us several days post-kiss. “However, it also held many memorable instances.”

May 2025

Slater journeyed to New York City to support Bersten during his completion of the 2025 RBC Brooklyn Half marathon. “We accomplished it! My inaugural half marathon! It was incredibly challenging! My recorded time was 1:38:43!” Bersten posted on Instagram, accompanying it with photos taken with Slater after the race. “A special mention to all these fantastic runners. I'm so proud of you @dannydlawn, and I'm overjoyed that @theemmaslater was present to encourage me.” Slater subsequently posted pictures on Instagram showing her embracing Bersten, expressing her immense “pride” in him.

Following their trip to New York City, Slater and Bersten embarked on a holiday to Hawaii. Giving their followers a peek into their journey on Instagram, Bersten uploaded a photo of the duo kayaking and another showing Slater hugging him from behind while swimming near a waterfall. “Our initial days in Kauai! Genuinely extraordinary,” Bersten captioned. “This represents my idea of joy.”

June 2025

Bersten and Slater teamed up for multiple lighthearted videos, notably one featuring them playfully moving their heads in the kitchen. “'As professional dancers, you should create videos together.' The videos we actually make,” they wrote in a shared Instagram update.

July 2025

The pair showcased ample public displays of affection in a collection of endearing selfies, as Bersten affectionately kissed Slater's cheek and neck. “Merely a captured moment,” she captioned the Instagram upload. Bersten commented enthusiastically, “I already miss you.”

A fortnight later, the couple repeated their affectionate displays, with Bersten posting a shirtless picture of himself kissing Slater during a river tubing excursion.

November 2025

Slater posted an Instagram photo of her kissing Bersten in the DWTS ballroom, adding, “Eternally thankful for your affection and for whoever captured this image of you kissing me with your eyes open! @alanbersten.”

Just hours before the DWTS season 34 finale commenced on November 25, Slater demonstrated her backing for Bersten by posting on her Instagram Story, “My world @AlanBersten.”