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

The undeniable spark between professional dancers Emma Slater and Alan Bersten, stars of Dancing With the Stars, has captivated audiences both on and off the dance floor.

Slater became a part of the ABC reality dance competition in 2012, with Bersten joining in 2017, prior to their romantic involvement. During the show's 33rd season in 2024, an insider revealed exclusively to Us Weekly that the two were romantically linked.

Despite their silence regarding their relationship, Slater and Bersten confirmed the speculation with a public kiss during a live DWTS broadcast in April 2025. A few days later, Bersten commented on the widespread excitement among fans caused by their kiss. "Did that really spread everywhere?" Bersten inquired exclusively to Us about the incident. "We are simply living our lives to the fullest."

Prior to her relationship with Bersten, Slater was wed to fellow DWTS professional Sasha Farber, a marriage that lasted from 2018 to 2023. Bersten, meanwhile, had a short-lived on-screen romance with his season 27 partner, Alexis Ren.

Below, explore a comprehensive timeline of Slater and Bersten's evolving relationship:

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October 2024

An internal source, disclosing that Slater and Bersten were "romantically involved," informed Us that their connection was "not a recent development, but an established one."

April 2025

Slater and Bersten ignited a fan frenzy after sharing a kiss during a live DWTS broadcast, with Bersten later admitting he was "somewhat" taken aback by the extensive online attention it garnered. "That tour was remarkable, and I'm saddened by its conclusion," he shared with Us days following the kiss. "However, it also brought forth numerous positive memories."

May 2025

Slater journeyed to New York City to provide support for Bersten during his completion of the 2025 RBC Brooklyn Half marathon. "We accomplished it! My inaugural half marathon! That was immensely challenging! My final time was 1:38:43!" Bersten posted on Instagram, accompanying the message with photos taken after the race with Slater. "A special acknowledgment to all these amazing participants. I'm incredibly proud of you, @dannydlawn, and so delighted that @theemmaslater was present to encourage me." Subsequently, Slater uploaded images on Instagram showing her embracing Bersten and expressed her "pride" in him.

Following their trip to New York City, Slater and Bersten embarked on a Hawaiian escape. Providing followers with a peek into their journey on Instagram, Bersten posted a photo of the pair kayaking and another depicting Slater hugging Bersten from behind as they swam near a waterfall. "Our initial days in Kauai! Genuinely astonishing," Bersten captioned. "This is my definition of joy."

June 2025

Bersten and Slater partnered on a series of lighthearted videos, notably one where they swayed their heads in a kitchen setting. "'Since you're both professional dancers, you ought to create videos together.' The sort of videos we actually make," read the caption on their shared Instagram update.

July 2025

The pair displayed ample public affection in a collection of tender selfies, showing Bersten kissing Slater's cheek and neck. "Simply a captured instant," she wrote beneath the Instagram post. Bersten commented enthusiastically, "I'm already missing you."

Three weeks later, the couple repeated their public displays of affection, with Bersten posting a picture of himself shirtless, kissing Slater during a river tubing excursion.

November 2025

Slater posted an Instagram photo of her kissing Bersten in the DWTS ballroom, with the caption, "Eternally thankful for your affection and for the individual who captured this image of you kissing me with your eyes wide open! @alanbersten."