The Dancing with the Stars tour ended with more than just dazzling choreography—it may have also marked the official start of Emma Slater and Alan Bersten’s romance. The two professional dancers, who have been at the center of relationship speculation for months, seemingly confirmed the rumors with a steamy onstage kiss during their final performance in Rosemont, Illinois, on April 19.
A viral TikTok clip captured the intimate moment, which sent the crowd into cheers. Mid-routine, the pair paused their dance, locked eyes, and shared a kiss—Bersten’s arm wrapped around Slater’s waist while hers rested around his neck. After the brief but electric display, they seamlessly resumed their performance as if nothing had happened. Fan Callie Justine, who posted the video, dubbed it “the greatest hard launch of all time.”
Though neither Slater, 36, nor Bersten, 30, has officially confirmed their relationship, the moment spoke volumes. Bersten later shared a photo from their final routine on Instagram—a close-up of the pair gazing at each other—though he notably avoided posting the kiss itself. Representatives for both dancers did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Before their apparent romance, both had high-profile relationships within the DWTS world. Slater was previously married to fellow pro Sasha Farber, with whom she tied the knot in 2018 after getting engaged on the show in 2016.
The couple announced their separation in August 2022, and Slater filed for divorce in February 2023. Despite the split, they continued working together professionally, with Slater emphasizing their mutual support. Farber is now rumored to be dating The Bachelorette star Jenn Tran, his partner from DWTS Season 33.
Bersten, meanwhile, dated model Alexis Ren after they were paired together in Season 27, though they split in 2018.
With the DWTS tour now over, fans are eagerly waiting to see if Slater and Bersten will make their relationship official offstage. For now, their electrifying kiss has given the rumor mill plenty to talk about.
