Adele Zeikman and Allen Genkin started dating after DWTS
23 september 2026 в 19:02
The winner of «Dancing With the Stars: Next Pro», - Adele Zaikman, and her fellow contestant Allen Genkin have started dating. This was reported by Us, citing a source who confirmed that the couple began their romantic relationship after performing together during the first season of the show’s spinoff this summer.
Zaikman, 24, and Genkin, 36, met on «DWTS: Next Pro», - which premiered in July. Genkin reached the semifinals, while Zaikman became the first champion of the show in August. After her victory, she joined the main cast of «Dancing With the Stars» for its 35th season, but her pairing with Connor Levit was eliminated on the first night.
In early September, Zaikman and Genkin held a joint masterclass in Los Angeles. Zaikman shared on Instagram that she was «overwhelmed with gratitude» for the participation of 100 people in their class, adding that dancing with Genkin is always a pleasure.
Genkin also spoke about his connection with Zaikman on «The Joe Vulpis» podcast, calling her «special» and a «beautiful person». Zaikman confirmed in an interview that they are close and enjoy each other’s company, but at that time, they were not in a romantic relationship. However, later Genkin posted a video of a dance number, which reignited rumors about their relationship.
Zaikman, 24, and Genkin, 36, met on «DWTS: Next Pro», - which premiered in July. Genkin reached the semifinals, while Zaikman became the first champion of the show in August. After her victory, she joined the main cast of «Dancing With the Stars» for its 35th season, but her pairing with Connor Levit was eliminated on the first night.
In early September, Zaikman and Genkin held a joint masterclass in Los Angeles. Zaikman shared on Instagram that she was «overwhelmed with gratitude» for the participation of 100 people in their class, adding that dancing with Genkin is always a pleasure.
Genkin also spoke about his connection with Zaikman on «The Joe Vulpis» podcast, calling her «special» and a «beautiful person». Zaikman confirmed in an interview that they are close and enjoy each other’s company, but at that time, they were not in a romantic relationship. However, later Genkin posted a video of a dance number, which reignited rumors about their relationship.
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