Adele Zaikman and Allen Genkin Confirm Romance After DWTS: The Next Pro
Adele Zaikman and Allen Genkin have confirmed their romance after meeting while competing on Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro.
Genkin made the relationship public on September 30 with a heartfelt birthday tribute to Zaikman. The post featured photos of the two dancers together and marked a change from their previous comments about being single.
The news comes shortly after Zaikman made her debut as a professional dancer on Dancing With the Stars Season 35.
Adele Zaikman and Allen Genkin Make Their Relationship Public
Genkin, 36, shared several photos with Zaikman on Instagram to celebrate her 25th birthday.
In his message, he praised Zaikman and described the connection between them as something special. He also expressed his affection for the dancer and wished her happiness and success.
The public tribute effectively confirmed what fans had been speculating about for weeks. Entertainment outlets including E! News, People and Entertainment Weekly have since reported that the pair are dating.
The announcement also drew reactions from people connected to the DWTS world, adding to the sense that the pair had been keeping their relationship relatively private.
The Couple Met on DWTS: The Next Pro
Zaikman and Genkin first crossed paths as contestants on Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro.
The ABC spinoff followed aspiring professional dancers competing for an opportunity to join the main Dancing With the Stars cast. Zaikman ultimately won the inaugural season on August 31, earning a professional spot on Season 35 of the flagship series.
Genkin was also part of that competition. Their connection attracted attention during and after the series, with fans noticing their chemistry and appearances together.
Zaikman later joined the main DWTS cast as a professional dancer.
Zaikman Previously Said They Were Single
The relationship confirmation came less than two weeks after Zaikman discussed her status publicly.
During a September 19 appearance on Fire Chats: The Mindfire Pod, Zaikman said she and Genkin were single at the time. She also acknowledged that viewers had been encouraging the two dancers to date.
That makes Genkin’s September 30 birthday tribute a notable change in the pair’s public relationship status.
It is not clear exactly when their relationship changed from friendship to romance.
Adele Zaikman’s DWTS Journey Took an Unexpected Turn
Zaikman’s relationship news arrives after a short but significant run on Dancing With the Stars Season 35.
After winning The Next Pro, she was paired with Conner Leavitt for her first season as a professional dancer on the main show.
However, Zaikman and Leavitt were eliminated during the first night of the Season 35 premiere on September 15. They performed a salsa and received a score of 12 out of 30.
Although her competitive run ended quickly, Zaikman’s place in the DWTS franchise remains notable because she became the inaugural winner of The Next Pro.
What Is Known About Adele Zaikman and Allen Genkin’s Romance?
The pair have not publicly detailed when their relationship began.
Their public confirmation came through Genkin’s birthday message and photos with Zaikman. Before that, their connection had generated speculation among fans because of their chemistry and appearances together.
For now, the dancers appear to be enjoying their new relationship while continuing their careers in the dance world.
The romance also adds another real-life connection to the long history of relationships that have emerged around the Dancing With the Stars franchise.
Why Fans Were Watching Their Connection
Romance rumors surrounding Zaikman and Genkin were fueled by their shared history on The Next Pro.
Both are professional dancers, so their connection developed within a highly competitive environment centered on ballroom performance, choreography and teamwork.
Still, it is important to separate fan speculation from confirmed information. Until Genkin’s birthday tribute and the resulting reports, the two had not publicly confirmed that they were a couple.
Their latest posts have now made their relationship status much clearer.
Adele Zaikman and Allen Genkin’s Relationship: What Comes Next?
For the moment, neither dancer has announced major plans for their relationship.
Zaikman’s immediate professional future remains connected to the Dancing With the Stars world, while Genkin continues his career as a professional dancer.
As their relationship becomes more public, fans will likely be watching for more appearances and updates from the pair.
For now, their romance marks a new chapter for two dancers who first met while competing for a place in the DWTS professional world.