Ezra Frech has made a sweet new connection away from the Dancing With the Stars ballroom. The Paralympic champion recently met his professional partner Daniella Karagach’s young daughter, Nikita, and the two quickly hit it off.
Karagach opened up about the adorable interaction following the Sept. 29 episode of Dancing With the Stars. She said it was special to watch her daughter become comfortable around Frech.
The moment has added a more personal side to Frech’s DWTS experience as he continues competing alongside Karagach in Season 35.
Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach’s Daughter Quickly Bonded
Karagach shares Nikita with fellow professional dancer and husband Pasha Pashkov. According to Karagach, her daughter became fascinated with Frech when they spent time together.
She described watching them sit together on the couch as a particularly touching moment. Nikita even viewed Frech as something of a superhero.
Karagach said her daughter called him “Superman,” reflecting how impressed the young child was by him. Frech, for his part, also had a warm reaction to Nikita and called her cute.
The interaction has given fans another glimpse into the relationship developing beyond rehearsals and live performances.
Who Is Ezra Frech on Dancing With the Stars?
Frech joined Dancing With the Stars for Season 35 after building an accomplished career in Para athletics.
The American athlete is a two-time Paralympic champion. At the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, he won gold in both the men’s 100-meter T63 and high jump T63 events.
He is competing on Dancing With the Stars with Karagach, who is one of the show’s professional dancers. ABC’s official cast information confirms Karagach’s Season 35 celebrity partner is Frech.
His transition from Para athletics to ballroom dancing has also required the pair to adapt choreography around his prosthetic leg.
Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach Continue to Grow as a DWTS Pair
The connection between Frech and Karagach extends beyond their performances.
The pair have already attracted attention for their work on the dance floor. During the show’s second week, they performed a cha-cha to Flo Rida’s “Low” and earned 21 out of 30 points, tying for the night’s top score.
Their partnership has also involved creating choreography that works with Frech’s prosthetic. That process has allowed him to approach ballroom dancing in a way that suits his movement and athletic background.
Now, Frech appears to have another reason to feel at home around his DWTS partner’s family.
Nikita Isn’t the Only New Friendship Frech Has Made
Frech has also spoken positively about the supportive environment around him during the competition.
The DWTS experience has introduced him to fellow contestants and professional dancers while he adjusts to a completely different type of performance.
For Frech, that means learning ballroom technique while also adapting his athletic skills to choreography, timing and partner work.
His experience has therefore become more than simply another competition. It has brought new relationships and a different creative challenge.
Ezra Frech’s DWTS Journey Continues
Frech and Karagach remain part of the Season 35 competition, which continues to feature new themes and dance styles each week.
Their partnership has attracted attention both for Frech’s athletic background and for the way Karagach has adapted choreography to his abilities.
Meanwhile, the sweet moment with Nikita has shown another side of their DWTS journey.
For one young fan, Frech isn’t simply a Paralympic champion or a television contestant. He’s apparently “Superman.”
And that’s a pretty adorable review.