Considering the intense rehearsal and steamy routines, romance unsurprisingly blooms on the dance floor not only between the celebrity contestants and their pro partners, but also among the pros.
- November 29, 2020
AceShowbiz - Derek Hough was romantically linked with a number of celebrity contestants he's partnered with on "Dancing with the Stars". Among them was environmentalist and vegan Shannon Elizabeth. The couple dated for more than a year after they appeared as a pair in the sixth season of "Dancing With the Stars" in 2008.
Their romance didn't last long because the twosome announced their split in 2009 on Twitter. "Hi everyone, we wanted you all to know directly from us, that Shannon & I have decided to end our relationship as boyfriend & girlfriend...," Derek wrote at the time, while Elizabeth added, "However, we love and care about each other very much and will remain friends and in each others lives. Thank you everyone for all your sweet words & encouragement--it really means a lot to me!"
