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‘Dancing With the Stars’ pro confirms romance with co-star in PDA-packed debut

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Zenna, J. (2026, October 1). ‘Dancing With the Stars’ pro confirms romance with co-star in PDA-packed debut. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/01/celebrity-news/dancing-with-the-stars-pro-confirms-romance-with-co-star-in-pda-packed-debut/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-01 · by Jolie Zenna

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Adele Zaikman, a professional dancer on "Dancing With the Stars," and Allen Genkin, her competitor from the spinoff show "The Next Pro," confirmed their relationship in a romantic Instagram post marking Zaikman’s 25th birthday. The couple shared several photos with intimate poses, prompting praise from other “DWTS” stars. Zaikman won the spin-off series in late August and joined the main show shortly after, while Genkin placed fourth on "The Next Pro."
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Adele Zaikman, a contestant on "Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro," celebrated her 25th birthday by publicly declaring her relationship with fellow competitor Allen Genkin. They shared a series of Instagram photos showcasing their affectionate and close bond, marking their debut as an official couple. In his heartfelt post, Genkin praised Zaikman for inspiring people around the world, highlighting how she brings positive energy wherever she goes. He also expressed that meeting her was "the best thing" to happen to him since joining "The Next Pro." The pair's relationship announcement comes shortly after their participation on the spin-off series, indicating a romantic connection formed within the show's context.

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Every time you walk into a room you’re smile and infectious energy gravitates people towards you,” Genkin continued, noting that he can “honestly say the best thing that has happened to me from [‘The Next Pro’].”
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🔮 Sweetheart always remember how special you are inside and out, never let anyone dim your light, because you have so much to give, and I know you will in so many ways.”

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“Dancing With the Stars” pro Adele Zaikman debuted her relationship with Allen Genkin, her competitor from the spinoff series “Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro.” asserted
Zaikman → debut → Stars
The couple shared a joint Instagram post Wednesday for Zaikman’s 25th birthday, which showed a carousel of photos of them holding each other close and packing on the PDA. asserted
them → share → PDA
“Happy birthday to the most beautiful queen,” Genkin wrote in the caption. asserted
Genkin → write → caption
“I want to wish you happiness, health, love and all the success that life has to offer, you deserve everything you dreamt of and more.” asserted
you → want → everything
He continued, “You have inspired so many people all over the world, including myself and so many that love you. asserted
that → continue → you
Every time you walk into a room you’re smile and infectious energy gravitates people towards you,” Genkin continued, noting that he can “honestly say the best thing that has happened to me from [‘The Next Pro’].” asserted
that → walk → Pro
Genkin praised their connection as “something special,” called himself “the happiest and luckiest man in the world,” and concluded his sweet message by writing, “I adore you with all my heart!!! asserted
I → praise → heart
Sweetheart always remember how special you are inside and out, never let anyone dim your light, because you have so much to give, and I know you will in so many ways.” asserted
you → remember → ways
Many “DWTS” stars praised their hard-launch in the comments section. asserted
stars → praise → section
Omg I’ve had no one to talk to about this UNTIL NOW!” pro Emma Slater wrote. asserted
Slater → have → this
“so I don’t need to keep this a secret anymore? asserted
I → need → this
Hahaha,” Zaikman’s Season 35 partner, Connor Leavitt, commented. asserted
partner → comment → ?
Former “DWTS” pro Peta Murgatroyd added, “Well this is hot 🔥.” asserted
this → add → ?
Zaikman won “The Next Pro” in late August, scoring her a spot on “DWTS” in September, while Genkin placed fourth on the spinoff. asserted
Genkin → win → spinoff
The 25-year-old beat out 11 of her fellow aspiring dancers across eight weeks of competition. asserted
old → beat → competition
Two weeks after being crowned the winner, she was paired with “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Conner Leavitt to compete on season 35 of the series. asserted
she → crown → series
The pair earned a score of 12/30 after performing a salsa to Tag Team’s “Whoop! There It Is.” asserted
It → earn → Whoop
I have the greatest dance partner in the world in Adele. asserted
I → have → Adele
I can’t wait for the world to get to see her talent,” Leavitt said following his elimination. asserted
Leavitt → wait → elimination
As for Zaikman, she called getting to perform in the ballroom “a dream come true.” Conversation Your voice matters. asserted
voice → call → ballroom
Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted
Discussions → moderate → civility
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