When Emma Slater was eliminated from Season 34 of Dancing with the Stars, fans expected tears, hugs, and a graceful goodbye. What they didn’t expect was the moment that shocked the ballroom, lit up social media, and sent the fandom into a full meltdown.
As the show celebrated its star-studded 20th Birthday Party, the lights dimmed and cameras moved toward the center of the floor — and that’s when it happened. Emma Slater turned toward her real-life boyfriend, pro dancer Alan Bersten, and pulled him into a steamy ballroom kiss, eyes wide open, heart fully on display, and the entire room watching.
The crowd screamed. The judges froze. And within seconds, every phone in the audience was recording.
Slater later posted a heartfelt message online, writing:
“Forever grateful for your love…”
— a line that sent fans spiraling into theories, excitement, and nonstop comments about the couple’s explosive chemistry.
What made the moment even wilder?
The kiss happened right after Slater and her partner Andy Richter were eliminated — while Alan is still in the competition, dancing with Elaine Hendrix. That mix of timing, emotion, and pure romance turned the moment into the DWTS headline of the week.
Insiders confirm that Emma and Alan began dating in 2024, their connection deepening while on tour together. Friends close to the pair say their chemistry is “undeniable,” “electric,” and “the kind you can’t choreograph.”
And the internet agrees.
Within hours, the clip of the kiss skyrocketed into millions of views, with fans calling it:
“THE MOST ROMANTIC DWTS MOMENT IN YEARS.”
“THE BALLROOM KISS OF THE DECADE.”
“THE SLATER-BERSTEN ERA HAS OFFICIALLY BEGUN.”
With Season 34 already packed with twists, emotional dances, and viral moments, Emma and Alan may have just delivered the most unforgettable one yet — proving that even after the elimination spotlight fades, love can steal the show.
And judging by the obsession online… this romance is only getting started.
