It’s Official! Adele Zaikman & Allen Genkin ‘Hard Launch’ Their ‘Secret’ Romance After Meeting on ‘DWTS: The Next Pro’

A week after reports emerged that DWTS Next Pro winner Adele Zaikman was dating fellow contestant Allen Genkin, he just confirmed they found love on the dance floor. Genkin posted a tribute to the Israeli Ukrainian ballroom dancer for her 25th birthday on Wednesday, September 30. He not only confirmed their relationship in the joint post, but publicly declared his love for her.

Dancing with the Stars pro Emma Slater exclaimed in the comment section, “OMG HE DROPPED THE L BOMB!!!!! 😭😭😭” and followed that up with, “HARD LAUNCH!!! Omg I’ve had no one to talk to about this UNTIL NOW!”

Captioning a series of photos of them together in front of a set trailer, Genkin called Zaikman the “most beautiful queen,” and “the best thing that has happened to me” from competing on the show. He told her, “You deserve everything you dreamt of and more. Watching you shine ✨ like a star ⭐️ that you are has been a blessing and honour of mine to be by your side.”

“Our connection we built is something really special, I’m the happiest and luckiest man in the world,” he continued. “I adore you with all my 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. You are the best, and I believe the best things in life for you are only just beginning. Enjoy every moment baby, I love you❤️”

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The DWTS social media team commented on Genkin’s post, “Thank god we can finally talk about this 😍❤️🔥” and Leavitt quipped, “@adele.zaikman so I don’t need to keep this a secret anymore? Hahaha”

Fans were equally thrilled, including one who wrote, “I have never been happier to hear about two people I don’t actually know getting together lol 😂 Happy Birthday Adele! 💐🥳”

As winner of the first-ever DWTS: The Next Pro this summer, Zaikman earned a coveted spot among the season 35 pros and was paired up with Conner Leavitt, husband of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives‘ star Whitney Leavitt. However, the duo was one of the first two pairs eliminated during premiere week.

Zaikman and Genkin tried to keep their romance on the down-low, but it’s not clear exactly how long they’ve been dating. As recently as September 19, Zaikman claimed she was single on the Fire Chats: The Mindfire Pod, but told the hosts, “I will let you know if something happens. I will let you know guys.”