Behind the Scenes of 'Dancing with the Stars,' a Real-Life Romance Emerges

Behind the scenes of Israel's "Dancing with the Stars," a romance has been unfolding for years between two of the dancers. The report identifies Ivan Denisov, who is paired on the show with Olympic medalist Avishag Samberg, and Nicole Rogovin, who dances with comedian Guy Hochman, as a couple whose relationship has continued into the competition.

According to the article, the pair have been together for several years, with their Instagram accounts showing extensive shared content dating back to 2023. The posts include photos from their shared high school prom, ballroom dance performances together, and vacations in Israel and abroad. The story says the discovery left the writers, in their words, "melted."

The piece also places the romance in the context of the current season of the show, noting that rehearsal rooms are full of emotions and tension beyond the cha-cha and Viennese waltz. A new episode aired Wednesday night after the news on Keshet 12. The show is presented with Lucy Ayyoub.

On the competition floor, Denisov and Samberg have already delivered two numbers, a debut rumba and then a waltz to a song by Omer Adam. Their performances drew mixed reviews for what came next. By contrast, Hochman, dancing with Rogovin, impressed the judges with a provocative cha-cha.