Dancing with the Stars pro Emma Slater will be gracing the ballroom once more for Season 34. She will be dancing alongside actor and comedian Andy Richter. The upcoming season marks a major milestone for the longtime pro. She will celebrate her 20th season on DWTS this year, making her one of the more established dancers in the group. Curious to know more about Emma? We have you covered.
Here is everything you need to know about the DWTS Pro.
Who is Dancing With the Stars Pro Emma Slater?
Emma joined the cast of DWTS in 2012 as a troupe dancer. She was promoted to pro-status the following year where she competed alongside comedian Bill Engvall. She didn’t take home the trophy her first year, but she and Bill did find success on the show, scoring the fourth place spot. Emma finally got her win in Season 24. She and football star Rashad Jennings crushed the competition, and found themselves in possession of the coveted Mirrorball trophy.
How old is Emma Slater?
Emma is 36 years old. She was born on Christmas day in 1988, making her a Capricorn. People with her star sign are said to be driven and disciplined. Traits that are quite useful when trying to win a competition show. She was born in Sutton Coldfield, England, but now lives in Los Angeles.
What is Emma Slater’s Background?
Emma grew up in England before relocating to the United States. She started her dance training at an early age, enrolling in ballroom and latin dance classes at 10. She competed in dance competitions in the UK before joining the cast of DWTS.
Is Emma Slater in a relationship?
Emma married DWTS pro Sasha Farber in 2018 after seven years of dating. The couple separated in April 2022, E! News reported. They finalized their divorce in May 2024. She is currently dating DWTS pro Alan Bersten.
Is Emma Slater a mom?
No, Emma is not a mom. In an August 2023 interview with The Viall Files, Emma revealed that she and Sasha’s conflicting family goals led to their divorce.
“It’s really the kid thing,” she said when asked about the split. “It’s interesting because I do want to have kids, I just don’t want to delay Sasha’s path in having kids because I know that he is ready for that. I don’t want to talk about him too much because that’s really for him to say, but it’s about kids.”
She continued, “I do want kids. I don’t know what it is, I’m just figuring that out for myself. It’s not something I take lightly and I don’t want to enter into something that I’m not sure about because I would never do that.”
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