DWTS fans have asked the same question since 2007: Did Julianne Hough and Apolo Anton Ohno ever date? The answer is no—and both of them have said so on the record. Eighteen years after their Season 4 win, the duo reunites during Dancing with the Stars ’ 20th Anniversary Celebration episode on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 , as Ohno returns to the ballroom for a dance relay that also features Season 34 gymnast Jordan Chiles . The anniversary setup and their history are outlined in partner outlets TV Insider and Swooon .

How the rumor started—and what the two actually said

Hough was 18 years old when she joined Dancing with the Stars as a professional in Season 4 (2007) . She came out of the gate hot, winning her first two seasons with partners Apolo Anton Ohno and Héli

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