Yahoo Lifestyle How Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy Danced Their Way Into Each Other’s Hearts
Aside from the intricate choreography and Mad Libs vibe the star-studded cast brings every season on Dancing With the Stars, the beloved reality competition show has also been the catalyst for flirtatious flings and end-game romances. Case in point: pro dancers Jenna Johnson (yep, she danced with JoJo Siwa) and Val Chmerkovskiy (yep, he danced with Zendaya) met a decade ago while working on the show and have since tied the knot and welcomed a baby boy together.
That being said! Now seems like a fabulous time to scroll through the pair's super sweet love story. If you're a DWTS stan or simply love love, find Jenna and Val's full relationship timeline ahead.
2014
The pair officially meet when Jenna becomes a troupe member on Dancing With the Stars...
...And they perform together for Sway: A Dance Trilogy in New York later that same year.
2015
Jenna and Val started dating after they got cozy at DWTS rehearsals. People reports that they went public with their 'ship in 2016, when they were spotted getting lunch in West Hollywood.
2016
They break up briefly in late 2016. Val goes on to date Amber Rose until February 2017, per Us Weekly.
June 2017
A few months after Val splits up with Amber, he and Jenna take a trip to Rome together. They posted separate pics from said trip on Instagram, seemingly confirming they're back on.
July 2017
The couple attends Peta Murgatroyd and Maksim Chmerkovskiy's wedding, and Jenna posts a sweet pic of her and Val with her in-laws.
August 2017
Val and Jenna pull up to the Industry Dance Awards and Cancer Benefit Show in Hollywood, where Val reveals he may have "caught the wedding bug" after seeing his brother Maks tie the knot.
"Is that what it's called, the wedding bug? Or have I gained a different perspective on, you know, what love is and what happiness is?" he told Insider at the time. "You know, I'm in a great place and I'm in love, and I'm very grateful for that."
September 2017
Jenna returns to Dancing With the Stars as a troupe member, and of course, Val gushed about his girlfriend to the press. "Jenna is a huge asset to the show," he said at the time, per People. "I think she's an incredible talent. I'm a huge fan. I think she's the best girl here, so I'm excited to see her here."
November 2017
The dancers paired up for a stunning performance to Kelsea Ballerini's "Legends" during the Dancing With the Stars season 25 finale.
June 2018
Val and Jenna get engaged in Venice!
#ENGAGED @iamValC pic.twitter.com/D1hqJNeD84
— Jenna Johnson (@JennaJohnson) June 14, 2018
August 2018
The couple make their red carpet debut as ~fiancés~ at the Crazy Rich Asians premiere in LA.
They also attended the Industry Dance Awards again that same month.
November 2018
Val and Jenna exclusively share their gorgeous engagement photos with People (which you can marvel at... right here). "Wedding planning is very exciting," Jenna told the outlet at the time. "It's crazy how much has to go into one day, but we just want it to be a beautiful celebration for us and our families to enjoy."
Val added, "A big reason why I fell in love with Jenna was how much she cherishes her family. And my family means the world to me. Our families are very different but the common denominator is love. Together we can build a bigger family and create a bigger village."
December 2018
The engaged couple hit the road for the Dancing with the Stars: Live! A Night To Remember tour.
April 2019
Val and Jenna officially get married in Rancho Palo Verdes, California, exclusively sharing their wedding photos with People. They embarked on a romantic getaway to St. Lucia for their honeymoon, per Jenna's Instagram.
August 2019
Another year, another Industry Dance Awards.
November 2019
The pair attend the premiere of Knives Out.
April 2020
Happy 1-year wedding anniversary to Val and Jenna! The couple dropped a photo sharing their wedding cake in bed to commemorate the occasion. "I will love you from now till eternity. Happy April 13th, our wedding anniversary," Val wrote in his lengthy caption.
August 2021
The duo steps out for the premiere of Cinderella.
April 2022
As PopCrave would say: Val and Jenna stun at the GLAAD Media Awards!
August 2022
The couple reveals they're expecting a baby boy with a sweet post on Instagram. "Today we are officially half way there to meeting our son. Saying those words still makes me emotional!! SO EXCITED to be a boy mom 😭," Jenna wrote.
September 2022
Val dances with Jenna and rubs her baby bump during the Bros premiere.
January 2023
Jenna gives birth to her and Val's son in the new year. "𝕆𝕦𝕣 𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕝𝕕 𝕚𝕤 𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕣 𝕔𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕘𝕖𝕕 🤍 1.10.2023," the couple captioned their joint post.
February 2023
They reveal their son's name—Rome—with a separate post a month after he was born. They also hard-launch Rome with an adorable pic:
March 2023
During an interview with Good Morning America, Jenna revealed that she experienced a miscarriage before she was pregnant with Rome.
"We were in Dallas for a show, and while we were practicing, we did something, and I just turned to him. I'm like, 'Oh, I'm... I think I'm bleeding,'" Jenna recalled, clarifying the incident had occurred during Dancing With the Stars rehearsals. "And immediately my heart just dropped. I could see in his face just went like, white."
"No one knew that we were pregnant," she added. "I was so, so sad. I was hurting so much."
May 2023
Val and Jenna look incredible at the Steve Irwin Gala Dinner.
December 2023
Jenna celebrated Val's DWTS season 32 win with Xotichl Gomez on Instagram. The pro dancer posted a pic of their son, Rome, with the mirrorball trophy. "Dad said we’re putting this in my room!" she captioned the sweet snap.
February 2024
The dancers hit their marks on the red carpet at the 11th Annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards in LA.
July 2024
Val and Jenna turn up the heat at the 2024 Dance Awards, where they perform choreography to Kehlani's "After Hours." Excuse me while I 🥵🥵🥵.
September 2024
Jenna, Val, and Maks attend the Creative Arts Emmys in LA.
November 2024
Another day, another premiere slay. This time, for Wicked!
Aaand that brings us to rn! We'll be sure to update this timeline with the latest on these two and their lil family. 🥹
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