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Alexa and Carlos PenaVega have reopened a chapter from their time on Dancing With the Stars, saying two of the show’s professionals refused to be together during season 21. They discussed the incident on the October 22 episode of their podcast LexLos, casting new attention on long-running rumors about two DWTS stars.
Behind-the-scenes tension on season 21
The couple, who competed on season 21 and were partnered with two of the show’s top pros, described a difficult atmosphere off-camera. Alexa said that at the time, “They refused to be in the same room together.”
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She and Carlos explained the split made the competition awkward for them as a married pair, since each was working closely with one of the pros involved.
What people have speculated
The pair suggested the coldness between the professionals dated back to earlier events. Media and fans have long linked the tension to reports that the two pros were involved romantically while each was briefly on a break from their own relationships.
Public timelines show the suspected period of entanglement occurred in 2014. By late 2015 both professionals had moved toward new commitments: one got engaged in October 2015 and the other in November 2015. Neither of the two dancers has publicly confirmed the alleged relationship or discussed the rumors directly.
Public moments that fueled the story
- October 2014: A social post confirmed a birthday celebration the two attended together, according to a fellow dancer’s Instagram.
- December 2014: During the DWTS tour the pair performed a contemporary routine that ended with a kiss, which drew fan attention.
- September 2014: One of the pros posted a warm Instagram tribute after a joint performance; that post was later deleted.
By revisiting these episodes on their podcast, the PenaVegas have revived interest in a chapter of DWTS lore that many viewers remember only in fragments. The renewed focus underscores how off-screen dynamics can linger in public memory long after a season ends.
