Jenna Johnson Reveals the Married Pair She Wants to Join “Dancing with the Stars ”as Her and Husband Val's Partners
Jenna Johnson Reveals the Married Pair She Wants to Join “Dancing with the Stars ”as Her and Husband Val's Partners
Tereza ShkurtajSun, March 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM UTC
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Jenna JohnsonCredit: Amy Sussman/Getty -
In a recent interview, Jenna Johnson looked ahead to future seasons of Dancing with the Stars and revealed which married couple she hopes to join the show one day
The longtime pro also reflected on her favorite past partners, including JoJo Siwa, Adam Rippon and Joey Graziadei
She credited her partners’ enthusiasm and work ethic for their success on the show
Professional dancer Jenna Johnson has spent over a decade lighting up the ballroom on Dancing with the Stars.
Over the years, the 31-year-old has built a reputation for her energetic choreography and supportive coaching style. Along the way, she’s also shared the experience with her husband, fellow pro Val Chmerkovskiy, making the show both a career highlight and a family affair. While they’ve danced with many stars already, Johnson admits there are still a few dream contestants she’d love to see step onto the ballroom floor.
“I feel like I’ve been on the Jason Kelce train for a minute,” Johnson told Woman’s World in a recent interview. “I’m, like, ‘How do we get him?' "
Jenna Johnson and Val ChmerkovkiyCredit: Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty
While the idea of watching the older Kelce brother trade his football gear for ballroom shoes is exciting, Johnson revealed that another celebrity has long topped her wish list. She admitted she has been “begging” for Taylor Lautner to join the competition for years.
“I’m hoping one day he’ll say yes. He could come in and do his backflips,” Johnson joked. “His wife (also named Taylor Lautner) can come, too. They can be with me and Val. That would be iconic.”
The pro dancer imagines the married duo joining her and Chmerkovskiy on the dance floor for a memorable season. For now, though, it’s unclear which celebrities Johnson and her husband will be paired with when the ballroom lights turn on again.
Taylor Lautner and wife, Taylor Dome.Credit: Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty
During the conversation with Woman’s World, Johnson also reflected on some of the standout celebrities she’s partnered with over the years. Her time teaching stars on the show has included several memorable collaborations, but a few competitors remain especially meaningful to her.
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“JoJo Siwa and Joey Graziadei are obviously two of my favorites. And then I have to throw in Adam Rippon in there as well,” she said. “I think what made them so special for me as a partner was they were so open to the experience. They were incredible students, and so hungry to learn ballroom.”
Johnson, who won the all-athlete Mirrorball Trophy with Rippon, an Olympic figure skater, during season 26 of Dancing with the Stars, told the outlet that enthusiasm and dedication make all the difference when it comes to helping a partner grow.
Jenna Johnson and Joey Graziadei.Credit: Disney/Eric McCandless
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She pointed to her more recent run with Graziadei on season 33 as another example of a contestant who fully embraced the learning process, committed to improving week after week, and also went home the winner.
“Even with Joey from two seasons ago, anything that I asked him to do or threw at him, he was, ‘Okay, yeah, sure.’ He was just so open and willing, and I think it showed so many different sides of him,” Johnson shared with Woman's World.
“People just fell in love with him being so vulnerable to the experience," she added. "Obviously, work ethic is a huge thing, and they all had that mindset that’s what makes a successful partner. I’ve been really lucky to have some great ones.”
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