Val Chmerkovskiy & Girlfriend Jenna Johnson Sneak Sweet Kisses Mid-Performance on DWTS Finale
Val Chmerkovskiy and girlfriend Jenna Johnson showed off their romantic dance moves — and a little PDA!
The Dancing with the Stars pro, 31, and dance troupe member, 23, put their love on display during a sultry accompaniment to country star Kelsea Ballerini‘s special performance of her hit single “Legends” on Tuesday’s season 25 finale.
Chmerkovskiy, who was paired with ESPN personality Victoria Arlen for the competition show, and Johnson snuck in two kisses: once mid-way through and the other by ending their choreographed routine which was a far more passionate smooch.
Love was certainly in the air as Ballerini previously explained to PEOPLE that “Legends” is a song she co-wrote about a “crazy, tragic, epic” romance.
Chmerkovskiy and Johnson have been dating off and on for the past two years, but their romance seems to have taken a more serious turn in recent months.
And fans couldn’t help but notice Chmerkovskiy and Johnson’s real-life romance shine through their performance:
It's truly such a blessing to be able to watch your faves be so happy- first the amount of love radiating from Jenna and Val's performance and seeing their smiles and then to see Lindsay win her first (of many) mirrorball- I truly couldn't ask for a better finale
— #fishuponastar???? (@dwtsvalmanii) November 22, 2017
Val better wife Jenna ???? They’re mad cute together
— Melissa (@MelAmbReigns827) November 22, 2017
Not sure what was more beautiful: Val and Jenna dancing, @KelseaBallerini herself, her performance of Legends or her killer outfit ???? #dwts
— Alyssa Wildrick (@AlyssaWildrick) November 22, 2017
seeing Val and Jenna so happy makes my heart so happy???????? MY FAVES ARE IN LOVE WITH EACHOTHER WHAT MORE COULD I WANT?! #DWTS
— Anastasia????? (@lovestasiaxoxo) November 22, 2017
@iamValC and @Dance10Jenna dancing to @KelseaBallerini was pure perfection, absolutely loved it ???????? you can tell how in love val and jenna are ???????? #DWTSFinale
— Megan (@meggs_88) November 22, 2017
In September, Chmerkovskiy gushed about his girlfriend’s “incredible talent” on the ballroom floor. “I’m a huge fan. I think she’s the best girl here, so I’m excited to see her here,” he said. “Jenna is a huge asset to the show.”
And one month before, in August, the younger brother of DWTS pro Maks Chmerkovskiy revealed that he was “in love” with Johnson, and possibly ready to take their relationship status to the next level.
“Is that what it’s called, the wedding bug?” he told The Insider following Maks’ nuptials to wife Peta Murgatroyd in July. “Or have I gained a different perspective on, you know, what love is and what happiness is? You know, I’m in a great place and I’m in love, and I’m very grateful for that.”
