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…
