Julianne Hough AsksDWTSPro Sasha Farber Why He Only Kissed Partner Jenn Tran on the Forehead: 'Sasha, Come On!'

Mar. 15, 2025

Sasha Farber and Jenn Tran on Oct. 22, 2024.Photo:Disney/abc

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The Hough siblings are picking up on some “chemistry” betweenJenn Tranand herDancing with the Starspartner,Sasha Farber.

Farber kissed the formerBachelorettestar on the forehead as their performance came to a close, paying homage to the animated feature’s iconic scene.

Derek, 39, began the round of critiques and said, “Is it weird for me to say that I ship this?”

Sasha Farber and Jenn Tran on Oct. 22, 2024.Disney/abc

Once the two received the praise for their “best dance” of the season from judgeCarrie Ann Inaba, they tossed to Julianne, 36, to hear the scores. But before they learned of their score of 24, Julianne quipped on their finishing touch.

“But first, a kiss on the forehead? Sasha, come on,” said Julianne and Farber replied, “Elegant, classy.” Tran then interjected, joking, “He got nervous.”

“Well, with the chemistry that you two have, does that actually make a difference?” Julianne asked. “So does it make a difference with the chemistry, though, to have that for this partnership?”

“Absolutely,” Tran confirmed. “I mean, I think if we didn’t have such a good relationship, like our dancing would be totally off. We trust each other so much. We know each other so well. So that’s why this works so well.”

Jenn Tran and Sasha Farber on Oct. 15, 2024.Eric McCandless/Disney

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Before the Hough siblings sensed some sparks, Tran posted aTikTokon Saturday, Oct. 19, showing scenes of their rehearsal and preparation for the upcoming show. The two headed to Echo Park Lake and spent time on a swan pedalboat, but Tran continued to joke that it felt similar toThe Bachelorette’s"one-on-one" dates.

Ahead of their Saturday “date,” on Tuesday, Oct. 11, Tran spoke about Farber’s guidance and partnership. “[He] always wants to make sure that I’m OK. I wouldn’t really describe him as tough,” she toldUs Weekly. “He really just pushes me to be my best. But he also is very, very caring. He’s such a compassionate guy.”

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source: people.com