Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten on Their 'Annoying’DWTSBond: ‘Have You SeenDumb and Dumber?’ (Exclusive)

Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten.Photo:Disney/Eric McCandless Disney/Eric McCandless Ilona MaherandAlan Berstenare sharing the secrets to their uniqueDancing with the Starsbond. Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE at the show’s semifinals on Tuesday, Nov. 19, Maher, 28, and Bersten, 30 — who are one offive remaining couplesto have a chance of claiming theLen Goodman Mirrorball Trophy— revealed why they think they’ve created such a close friendship on the show. “We’re both annoying,” theOlympic bronze medalistjokes about herself and Bersten.

Ilona Maher Says Nail Salon Workers Asked Her to Stay for Protection Against Suspicious Man: 'Please Be Safe'

Photo:Ilona Maher/TikTok; Hannah Peters/Getty Ilona Maher/TikTok; Hannah Peters/Getty Ilona Maherto the rescue! “As I was in there, employees were leaving, all the customers were gone, it was just me and two ladies,” Maher, 28,recalls in a “storytime” video on TikTok. “But as I was getting it done, this guy walks in and asks for a pedicure as well so they sit him down and we’re both getting worked on.” At first, Maher didn’t think much of the wait because she had eschewed her usual gel pedicure for regular polish, which takes longer to dry.

In Honor ofGilmore Girls24th Anniversary, I’m Shopping These Rory-Inspired Fashion Finds

Photo:Nordstrom Rack; The WB Nordstrom Rack; The WB Gilmore Girlspremiered 24 years ago today, and it remains one of the comfort shows I return to each fall. Even though more than two decades have passed, I’m still drawing style inspiration from Rory and Lorelai, especially with the resurgence of the Y2K aesthetic and Rory’s tendency to sportclassic fashion staples. Rory Gilmore-Inspired Fall Fashion J.Crew Factory Cable Crewneck Sweater J.Crew Factory; The WB

In Tessa Bailey'sDream Girl Drama, a Meet-Cute Quickly Becomes Forbidden Love — Read an Excerpt! (Exclusive)

Tessa Bailey’s ‘Dream Girl Drama’.Photo:Nisha Ver Halen; Avon Nisha Ver Halen; Avon Tessa Bailey’s upcoming rom-comDream Girl Dramais for the yearners and lovers of forbidden romance — and PEOPLE has an exclusive sneak peek! The latest romance book from theNew York Timesbestselling author — who is known for her steamy series like Line of Duty and Hot & Hammered — is due to hit shelves just in time for Valentine’s Day on Feb.

In the Spirit of Back-to-School Season, We’re Sprucing Up Our Home Offices with These 13 Amazon Finds

Photo:Amazon (4) Amazon (4) We all get that urge to get organized whenback-to-school seasonapproaches — regardless of our student status. So give yourself permission toadd a pop of colorto your workspace, hang abulletin boardon the wall for big-picture planning, or finally upgrade to astanding desk. We browsedAmazon’s home office sectionfor the best desk chairs, lamps, keyboards, and more to spruce up your space and get organized. Several of our picks are currently on sale, and prices start at just $10.