Hallmark actress Janel Parrish and former Dancing With the Stars professional dancer Sasha Farber have ignited romance speculation following a series of social media posts and a recent public appearance that suggests their relationship has evolved beyond friendship.
The pair were photographed together at the Studio City Farmer's Markets in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 26, 2026, with Farber seen wrapping his arm around the actress as they strolled through market stalls. Additional photographs captured the duo, both wearing sunglasses, holding hands and engaging in conversation throughout their outing.
The public display of affection comes just over two weeks after Parrish confirmed the end of her marriage to Chris Long. On April 10, 2026, the actress addressed her separation through her Instagram Stories, stating: "After 10 beautiful years together, including seven years of marriage, Chris and I made the difficult decision to end our marriage."
She continued: "There is still so much love and respect between us, and I'm deeply grateful for everything we built together. This chapter of my life, and Chris, will always mean so much to me. Thank you all again for the messages of love and support."
The timing of Parrish's announcement raised eyebrows, as it followed closely on the heels of a dance video Farber shared via Instagram on April 9, 2026. The post featured footage of the pair dancing together on a sidewalk, with Farber writing: "She's still got it @janelparrish 🔥."
Parrish responded to the post, commenting: "Thanks for dancing with me as I laughed in your ear very loudly."
The connection between Parrish and Farber dates back to 2014, when the actress competed on Dancing With the Stars season 19 with professional dancer Val Chmerkovskiy, ultimately finishing in third place. Farber appeared in the show's troupe that same year, though the two were not paired as partners during the competition.
Following their initial dance video in April, Farber appeared to soft-launch their relationship through a series of social media posts. On April 16, 2026, he shared a photograph via Instagram showing someone playing piano while his pet dog, Ruby, looked on. The caption read: "It's the small things in life." While Farber did not explicitly identify the pianist, observers noted the figure bore a strong resemblance to Parrish.
The following day, on April 17, 2026, Farber posted a selfie with the caption: "I'm a very lucky man!!!" Parrish notably liked the post, further fueling speculation about the nature of their relationship.
The piano photograph prompted immediate reactions from Farber's Dancing With the Stars colleagues. Professional dancer Gleb Savchenko commented: "So happy for you bro ❤️," while reality television personality Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi joked she was "texting [Farber] right away" for answers. Maksim Chmerkovskiy added: "Not that little 😂😂😂. Is this a hard launch??"
Farber himself was previously married to Dancing With the Stars professional Emma Slater from 2018 to 2023. In January 2026, approximately four months before the romance rumors with Parrish began, Farber discussed the challenges of dating during an appearance on the "Casual Chaos" podcast.
"I hate dating. But it takes like a sec, you got to meet the person. There's a lot that goes into when you want to find someone special," Farber said during the interview. He noted that Dancing With the Stars has historically facilitated genuine romantic connections, explaining: "[On the show], you're just thrown in. 'Let's go. Hi, nice to meet you. OK, we are going to rub hips. We are going to dip. We are going to do this. I want to get in your face here. You have to really look at me.'"
Neither Parrish nor Farber has officially confirmed or denied the romantic nature of their relationship. However, their recent public appearance at the Studio City Farmer's Markets, combined with their social media activity and the timeline of events, has led many observers to conclude that the pair has indeed begun dating following Parrish's separation from Long.
The development represents a new chapter for both individuals as they navigate life after their respective marriages. For Parrish, the relationship comes during a period of significant personal transition, while Farber appears to have found companionship with someone who shares his background in dance and entertainment.