The relationship between Dancing With the Stars professional dancer Sasha Farber and actress Janel Parrish appears to have progressed beyond friendship, based on their public display of affection during a weekend outing in Los Angeles.
Farber, 41, and Parrish, 37, were photographed at the Studio City Farmer's Market on Sunday, April 26, where the pair demonstrated unmistakable signs of romantic involvement. The Dancing With the Stars alum kept his arm around the Pretty Little Liars actress's shoulders as they sipped coffee and strolled through the market. Additional photographs captured the smiling duo holding hands while engaged in conversation.
The public sighting represents the most concrete evidence yet of a romantic connection between the two entertainment industry professionals, whose social media activity has fueled speculation throughout April. Representatives for both Farber and Parrish have not responded to requests for comment regarding the nature of their relationship.
The timing of this development carries particular significance given Parrish's recent marital separation. Earlier this month, Farber shared footage on social media of Parrish dancing with him on a sidewalk, captioning the post, "She's still got it @janelparrish 🔥." Parrish previously competed on Dancing With the Stars in 2014 alongside Val Chmerkovskiy, securing third place in that season's competition.
One day after Farber's dance video appeared online, Parrish addressed her personal life through an Instagram Stories statement. The actress revealed that she and her husband of seven years, Chris Long, had decided to end their marriage after a decade together. In her announcement, Parrish emphasized that "there is still so much love and respect between us," expressing gratitude for their shared history while acknowledging the difficulty of the decision.
Following the divorce announcement, Farber continued to feature Parrish prominently on his social media platforms. On April 16, he posted a photograph of the actress playing piano, accompanied by the caption, "It's the small things in life." The post suggested an intimate familiarity between the two that extended beyond professional collaboration.
Farber's own romantic history includes a marriage to fellow Dancing With the Stars professional Emma Slater that lasted from 2018 to 2023. Following that divorce, he developed a close relationship with Bachelorette star Jenn Tran, who partnered with him during the show's 33rd season in 2024. Although Tran, 28, and Farber reportedly ended their relationship in June 2025, neither party ever publicly confirmed a romantic involvement.
Last week, both Farber and Parrish shared dance videos on their respective Instagram accounts that further fueled speculation about their relationship status. Farber's clip showed him wearing a white singlet during a routine with Parrish, while the actress posted footage of a shirtless Farber demonstrating "salsa real quick" to her. The casual intimacy displayed in these videos suggested a comfort level consistent with romantic involvement.
During a January appearance on the "Casual Chaos" podcast, Farber discussed his perspective on dating and relationships. The professional dancer acknowledged his dislike of traditional dating while noting the unique environment that Dancing With the Stars creates for developing connections. He described the show's intensive partnership dynamic, explaining how the physical and emotional demands of ballroom dancing can accelerate relationship development.
"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 stated during the podcast interview. He emphasized that the show has a documented history of fostering real-life romantic relationships, attributing this phenomenon to the immediate intimacy required of dance partnerships.
The Studio City Farmer's Market sighting suggests that whatever connection exists between Farber and Parrish has progressed to a point where both parties feel comfortable displaying affection in public settings. Whether this relationship represents a rebound for either party or the beginning of something more substantial remains to be seen, though their body language and social media activity indicate a genuine emotional connection has developed in recent weeks.