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Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'I was having a panic attack': Ilona Maher shares what really happened backstage before her first DWTS dance
'I was having a panic attack': Ilona Maher shares what really happened backstage before her first DWTS dance (Image Via X) On July 11, 2025, Olympic rugby player Ilona Maher shared a heartfelt moment that surprised fans. Just days before the season 33 premiere of Dancing with the Stars, she experienced a panic attack. In a new Instagram video, she stands under bright stage lights, breathing hard and fanning herself. But she still keeps a smile. The moment lasted only seconds, but it tells a bigger story about facing fear when millions are watching. What pushed her to dance despite feeling overwhelmed? Ilona Maher's panic attack during early rehearsal In early September 2024, at a press day before filming began, Ilona Maher was on a live stage with her dance partner, pro Alan Bersten, preparing for the show's first performance. She wore a sparkly black dress and danced to Chappell Roan's 'HOT TO GO!', but the fun moment quickly turned tense. Maher confessed, 'I was having a panic attack because they kept telling me to dance in front of a room full of people''. You can see her breath heavily and smiling as she pushed herself through the moment. Alan Bersten commented under the Instagram clip, 'Ah I remember this day!!!' , to which Ilona Maher replied, 'I was unwell' .The honest clip shows her courage in real time, reminding fans that star moments often come with real struggles. Also Read: Meet TikTok Sensation And Body Positivity Advocate Ilona Maher Representing The US At Olympics Ilona Maher's journey on DWTS and life lessons Ilona Maher, 28, used to play rugby with Team USA and won a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Partnered with Alan Bersten on season 33, she wowed audiences and reached the finale on November 26, 2024, finishing as runner-up to Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson. Right after, she went on the show's tour before announcing in April 2025 that she would step away from dancing, calling herself a 'fresh‑old dancer'. She shared a funny clip saying, 'If I never have to lea rn another step again, I'll be happy'. In a People interview, Ilona Maher reflected, 'I find joy on the rugby pitch… dance is very hard,' and said trying dance helped her learn about herself. This moment of panic shows the human side of a strong athlete and performer. Ilona Maher's honesty reminds us that even champions face fear and push through. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
Daily Mail
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE DWTS' Alan Bersten finally spills on Emma Slater romance after keeping relationship secret for months
Dancing with the Stars ' Alan Bersten is finally speaking out about his new relationship with his costar Emma Slater after the duo kept their romance under wraps for months. Bersten, 30, and Slater, 36, debuted their relationship during the last stop on the DWTS Tour on April 19 when one of their dance numbers, according to a viral TikTok video, ended with something unexpected...a kiss.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
CESAR® Canine Cuisine and Dancing with the Stars Pro Alan Bersten Launch "The CESAR Spin" Dance to Celebrate New Microwavable Product Innovation CESAR WARM BOWLS™ Dog Food
The professional dancer and choreographer and his dog are introducing the dance duet to create a mealtime bonding moment while the product spins in the microwave FRANKLIN, Tenn., April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CESAR® Canine Cuisine, proudly part of the Mars family of brands, is introducing its latest product innovation, CESAR WARM BOWLS™ wet dog food recipes, a new microwavable food for dogs that's guaranteed to get tails wagging. To celebrate the launch, the brand is partnering with professional dancer and "Dancing with the Stars" choreographer Alan Bersten, along with his beloved dog, Jeff, to introduce "The CESAR Spin." The dance duet creates a new bonding moment for dogs and their dog parents by giving four-legged friends a culinary-inspired experience with an irresistible aroma during their new mealtime routine. While the CESAR WARM BOWLS dog food warms up, dog parents can bond with their dog by learning "The CESAR Spin" dance, spinning together while their meal does the same in the microwave. "As a dog dad, there's nothing I love more than spending time with my best fur friend, Jeff, from taking him with me on tour to days together at home," said Bersten. "Creating 'The CESAR Spin' dance, in celebration of the new CESAR WARM BOWLS dog food, allows me to provide a new way for pet parents to bond with their dogs over mealtime, and it's a new culinary-inspired experience for Jeff. We can't wait to see fans put their own spin on the dance!" CESAR WARM BOWLS dog food is made with real chicken as the #1 ingredient and comes in two delicious flavors — Slow Cooked Chicken & Beef Entrée with Vegetables and a Hint of Cranberry in Broth and Roasted Chicken Entrée with Sweet Potatoes & Broccoli in Broth. These recipes are 100% complete and balanced for adult dogs, and made with no artificial preservatives1, flavors, or colors and no fillers, so dog parents can feel confident giving their dog a tasty meal or topper to help keep them happy and healthy. "Pet parents want to prioritize quality time with their four-legged friends, and the CESAR brand is focused on extending bonding moments to mealtime with this new, innovative product," said Jean-Paul Jansen, Chief Marketing Officer, Mars Pet Nutrition North America. "Inspired by the product spinning in the microwave, we hope this new dance will encourage pet parents to engage on social media, showing us their moves as well as their commitment to feeding a meal their dog will love and love them for." Now through May 30, dog parents can get in on the action by entering "The CESAR Spin" Sweepstakes2: On TikTok: Share a video of you and your dog doing "The CESAR Spin" and include @CESARCanineCuisine, #CESARSpinSweepstakes and #CESARShare in your caption where one lucky winner will receive a one (1) year supply of CESAR WARM BOWLS products, a unique CESAR branded swag kit and a $3,000 gift card to enjoy new experiences and take "The CESAR Spin" to more places with your four-legged friend. On Instagram: Follow @CESARCuisine and comment on the "The CESAR Spin" post from CESAR Canine Cuisine and Alan Bersten with your favorite way to bond with your dog and include #CESARSpinOffer in your comment to receive a free CESAR WARM BOWLS product. Available while supplies last. To give dog parents a catchy tune to make their own version of "The CESAR Spin," the brand created a custom song inspired by the sounds of the microwave to play into the new product's key attribute and portfolio differentiator. Full sweepstakes details, official rules and eligibility restrictions can be found at There is no purchase necessary to enter or win. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. To learn more about CESAR Canine Cuisine and the new CESAR WARM BOWLS Wet Dog Food Recipes, visit or follow along with "The CESAR Spin" on the CESAR brand channels on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. ABOUT MARS, INCORPORATED Mars, Incorporated is driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. As a $50bn+ family-owned business, our diverse and expanding portfolio of leading pet care products and veterinary services support pets all around the world and our quality snacking and food products delight millions of people every day. We produce some of the world's best-loved brands including ROYAL CANIN®, PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, CESAR®, DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M's®, SNICKERS® and BEN'S ORIGINAL™. Our international networks of pet hospitals, including BANFIELD™, BLUEPEARL™, VCA™ and ANICURA™ span preventive, general, specialty, and emergency veterinary care, and our global veterinary diagnostics business ANTECH® offers breakthrough capabilities in pet diagnostics. The Mars Five Principles — Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom — inspire our 150,000 Associates to act every day to help create a better world for people, pets and the planet. For more information about Mars, please visit Join us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. Wes BottomsMars Pet Nutrition North America Madison MillerWeber Shandwick312-988-2299mmiller@ 1Trace amounts may be present due to potential cross contact during manufacturing.2No Purchase Necessary. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. and DC, 18+. Sweepstakes ends 5/30/25 at 11:59 p.m. ET. For full official rules visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE CESAR® Canine Cuisine Sign in to access your portfolio
