Ilona Maher's dance partner Alan Bersten shares adorable update with his pet Jeff ahead of DWTS live tour

Alan Bersten, Ilona Maher's dance partner from the 33rd season of Dancing with the Stars, recently shared a candid moment with his pup, Jeff. Bersten was seen traveling with his pet as they embarked on a flight for the upcoming DWTS Tour 2025 in January.

Bersten, a seasoned Latin and ballroom dancer, is among the professional performers for the live tour. Following the preparations, he shared an update with his fans on social media. Taking to Instagram Stories on January 2, Bersten posted a selfie with his pup Jeff and hinted his excitement about the tour, writing:

"On our way to tour"

Screenshot of Alan Bersten's Instagram Story/Source: Instagram/@alanbersten

In December 2024, Bersten shared a humorous video on Instagram alongside Ilona Maher and his pet during rehearsals for the live show. In the video, Maher and Bersten performed quirky moves, including hanging upside down from a bar and circling a round table while sitting on it.

The Olympic bronze medalist captioned the video:

"Tried em all"

A few days ago, Bersten reflected on his successful year, including his participation in DWTS season 33, and highlighted his friendship with Ilona Maher.

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Ilona Maher's DWTS partner Alan Bersten reflects on his successful year

Alan Bersten at United Ukrainian Ballet Ratmansky's Giselle - Source: Getty

Alan Bersten recently reflected on his successful 2024, following his appearance in the 33rd season of Dancing with the Stars, where he partnered with rugby star Ilona Maher and finished runner-up in the reality dance show.

The pro dancer took to Instagram on January 1 to reflect on his successful season with Maher and also shared highlights from his recent trip to England, writing:

"I can’t put into words how special 2024 was for me! Not only did I have the best season ever with @ilonamaher and made a friend for life!! I also got @jeffbersten and truthfully I don’t know how I got so lucky. Plus, I travelled to England and went into a real phone booth. Who would have thought?!"

After the conclusion of Dancing with the Stars, the DWTS live tour is set to return in January 2025. The tour will feature Alan Bersten performing alongside other professional dancers including Britt Stewart, Brandon Armstrong, Rylee Arnold, Ezra Sosa and Emma Slater. As per the website, Olympic stars Stephen Nedoroscik and Ilona Maher are also expected to perform on the event.

The DWTS: 2025 Tour kicks off on January 7, delivering consecutive performances nationwide through April 2025.