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Sasha Farber just hard launched his relationship with Janel Parrish in Los Angeles. The DWTS pro posted affectionate photos showing the couple kissing and embracing. Colleagues and fans immediately celebrated the romantic moment.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Hard Launch Date: April 27, 2026, when Sasha Farber posted intimate Instagram photos with Janel
- Location: Los Angeles, where the couple was spotted at Studio City Farmers Market on April 26
- Janel’s Age: 37 years old, born October 30, 1988, famous for Pretty Little Liars
- Sasha’s Age: 41 years old, born May 9, 1984, professional DWTS dancer since season 17
The Instagram Moment That Changed Everything
Sasha Farber posted an April photo dump on Monday, April 27 with the caption, “April has been amazing,” along with red heart and rose emojis. The images featured Janel Parrish planting a kiss on Sasha, making it unmistakable that the two are romantically involved. Janel responded in the comments with “Yes it has” and crown and white heart emojis, confirming her own happiness.
DWTS judge Derek Hough immediately asked in the comments, “Is this a Hard Launch?” Fellow pro Peta Murgatroyd chimed in with “Happy you’re happy my friend.” The supportive response from the dancing community was overwhelming.
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From Parking Lot Dance to Farmers Market Romance
The couple’s connection became visible weeks earlier when Sasha shared a video of them dancing together in a parking lot on April 9. He captioned it, “She’s still got it @janelparrish,” with a fire emoji. The flirty footage showed the two moving together with undeniable chemistry. Just last week, they shared more dance videos from their time together.
Most recently, on Sunday, April 26, Sasha and Janel were spotted at the Studio City Farmers Market in Los Angeles. They held hands while sipping coffee, wrapped arms around each other’s shoulders, and chatted while strolling through the market. The intimate moment proved their relationship is very real and very public.
Perfect Timing After Major Life Changes
Janel Parrish announced her separation from husband Chris Long on April 10, 2026, just days before photos with Sasha began appearing. She wrote via Instagram Stories, “After 10 beautiful years together, including seven years of marriage, Chris and I made the difficult decision to end our marriage.” The Pretty Little Liars alum emphasized that “there is still so much love and respect between us.”
| Detail | Information |
| Janel’s Prior Marriage | Chris Long (2018 to 2026) |
| Sasha’s Prior Marriage | Emma Slater (2018 to 2023) |
| Sasha’s Recent Relationship | Jenn Tran (split June 2025) |
| Janel’s DWTS Connection | Competed with Val Chmerkovskiy (2014), placed 3rd |
“April has been amazing.”
— Sasha Farber, professional dancer
A New Chapter for Two Stars Stepping Into the Spotlight
Sasha Farber has been a major force on Dancing with the Stars since joining as a pro dancer in season 17. He was previously married to fellow DWTS pro Emma Slater for five years before their split. Janel Parrish became famous playing Mona Vanderwaal in Pretty Little Liars and has had a successful career in Hallmark movies and television.
The connection between them is genuine and growing publicly. Colleagues from DWTS are celebrating their relationship. Both are entering this new chapter after recent relationship changes, bringing hope and happiness to those who follow their journeys.
Why This Matters to Fans and the Entertainment World
The hard launch is significant because Sasha is moving forward positively since his 2023 divorce and 2025 breakup. Janel is healing after her seven-year marriage ended just weeks ago. Both are showing that life continues beautifully after heartbreak. Their public displays of affection and Instagram moments suggest they’re genuinely happy, not just dating casually. The DWTS and entertainment communities have embraced the couple with open arms and genuine support.
Sources
- Parade Magazine – Reported Sasha Farber and Janel Parrish hard launch story on April 27, 2026
- Us Weekly – Covered PDA moment at Studio City Farmers Market in Los Angeles
- People Magazine – Documented Janel Parrish’s separation from Chris Long announcement
