asha Pashkov and Daniella Karagach attend the 24th Family Film Awards on March 24, 2021.Photo:Amy Sussman/GettyAs the first married couple to compete in aDancing with the Starsfinale,Daniella KaragachandPasha Pashkovare feeling the love.Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE at the semifinals of the ABC dance competition, Karagach opened up about how the pair have supported each other throughoutseason 32.“He helps me, I help him, and it has always been a team effort from the get-go,” explained Karagach, 30, who is partnered withJason Mraz. “To see him thrive this season … tops everything for me, so honestly, it’s just going to be the best experience for us both.”Pasha Pashkov and Daniella Karagach.Eric McCandless/Disney via GettyPashkov, 36, reflected on his memorable journey on the show this week.“Honestly, the season already feels like a win,” the partner ofVanderpump RulesstarAriana Madixtold PEOPLE. “My first 10, my first perfect score, my first finale. But overall, more important than that is an amazing journey with this amazing partner.”He added, “I’m just over-the-moon happy with the whole thing. It’s more than just a competition. It’s more than just scores. It’s a true life-changing journey.”Ariana Madix and Pasha Pashkov.Disney/Eric McCandlessOnTuesday’s episodeofDancing with the Stars, Karagach and Pashkov — whowelcomed daughter Nikitain May — found out they would be competing against each other in the finale.During the elimination, Karagach and Mraz,Alyson HanniganandSasha Farber, andCharity LawsonandArtem Chigvintsevclaimed the first three spots. This left Madix and Pashkov andXochitl GomezandVal Chmerkovskiystanding as the remaining two.In a final surprise twist, co-hostsJulianne HoughandAlfonso Ribeirorevealed that both couples were safe and all five pairs would be competing in the finale, leaving the groups thrilled for one final week together.Madix, 38, told PEOPLE thetwistwas “terrifying,” adding, “That was the most messed-up thing ever.”“I can tell you, I felt Ariana’s stomach curl up in a tiny little ball,” vouched Pashkov. “I don’t know how it’s possible, but it was on an energetic level. I could just feel the whole thing.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Dancing with the Starsairs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+.
asha Pashkov and Daniella Karagach attend the 24th Family Film Awards on March 24, 2021.Photo:Amy Sussman/Getty
Amy Sussman/Getty
As the first married couple to compete in aDancing with the Starsfinale,Daniella KaragachandPasha Pashkovare feeling the love.Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE at the semifinals of the ABC dance competition, Karagach opened up about how the pair have supported each other throughoutseason 32.“He helps me, I help him, and it has always been a team effort from the get-go,” explained Karagach, 30, who is partnered withJason Mraz. “To see him thrive this season … tops everything for me, so honestly, it’s just going to be the best experience for us both.”Pasha Pashkov and Daniella Karagach.Eric McCandless/Disney via GettyPashkov, 36, reflected on his memorable journey on the show this week.“Honestly, the season already feels like a win,” the partner ofVanderpump RulesstarAriana Madixtold PEOPLE. “My first 10, my first perfect score, my first finale. But overall, more important than that is an amazing journey with this amazing partner.”He added, “I’m just over-the-moon happy with the whole thing. It’s more than just a competition. It’s more than just scores. It’s a true life-changing journey.”Ariana Madix and Pasha Pashkov.Disney/Eric McCandlessOnTuesday’s episodeofDancing with the Stars, Karagach and Pashkov — whowelcomed daughter Nikitain May — found out they would be competing against each other in the finale.During the elimination, Karagach and Mraz,Alyson HanniganandSasha Farber, andCharity LawsonandArtem Chigvintsevclaimed the first three spots. This left Madix and Pashkov andXochitl GomezandVal Chmerkovskiystanding as the remaining two.In a final surprise twist, co-hostsJulianne HoughandAlfonso Ribeirorevealed that both couples were safe and all five pairs would be competing in the finale, leaving the groups thrilled for one final week together.Madix, 38, told PEOPLE thetwistwas “terrifying,” adding, “That was the most messed-up thing ever.”“I can tell you, I felt Ariana’s stomach curl up in a tiny little ball,” vouched Pashkov. “I don’t know how it’s possible, but it was on an energetic level. I could just feel the whole thing.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Dancing with the Starsairs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+.
As the first married couple to compete in aDancing with the Starsfinale,Daniella KaragachandPasha Pashkovare feeling the love.
Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE at the semifinals of the ABC dance competition, Karagach opened up about how the pair have supported each other throughoutseason 32.
“He helps me, I help him, and it has always been a team effort from the get-go,” explained Karagach, 30, who is partnered withJason Mraz. “To see him thrive this season … tops everything for me, so honestly, it’s just going to be the best experience for us both.”
Pasha Pashkov and Daniella Karagach.Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty
Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty
Pashkov, 36, reflected on his memorable journey on the show this week.
“Honestly, the season already feels like a win,” the partner ofVanderpump RulesstarAriana Madixtold PEOPLE. “My first 10, my first perfect score, my first finale. But overall, more important than that is an amazing journey with this amazing partner.”
He added, “I’m just over-the-moon happy with the whole thing. It’s more than just a competition. It’s more than just scores. It’s a true life-changing journey.”
Ariana Madix and Pasha Pashkov.Disney/Eric McCandless
Disney/Eric McCandless
OnTuesday’s episodeofDancing with the Stars, Karagach and Pashkov — whowelcomed daughter Nikitain May — found out they would be competing against each other in the finale.
During the elimination, Karagach and Mraz,Alyson HanniganandSasha Farber, andCharity LawsonandArtem Chigvintsevclaimed the first three spots. This left Madix and Pashkov andXochitl GomezandVal Chmerkovskiystanding as the remaining two.
In a final surprise twist, co-hostsJulianne HoughandAlfonso Ribeirorevealed that both couples were safe and all five pairs would be competing in the finale, leaving the groups thrilled for one final week together.
Madix, 38, told PEOPLE thetwistwas “terrifying,” adding, “That was the most messed-up thing ever.”
“I can tell you, I felt Ariana’s stomach curl up in a tiny little ball,” vouched Pashkov. “I don’t know how it’s possible, but it was on an energetic level. I could just feel the whole thing.”
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source: people.com
