‘Dancing with the Stars’ News Update: Paige VanZant Set to Shake a Leg with Boyfriend Alan in the Semifinals

UFC fighter Paige VanZant has proven herself to be one of the most terrific dancers in the current season and now she will also get a chance to shake a leg with her boyfriend Alan Bersten.

Today's episode will see her performing a trio routine with Alan and her regular dance partner Mark Ballas. They have chosen to perform samba on "Hip Hip Chin Chin" by Club Des Belugas. For the second performance, Paige and Mark will do an Argentine Tango on "One Time" by Marian Hill.

According to reports, Paige and Alan met each other for the first time in the current season itself when Mark injured his back and had to rest. He chose Alan, a troupe member of the show, to take his place and thus, began the romantic tale. He fell in love with Paige during the rehearsals and the chemistry was there to see as they gave a stellar salsa performance on the show, topping the leaderboard.

Since then, the two have been spotted together on many occasions and insiders say they are very much a couple. Though they may not show it off, they are surely interested in each other. They were seen getting cozy during the after-parties of the show and also went for a beach date.

Well, fans just hope the lovebirds come back in terrific form and nail the stage. It is the semifinals week and thus, the stakes for victory, are quite high. All the other four contestants are going strong with Nyle DiMarco and Ginger Zee touted to be the favorite.

Their scores are better than Paige and thus, she is not completely safe. Speculations also hint at her elimination. However, the UFC fighter seems to be unfazed and wants to give her best shot. She has reportedly said that she has got to make it through this week.

The 22-year-old also expressed her desire to perform Mark Ballas' favorite freestyle routines before the end of the show. She said that she has seen some of them and they were all amazing.