Sharna Burgess Reveals Why She and Sasha Farber Split Before Joining “Dancing with the Stars”

**Sharna Burgess Reflects on Her Past Relationship with Sasha Farber**

Sharna Burgess has recently opened up about her past romance with fellow *Dancing with the Stars* professional dancer, Sasha Farber, shedding light on their time together during her appearance on *The Penthouse with Peta* podcast. The dance duo, who once shared a close bond while touring, saw their relationship flourish during their time with the stage show *Burn the Floor*.

Burgess, 40, reminisced about how Farber entered her life during a particularly challenging period. “He came into my life at a time when I just really needed to remember how to laugh again,” she said. Reflecting on her early twenties, she conveyed the emotional turmoil she was experiencing at the time and characterised Farber as “such a sweet guy” and “a great boyfriend.”

Their romance blossomed while on tour in Reno, Nevada. Burgess recalled the moments leading up to their union, noting, “Sasha’s room and I were right next to each other. One night, my little self just went over and knocked on his door and was like, ‘Hi…’ We’d been flirting around it and then we got together.” The couple enjoyed a significant relationship, spanning several years, during which they both pursued their professional dance careers.

However, their relationship faced challenges that would eventually lead to their separation. Burgess made the difficult decision to leave *Burn the Floor* to support her family due to her father’s health issues. “It got too hard when I got home to Australia,” she explained. With Farber remaining on tour, they struggled to maintain their connection. This ultimately culminated in a breakup which Burgess described as particularly painful, as it took place over Skype amidst the uncertainties of their future.

In reflecting on their parting, Burgess spoke of how that breakup shaped both of their journeys. “It was hard, but that breakup for me ended up leading to him being with Emma [Slater], which was a whole thing that they were meant to have, their journey with each other,” she remarked, acknowledging the twists and turns their lives took. The couple eventually found themselves on the same show once again six months later, with both appearing on *Dancing with the Stars* at the same time.

During the podcast, Burgess also reconnected with Farber through Facetime, where the pair shared reminisces about their past and discussed how they both moved on after their relationship ended. Farber, who married Emma Slater in 2018 before their separation in 2022, has since begun a new relationship with actress Janel Parrish.

Meanwhile, Burgess has embraced her new chapter with fiancé Brian Austin Green. The couple announced their engagement in July 2023 and welcomed their son, Zane, in 2020. In addition to her role as a mother, Burgess also takes on the responsibilities of a stepmother to Green’s four children from prior relationships.

Burgess has previously stated in an interview that while she and Farber were “never, ever meant to be together,” she holds deep admiration for him. “We were young and we dated for a little bit. He’s just such a good human,” she reflected, highlighting the amicable sentiments that remain even after their romantic relationship ended.

Looking ahead, fans of *Dancing with the Stars* can expect the show’s return on ABC and Disney+ in the autumn of 2026, likely sparking even more memories and emotional narratives from former contestants like Burgess and Farber, who have become staples of the show’s legacy.

Overall, Burgess’s reflections offer a poignant reminder of growth and change — both in love and in life. As she embraces her future with Green and continues her journey in the entertainment industry, the fond memories of her past relationship with Farber remain an integral part of her story.