Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro winner Adele Zaikman and fellow contestant Allen Genkin have confirmed they're dating after weeks of romance rumors.
Allen took to Instagram on Wednesday, September 30 to wish Adele a happy 25th birthday and seemingly confirm the pair are in a relationship.
Allen, 36, posted photos of himself kissing Adele on the cheek and forehead outside a trailer and called her "the most beautiful queen."
"I want to wish you happiness, health, love and all the success that life has to offer, you deserve everything you dreamt of and more," Allen wrote, tagging Adele in his post.
"Watching you shine [shooting star emoji] like a star [star emoji] that you are has been a blessing and honour of mine to be by your side."
Allen wrote that Adele has inspired people all over the world, including himself, and praised her "smile" and "infectious energy."
He also called Adele "the best thing that has happened" to him from Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro.
"Our connection we built is something really special, I'm the happiest and luckiest man in the world," Allen continued. "I adore you with all my heart!!!"
Allen added in his message that he doesn't want Adele to ever allow anyone to "dim" her light.
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"Sweetheart always remember how special you are inside and out... You have so much to give, and I know you will in so many ways," he concluded.
"You are the best, and I believe the best things in life for you are only just beginning. Enjoy every moment baby, I love you [red heart emoji]."
Allen's public declaration of love came less than two weeks after Adele insisted they were both single amid speculation they were romantically involved.
During a September 19 appearance on "The Mindfire Pod" hosted by Carrie Berk, Adele gushed about dancing with Allen but played coy when asked about their relationship.
"Dancing with Allen is just amazing," Adele said. "It's the best feeling ever. So getting to do that on the premiere was a dream come true, for sure."
"You guys should date," Carrie replied.
"You're not the only one," Adele responded. "We get so many messages every single day of people shipping us. But I get it."
Adele then suggested there was nothing romantic going on between them at the time.
"I will let you know if something happens," she said. "I will let you know, guys."
Adele competed against Allen and 10 other rising ballroom dancers on Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro for the opportunity to become a professional partner on Dancing with the Stars' 35th season.
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The spinoff, which was hosted by Dancing with the Stars champion Robert Irwin, featured weekly challenges designed to test the dancers' technique, choreography, partnering, storytelling and teaching abilities.
Mark Ballas and his mother Shirley Ballas served as judges, while established Dancing with the Stars pros -- including Derek Hough and Jenna Johnson -- appeared as mentors and guest judges throughout the competition.
Adele, who is from Israel, was crowned the winner during The Next Pro's August 31 finale and therefore earned a spot on Dancing with the Stars.
Adele was subsequently paired with The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives husband Conner Leavitt for Season 35, but the couple was sent packing during the season's first elimination.
Allen previously won Dancing with the Stars' "Ballroom Battle" challenge in 2012. He later became a co-owner of a dance studio in Northern California.