Danica McKellar is showing up for her former “Dancing with the Stars” partner Val Chmerkovskiy. The “Great American Family” and former “Hallmark” actress, who was partnered with Chmerkovskiy during Season 18, recently went to see him during this year’s “Dancing With The Stars Tour.”
Following a record breaking 34th season, the 2026 tour kicked off on Jan. 22 in Akron, Ohio. Along with Chmerkovskiy, the other pros on the tour include Witney Carson, Brandon Armstrong, Alan Bersten, Jenna Johnson, Daniella Karagach, Pasha Pashkov, Ezra Sosa, Britt Stewart, Hailey Bills, and Emma Slater, who McKellar also gave a shoutout to.
McKellar Attends the Tour in Support of Her ‘DWTS’ Friends
The actress posted about the tour in an Instagram Story from March 12. Over a photo of the stage where Chmerkovskiy and Slater were dancing together, McKellar wrote, “The @dwtstourofficial is such a fun show – highly recommend if it’s coming to a city near you! And it was great to see my friends @theemmaslater & my old DWTS partner @valentin (both dancing here!)”
This isn’t the first time McKellar has supported her former “DWTS” family. Back in February 2025, McKellar posted a carousel of photos from backstage at the Grande Ole Opry during that year’s tour, including photos with Slater and pro Gleb Savchenko. She also included a video where Savchenko surprised the actress by bringing her on stage.
“So… you know how on some shows, they’ll pull audience members on stage for a few fun moments? Imagine my surprise when Gleb took my hand and escorted me ON STAGE at the GRANDE OLE OPRY in the middle of the show! Turns out there were a few of us DWTS alums, so they thought it would be fun if *we* were the audience members that got pulled on stage. Of course I was *totally* unprepared and the kinds of moves they had us dance do *not* come naturally to me – but it was a blast!” wrote McKellar in the caption of her post.
She concluded by praising the tour. “It’s a show you don’t want to miss! And hey, you might even end up on stage.”
McKellar Reminisces on Her ‘DWTS’ Days for the 20th Anniversary
McKellar shared a carousel of photos from her time on “DWTS” while celebrating the show’s 20th anniversary, including a group shot of her and fellow “Great American Family” actress Candace Cameron Bure, who also competed in Season 18 with her partner Mark Ballas.
“Can’t believe it was 11 years ago that I danced on that very stage with the incredible @valentin – I remember it like it was yesterday. And having @tombergeron there (as a guest judge) felt like the old times – it was emotional seeing him announced!!” McKellar wrote in a November 2025 Instagram post.
She continued, “So glad I could bring my mom as well! She never missed being in the audience when I was on the show all those years ago.”
McKellar and Chmerkovskiy were eliminated during Week 8 in Season 18, finishing in 6th place. Immediately after being eliminated, McKellar was asked how she would sum up her experience. “It’s been absolutely amazing,” she said at the time. “I’ve had the best time ever.”
“It’s been amazing,” Chmerkovskiy agreed when asked what it was like working with McKellar. “She’s a great, great person. Works really hard. And you know, really embraces the process. I met a great individual. We had some fascinating conversations, and you know, it’s been a blast.”
McKellar went on to thank Chmerkovskiy for everything he taught her.
