‘DWTS’ Star Alexis Ren Admits She’s ‘Developing Feelings’ for Pro Partner Alan Bersten

Sounds like a showmance is a-brewing! On the Monday, October 29, episode of Dancing With the Stars season 27, contestant Alexis Ren admitted that she’s catching some feelings for her pro dance partner Alan Bersten.

“It’s so much fun to dance with someone that you have a connection with,” Ren, a model, said of Bersten in a taped segment. “It’s almost like time slows down. We communicate not just through our steps and our movements, but with our hearts too.”

It didn’t take long for Ren to admit her feelings for her partner. “I am developing feelings for Alan,” she confessed. “And I didn’t see this one coming. But it happened really quickly though, so I think I’m still trying to process it.”

Ren chose to be up front(ish) with Bersten, telling him that she thought they had great chemistry. His response? “Alexis’ smile lights up the room,” he said, admitting that hearing how Ren felt about him had his emotions all over the place. “You know, she’s funny, she’s kind, she has a huge heart. I want to be 100 percent certain before I tell her how I’m feeling. I have a lot to think about.”

They wouldn’t be the first couple DWTS has brought together: The show also counts Val Chmerkovskiy and Jenna Johnson, Kym Johnson and Robert Herjavec, Emma Slater and Sasha Farber, and Peta Murgatroyd and Maksim Chmerkovskiy among its successful matches to date.

Following their Halloween-inspired jazz dance routine on Monday’s episode, Ren and Bersten played coy when co-host Erin Andrews pushed the pair for details on what seemed to be a potentially burgeoning relationship. “You know, honestly, I’m having so much fun,” Bersten said. “Only time will tell.”

In the meantime, it’ll be impossible not to read into the adorable (and, admittedly, flirty) Instagram pics these two post of each other.

Do you think Alexis and Alan would make a good couple? Let us know @BritandCo!

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There are a few dystopian stories that feel so relevant, they almost feel like nonfiction, and readers have always considered Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale to be one of those stories. The book was published in 1985 to rave reviews, and when Hulu adapted the novel into a TV show in 2017, it became the first streaming series to win the Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series. No big deal!

Fans have been waiting for news on the show ever since the season 5 finale aired in November of 2022, and after a nearly two-year wait, The Handmaid's Tale season 6 is finally in production. Here's everything you need to know about the final installment of the hit series.

Is there a season 6 of Handmaid's Tale release date?

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We don't have an exact release date for The Handmaid's Tale season 6 yet, but we do know it'll premiere in the spring of 2025. That means we could see it anywhere from March to May. The eligibility period for the Emmys ends in May, meaning the show will be eligible for 2025 Emmys consideration! The Handmaid's Tale season 6 was scheduled to film in 2023 but was delayed due to last summer's Hollywood strikes.

On September 7, actress Elisabeth Moss posted an image from set. "Guess who's back? Production on the final season has officially started," the caption reads. In addition to starring as June, Moss will direct the first episode of season 6.

What is The Handmaid's Tale season 6 about?

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The Handmaid's Tale season 6 is sure to pick up right where season 5 left off: June and Nichole board a train for Vancouver (to later transfer to a boat bound for Hawaii), while Luke stays behind at the train station and is arrested for the death of a truck driver who attempted to assassinate June. On the train, June is reunited with Serena and Noah.

Who's in the cast of The Handmaid's Tale season 6?

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The Handmaid's Tale stars Elisabeth Moss, Bradley Whitford, Yvonne Strahovski, Max Minghella, O-T Fagbenle, Samira Wiley, Ann Dowd, Madeline Brewer, Amanda Brugel, and Sam Jaeger. Sydney Sweeney, Alexis Bledel, and McKenna Grace have also had roles on the show.

Alexis Bledel won the Emmy for Best Supporting Actress in 2018!

Is The Handmaid's Tale done?

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The show is almost done! The Handmaid's Tale season 6 will be the last installment of the series.

Is The Testaments going to be a series?

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Yes, Margaret Atwood's 2019 novel The Testaments will be a Hulu TV show. The book revolves around Aunt Lydia from The Handmaid's Tale (played by Ann Dowd in both series), Agnes, who lives in Gilead, and Daisy, who lives in Canada. Bruce Miller, who was the showrunner for the first five seasons of The Handmaid's Tale, will be showrunner for The Testaments.

Are you excited for The Handmaid's Tale season 6? Check back here for the latest news on the series.

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Emily Henry fans rejoice! After the release of Funny Story on April 23, 2024, and all the news about the People We Meet On Vacation movie and Happy Place TV show, we finally have the title of Emily Henry's newest book: Great Big Beautiful Life. The author teased the novel in the September 6 installment of her Emily's Grocery List newsletter, revealing that the book is actually one of the most difficult ones she's written.

"This book poured out of me, back in the winter/spring after the longest writing break I’d taken in a full decade," she says in the email. "You might also have heard me in interviews talk about how hard this book has been since that first draft. (Very.) This book is different than anything I’ve written before but also feels like a really natural extension of what I’ve been doing the last few years."

Here's everything you need to know about Great Big Beautiful Life — including when you can read it.

What is the title of Emily Henry's new book?

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Emily Henry's newest book is called Great Big Beautiful Life. When Henry offered clues in her newsletter (saying, "It’s more than two words long. I’ve already hidden it in a grocery list. It starts with an adjective."), readers started guessing it'd begin with "Great" — especially since she bolded the word at the start of the email!

When is Great Big Beautiful Life coming out?

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Great Big Beautiful Life will be published on April 22, 2025.

What is the new Emily Henry book about?

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We don't have all the specifics about the Great Big Beautiful Life plot just yet, but Emily Henry did give email subscribers a teaser.

"There is, of course, a love story and a vacation and complicated family dynamic and all the things I’ve always found myself drawn toward," she says, "but there’s also something else, and I’m both overjoyed and terrified to be able to share it more about it with you so soon (!!!). Including which T. Swift song it most closely correlates to, since I know that some of you will ask. (Another hint: It’s on Folklore.)" (My guess is "The Last Great American Dynasty").

"It’s very much a love story, and there is a romance in it. But it feels like a slight departure, but in a way that I think will be really exciting to the readers," Henry told TODAY in April. "It was the best first draft experience I’ve had since Beach Read, where writing the first draft, I felt so connected to the characters, and I was getting really emotional for them. And usually, I don’t really find that until later drafts."

This new story element is sure to add even more depth and complexity to this new Emily Henry book. The author has already written some sci-fi, so I'm wondering if Great Big Beautiful Life is going to be a historical fiction. Or if it'll be a love triangle à la Taylor Swift's Folklore love triangle. If you love drawing parallels between Taylor Swift and Emily Henry as much as I do, check out Reading Emily Henry? There's A Taylor Swift Album For Every Book.

What is the best Emily Henry book to start with?

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You can read the Emily Henry books in any order you like, but I'd recommend starting with Beach Read. It's a great introduction to Henry's writing and it's unique and emotional while still having all the elements any romance reader will enjoy.

Emily Henry's other books include People We Meet on Vacation, Book Lovers (my personal favorite), Funny Story, and Happy Place.

Are Emily Henry books connected?

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Emily Henry's books aren't directly connected with one another (meaning you can read them in whichever order you like), but they do mention each other's characters, like how Book Lovers mentions a book published by Beach Read's January Andrews.

What do you think Emily Henry's new book Great Big Beautiful Life will be about? Let us know on Facebook and check out All The Emily Henry Books Being Turned Into Movies for the latest news on Henry's adaptations!

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While I may not be going into the office at this point in my career, I used to work in a very corporate setting and had a pretty lengthy commute to get there. So, I'd like to think I'm fairly well-verse in corporate dressing, and what are the absolute essentials that you need. In lieu of this, I thought I'd share with you the pieces that I think are the most essential to getting dressed, and making your corporate life easier... but with a bit of a chic twist, because everyone likes pieces that are functional and fashionable. At least, I know I do! From chic work bags, to an easy, everyday outfit essential like a two piece set, I've got it all! Keep reading to see all the fun pieces that will truly make getting ready for your corporate work day easier!

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Cicy Bell Two Piece Set

A good two-piece-set is an essential for a work wardrobe. It's been my go-to for years, because it eliminates the stress of picking out an outfit first thing in the morning, and makes getting dressed so simple. Plus, it looks elevated and chic! I love wearing these pieces together or even separate! Throw on a tote bag, and you're all set to go!

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HOTOUCH Simple Button Down

A good, classic button down is another staple for getting dressed for the office! It can be worn in so many different outfit combinations, depending on what you have planned. You can wear it with jeans and boots if you're going for dinner after work, or you can style it more formally with trousers— the options are endless. Grab this chic blouse for only $30!

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Tronjori Wide Leg Trousers

Wide leg trousers are incredible because, not only are they practical and professional, but they're also insanely comfortable as well. The wide leg helps to elongate your figure, but they're baggy enough that they will literally feel like sweatpants! And these comfy ones are only $27, so you're getting a great deal as well!

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Arach&Cloz Sweater Vest

As we all know, fall is almost upon us, and that means sweater weather season is just around the corner! This sweater vest is a great transitional piece to wear to the office, and it's in this great autumnal brown color that I love! You can style it with the wide leg pants mentioned before, and a fun statement belt for a chic office look!

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ANRABESS Cable Knit Sweater

My favorite thing about a cable knit sweater is that they look so chic in summer thrown over your shoulders when you're wearing a dress, but they're also great for those chilly in-office days in the fall when you want to be worn. This sweater is so affordable, but it still looks very elegant with the slim-fit and V-neck detail. Definitely an essential for the office!

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The Drop Long Black Blazer

If you don't already own a classic black blazer, then now's the time to grab one! Amazon has this great long blazer that has a slight oversized fit, and the quality is a 10/10 for how affordable it is. Style it like above for a simple yet chic look with jeans, boots, and a white tee.

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PRETTYGARDEN Midi Skirt

Wanting to feel a little more cutesy at the office? This adorable green midi skirt is the perfect way to do that, while still looking nice and profesh for the office! If you have a more casual office, you can even wear it with sneakers to make it a little more comfortable and on-trend.

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Przene 3 Blue Light Glasses

For most of us working gals, we're usually staring at a screen for a majority of the day, whether that be a work computer or a phone. A couple months ago, I started getting these intense migraines, and realized that the screens were, indeed, the culprit. So, I bought these blue light glasses, and they have saved the day for me throughout the work week. Hot girls protect their eyes, so grab these cute glasses that come in 3 different colors for you to choose from on the daily.

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LOVEVOOK Laptop Bag

One of the most important essentials is a good work bag that's functional, but still equally as cute. This camel leather laptop bag will do just that! It will fit your laptop, as well as storing compartments for papers, pens, and any other essentials! You'll definitely want to add this to your wardrobe to go with all of your cute work fits!

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GOLDTIMO Lunchbox

Gone are the days of throwing your Tupperware into your workbag, and risking a mess on your work items. Chic lunchboxes are so in, and I am here for it. They help keep your lunch cool and protected, but also hide the fact that you're carrying a lunchbox. To the outside world, it would just seem like your handbag, which I'm so obsessed with!

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