Ezra Sosa Wants Same-Sex Dance Partner on Dancing with the Stars: 'My Dream'

Dancing with the Stars pro Ezra Sosa is pushing for a male dance partner on an upcoming season of the ABC series. Sosa, who is currently competing in Season 35 alongside a gay icon, said he has already “put in my word” with producers. “My dream is to have a same-sex partner,” he told reporters, adding, “I’m working my magic!” The request comes as the show continues to embrace LGBTQ+ representation, having featured its first same-sex pairing in 2020 with Johnny Weir and Britt Stewart, and later JoJo Siwa and Jenna Johnson. Sosa’s push for a male partner would mark a new milestone: the first time a male pro dances with another man. Fans and advocates say such representation matters because it normalizes same-sex partnerships in mainstream entertainment and offers visibility to LGBTQ+ dancers. Sosa, who joined the pro lineup in 2022, has built a following for his energetic choreography and candid social media presence. With the current season nearing its finale, attention is already turning to casting decisions for next year. If Sosa gets his wish, it could become one of the most talked-about pairings in the show’s history.