Ilona Maher has been mesmerizing fans so far with her brute force on the rugby field. Surprisingly, the rugby icon chose to entertain her fans on a platform that is quite the opposite of the aggressive nature of rugby. Coming into the latest season of the DWTS, Ilona Maher faced a swarm of controversy. Most of them stemmed from the fact that she lacked the so-called stereotypical body type of a dancer. With her sturdy frame and muscular build, Maher was trolled brutally. 

But a champion always finds a way to win over her haters. Similarly, Maher too, has delivered some impressive performances. Together with her dancing partner Alan Bersten, Maher has impressed the judges with some breathtaking routines. So much so that the pair have now advanced to the finals of the DWTS! Ahead of their D-day, tensions are brewing among all the finalists. But by the looks of it, Maher is trying hard to keep herself relaxed. 

Known for her antics on TikTok, the rugby icon dropped a fun video recently with Bersten. Captioned “My ride or die @Dancing With The Stars #DWTS” Maher and Bersten gave the fans yet another fond memory of the duo. Now, watching the two perform together has been quite special for the fans. With Maher trying hard to fit in as a dancer and Bersten supporting her aptly, their cute chemistry soon caught fans’ attention. 

Immediately, speculations about their romantic relationship went off. And when the duo denied having been engaged romantically, fans themselves, took matters into their own hands. They are now rooting for the duo to pair up in real life too! Teasing the fans’ sentiment, Maher decided to play along. Commenting on the entire situation, the rugby star opened up to E! News saying, “Yeah, we see, we see it all over. And honestly, keep doing it, people. We love it. I think honestly, if ship means relationship, we are, we are the besties. We love it.” 

The 28-year-old athlete also mentioned that the bond she shared with Bersten was surely a special one. But will she be interested in a romantic relationship? Well, once again, Maher chose to be a little mischievous. She said to TooFab, “Look, I’m for the people. If people like it, I’ll play up to it. I think it’s a fun rumor to go around. Do I know if I’ll do it? Probably not.” Thus, there’s every chance that the fans would probably be watching their favorite duo together one last time in the finals. Thus, the recent TikTok upload made them shed a tear or two.

Netizens get emotional as Ilona Maher nears the DWTS finale with Alan Bersten

As soon as the video went viral, fans immediately took to the comment section to express their emotions. One fan’s comment reflected their emotional attachment to Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten’s journey on Dancing With The Stars. They admire the duo’s chemistry, entertaining performances, and camaraderie, as seen in their routines and TikTok uploads. The netizen commented, “I’m so sad next week is the last week because I will miss you two,” added the fan. The fact that the duo won’t be spotted together now on the TV screen every weekend has left several fans disheartened.

Another netizen reflected on how emotionally they have become attached to Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten’s journey on ‘Dancing With The Stars’. Their chemistry, entertaining performances, and camaraderie have indeed endeared them to viewers. With the show nearing its end, the fan expresses concern over missing the engaging content and the joy brought by Maher and Bersten’s partnership, which has resonated deeply with viewers. Another fan mentioned, “What are we gonna do when DWTS is finished?” I’ve been living for my Ilona and Alan content.”

As the season finale approaches, and fans anticipate the end of their time together on the show, it has prompted sentiments of sadness and nostalgia. Highlighting deep admiration for Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten’s bond on DWTS, another user wrote, “You guys have to hangout together forever now. Sorry. The chemistry and joy of your bestie-ness is just too much 🥺”. Such a comment also reflects how fans are waiting to see the duo together as romantic partners in real life as well.

Echoing the same emotion, another user added “The vibes for each of you match perfectly for this omg 😍🤍”. Fans have remained captivated by not only their bond and chemistry on the staged show, but they have also taken over the hearts of fans with their sweet and unique Tikrok moves.

Thus, winning over fans, the entire DWTS community is waiting to see one last hurrah from Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten.