Kym Johnson-Herjavec is stepping back into the ballroom, this time at the judges’ table. The beloved “Dancing With the Stars” pro is returning for Dedication Night on Tuesday, October 14, and ahead of her comeback, she’s opening up about family life with her husband, businessman and “Shark Tank” star Robert Herjavec.
The couple, who met as dance partners on season 20 of the hit competition series in 2015, turned their televised partnership into a real-life love story that’s still going strong nearly a decade later.
Kym Johnson Prepares for a DWTS Homecoming
Kym, 49, is excited to return to the series that changed her life. “It’s truly one of the most special nights of the season, and I’m deeply honored to be invited back,” she told Us Weekly. “This show has been such an important part of my life, and returning to the ballroom always feels like coming home.”
The Australian dancer first joined “Dancing With the Stars” in 2006, when she was partnered with Jerry Springer in season 3. She quickly became a fan favorite, competing in 15 seasons and winning the Mirrorball Trophy twice — once with Donny Osmond and again with Hines Ward.
“My first season with Jerry will always hold a special place in my heart, and I’ll never forget the joy of winning with Donny and Hines,” she said. “But the best part of all was meeting my now husband, Robert Herjavec, through the show. I’ll always have so much to thank DWTS for!”
A Look Inside Kym and Robert’s Life Together
Johnson and Herjavec met while competing together on season 20 of “Dancing With the Stars” and came in sixth place. Off-screen, their chemistry was undeniable. Less than a year after meeting, Herjavec proposed in February 2016, and the couple married that July.
“I enjoy every minute I spend with Kym. When I met her, I felt complete,” Herjavec said at the time.
In September 2025, Johnson celebrated Herjavec’s 63rd birthday with a heartfelt message. “Happy Birthday to the man who we love more than anything @robertherjavec 🎉💕 we hope you enjoyed all of your favorite Croatian and Australian desserts 🇭🇷 🇦🇺 Proud of the pavlova the kids and I made!!” she wrote.
The couple shares twins Hudson and Haven, born in April 2018 after Johnson underwent IVF at age 41. “I had frozen my eggs when I was 35, thinking I was doing something that would help me in the future, but none of those eggs were healthy,” she previously shared. “We had been trying naturally for a while and having some trouble, so we did IVF. We actually put two embryos in, so we knew there was a chance we could have twins.”
Johnson and Herjavec split their time between Canada and her native Australia, balancing family life with their busy schedules. She also keeps active through Pilates, yoga, and dance, telling Us, “Movement has always been such an important part of my life.”
Watch Kym Johnson on “Dancing With the Stars” Dedication Night on Tuesday, October 14, on ABC.
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