The medalists, however, didn’t actually meet until the reality show.
“We didn’t get to talk at all,” Maher said.
Still, she noted, “I think we’re both going into [this] open-minded.
Ilona Maher on ‘Dancing With the Stars’.Disney/Andrew Eccles
“Maybe the pasa doble!
We’ll see,” He said.
And I’ve already seen it.
Ilona Maher at the Paris Olympics.Michael Steele/Getty
We’ve only had two rehearsals, but they’ve been incredible.
I legit can’t stop smiling.
I feel so lucky to be with Ilona.
I’m just so excited for this season.”
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It also helps that duo get along well.
“I’m excited for everyone to see it, because we do have fun.
It’s four hours, but it just flies by,” Bersten said.
