Sharna Burgess and Brian Austin Green have built a relationship that has continued to attract attention well beyond their time together on the dance floor. Now engaged and raising their young son, the couple is entering another high-profile chapter as Burgess prepares to return to Dancing with the Stars for Season 35.
Burgess’ return, announced August 24, 2026, marks her first competitive appearance on the U.S. series since Season 30 in 2021. Her comeback arrives nearly five years after she last competed professionally and adds a fresh dimension to a story that has included romance, parenthood and major career changes.
A Relationship That Began Before the Ballroom
Burgess and Green began dating in 2020 after getting to know each other through mutual connections. Their relationship became public in 2021, around the same period they were preparing to compete together on Dancing with the Stars.
The pairing created an unusual situation for the couple. They were already romantically involved when they entered the competition, but they also had to develop a performance partnership under the pressure of weekly rehearsals and live television.
Their Season 30 run did not last until the finale, but the show became an important part of their relationship history. Rather than ending when the competition was over, their connection continued to grow away from the cameras.
Green and Burgess later welcomed their son, Zane Walker Green, in June 2022. The birth represented a major transition for Burgess, who soon had to decide how she wanted to balance professional opportunities with life as a new mother.
From Dating to Engagement and Parenthood
The couple announced their engagement in September 2023 after roughly three years together. Their announcement featured their family, with Green’s children joining the moment as Burgess showed off her engagement ring.
Green is also a father to children from earlier relationships, making the couple’s household a blended family. Burgess has spoken publicly about embracing that role and treating the children as part of one family.
Their approach to family life has remained visible through occasional social media updates and public appearances. In August 2026, Green and Burgess took their four-year-old son to Disneyland for his first visit, sharing photos and memories from the family outing.
The trip offered another glimpse into their life away from television. While the couple remains a subject of entertainment coverage, much of their recent attention has centered on family experiences rather than their former dance partnership.
Wedding Talk Has Not Produced a Confirmed Date
The engagement has also kept interest in the couple’s wedding plans alive.
In June 2026, Burgess and Green visited Ireland during a family trip. Burgess praised the setting of Adare Manor and described it as an ideal wedding location. A playful social media caption suggesting that they had found their venue quickly generated speculation that the couple had chosen the site for their ceremony.
Burgess later addressed the reaction and made clear that the post should not be treated as confirmation of an imminent wedding.
As of the latest available update, the pair remains engaged, but there is no officially announced wedding date. Their comments about the Irish property reflected their appreciation for the location rather than a confirmed ceremony schedule.
That clarification is significant because online discussion surrounding celebrity weddings can quickly turn casual comments into reports of finalized plans. In this case, no formal wedding announcement has been made.
Green’s Reflections on Relationships
Green has also offered more insight into how his outlook on relationships has changed.
During a July 2026 podcast appearance, the actor discussed his long marriage to Megan Fox and acknowledged that physical attraction had played a significant role in how he approached that relationship. He contrasted that experience with what he considers important in his relationship with Burgess.
His comments pointed toward a greater emphasis on friendship and emotional compatibility. The distinction provides context for a relationship that began as a connection between two people before becoming a long-term partnership.
Green and Burgess have now spent several years together, navigating engagement, parenthood and a blended family while maintaining individual careers.
Why Burgess Stepped Away From DWTS
Burgess’ absence from the U.S. ballroom competition was closely connected to motherhood.
She did not compete during Season 31 in 2022 after giving birth to Zane earlier that year. At the time, her son was only about eight weeks old when the show’s preparation period would have begun, and Burgess decided that she needed to prioritize being present during that stage of his life.
Her time away eventually became much longer than one season.
Burgess continued working in entertainment, including involvement with the Australian version of Dancing with the Stars, where she has served as a judge. She also pursued acting and other professional projects while remaining connected to the dance world.
She made a special appearance during the U.S. show’s 500th episode in 2024, giving longtime viewers a reminder of her connection to the program.
A Long-Awaited Return to the Ballroom
Burgess had already acknowledged earlier in August that discussions about a possible return had taken place. She said she was not ready when the possibility was raised for the prior season because her son had not yet started school and she was focused on other projects.
Her attitude changed as her circumstances evolved.
Burgess has said that she began missing dance and wanted it to become part of her life again. That desire ultimately led to her accepting the opportunity to return for Season 35.
The official announcement arrived Monday, August 24, when Burgess revealed her comeback on Good Morning America. The program confirmed that she would once again compete as a professional dancer.
Her return represents a significant moment in her Dancing with the Stars career. She first became part of the show’s professional lineup in 2013 and competed across 14 seasons before her extended absence.
A Mirrorball Champion Returns
Burgess is returning with an established competitive record.
Her biggest achievement came in Season 27, when she and Bobby Bones won the Mirrorball Trophy. She also reached the finals several other times with celebrity partners including Noah Galloway, Nick Carter, James Hinchcliffe and Josh Norman.
That history makes her more than a returning familiar face. She is coming back as a former champion with extensive experience in the competition.
Her Season 35 comeback will also allow her to build a new competitive chapter separate from her relationship with Green. Although the two remain strongly associated with their Season 30 partnership, Green is not currently confirmed as a contestant for the upcoming season.
What Season 35 Means for the Couple
Burgess’ return changes the balance between her family life and professional career once again.
This time, however, the circumstances are different from 2022. Zane is older, and Burgess has had more time to establish her life as a mother while continuing to develop her career outside the ballroom.
Her return also means the public will once again see a professional side of Burgess that had been largely absent from the U.S. series for several years.
Green’s role will remain that of her fiancé and co-parent rather than her dance partner. Their relationship can therefore continue independently of the storyline that surrounded their Season 30 appearance.
The full Season 35 celebrity-pro pairings have not yet been announced. The complete cast and partnerships are scheduled to be revealed September 2, ahead of the season’s two-night premiere on September 15 and 16.
The Next Chapter for Burgess and Green
The latest developments place Burgess and Green at an interesting point in their relationship. They are engaged, raising their son and continuing to navigate life as a blended family, while Burgess is preparing for one of the biggest professional comebacks of her career.
For fans who first followed the couple through their Season 30 partnership, the new season will look very different. Burgess will be back in the ballroom, but this time her return is about her own professional journey rather than a shared competition with Green.
There is still no confirmed wedding date, and additional details about their future plans may emerge directly from the couple. For now, the clearest development is Burgess’ official return to the show that helped make her a household name among dance fans.
Her comeback gives the new season an experienced professional, a former Mirrorball champion and a familiar face with a fresh reason for stepping back onto the dance floor.