The Instagram Hard Launch
Sasha Farber sparked romance speculation with an Instagram post featuring a brunette woman at a piano lounging beside him and his two dogs. The woman, believed to be Janel Parrish based on visible tattoos and other details, was photographed from behind. Farber captioned the post 'It's the small things in life' without tagging Parrish, though the piano reference held significance as Parrish began playing at age 6. Fans flooded the comments speculating about a hard launch, with DWTS castmates including Simone Biles and Julianne Hough responding with approving emojis.
Timeline of Events
The romance rumors emerged shortly after Janel Parrish announced her separation from husband Chris Long on April 10, 2026, after 7 years of marriage and 10 years together. A source indicated the former couple had been separated for months. Parrish and Farber first crossed paths professionally during season 19 of Dancing with the Stars in 2014, when she competed as a contestant while Farber was part of the professional dance troupe. The Instagram post and subsequent public displays of affection occurred in mid-to-late April 2026.
Public Displays and Evidence
Beyond the Instagram post, Parrish and Farber shared a choreographed dancing video together on Instagram, with Farber writing 'She's still got it @janelparrish' and a fire emoji. Parrish replied thanking him for dancing with her. Most recently, on April 26, 2026, the pair were photographed holding hands at a farmer's market, further fueling dating speculation. Some social media users claimed Parrish reacted to Farber's post with white heart and crown emojis, though the interaction was later deleted.
DWTS Castmate Support
The apparent relationship received enthusiastic support from Farber's Dancing with the Stars colleagues. Simone Biles responded with heart-eyes emojis, Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi texted Farber directly, Gleb Savchenko commented 'So happy for you bro,' and Julianne Hough reacted with three red heart emojis. Fans also expressed happiness for the pairing, with comments wishing them 'endless happiness.'
Official Status
Neither Janel Parrish nor Sasha Farber has made an official public statement confirming they are dating. Parrish has not publicly commented on the rumored relationship. Representatives for both were contacted for comment but have not provided statements. At the time of the latest reports, Farber was on tour for Dancing with the Stars: Live! 2026, with dates scheduled through May. 
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