Ezra Sosa Eyes Same-Sex Partnership on Dancing With the Stars

Sosa, who joined the series in 2021, confirmed to Out magazine that he is actively lobbying the show's casting director for the change. While the production has featured same-sex pairings in the past—including JoJo Siwa and Jenna Johnson in Season 30, and drag performer Shangela with Gleb Savchenko in Season 32—a male-male partnership for a permanent pro dancer would mark a significant shift in the show’s traditional format.

For the Provo, Utah, native, the request is rooted in his own path to self-acceptance. Raised in a conservative Mormon household, Sosa faced familial rejection over his sexuality before finding solace in dance. Moving to Los Angeles proved to be a turning point, allowing him to transition from a troupe member to a full-time pro. Today, as one of the show's few openly gay professionals, he views the potential for a same-sex partnership as both a personal dream and a necessary step for visibility. Having already navigated high-profile pairings with Jordan Chiles and Julia Stiles, Sosa remains determined to influence the show's future casting decisions.