Ilona Maher and Alan Bersten’s TikToks are living rent-free in my brain, and honestly, it’s the reason I became one of their biggest fans. I mean, do I have extra time on my hands? Sure.
But spending it watching these two crush TikTok is totally worth it. I haven’t missed a single video from them because of the chemistry they have. Chef’s kiss.
Now, let me be clear—it’s not like I’m here trying to ship them or anything (though the thought has definitely crossed my mind).
Their energy is more giving brother/sister vibes or even that bestie level where you just vibe off each other’s jokes. But hey, never say never—people can surprise you!
Speaking of vibes, week 2 of “Dancing With the Stars” had me screaming when they performed during “Oscars Night.” Couples were dancing to iconic film songs from “Barbie,” “A Star is Born,” “La La Land,” and even “Superman,” but it was the Salsa that stole the show, theygossip.com reports.
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Olympic rugby star Ilona Maher and pro dancer Alan Bersten literally lifted each other during their performance to “(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life” from “Dirty Dancing.” Tell me that’s not iconic!
The connection these two have is everything, so why don’t we break down all their funniest, most amazing moments and dive into how they’re building such an awesome friendship? Because honestly, it’s giving wholesome, and I am here for it.
I’ll Flip You, You Flip Me
We asked, and they *delivered*, because this performance was nothing short of iconic. Not only did they absolutely tear up the dance floor with their moves, but they also flipped themselves (and practically the whole stage) upside down!
Dancing to the classic “(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life,” their chemistry was next-level. It was that brother/sister energy we all love to see—playful, fun, and full of trust.
Watching them vibe like that was epic, and it just made the whole performance even more unforgettable.
Getting Into The ‘Dirty Dancing’ Characters
Honestly, I have no idea who came up with this one because both Alan and Ilona were so deep in character—it was beyond iconic! Like, how do you even pick out who’s more in sync when they’re both crushing it?
And then, of course, we had the whole “How do you call your lover boy?”—“Come here, lover boy!” moment.
I tried so hard to take them seriously, but they were clearly not taking each other seriously, and I was living for it. They got so into character that they basically forgot they were filming, which made it even better.
The crackhead energy between them? Everything. The vibes were screaming “future besties,” and honestly, I’m just here waiting for more of this chaotic duo.
Mess With Alan? This is His Dancing Partner!
Ilona isn’t just a pro at flipping her dance partner on the dance floor—she’s also got his back when things get chaotic.
Seriously, all their content is gold, and let’s be real, the way she picked Alan up like it was no big deal? I have no words. Alan’s reaction? “Yes, ma’am!”
Oh, and can I just say—these two are the only reason I’m tuning in to DWTS this season. The way Alan didn’t even break character when she lifted him? Iconic.
I’m literally voting just to make sure we get three more months of this kind of content. DWTS has never been this fun, and I’m here for it.
The Upside Down TikTok Trend
If you know, you know the trend I’m talking about—the one couples usually do—but hey, who says besties can’t jump on that, too?
Alan flipping Ilona upside down? Easy-peasy. But when it was Ilona’s turn to flip Alan? Well, let’s just say it didn’t go as smoothly, but the laughs we all shared made it so worth it!
Watching them try (and fail) was hilarious, like just two besties taking on a TikTok challenge with zero shame.
Honestly, their energy is unmatched, and whether they nail it or not, it’s always a win for the rest of us.
These two have over 30 videos together, and every single one just screams how close their friendship has become.
Through all the dancing, challenges, and being teammates on Dancing with the Stars, they’ve built such a strong connection that you can feel the friendship vibes in every clip.
Whether they’re goofing off, supporting each other, or just vibing, you can see how solid their bond is—and honestly, it’s goals!
