Xandra Pohl Fuels Danny Amendola Dating Rumors at Dancing With the Stars Taping

TikToker Xandra Pohl continued to spark romance rumors with Danny Amendola—who made his debut on Dancing With the Stars Sept. 17—after she was spotted cheering him on from the crowd during the show.

By Leah Degrazia Sep 18, 2024 2:11 AM
| Updated Sep 18, 2024 2:19 AM
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Is Xandra Pohl dancing toward a new romance? 

The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model fueled speculation that she's dating NFL star Danny Amendola by attending the Dancing With the Stars season 33 premiere to support his debut as a celebrity contestant. 

During the Sept. 17 episode, Xandra was spotted sitting in the audience next to the former New England Patriots player's mom, Rose. At one point, the 23-year-old—rocking a V-neck shirt and long, pin-straight hair—smiled wide as she applauded one of the dance performances. 

And this isn't the first time Xandra and Danny, 38, have sparked dating rumors. Back in June, the pair were photographed sitting together at Tom Brady's Patriots Hall of Fame induction at Massachusetts' Gillette Stadium.

The sighting came one month after Xandra fueled speculation that she was seeing a different NFL player. In May, the TikToker and Kansas City Chiefs winger Louis Rees-Zamm ignited the rumor mill when they were seen enjoying the rides at Worlds of Fun amusement park together

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And while Xandra—who announced her split from Jack Touzet in December 2023 following three years of dating—hasn't publicly addressed her relationship with either football star, she previously shared that she's just "having fun." 

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"I'm in my single era," Xandra told E! News in May. "I am saying yes to dates and I'm meeting a ton of people."

As for Danny? He likes to keep his personal life out of the public eye. 

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In fact, the retired wide receiver previously got candid about his desire to keep his romance with ex Olivia Culpo—who he split with in 2018 after three years of dating—more private than she wanted. 

"I believe there should be a boundary btw private life and social media. Olivia believes in fishbowl lifestyle," Danny wrote in a since-delete Instagram post in 2019. "This fundamental difference was huge in our relationship. If you're my real friend you know I'm private."

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Read on to catch up on all the stars who made the cast of Dancing With the Stars season 33...

Anna Delvey 

The inspriation behind Inventing Anna traded her ankle bracelet for dancing shoes alongside partner Ezra Sosa. However, the fake heiress was eliminated during the season's Sept. 24 episode, with her saying that she learned "nothing" in her now-infamous, one-word farewell speech.

Ilona Maher

The Olympic rugby player was ready to ruck up the dance floor with pro Alan Bersten, finishing as the runner-up.

Chandler Kinney 

The Disney Channel star tried to dance her way to the top with partner Brandon Armstrong and ultimately placed third.

Brooks Nader 

The model and her partner Gleb Savchenko were ready to strut along the ballroom, but took their final bow on Oct. 15.

Reginald VelJohnson

All that mattered for the Family Matters alum and partner Emma Slater was taking home the Mirrorball Trophy. However, their journey was cut short during the second week of competition on Oct. 8.

Eric Roberts 

The Dark Knight star was partnered with Britt Stewart. They were eliminated in the second week alongside Reginald and Emma.

Joey Graziadei

The Bachelor alum has found his rose between thorns in partner Jenna Johnson, winning season 33.

Tori Spelling 

The alum of Beverly Hills, 90210 was oh so ready to dance alongside Pasha Pashkov. Unfortunately, the two last only one week and was cut from competition in a double elimination alongside Anna and Ezra.

Danny Amendola 

The NFL pro and partner Witney Carson sure scored a touchdown on the dance floor, placing fifth in the finale.

Dwight Howard 

The NBA star hoped to stand head and shoulders above the competition with partner Daniella Karagach, but was eliminated from the competition on Nov. 12.

Stephen Nedoroscik 

The Olympian had his sights set on another medal—or should we say, Mirrorball Trophy—with partner Rylee Arnold, placing fourth in the Nov. 26 finale.

Phaedra Parks 

The Traitors alum was sure to weed out the competition with partner Val Chmerkovskiy, but ended up getting cut from the lineup Oct. 22.

Jenn Tran

Though Bachelorette star and partner Sasha Farber were full bloom in the ballroom, they were eliminated from the competition on Oct. 29.

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