In a recent interview, Jenna Johnson looked ahead to future seasons of Dancing with the Stars and revealed which married couple she hopes to join the show one day
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The longtime pro also reflected on her favorite past partners, including JoJo Siwa, Adam Rippon and Joey Graziadei
She credited her partners' enthusiasm and work ethic for their success on the show
Professional dancerJenna Johnsonhas spent over a decade lighting up the ballroom onDancing with the Stars.
Over the years, the 31-year-old has built a reputation for her energetic choreography and supportive coaching style. Along the way, she's also shared the experience with her husband, fellow proVal Chmerkovskiy, making the show both a career highlight and a family affair. While they've danced with many stars already, Johnson admits there are still a few dream contestants she'd love to see step onto the ballroom floor.
"I feel like I've been on theJason Kelcetrain for a minute," Johnson toldWoman's Worldin a recent interview. "I'm, like, 'How do we get him?' "
While the idea of watching the older Kelce brother trade his football gear for ballroom shoes is exciting, Johnson revealed that another celebrity has long topped her wish list. She admitted she has been "begging" forTaylor Lautnerto join the competition for years.
"I'm hoping one day he'll say yes. He could come in and do his backflips," Johnson joked. "His wife (also named Taylor Lautner)can come, too. They can be with me and Val. That would be iconic."
The pro dancer imagines the married duo joining her and Chmerkovskiy on the dance floor for a memorable season. For now, though, it's unclear which celebrities Johnson and her husband will be paired with when the ballroom lights turn on again.
During the conversation withWoman's World, Johnson also reflected on some of the standout celebrities she's partnered with over the years. Her time teaching stars on the show has included several memorable collaborations, but a few competitors remain especially meaningful to her.
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"JoJo SiwaandJoey Graziadeiare obviously two of my favorites. And then I have to throw inAdam Ripponin there as well," she said. "I think what made them so special for me as a partner was they were so open to the experience. They were incredible students, and so hungry to learn ballroom."
Johnson, who won the all-athlete Mirrorball Trophy with Rippon, an Olympic figure skater, during season 26 ofDancing with the Stars, told the outlet that enthusiasm and dedication make all the difference when it comes to helping a partner grow.
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She pointed to her more recent run with Graziadei on season 33 as another example of a contestant who fully embraced the learning process, committed to improving week after week, and alsowent home the winner.
"Even with Joey from two seasons ago, anything that I asked him to do or threw at him, he was, 'Okay, yeah, sure.' He was just so open and willing, and I think it showed so many different sides of him," Johnson shared withWoman's World.
"People just fell in love with him being so vulnerable to the experience," she added. "Obviously, work ethic is a huge thing, and they all had that mindset that's what makes a successful partner. I've been really lucky to have some great ones."
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