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Olympian Amber Glenn Skates to DWTS Ballroom
17 Sep
Summary
- Amber Glenn will compete on Dancing With the Stars Season 35.
- Glenn made history as the first queer female U.S. Olympic skater.
- She publicly came out as bisexual/pansexual in 2019.
Figure skater Amber Glenn, a 2026 Winter Olympian, is set to compete in the upcoming Season 35 of Dancing With the Stars. Glenn, who made history as the first queer female skater to represent the U.S. at the Olympics, will be partnered with professional dancer Pasha Pashkov.
Glenn has been an outspoken advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. She publicly revealed her bisexuality/pansexuality in 2019, sharing that embracing her identity allowed her to lean into her strengths as an athlete. She emphasized the importance of representation in sports, stating that seeing someone like her in skating brought her happiness regardless of placement.
Recent speculation about her personal life has been addressed by Glenn. She clarified that viral videos did not involve fellow Olympians Alysa Liu or Ilia Malinin. While there were reports of a past relationship with Nathan Chen in 2016, Glenn currently appears to be single, with no public disclosure of a current partner.
