Jenna Johnson Proposes "Iconic" Double-Date Season with Taylor Lautner and Jason Kelce

DWTS pro Jenna Johnson reveals her dream celebrity picks for future seasons, including Taylor Lautner and Jason Kelce, alongside their wives.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 23, 2026, 5:41 AM EDT

Source: People

The Long-Running Campaign for Taylor Lautner

Johnson admitted she has been "begging" the Twilight star to trade his stunt-heavy film roles for the structured world of ballroom dance for years. Beyond Lautner’s natural athleticism and famous backflips, Johnson noted that his wife, "Tay" Lautner, would be the perfect addition to round out the cast. The 2026 professional landscape for Johnson is currently defined by these "dream" collaborations, as she hopes the Lautners will eventually follow in the footsteps of other married duos who have graced the ballroom floor.

Targeting the "Kelce Train"

Taylor Lautner isn't the only name on Johnson's target list. She also confirmed she is firmly on the "Jason Kelce train," expressing a strong desire to see the retired Philadelphia Eagles center bring his viral dance moves to the competition. In a strategy similar to her Lautner proposal, Johnson suggested that if Jason were to join, his wife Kylie Kelce could partner with Val. Given the Kelce family's massive surge in mainstream popularity throughout 2024 and 2025, Johnson views their potential casting as a "perfect" fit that would allow the pros and contestants to bond over their shared experiences as parents.

Reflecting on Championship Success

The interview also served as a moment of reflection for Johnson, who celebrated her recent Season 33 victory with The Bachelor star Joey Graziadei. Johnson credited Graziadei’s win—her second Mirrorball Trophy following her Season 26 victory with Adam Rippon—to his "hungry to learn" attitude and vulnerability. She also highlighted JoJo Siwa, with whom she made history in 2021 as the show’s first same-sex pairing, as one of her most meaningful partners. Johnson noted that the common thread among her most successful seasons is a partner's willingness to embrace the "gnarly" work ethic required for high-level choreography.