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DWTS pros from L-R: Britt Stewart, Alan Bersten, Hailey Bills, Daniella Karagach, Pasha Pashkov, Julianne Hough, Emma Slater, Brandon Armstrong, Jenna Johnson, and Valentin ChmerkovskiyCredit: Getty
Following the series of drama during season 34 of DWTS, a production insider has now teased that even more changes are on the way.

In recent weeks, DWTS pro Pasha Pashkov received some harsh feedback from the judges, including Carrie Ann Inaba, who told the dancer that he needed to step it up with his “repetitive” choreography.

It seems Carrie Ann, 57, wasn’t the only one on the show who feels Pasha, 39, needs to improve as producers are considering if he should make the cut next season.

“Producers are questioning if Pasha has what it takes to continue being a pro after a few setbacks this season.

“It’s causing some tension with Daniella on the set and behind the scenes because she will fight tooth and nail for Pasha,” a source said of Pasha’s wife and co-star, Daniella Karagach.

Daniella, 32, has been regarded as one of the “best pros” the show has ever hired and is widely considered a fan-favorite since she joined full-time in 2020.

“[Daniella] will stick up for him and fight for him harder than anything, so she’s not happy with some of the comments production and the judges have made on camera and off camera.

“She’s warned them that if he gets fired, she will walk too. And they cannot afford to lose her.

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Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov attend the Supermodels Unlimited Magazine’s Most Beautiful Edition 2025 Release Party at SUR Restaurant & Lounge on August 07, 2025 in West Hollywood, CaliforniaCredit: Getty
 

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Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov perform onstage at the 32nd Annual Race to Erase MS Gala held at Fairmont Century Plaza on May 16, 2025 in Los. Angeles, CaliforniaCredit: Getty
“The show loves her, the fans love her, and she is one of the most talented dancers the show has ever cast, so the producers have to tread lightly to do what’s best for the show,” the source claimed.

They added that there is “still a lot of time” to figure out next season’s cast as the decisions are typically made in the weeks leading up to the premiere.

“Daniella isn’t the only pro to stick up for Pasha. All of the fellow dancers, and the contestants, love him too.

“So he’s got a network of support standing behind him,” the insider claimed.

A rep for Daniella said that “any rumors being circulated about Daniella Karagach are categorically untrue,” and added that the claims are “baseless and inaccurate.”

“Daniella remains focused on her work and family, and we will not be commenting further on false speculation,” her rep stated.

Russian dancer Pasha first joined the show as a pro in 2019 and won over fans’ hearts when he was paired with The Office actress Kate Flannery.

Daniella, who was already married to Pasha at the time, also joined the show this same year but as a member of the dance troupe.

She became a pro the following year in 2020 and was partnered with rapper Nelly.

The pair were an instant hit with the audience and reached the finale, coming in third place overall.

In just her second season as a pro on DWTS, Daniella took home the Mirrorball Trophy for an incredible run with former NBA star, Iman Shumpert.

The pair’s massive height difference made it challenged to choreograph routines however, Daniella was praised for adapting and figuring out a way to make it work.

Meanwhile, Pasha has never won the competition before and has only made it to the finale once in his DWTS career – when he placed third in season 32 with partner Ariana Madix.

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DWTS host Alfonso Ribeiro poses with Danielle Fishel and Pasha Pashkov after their performanceCredit: Getty
 

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(L-R) Daniella Karagach, Nikita Pashkov and Pasha Pashkov attend the World Premiere of Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” at El Capitan Theatre on May 17, 2025 in Los AngelesCredit: Getty
 

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Daniella stuns backstage on DWTSCredit: Getty