DWTS: The Next Pro‘s Allen Genkin is paying tribute to Adele Zaikman on her birthday.
“Happy birthday to the most beautiful queen ❤️❤️❤️ @adele.zaikman,” Genkin, 36, wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, September 30. “I want to wish you happiness, health, love and all the success that life has to offer, you deserve everything you dreamt of and more. Watching you shine ✨ like a star ⭐️ that you are has been a blessing and honour of mine to be by your side.”
Alongside the message, Genkin shared a series of photos of him kissing Zaikman, 24, on the cheek as she gazed at the camera and threw her arm around his neck. In one image, Genkin pressed his forehead against Zaikman’s face while she gave a soft smile.
“You have inspired so many people all over the world, including myself and so many that love you. Every time you walk into a room you’re smile and infectious energy gravitates people towards you,” he wrote. “Please never forget how special you are in every single way. I can honestly say the best thing that has happened to me from dwts tnp was you ❤️, our connection we built is something really special, I’m the happiest and luckiest man in the world. I adore you with all my heart!!!”
He continued, “Sweetheart always remember how special you are inside and out, never let anyone dim your light, because you have so much to give, and I know you will in so many ways. You are the best, and I believe the best things in life for you are only just beginning. Enjoy every moment baby, I love you❤️. #happybirthday #rollsroyce #myheart.”
Days earlier, a source told Us that Zaikman and Genkin are dating after appearing together on the ABC spinoff series — which she won, earning her a spot as a pro on DWTS season 35.
Zaikman went on to be partnered with The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Conner Leavitt, performing a salsa to “Whoomp! There It Is” by Tag Team on September 15. After earning a 12 out of 30 from judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli, Zaikman and Leavitt were eliminated from the competition on premiere night.
“This has been the most fun,” Leavitt said earlier this month. “I have the greatest partner in the world in Adele [and] I can’t wait for the world to get to see her talents.”
