Ezra Sosa On ‘DWTS,’ Jordan Chiles, & ‘Heated Rivalry’

Ezra Sosa is calling in before his Dancing With the Stars tour rehearsal. But ahead of our discussion about his career, the 25-year-old dancer and I reminisce about our last meeting in May 2025, before Season 34 premiered. This was after his less-than-stellar first season as a pro on the show with celebrity partner Anna Delvey. At the time, I asked Sosa and his best friend Rylee Arnold what they were hoping for in the upcoming season, and Arnold was quick to say, “We’re manifesting a great partner for Ezra.” Sosa tells me his wish came true when he was paired up with Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles. “I was super blessed for that,” he says.

Even though the two ultimately lost the Mirror Ball Trophy ...