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Before this season of “Dancing With the Stars,” ballroom pro Witney Carson didn’t know who Danny Amendola was.

“I retain calling my brother and saying, ‘Yeah, I have some football player, his name is Danny Amen-something?’ And he was just prefer, ‘Are you thoughtful , Witney?’” she told HuffPost in a recent interview. “They were all just losing their minds.”

One thing she did know about getting paired with the onetime New England Patriots wide receiver on the actual world dance competition show: It helps to have an athlete.

“They have a fantastic track record on the show,” Carson said of the athletes who acquire competed for the mirrorball trophy. “Their commitment and function ethic is so great. And that’s true to Danny. He’s very, very committed, he works extremely hard.”

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Amendola, a two-time Super Bowl champ, isn’t the only runner who’s made it far this season. Reaching the semifinals with him are gymnast Steven Nedoroscik and rugby player Ilona Maher, along with actor Chandler Kinney and former “Bachelor” Joey Graziadei.

The football player and Carson had a strong enough exhibiting out of the gate this season, scoring 20 out of 30 with a tango

Fans are convinced ex-NFL star Danny Amendola is dating an influencer 15 years his junior... after the Sports Illustrated model connected him at Tom Brady's Hall of Fame induction

Former NFL player Danny Amendola is sparking adoration rumors with an influencer 15 years younger than him. 

The retired Patriots star was spotted at his former teammate Tom Brady's Hall of Fame induction with Sports Illustrated model, Alexandra 'Xandra' Pohl, Wednesday night. 

An Instagram Story posted by Julian Edelman showed the 38-year-old former athlete sat beside the 23-year-old at a table with Rob Gronkowski, his girlfriend Camille Kostek, and other A-list guests. 

Xandra, who made her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit debut last month, posed for a selfie with Kostek, who is a fellow SI model. 

'Sista sista,' the influencer turned DJ captioned a selfie of the duo, before sharing a snap of her view at Gillette Stadium.   

Danny Amendola was seen at Tom Brady 's Hall of Fame induction with Alexandra 'Xandra' Pohl

Xandra, who made her Sports Illustrated debut in May, took a selfie with Camille Kostek

The blonde beauty rose to fame on TikTok alongside her former BFF, Alix Earle, with whom she

Dancing With the Stars’ Danny Amendola Sets Record Straight on Xandra Pohl Dating website Rumors

‘Dancing With the Stars’ Danny Amendola Sets the Record Straight on Xandra Pohl Digital dating Rumors

Danny Amendola is throwing a flag on this rumor.

After the New England Patriots alum was supported by pal Xandra Pohl during a taping of Dancing with the Stars last week, he shut down any brewing love affair between the pair.

“Xandra is a wonderful friend of mine,” Danny told E! News’ Will Marfuggi in an exclusive interview Sept. 24. “I’m a vast fan and supporter of her and it’s good to have a comrade like her.”

Of course, Danny emphasized that Xandra is still a very seal friend, adding that his “mom loves her.” (For more from Danny and the DWTS cast, tune into E! News tonight, Sept. 25, at 11 p.m.)

Good thing, considering Xandra was spotted sitting side-by-side with Danny’s mom Roseduring the Sept. 17 episode. Xandra, 23, wore a V-neck T-shirt with her hair down, and was seen smiling big and applauding throughout the night’s performances.

And while the 38-year-old shut down any romantic speculation between the duo, rumors have been circulating long before Danny laced up his dancin

Dancing With the Stars’ Julianne Hough Reacts to Danny Amendola Flirting With Her in Bed During Finale

‘Dancing With the Stars’: Julianne Hough Responds to Danny Amendola Flirting in Bed During Finale

Julianne Hough might be ready to tango with Danny Amendola.

After the former NFL player and his Dancing With the Stars partner Witney Carsonfinished their Barbie-inspired freestyle on the Nov. 26 finale, the pair united Julianne onstage to acquire their scores. The trio got comfy on a prop bed, which was reminiscent of Ken's (Ryan Gosling) Mojo Dojo Casa House from the 2023 Barbie movie.

"How is it dancing as Ken?" Julianne asked, prompting the sportsman to respond, "I deliberate the real question, Julianne, is why are you in my bed?"

Witney looked away, saying, "Oh," while Julianne answered his flirtation more directly. "Oh, is that an invitation?" she said, before laughing. "Let's get your scores!"

Danny and Witney ultimately placed fifth in the season 33 finale, followed by Olympian Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold in fourth; actress Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong in third; Olympian Ilona