Joining the cast of Dancing With the Stars for Season 33, former NFL wide receiver Danny Amendola is now sharing the spotlight with Bachelor stars and notorious con artists. After making his dance debut three years post-retirement from the New England Patriots, fans are eager to learn more about his personal life.
While Danny exhibits strong chemistry with his DWTS partner Whitney Carson, reports suggest that his romantic interest lies elsewhere—with DJ Xandra Pohl, a well-known social media personality.
Danny Amendola’s past romance with Olivia Culpo contrasts his new relationship rumors with DJ Xandra Pohl
As of June 2024, Danny is said to be dating Xandra Pohl, a DJ who gained recognition while studying at the University of Miami alongside Alix Earle.
Their relationship rumors ignited when they attended Tom Brady’s Patriots Hall of Fame induction together. Although they haven’t publicly confirmed their relationship, Xandra was seen cheering for Danny during his DWTS performance.
Xandra, 15 years younger than Danny, has attracted some public scrutiny regarding their age gap, but the couple appears unfazed. With over 1 million followers on TikTok, she shares content ranging from story times to behind-the-scenes DJing clips.
Despite their discreet approach to the relationship until now, Xandra’s appearance at DWTS may signal that they are ready to embrace a more public connection. Perhaps this was their subtle announcement.
In terms of his dating history, Danny’s romance with Xandra isn’t his first high-profile relationship. Previously, he was involved with Hollywood star Olivia Culpo.
Danny and Olivia, a former Miss Universe and 2018 Sports Illustrated Rookie, dated for three years before parting ways. Their relationship began in 2016, during which Olivia frequently supported Danny at Patriots games, donning team gear and cheering for him.
However, after three years in the limelight, they broke up in 2019. Rumors of their split surfaced when Olivia removed all traces of Danny from her Instagram, which she later confirmed in an interview with Access Hollywood. “We are broken up. It’s just so fresh for me. I don’t feel comfortable talking about it,” she revealed.
The breakup followed allegations of infidelity involving Danny, and he reportedly struggled with Olivia’s demanding public lifestyle. Since their split, both have moved on, with Olivia now married to San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey, indicating she also has a specific type.
