Britt Stewart is not just teaching Eric Roberts how to ballroom dance; the seasoned actor has his own relationship insights to share.
Stewart, along with her season 31 dance partner and fiancé Daniel Durant, surprised fans of “Dancing With the Stars” with their engagement announcement in December. They plan to marry next year, and Roberts, who has been married to Eliza Garrett for 32 years, provided Stewart with advice on maintaining a successful marriage.
Initially amused by co-host Julianne Hough’s suggestion that he might have valuable insights, Roberts shared that he had imparted quite a bit of wisdom to the 28-year-old dancer. Stewart added with a laugh that while she couldn’t share all of his advice due to the Disney audience, honesty was a key lesson. She expressed the significance of being engaged while experiencing the long-lasting love of Roberts and his wife firsthand.
During the Soul Train Night on Monday, the duo performed a foxtrot to Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together,” with Roberts dedicating the dance to his wife, who was in attendance. Judges Derek Hough and guest judge Rosie Perez commended Roberts for the heartfelt nature of the dedication. Roberts playfully responded to their praise, highlighting his fondness for Perez.
Stewart and Durant’s romantic journey began after their time on season 31, where they placed fifth, just shy of the finale. Durant reflected that their feelings became clear after his elimination, leading to their dating relationship that they publicly acknowledged on Valentine’s Day 2023. Durant, known for his role in the Oscar-winning film “CODA,” is currently part of the new production of Deaf West’s “American Idiot” in Los Angeles.
On Monday’s episode, Roberts and Stewart received a score of 24 from the judges, which will be combined with scores from the following night’s Hair Metal Night performance.