Professional dancers Karina Smirnoff (30) and Maksim Chmerkovskiy (28) became engaged shortly before midnight on New Year's Eve. Chermkovskiy joined DWTS in season 2 and partnered with Misty May-Treanor last season. Smirnoff started in season 3, most recently teaming with Rocco DiSpirito.
Both dancers are expected to dance again in season 8, which kicks off March 9.
Source: Marcus Errico and Marc Malkin, Dancing With the Stars' Karina & Maksim Engaged! E!Online, 3 Jan 2009.
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