Dancing with the Stars: PenaVega's Jealousy & Strength

0:00It's April 30th, I'm Corey with The Story, and this is Durham News Today, local news powered by AI. Carlos Penevega, 36, got real on the 2B continued podcast about jealousy hitting hard during season 21 of Dancing with the Stars. His wife Alexa, 37, was paired with Pro Mark Ballas, and Carlos admitted those long dance days stirred up some envy. Lucky for them, they both competed that year. He with Whitney Carson turning a potential headache into shared grind. Carlos called it a stray blessing they synced up on the show. Those 12-hour rehearsals looked cozy on TV, but he broke it down as pure stress, all about nailing steps without flopping. Alexa had a rougher ride though, saying Carlos' insecurities backed in, made it tough to lock in. She wished she communicated shopper during that marriage stretch, couldn't focus like she wanted. The show tested them heavy, it's no joke on relationships. Carlos landed 4th, Alexa 6th, both holding it down under pressure.

1:01Fast forward, they agree a redo now would be way smoother and stray fun. No more doubts, just vibes. The pair linked up in 2012, wed in January 2014, built a famed with sons, Ocean 9, and Kingston 6, plus daughter Rio 4. Harper Caden April 2024, with the still birth of their girl Indy. Through the dances, doubts, and family chapters, they've leveled up big time, proving real bonds whether any storm.