Everything we know about Dancing with the Stars contestant Dylan Efron’s girlfriend, Courtney King - Details explored

Dylan Efron with his girlfriend, Courtney King | image via Instagram/ @dylanefron
Dylan Efron with his girlfriend, Courtney King | image via Instagram/ @dylanefron

Dylan Efron is the one making headlines on Dancing with the Stars Season 34, but it’s his high school girlfriend, Courtney King, who’s really taking the lead in real life. Since meeting at Arroyo Grande High School in California, the couple has kept their romance relatively under wraps.

While Dylan Efron has conquered the world of reality TV (winning The Traitors and appearing on Dancing with the Stars), Courtney Efron has simply lived a normal life, he is rumoured to work nine-hour days and not use social media. Nevertheless, her impact is evident. She pushed Dylan toward the limelight and even influenced his strategic thinking on previous episodes by introducing him to reality-TV culture.

Dylan has alluded to the next phase of his life: children, marriage, and a life centered around Courtney, while he vies for the Mirrorball Trophy. Courtney is the one who controls his backstage world, even though the camera flashes record his maneuvers. As the season heats up, spectators are interested to see how their relationship will develop outside of the ballroom.


Dancing with the Stars: Who is Courtney King to Dylan Efron?

Dylan Efron's girlfriend, Courtney King, is not just a companion but also his biggest supporter. Whereas Courtney outshone all on centre stage, she simply serves as a stable off-camera companion to Dylan while he works to practice, rehearse, and impress on Dancing with the Stars. She is what centers him, regardless of hectic schedules and rehearsals, the unpredictable pace of showbiz life, and the stillness to his incessant movement.


A high-school connection turned decade-long bond

The relationship between Dylan and Courtney began in high school in their hometown of San Luis Obispo, California. Dylan characterized them as being from "the same hometown." They have not disclosed the precise date of their relationship; however, public images of them together go back to October 2016.

Courtney's life, in contrast to Dylan's popular path, is rooted in normalcy; she apparently maintains a small social media presence and works a typical job. The lengthy chronology and her desire for secrecy indicate that their relationship has withstood the test of time, change, and Dylan's current position of prominence on Dancing with the Stars.


Shared interests, future plans, and Courtney’s unique influence

Though not a lot is known about Courtney, she has played a large part in Dylan's life. “My girlfriend watches a lot of them, too,” he said, noting that she was also the one who first introduced him to reality TV. In fact, even Dylan’s very participation in reality-TV projects prior to that eventual Dancing with the Stars trajectory was shaped by her infatuation with all kinds of shows and podcasts.

Dylan acknowledged that the challenges have been "tougher for Courtney than me" when asked how the competition has affected their relationship. Dylan claims that their relationship is still strong and that he is looking forward to "the next chapter," which may include marriage and a family, despite the physical difficulties, time apart, and public attention.


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Edited by Gouri Maheshwari