Alexa PenaVega Discusses Setting Boundaries on 'Dancing with the Stars'

The actress opened up about navigating jealousy and maintaining her marriage while competing on the dance show with her husband.

Alexa and Carlos PenaVega both participated in season 21 of 'Dancing with the Stars' in 2015, which presented unique challenges for their marriage.
Alexa revealed on Cheryl Burke's podcast that they set strict boundaries with their dance partners to manage jealousy.
She admitted to being 'a little mean' to her partner, Mark Ballas, to ensure clear boundaries were maintained.
The couple prioritized their marriage over the competition, despite pressure from show producers to focus on the contest.
Despite the challenges, Alexa reflected positively on the experience, appreciating the growth and fun involved.