Rob Gronkowski is considering expanding his entertainment career by joining 'Dancing With the Stars,' a show he's had on his bucket list for years. His girlfriend Camille Kostek is supportive of the opportunity for him to explore new creative outlets and develop his performance skills alongside professional dancers.
Camille basically said her man needs professional help in the rhythm department. 'I think that would be awesome for me; for him to have a little more rhythm, and a little bit more training,' she told Page Six. Translation: Gronk can't dance and she's TIRED of trying to teach him. Olympic rugby star Ilona Maher jumped in saying he'd be great with Emma Slater because 'she's such a great teacher' — aka Gronk needs SERIOUS help. Even Dwight Howard threw shade: 'I don't know if he got rhythm.'
Verified: Camille Kostek told Page Six at a Super Bowl party that she wants Gronkowski on DWTS 'for him to have a little more rhythm.' Verified: Gronkowski fell on live TV during Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve while dancing with DWTS co-host Julianne Hough in December 2025. Verified: Gronk told the Today show that DWTS 'has always been on the plate' and he'd do it when 'the time is right.' Verified: Ilona Maher suggested pairing him with Emma Slater; Dwight Howard joked 'I don't know if he got rhythm.'
When your girlfriend publicly campaigns for you to get professional dance lessons, you know the two-step situation at home is DIRE. Gronk, the people have spoken — it's time to cha-cha.
Camille Kostek just did what every woman in a relationship with a man who can't dance dreams of doing: she publicly suggested her boyfriend get professional help.
The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model told Page Six at a Super Bowl party in San Francisco that she's ALL IN on her longtime boyfriend Rob Gronkowski competing on 'Dancing With the Stars' someday.
'I think that would be awesome for me; for him to have a little more rhythm, and a little bit more training,' Camille, 33, said. 'I try with him, so really getting, like, a true professional, especially partner dancing, would be awesome.'
Read between the lines: Camille has been trying to teach this man how to dance for YEARS and it's not working. She needs backup. Professional backup.
'I think when we go out, it'll be a lot more fun to dance together, and for him to do the lifts? Oh! Someone pair up with him!' she added.
The timing of this interview was absolutely perfect, because Olympic rugby player Ilona Maher — who competed on Season 33 of DWTS — walked the same red carpet moments later. Naturally, Page Six asked her if Gronk should do the show.
'He should be [on it], he'd be great at it!' Maher, 29, said. 'I mean, I don't know how well he moves his hips, but I think he would kill it. I'll give him any tips.'
I MEAN, I DON'T KNOW HOW WELL HE MOVES HIS HIPS. The shade is subtle but it's there.
Ilona even suggested pairing Gronk with pro dancer Emma Slater because 'she's just such a great teacher. So lovely and so kind.'
Translation: Gronk needs someone patient. Someone who won't give up. Someone who's worked miracles before.
Then former NBA star Dwight Howard — who also competed on Season 33 — weighed in at another Super Bowl bash the next day.
'I don't know if he got rhythm to do Dancing With the Stars,' Howard joked. 'I know he's, you know, very physical. But Dancing With the Stars might be good for him. He did good at football, I think he'll do pretty good at dancing.'
Everyone is being SO polite about saying Gronk cannot dance. It's actually impressive.
For what it's worth, Gronk himself has admitted DWTS is on his bucket list. He told the Today show earlier this month that he'd love to do it if his schedule permits. 'It's really tough because it's during football season, but it's always going to be in my back pocket. When I feel like the time is right … then I would do it.'
Fans have been rallying for him to join ever since he FELL ON LIVE TV during Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve in December while dancing with DWTS co-host Julianne Hough. He was trying to bust moves to Tate McRae's 'Sports Car' when he slipped — but like a true pro, he finished the routine by striking a pose and pretending nothing happened.
Julianne later joked on Instagram: '@gronk tackled the stage and his @dancingwiththestars audition! (He's okay!)'
So here we are. Camille wants it. The fans want it. Former DWTS contestants are already suggesting partners. The only thing standing between Rob Gronkowski and a mirrorball trophy is his schedule — and possibly his hips.
Camille, we see you. We hear you. We support you. Get that man on DWTS.
