Look, I’m just gonna say it – when Danielle Fishel tells you to trust your dance partner on national television, you listen. And apparently, that’s exactly what figure skater Amber Glenn is doing with Pasha Pashkov on Dancing With the Stars, and honestly? It’s kind of the most wholesome thing happening on reality TV right now.

The Advice That’s Actually Worth Something

Glenn opened up after Tuesday’s Super Bowl Night taping (October 13, if you’re keeping track), and what she shared was refreshingly simple. “She’s such a sweetheart, and of course it’s, like, what advice?” the 26-year-old said. “Trust Pasha and enjoy. That’s, like, the No. 1 thing you can do.”

I mean, come on. In a world where everyone’s trying to overcomplicate everything with strategy and game theory and whatever else, Fishel basically said “trust the process and have fun.” Which – not gonna lie – is probably the sanest advice anyone’s ever given on a competition show.

But here’s the thing. This isn’t just some random celebrity passing along generic wisdom. Fishel actually walked the walk with Pashkov during season 34, where they made it to 8th place before getting eliminated on Rock & Roll Night. So when she shows up to cheer them on in person, it means something. She knows what it’s like to be in those shoes, doing the cha-cha with a pro who’s choreographed for everyone.

Why This Partnership Actually Makes Sense

The Boy Meets World actress has stayed in touch with her former partner, which… yeah, that tracks. Anyone who’s spent weeks rehearsing and performing with someone on live TV is probably going to form some kind of bond. But showing up to support the next person paired with your old partner? That’s a different level.

And Glenn seems like she’s taking it to heart. Which is smart, honestly. Figure skaters and dancers have this interesting overlap – they both understand performance, timing, the whole nine yards. But learning a completely different style while cameras are rolling and America’s voting? That’s a beast of its own.

The Olympian Connection

What’s kind of funny is Glenn’s also been talking to Ilona Maher, another Olympian who went through this whole DWTS experience. “She’s hilarious. Love her to death,” Glenn said. So basically, she’s collecting advice from everyone who’s survived this thing before her. Smart play, if you ask me.

“Trust Pasha and enjoy. That’s, like, the No. 1 thing you can do.”

What Nobody’s Talking About

But let’s be real for a second. The advice to “trust and enjoy” sounds simple, but it’s actually kind of profound when you think about what these competitors go through. You’ve got athletes who’ve spent their entire lives being in control, perfecting every movement, obsessing over every detail. And then suddenly they’re supposed to let go and trust someone else to lead? While learning choreography they’ve never done before? On live television? It's the same mindset Daniella Karagach isn't chasing perfect scores with – focusing on the experience over the numbers.

That’s terrifying. And Fishel knows it because she lived it.

The fact that she’s still connected enough to Pashkov to show up and support his current partner says something about the experience they had together. Season 34 wasn’t that long ago, and she could’ve easily just moved on. But instead, she’s there, passing along the one piece of advice that probably helped her get through it too.

The Bigger Picture Here

I’ve been watching DWTS do this Olympian-to-Olympian advice thing for a while now, and it never gets old. There’s something about athletes supporting other athletes through this weird, glittery gauntlet that just… works. They get it in a way that other celebrities might not. The show's built these connections all season, which is probably why Jimmy Kimmel's shocking demand after Guillermo's DWTS exit resonated with so many fans.

Glenn’s got the technical skills – obviously, the woman’s an Olympic figure skater. But translating that to ballroom dancing while keeping your personality intact and actually enjoying the experience? That’s where Fishel’s advice really lands. Because at the end of the day (sorry, I know, but it fits here), if you’re not having fun, what’s the point?

Season 35 is still unfolding, and who knows how far Glenn and Pashkov will make it. But if she keeps taking advice from people who’ve been there and actually applies it? My money’s on them lasting longer than 8th place. Not that it’s a competition with Fishel’s run or anything. But also… kind of.