Kym Johnson-Herjavec has built a career as a professional ballroom dancer and television personality, celebrated for her wins on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ in both Australia and the U.S. After securing second place at the Australian Dancesport Championship in 1998 with partner Tomas Atkocevicius, Kym Johnson-Herjavec established herself as a formidable talent in the world of ballroom dance. The same year, she reached the finals of the prestigious U.K. Ballroom Championships in Blackpool.
Mirrorball trophy in Season 9 (2009) alongside celebrity partner Donny Osmond. This victory was a significant milestone, making her the first professional dancer to win the coveted title in two different countries. Her winning streak continued in Season 12 (2011), where she once again claimed victory, this time partnered with NFL star Hines Ward. Demonstrating her expertise and influence beyond the dance floor, Johnson-Herjavec also served as a respected judge on the Australian ‘Dancing with the Stars’ from 2013 to 2015, sharing her insights and experience with a new generation of dancers.
Beyond her celebrated competitive dancing career, she diversified her television presence with appearances on other reality series. In 2006, she appeared on ‘Australian Celebrity Survivor: Vanuatu’, showcasing her resilience, and later featured on ‘The Celebrity Apprentice Australia’ in 2013, further highlighting her versatility beyond the dance studio. Capitalizing on her extensive fitness knowledge and public profile, Johnson-Herjavec successfully launched her lifestyle and fitness brand, ‘5678 Fitness’, in 2015. Under this brand, she released a popular fitness DVD and authored ‘The 5678 Diet’ book in 2016.
The book offers readers her comprehensive insights on nutrition plans, exercise routines, and life lessons, establishing her as a wellness authority and extending her impact on health and fitness.