Sources Claim Producer Shane Farley Is Causing Backstage Chaos On DWTS

Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis has been dating television producer Shane Farley since 2015, though insiders report growing tension between the couple. While they met in 2013 after years of working together on various shows including The Rachel Ray Show and The Voice, their relationship officially began two years later following a period where Giada was single after her divorce from Todd Thompson.

A source close to the situation told Daily Mail that Farley is acting as an "executive producer" behind the scenes during Season 35 of Dancing With the Stars. This individual described him as a control freak who serves multiple roles, including manager, agent, bodyguard, and publicist. According to reports, everything related to Giada's competition must go through Shane before it can proceed.

Giada has previously praised Farley in interviews, calling him one of her most positive people. However, the source suggested his behavior creates a high-pressure environment where every aspect is treated like an enormous event requiring extensive protection and control.