Although there are these precautions in place, there are other protocols in place because of COVID-19 for the performers. They all have their own trailers where hair and makeup go to them, according to People. No more than four people are allowed in a "pod" at a time and there are other safety precautions like protective gear and KN95 masks available. This is especially important since Cody Rigsby and Cheryl Burke both tested positive for the virus this season.
DWTS also has a special COVID team that helps make sure everything meets CDC standards. But this also includes a restriction that the married or dating pro dancers on the show can't live together or see each other very often, according to a source that spoke to People. "The pros feel like they're more restricted than the celebs participating — they're technically not allowed to see their [romantic] partners except on show day," the source told the outlet.
The source said that this is to limit how much COVID-19 can spread. If one person from a couple gets sick, the other will most likely still be able to perform. But the celebrities on the show don't have to face this same kind of restrictions and they are "basically doing what they want," per the source.
You can watch Dancing With the Stars on Mondays at 8 p.m. EST on ABC.