Jennifer Lopez, Maksim Chmerkovskiy
Jennifer Lopez and Maksim Chmerkovskiy shared the stage at the American Music Awards back in November. Reports claim the two kept in touch and are now dating. However, other sources claim they're just friends. What's the deal with these two? Reuters

A few weeks ago rumors about Jennifer Lopez dating “Dancing With The Stars” pro, Maksim Chmerkovskiy were making rounds online, after the pair were spotted at a birthday party together. Both sides denied it at the time, with Maks even taking to Twitter the following message: "I've got 4 words for everyone: LIVE AND LET LIVE! NAMASTE Y'ALL." However, it seems like the pair might be trying it one more time. Chmerkovskiy, 34, attended JLo’s show at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut on Saturday, June 21, and later joined the diva, 44 at Shrine Nightclub.

According to Us Weekly, a source told them the two were very close most of the night, talking and dancing together in a big group. "Maks was whispering into her ear and hugging her," the onlooker said. "They looked very flirty with each other...She had a huge smile on her face and looked like she was having a great time." Another source confirmed to People, "He went to see her perform, and then they went to Shrine after. They were flirting. They were dancing very close. I don't know if they kissed. They had a lot of fun together."

However, the pair did not leave together. They held hands for a while and talked before sharing a hug and saying goodbye. Maks left with a friend, and JLo stayed with the rest of the crew. Lopez and Chmerkovskiy met last November when they shared the stage at the 2013 American Music Awards during Jennifer’s tribute to Celia Cruz. The two allegedly hit it off back then, but while JLo was dating Casper at the time, Maks was dating Sports Illustrated model Kate Upton.

However, they allegedly kept in touch. Maks is also close friends with fellow DWTS pro, Tony Dovolani. On season 17, he was paired with Leah Remini who happens to be JLo’s bestie.

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