Romance for Dancing With The Stars Pair Shannon Elizabeth and Derek Hough

With the season already well underway it's no surprise that the show's romance rumor mill is buzzing. But this season, could the rumors be true, for once?

Days after being photographed frolicking and kissing on a California beach, the relationship between pair Shannon Elizabeth and Derek Hough is under intense scrutiny.

Of course, no one will confirm or deny the rumors, but ABC is only fueling the flames, airing video of Elizabeth and her partner cuddling on a Malibu beach, alledgely working on creating chemistry for their upcoming rumba.

According to OK Magazine, Hough is insisting there's nothing going on off screen, and the two were in fact, just getting into character for their dance number.

Of course, I'm sure every dancer in the world cuddles and make out with their partner to prepare for a dance number.