Considering the intense rehearsal and steamy routines, romance unsurprisingly blooms on the dance floor not only between the celebrity contestants and their pro partners, but also among the pros.
- Nov 29, 2020
AceShowbiz - Julianne Hough and Helio Castroneves sparked a romance speculation after the pro dancer and the Brazilian auto racing driver shared a kiss during their Quickstep performance in season 5, which saw him as the winner. Further fueling rumors of their alleged romance, Helio confirmed his split from his longrime fiance, Aliette Vazquez, not long after his stint on the show.
Julianne and Helio were also spotted having a dinner at NYC's hot spot Tao where the rumored lovebirds were seen "canoodling at a side table" and looked "seriously smitten." However, the dancer insisted in an interview with PEOPLE that their relationship was purely platonic, saying, "I love Helio like he is my brother. We are the best of friends."
