But Mauricio, who is currently separated from wife Kyle Richards, and Emma were quick to set the record straight.
“We do want to address this story, this whole thing that’s going out and about, about whether Emma and I are dating,” Mauricio said in a video alongside Emma shared to his Instagram Story Oct. 26. “About whether we went out on a date. For full clarity, we are not dating.”
Emma, who was married to fellow pro Sasha Farber before their divorce in 2022, also sounded off on the speculation and explained the “very special bond” that can be formed on DWTS between the celebrities and dancers.
“Guys you don’t understand, it’s intense,” she said, “I think we’re similar personalities, so we’ve got a super supportive relationship. We’re definitely there for each other. And it’s beautiful, that’s a great thing.”