Despite the crowd's hype for Meryl Davis and Maksim Chmerkovskiy, the on-screen couple have since played it safe in terms of confirming or denying their relationship. Meryl and Maks are both expressive when it comes to their affection since ABC's Dancing with the Star Season 10 premiered.

Rumors about the pair actually developing a romantic relationship have cooled down, suggesting that the two have not crossing the boundaries of friendship. Figure skater, Davis, and her Ukrainian partner instantly became crowd favorites with their passionate dance numbers and undeniable chemistry on-and-off camera.

In an interview with Us Weekly, the younger Chmerkovskiy brother said, "She's precious, and he's gentle with her because he wants to see her shine and he won't want to hurt her. He's willing to calm down for her because she's the last person he wants to see cry and the last person he wants to hurt."

Twenty-seven-year-old Davis, who won a gold medal on Sochi Winter Olympics, expressed her adoration towards Maks. "I've never been one to comment on my personal life, but Maks and I have an amazing relationship. Our chemistry, I think, definitely stems from, you know, our friendship, the time we spent together on and off the dance floor, and we had an amazing time," Entertainment Weekly reported.

People close to them tease that their romance has gone "touchy feely," evident in a victory dinner held for DWTS Season 10 at Tao restaurant in New York. When asked about he feels for Meryl, Maks said that he loves her as a person. "She's a brilliant person, and she's also very normal. I enjoyed my time with her. It was sad when the season was over," he told Us Weekly.