Maria Menounos shoots admiring glances at shirtless Derek Hough (but what will Katherine Jenkins say?)

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Maria Menounos appeared to be enjoying the view during a rehearsal session with a shirtless Derek Hough today.

The Extra TV presenter was spotted shooting admiring glances at the blond hunk as they stepped outside the West Hollywood dance stuido for a breather.

Just a short while later, Maria, 33, was pictured heading out for lunch with fellow Dancing With The Stars contestants Katherine Jenkins - who is rumoured to be more than just friends with Hough.

Hot Hough: Maria Menounos looks on admiringly at her dance partner Derek today as they step outside a West Hollywood dance studio for a breather

Keeping things friendly: Later Dancing With The Stars' Katherine Jenkins - who is said to be more than just friends with Derek - joined Maria and headed for lunch

Despite his close appearance with dance partner Maria, the 26-year-old has been seen cosying up to Welsh opera singer Katherine, 31, on a number of occasions - and a source told the Sunday Mirror that her is 'smitten' with her.

'Derek is single and would like to date Katherine, but she wants to take things slowly as she only recently ended her engagement,' the insider said.

'They are hanging out all the time and are already close friends.'

Stripped back: The ladies looked good in their workout gear before going to lunch in West Hollywood

Awesome foursome: Derek Hough gave them a ride to the restaurant of choice as they took a break from practising

Maria and Katherine are often spotted out together when the cameras aren’t rolling, with the competitors regularly joining their professional partners Mark Ballas and Derek for nights out.

The ladies were seen stepping out of the dance studio in West Hollywood following a weekend of intense practice and headed straight out to lunch together.

The group hopped into Derek's car before taking off to eat at a nearby restaurant.

Getting close: The TV presenter teams up with Derek on this season of the television series

Wearing their comfortable exercise clothing, Menounos and Jenkins still managed to look good in loose tops and tight fitting leggings.

While the classical singer kept her hair pulled back in a sleek ponytail, a fresh-faced Maria let her brunette locks hang out.

Sporting supportive flesh coloured socks, due to a foot injury, the television presenter seems to be making a speedy recovery.

After being told that she should avoid putting pressure on the area last week, she was seen almost bursting into tears during a DWTS VT last Monday.

As a result Hough toted her around on his back much of the time.

Dream team: While singer Jenkins is partnered with Mark Ballas, she is rumoured to be getting especially close with Derek


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