Romance off the dance floor? Touchy feely Derek Hough and singer Katherine Jenkins get VERY cosy at LA nightclub

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She described herself as 'beyond broken hearted' after splitting with fiancé Gethin Jones at the end of December.

But judging from new photographs taken earlier this week, it looks like Katherine Jenkins may have found a welcome distraction from her heartbreak.

The 31-year-old Welsh singer was spotted getting very cosy with Dancing With The Stars professional Derek Hough as they partied at LA hot spot The House of Blues on Monday night.

The look of love: Dancing with the Stars professional Derek Hough and Katherine Jenkins seem to have eyes only for each other at the House of Blues on Monday night

The pair headed out to the Sunset Strip nightclub with a group of dancers and celebrities from the show after they performed on the hit TV programme's rock week.

Katherine is partnered with professional Mark Ballas on the show, while Derek, 26, is teamed with presenter Maria Menounos.

But they only had eyes for each other on Monday, with Derek unable to keep his hands off the Welsh star who was still sporting her black streaky 'rock' hair style.

Cuddling up: The professional dancer was getting decidedly cosy with the British singer, after they had performed on the show's rock week

Getting close: The rumoured new couple have been spotted out to lunch together and flirting at another Hollywood hot spot a few weeks ago

A welcome distraction: Katherine watched the band, while Derek only had eyes for her

Clutching a can of beer, Derek was seen hugging Katherine who smiled and laughed in delight.

He regularly kept his arms wrapped around the Welsh singer and didn't appear to pay much attention to the performing band Steel Panther.

Wearing a grey T-shirt, Derek whispered into Katherine's ear and appeared to kiss her on the cheek at one point.

Blonde on blonde: The professional dancer, who was once rumoured to be romancing Cheryl Cole, looked enamoured with the newly single singer

I bet you look good on the dance floor: Derek and Katherine remain in the TV contest after Sherri Shepherd was eliminated this week

The pair have recently been spotted out together in West Hollywood, with one source telling the Sunday Mirror that Derek is 'smitten' with Katherine.

'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.'

They were also seen getting flirting a few weeks ago at Beacher’s Madhouse, a variety show at the Roosevelt Hotel in West Hollywood.

Getting closer: Derek wrapped his arms around the singer, while one source said the dancer is 'smitten' with Katherine

An eyewitness said: 'They were sitting in the sectioned off area near the front. It was really flirty. They had they’re hands around each other and were rubbing each others backs and holding each others hands behind their backs.

'There was definitely something there between them. They looked very comfortable together and relaxed in each other's company.

'They were with other friends there too, but really they only had eyes for each other. I wouldn’t be surprised at all if they were an item, they were all over each other.'

But in an interview last month, Katherine addressed rumours she was romantically involved with Derek, claiming they were just 'good friends.'

Rocking out: Katherine went to watch rock band Steel Panther with her hair in the same streaky rock style as she sported on the TV show's 'rock week'

She said: 'There’s a group of us, including Derek, who are in a similar age bracket and will go out most nights after training.'

She also claimed she wasn’t ready to start dating again, adding: 'Mark and Derek were trying to explain how the dating culture here is different.

'You can date a few different people at the same time! But I’m happy to have the distraction of dancing. Dating isn’t going to happen.’

Derek would be somewhat of a toyboy for Katherine. However he was also two years younger than Fight for This Love singer Cheryl, 28, who he was also rumoured to have once dated.

Painting the town red: Katherine and Derek were spotted looking ultra flirty at Beacher's Madhouse a few weeks ago

Flirtation: Derek and Katherine were said to be 'rubbing each others backs' at the Roosevelt Hotel venue


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