Ilona Maher and Alan Bernsten have become a fan-favorite duo this season on Dancing With the Stars. Their chemistry on stage seems to grow with every performance, earning them plenty of love and appreciation. But it looks like their connection goes beyond the dance floor. Many have noticed their closeness off-camera, too. From Alan praising their partnership to their epic reels and TikTok videos, fans can’t get enough of the duo—and many are even shipping them!

On October 3rd, Ilona Maher shared a hilarious video with the caption, “Realizing Alan probably hasn’t laughed in two days because we’ve been apart.” The Olympian tagged Alan and added with concern, “Are you okay?” She posted this during the DWTS break, as ABC covered Election Night. Alan Bernsten responded playfully in the comment section, saying, “I’m hanging in there. But it’s tough. Can you get back here already?”

And sure enough, Ilona Maher and Alan Bernsten were back, with Ilona beaming with joy as the duo dropped a special sneak peek. It’s clear that the two are very fond of each other. Now that they’ve finally reunited, they’ve shared two more hilarious videos on social media.

The first video gave fans a sneak peek of their performance for the following week, which they teased would be a Quickstep—well, that’s what they thought. In the video, both Ilona Maher and Alan expressed how much they missed each other after being apart for two days and then promised to give fans a glimpse of next week’s routine. “We thought it would be fun if we showed you some of our quickstep,” they said. They then held hands, preparing to dance, building anticipation in the minds of viewers.

But soon after that, they quickly move off camera, keeping their dance hidden and teasing fans. As a result, spectators will have to tune in to next week’s episode to see the full performance. Ilona Maher also uploaded another video showcasing their camaraderie. In this hilarious clip, Alan Bernsten can be seen teaching Ilona some complex dance steps, which he treats as if they’re incredibly simple and easy to do.

The rugby player captioned the video, saying, “Alan trying to convince me that the dance is simple.” However, Ilona Maher doesn’t exactly share the same sentiment. She sarcastically remarks, “Yeah, simple. Simple. So I hope…that’s easy.” The playful banter between the two clearly shows how close they are. Who knows, maybe something romantic is brewing between them. For fans, it seems like a good fit for Ilona, who’s already mentioned the woes of her dating life.

Ilona Maher talks about why she does not have the time to date right now

Ilona Maher has previously spoken about why she doesn’t have the time to date right now. Talking to Access Hollywood, she spoke about how her hectic lifestyle because of her commitments has kept her out of the dating scene. “All I do is dance, I eat, I go home and sleep, then I go home and dance again. I’m driving home on a Friday night; everyone’s out having fun—not me. I’m going through the jazz steps in my head. It could be better,” said Ilona.

The rugby player then went on to say she was too tired to meet and talk to new people right now. Enter Alan Bernsten with the perfect solution—after all, they already know each other! Fans have picked up on their playful chemistry, and many are hoping these two end up together. It was pretty clear after Ilona Maher’s Good Morning America appearance.

During the interview, Ilona described her ideal date: “I think somebody who is very proud of me, who is kind, who understands my humor, who is ready to eat…” Alan, not missing a beat, cheekily replied, “You’re listing a lot of things about me!” So yeah, their relationship definitely has some flirtatious vibes. A romantic angle between them? It’s not out of the question. But for now, they’re keeping it all professional. Let’s see where this goes!