Julianne Hough left “Dancing With The Stars” fans speechless when she turned up the heat and flirted with contestant Danny Amendola live on TV.

Hough interviewed Amendola during the season 33 finale on November 26, 2024. She asked him about his freestyle performance while they relaxed on a prop bed. Amendola had just performed with Witney Carson, dancing his part of a Barbie-themed medley featuring Lizzo’s “Pink” and Ryan Gosling’s “I’m Just Ken.”

However, it was Hough’s brother, Derek Hough, who delivered the most fitting response when the camera cut to the judges’ table. “What is happening?!” he exclaimed, clearly taken aback by the sultry moment. Fans online also reacted to the unexpected chemistry between Hough and Amendola.

One user was ready for the romance to heat up, commenting, “Julianne & Danny need to get a room already! The sparks have done sparked.[sic]” Some were quick to call out Danny’s feelings, “Danny has a crush on Julianne.” Another fan teased, “Jules has such a crush on him. I need it.”

Others saw a potential relationship brewing, as one said, “Wouldn’t be surprised if Julianne and Danny started dating! They’ve been flirting for a while!!” Another fan pointed out, “Not Julianne and Danny flirting on top of a bed on live tv lmao this finale has been a fever dream.[sic]”

One fan added, “Danny + Julianne was not on my bingo card but I’m here for it.” However, someone else who saw the signs said, “I knew there was some flirting between them. He’s commented on Julianne’s IG pics.”

New couple speculation was strong, with one person chiming in, “New couple alert — Danny and Julianne? 😳🤔 #dwts ##dwtsfinale💃🕺.” And one more fan shared their surprise, “HE SHOT HIS SHOT! I was shookkkkk [sic].”

But not everyone was a fan of the on-screen chemistry. One viewer pleaded, “Dear Julianne and Danny, Please we’re all tired. I don’t need anymore flirting on this show. Sincerely, Everyone who didn’t care about the 2 showmances.”

Finally, a fan couldn’t decide what was more awkward, commenting, “I don’t know what was worse… the awkward moment between Danny and Bruno, Carrie Ann’s comments, or Julianne wanting an invite to Danny’s bed.”

She explained, “For me, I just feel like it’s just part of my life. It’s not like it’s ever a destination. It’s just always going to be a part of my life. I really enjoy going on retreats and connecting and it’s just a part of my life.”

As for her sexuality, Hough once shared that her evolving sense of intimacy had led her to open up to her ex-husband, Brooks Laich, in ways she hadn’t before. She recalled telling him, “‘You know I’m not straight, right?’ And he was like, ‘I’m sorry, what?’ I was like, ‘I’m not. But I choose to be with you.'”

When it comes to motherhood, Hough has also come to the realization that she wants children, something she was unsure of before but has now decided after taking the time to reflect on it. The co-host believes that her future partner would understand and respect her non-negotiable qualities and values.