DWTS Julianne Hough denies rumored romance with Entourage Star Kevin Connolly

DWTS Julianne Hough denies rumored romance with Entourage Star Kevin Connolly
Dancing with the Stars pro Julianne Hough shot down rumors Monday night that she and Entourage star Kevin Connolly are dating.

 

 

 

“No, no, no” Hough adamantly told PEOPLE. “We’re just friends.”

 

 

 

The blonde-haired season four Dancing champ says she and Connolly met and “talk on the phone a lot. But we’re just friends.”

 

 

 

Connolly, 33, confirmed this to Howard Stern Monday, though he couldn’t help but gush about the 19-year-old beauty. Connolly was on Stern’s radio show with Entourage costar Adrian Grenier to promote the new Entourage coffee table book. The two met, Connolly says, at L.A. hot spot Hyde. Since then, Connolly told Stern he’s “actively pursuing” Hough and talks to her practically every day. He even went to see her perform at a DWTS taping.

 

 

 

 

Connolly says he considers Hough “a 15″ on his scale, a score that takes into account her flawless looks and infectious personality. Connolly encouraged Stern’s listeners to vote for Julianne.

 

 

 

 

Upon hearing Connolly’s remarks, Hough told PEOPLE, “Aw. That’s really sweet. That’s very flattering. But we’re just friends.” —Monica Rizzo

Published 11/6/07 by

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  • Sounds like Julianne's a little player...she's too young for Kevin, anyway. When I was 19, guys that much older than me were gross so I don't know what she's thinking.
    Anonymous 11/30/07 Reply
  • Julianne Hough was not wearing the ring tonight during the DWTS finale, when she and Helio took the competition. Kevin Connolly was also nowhere to be seem. Hopefully, Julianne will fade into obscurity for a while and Kevin will find someone worthy of his affections.
    kasey 11/27/07 Reply
  • She is a beautiful, young, dancer and start - for sure i would rate her a 15 with the best personality to be found on this planet. She has a real passion for life and living. Hey Julianne, if you are reading this and don't end up marrying soon, I will in a heartbeat. She deserves a super nice gufy, cause she has the total package - looks, personality, ability - Helio and Julianne will win the competition, no doubt.
    cooleliot_11 at the hot place
    Anonymous 11/19/07 Reply
  • Both interesting points.
    But, it still doesn't explain why Julianne Hough said what she did, but then took a very expensive diamond and white gold ring from Kevin Connolly, and wore it on ET and DWTS.
    lainiek 11/17/07 Reply
  • Why should Julianne tell Kevin in private that she only wants to be friends. He's the one that went on Howard Sterns show and said that he's "actively pursuing" her. He knows that she's engaged to be married. He's the one that's acting like a child. Maybe he should get over his insecurities and look for someone who is single and available. Then maybe he will develope some class, character and feel good about himself! More power to her for shooting him down in the national spotlight that he obviously craves.
    Anonymous 11/17/07 Reply
  • JULIANNE HOUGH IS TOTALLY A CHILD. WHY ELSE WOULD SHE BE SO CRUEL AND INSENSITIVE AS TO SHOOT
    DARLING KEVIN CONNOLLY DOWN IN PUBLIC LIKE THAT?
    COULD JULIANNE HOUGH HAVE BEEN A BIT MORE VAGUE AND COY IN PUBLIC, AND THEN PRIVATELY TOLD KEVIN CONNNOLLY THAT SHE WAS FLATTERED, BUT JUST WANTED TO BE FRIENDS?
    JULIANNE HOUGH SHOULD HAVE LET KEVIN CONNOLLY SAVE FACE.
    I AM SURE HE WAS JUST BEING VERY ATTENTIVE AND AFFECTIONATE TOWARDS HER, AND PROBABLY TREATED HER VERY WELL WHEN THEY HOOKED UP AT ALL THESE CLUBS.
    AT 19, I AM EQUALLY SURE THIS PSUEDO HOLLYWOOD BLONDE STAR ENJOYED THE PERKS OF HANGING WITH AN ESTABLISHED, CUTE, NICE, SUCCESSFUL, ALBEIT SOMEONE INSECURE, TV STAR!
    SO, I FOR ONE SAY THAT KEVIN CONNOLLY IS BETTER OFF WITHOUT THIS YOUNG GIRL. HE DESERVES SOMEONE WITH A BIT MORE CLASS AND CHARACTER, WHO WILL APPRECIATE HIM AND MAKE HIM FEEL GOOD ABOUT HIMSELF!
    Anonymous 11/9/07 Reply