Ezra Frech is keeping viewers guessing about his rumored romance with Dancing With the Stars professional Hailey Bills. Although reports have suggested the pair are secretly dating, the Paralympian recently insisted that he is single when fellow pros Emma Slater and Sharna Burgess confronted him during a backstage TikTok Live.

Rumors about Frech, 21, and Bills, 20, have circulated for weeks after the two were reportedly spotted flirting behind the scenes on multiple occasions. An insider previously told The U.S. Sun that the pair were waiting until Season 35 ended before making their relationship public.

However, their fellow cast members seem increasingly curious about what is happening between them. During Monday’s TikTok Live ahead of the show, Slater and Burgess approached Frech at his glam station and wasted little time asking about his romantic life.

“What is your relationship status?” they asked.

“I’m single. I’m single. I’m locked in on dancing, guys,” Frech replied.

Burgess was not ready to let the conversation end there. She followed up by asking whether he wanted his relationship status to change, but Frech maintained that his attention was elsewhere.

“Listen, I’m locked in on dancing, right now. That’s all I’ll say. That’s my priority,” he explained.

Still looking for a more revealing answer, Burgess teased, “So you’re saying there’s a chance?”

“The samba tonight is my priority, alright?” Frech responded.

When Burgess pressed him again with an “And then?”, the athlete laughed and offered another playful response: “And then whatever I’m doing next week if I’m still here.”

“We’re gonna work on that,” Burgess joked to the camera.

Emma Slater and Sharna Burgess Bring Hailey Bills Into the Conversation

Frech was not the only one receiving attention from the two pros. Slater and Burgess also teased Bills during the livestream, suggesting that she was particularly eager to watch Frech perform.

Their comments added to speculation that the cast already knows more about the pair’s connection than viewers do. According to an insider who spoke exclusively to The U.S. Sun, Frech and Bills have become increasingly comfortable sharing their feelings about each other with their co-stars.

However, the source suggested that the two are not ready to publicly discuss their relationship. Frech is reportedly determined to keep his attention on the competition while pursuing the Mirrorball Trophy.

He has emerged as one of the season’s frontrunners, consistently earning strong leaderboard positions alongside his professional partner, Daniella Karagach.

Hailey Bills’ First Season as a DWTS Pro

While Frech continues his run in Season 35, Bills’ first season as a professional dancer came to an early end. The 20-year-old was eliminated during the opening week alongside her celebrity partner, Sarah Jane, the sister of Brooks Nader.

Their pairing was also the season’s only same-sex partnership. Bills is the niece of longtime DWTS professional Jenna Johnson, who remains part of the competition.

For now, Frech’s comments have done little to settle the dating speculation. He has publicly described himself as single and emphasized his commitment to dancing, while insider accounts continue to suggest that something may be developing between him and Bills. Whether the rumored couple will address the situation after the season ends remains to be seen.

Source: Compiled from various sources