Already have an account?
Get back to the

Dancing With the Stars’ Cheryl Burke Dating NHL Star Joffrey Lupul!

1342537160_cheryl 467
Cheryl Burke, Joffrey Lupul

Cheryl Burke has a new man in her life.

The Dancing With the Stars pro, 28, was recently spotted getting cozy with NHL player Joffrey Lupul — and multiple sources tell Us Weekly exclusively that the two are an item.

Burke and Lupul met at the 2012 NHL Awards in Las Vegas last month — she was a presenter, and he was a finalist for an award. On Lupul's big night, the pair hit it off immediately — and decided to exchange contact info, one source explains.

Related: PHOTOS: The DWTS dudes go shirtless for the semifinals!

After doing some Twitter flirting, they arranged to meet up for a sexy dinner date at L.A.'s Mercato di Vetro July 12, where they were spotted holding hands across the table, an eyewitness reveals. Lupul even gave Burke a kiss when she stood up to head to the restroom.

The Canadian-born Lupul, also 28, plays right/left wing for the Toronto Maple Leafs; he has also played for the Anaheim Ducks, the Edmonton Oilers, and the Philadelphia Flyers.

Related: PHOTOS: Amazing DWTS body makeovers

Lupul isn't Burke's first romance with an athlete; though they never confirmed their relationship, the choreographer reportedly enjoyed a fling with her DWTS Season 10 partner, Chad Ochocinco. (The Dolphins player only added to the rumors by gifting Burke with a lavish diamond ring during the competition).

"I told Cheryl as long as she doesn't leave my life, I'll be fine," Ochocinco confessed during his elimination. "That's the only thing."

In this article

Got a Tip form close button
Got a tip for US?
We're All Ears for Celebrity Buzz!