Kate Upton Boyfriend 2013: Looking For Friends With Benefits? Sports Illustrated Model Denies Dating ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy

Kate Upton recently denied dating "Dancing With The Stars" professional Maksim Chmerkovskiy and mentioned that she's "just having fun," leaving men around the world wondering if she's looking for friends with benefits.

"I really have never had a serious relationship in the industry. I'm just having fun. Obviously I have a very busy schedule at this time in my life, and I don't put relationships as a priority," Kate Upton told Elle Magazine.

The model superstar was rumored to be dating Chmerkovskiy, 33, who may be returning for the upcoming 17th season of "Dancing with the Stars," Fashion & Style reports.

Sources revealed that Kate Upton and Chmerkovskiy were close and open about their relationship, despite their joint efforts at denying their love affair.

"They seemed pretty open about their relationship," a source said of the pair, according to Fashion & Style.

"They walked in holding hands. They weren't trying to hide the rumors they are together," another source said.

Kate Upton is also rumored to be dating Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin.

No official word yet on who exactly is dating Kate Upton.