Vanessa Lachey and Maksim Chmerkovskiy head to DWTS
He's rumored to have alienated both his dance partner and his wife over the past week.
But Maksim Chmerkovskiy, 37, looked determined to make amends as he toted a huge coffee order while making his way to Dancing With The Stars rehearsals in Los Angeles on Friday.
The professional dancer was seen arriving separately from both his partner Vanessa Lachey, 36 - who he is believed to have clashed with - his wife Peta Murgatroyd, 31, and Vanessa's husband Nick, 43.
All is forgiven? Vanessa Lachey, 36, and Maksim Chmerkovskiy, 37, made their way to Dancing With The Stars rehearsals separately on Friday amid rumors of a 'major feud'
The Ukrainian-born choreographer was the first to the studio and he was loaded up with his caffeinated order, plus a salad.
The Burn The Floor dancer looked ready to work in black sweatpants and Adidas sneakers, plus a blue t-shirt and cap.
It was Maksim's second day back on the talent show since failing to appear for his performance on Monday, citing 'personal reasons'.
Let's dance: The Psych actress looked ready to hit the dance floor, wearing yoga pants that showed off her toned legs, as well as sneakers and a low cut black top
The partner he left in the cold that night, Vanessa, showed up 20 minutes after the ripped dance instructor.
The Psych actress also looked ready to hit the dance floor, wearing yoga pants that showed off her toned legs, as well as sneakers and a low cut black top.
She accessorized with dark sunglasses and a black leather Givenchy handbag.
Next to arrive were the spouses; both Vanessa's husband Nick and Maksim's other half Peta.
Friendly competition: Next to arrive were the spouses; Maksim's wife Peta Murgatroyd, 31, and Vanessa's husband Nick, 43
The 98 Degrees musician and the New Zealand born Latin dancer had clearly been on a Starbucks run before practice, as they both arrived at the studio carrying their own drinks.
Peta looked stunning in black leggings and patterned sports bra that showed her defined six pack abs.
She covered her shoulders with a chambray shirt and was lugging a brown leather shoulder bag.
On the choreographer's feet were fur-covered sliders.
Abs-olutely fabulous: Peta looked stunning in black leggings and patterned sports bra that showed her defined six pack abs
She wore her blonde locks in a high bun and was makeup free apart from some eyeliner.
Peta's Charmed actor dance partner wore sneakers, black shorts, dark wraparound shades and carried his phone and a towel.
He wore a white singlet that showcased his ripped physique.
The tension on the ABC hit talent show all began with a 'big chemistry issue' between Maksim and Vanessa.
Bust a move: On the choreographer's feet were fur-covered sliders, and she wore her blonde locks in a high bun
But Vanessa denied the rumors of a rift and insisted she has been nothing but the perfect pupil with her Dancing With The Stars partner Maksim.
The star refuted claims her domineering attitude caused the professional dancer to walk away from their pairing on Monday.
'I just know that when I'm on set he's my coach and I'm the student, so I listen a lot more and I don't speak up as much because this is a field I don't know,' she told Us Weekly.
'He's trained me and taught me so many amazing, wonderful new things just like any trainer would or teacher would.'
High tension: The troubles on the ABC hit talent show all began with a 'big chemistry issue' between Maksim and Vanessa
Not forgotten: Maksim took full responsibility for his absence via Twitter, and apologized to his partner on Twitter
A representative for the show has since confirmed that Maksim will be back dancing for next week's show, according to People.
Maksim took full responsibility for his absence via Twitter, and apologized to his partner on Wednesday.
Sources told People Maks did not perform by choice due to an ongoing conflict between him and Vanessa.
'There is a big chemistry issue,' the insider claimed. 'They both have big personalities and that’s not always the best recipe for a good partnership.'
A source told Us Weekly: 'There is a lot of fighting going on behind the scenes.'
He's back! A representative for the show has since confirmed that Maksim will be back dancing for next week's show
Two weeks ago Radar Online reported that Vanessa was not too keen on her husband Nick's close dance moves with Maks' wife Peta.
An on-set source said that things have gotten to the point where 'her jealousy issues are really starting to affect everyone.
They added: 'She is annoying everyone and the others are just hoping that she gets sent home soon.'
In addition to rowing with Vanessa, Maksim and Peta were seen having quite the animated conversation while on a stroll with baby son Shai in Los Angeles on Sunday morning.