He has been wowing audiences with his spirited performances on Dancing With The Stars. And there is a good reason why Samuel Johnson has had a bit of extra spring in his step - fellow dancer Cassandra Thorburn. Speaking to Who magazine on Thursday, Samuel, 41, spoke of the chemistry between he and 47-year-old Cassandra, the ex-wife of Karl Stefanovic. 'It's nice if someone finds you attractive': On Thursday, Samuel Johnson (pictured right), 41, opened up about those romance rumours with Cassandra Thorburn, 47, on Dancing With The Stars. Cassandra is the ex wife of Karl Stefanovic 'When you're feeling vulnerable, it's nice if someone finds you attractive. In another life, who knows what would have happened?' said Samuel. The Molly actor added that he and Cassandra were 'great mates', who 'flirt well'. While Samuel views his relationship with Cassandra as 'friendship', DWTS fans could not help but notice the pair's chemistry on the reality program. Speaking to Who magazine on Thursday, Samuel, 41, spoke of the chemistry between he and 47-year-old Cassandra: 'When you're feeling vulnerable, it's nice if someone finds you attractive. In another life, who knows what would have happened?' Pictured: Cassandra with the DWTS dancing partner Marco de Angelis While Cassandra has since been eliminated from the show, it was recently reported that Samuel was the main reason why the mum of three hadn't quit DWTS, given rumours that she was struggling behind the scenes. According to New Idea, Cassandra wanted to leave the program twice, but her close bond with Samuel helped change her mind. 'Cassie is doing it tough and has quit twice, but was convinced to stay,' a source said at the time. 'Samuel has been instrumental in convincing her to stay.' Connection: The Molly actor added that he and Cassandra were 'great mates', who 'flirt well'. While Samuel views his relationship with Cassandra as 'friendship', DWTS fans could not help but notice the pair's chemistry on the reality program Helping hand: While Cassandra has since been eliminated from the show, it was recently reported that Samuel was the main reason why the mum of three hadn't quit DWTS, given rumours that she was struggling behind the scenes Cassandra has previously spoken about her friendship with Samuel, telling TV Week last month that they 'get along so well'. 'We've gotten close and we "get" each other. We clicked instantly,' she said. Back in January, charity campaigner Samuel jokingly admitted he was 'crushing' on the former journalist. Close mates: However, it was Cassandra's friendship with actor Samuel (pictured during rehearsals) that convinced her to stay on DWTS 'She's bangin', she's got the moves... I'd go there, who wouldn't? Have you seen the [promo] photo of her?' he said on Nova FM's Fitzy & Wippa. 'Someone slapped me on the a** during the photo shoot last week... I won't say who - it might've been Cass!' he added. 'I did tell her she looks great and it looks like she's going to go all the way because she's got the moves,' Samuel continued. Tough times: Rumours swirled that Cassandra was struggling behind the scenes on DWTS 'She's got swagger and she looks bangin'. All jokes aside, she's got the goods. I haven't seen the woman in five years, it's really exciting.' Cassandra was married to former Today show host Karl Stefanovic for 21 years before they separated in 2016. 'I'd go there, who wouldn't?' Back in January, charity campaigner Samuel jokingly admitted he was 'crushing' on the former journalistAll rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility