Bend over! Derek Hough playfully spanks DWTS partner Maria Menounos on the bottom during beach tennis game

They sparked up a firm friendship when they appeared on Dancing With the Stars together earlier this year.



But competitive Derek Hough gave Maria Menounos a playful telling off when she lost them a point during a game of beach tennis in Malibu, California, yesterday afternoon.



The 27-year-old dancer pretended to slap the TV star on the bottom as she fell to the sand during the match as their friends looked on and giggled.

Telling off: Derek playfully spanked Maria on the bottom when she lost a point in a game of beach tennis

Life's a beach: The pair looked happy and relaxed as they played games with a group of friends

The 34-year-old presenter later stripped down to a floral pink bikini to showcase her stunning curves.

Frolicking in the ocean, Maria showed off her enviable washboard abs and show-stopping physique as she laughed with pals.



However, she seemed to find the sea a little refreshing as both she and Derek pulled hilarious faces as soon as they entered the water.

Fun in the sun: Maria seemed thrilled to be enjoying a day out at the beach



Refreshing? Maria and Derek seemed shocked when they first got into the sea

Beach babe: Maria spent the day sunbathing before letter covering up in a grey crocheted maxi dress



After a spot of sunbathing on the beach, Maria covered up in a grey crocheted maxi dress and let her honeyed locks fall around her shoulders.

Since finishing fourth on Dancing With the Stars in May, Maria and Derek have been spotted together on a number of occasions.

They recently holidayed in Las Vegas, Nevada, with a number of the show's alumni, including opera singer Katherine Jenkins and dancer Cheryl Burke. Fab abs: Derek also enjoyed a game of ping pong on the beach

Las Vegas: Derek and Maria recently holidayed alongside their Dancing With the Stars co-star Katherine Jenkins





