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Maksim is a wanted man!

A Dancing With the Stars insider reveals to Us that Kate Gosselin "wishes she had been partnered with Maks because he's a stronger personality [than Tony Dovolani], and Kate likes a man who takes charge."

But Chmerkovskiy is much happier with his gorgeous ESPN hottie Erin Andrews. He recently wrote on his TV Guide blog: "I've spoken to Kate, and I don't think she gets the point of this thing yet. The pain on her face says it all, which is unfortunate. The show is about finding a way to come out, enjoy yourself and have fun."

Poor Kate! Does she have any friends on the show? Not Erin, that's for sure - the reporter dishes to Sports Illustrated about "adoring" Niecy Nash, being "obsessed" with Pam Anderson and calling Evan Lysacek her "best friend." No mention of Kate though!

And so what's the word on Erin and Maksim's alleged romance? "We didn't know we had one!" she says.