Chelsea Handler has denied dating 50 Cent, but for some reason, the two keep spending time together … and get photographed while doing it.

The Chelsea Lately hostess and rapper were snapped lunching and walking in Malibu this weekend, marking the third time they’ve been photographed side-by-side. The first time, they were seen sitting close together in a lounge.

Handler responded to the dating rumors via Twitter, saying on October 6 that all the speculators should “calm down.” She declared:

“Everyone, calm down. I met with mr. Cent about a potential project. There’s nothing to report yet, ill let you know if there is.

50 was a bit more mysterious, fighting back a big old smile when asked by TMZ about the possibility of being Chelsea’s squeeze.

Think they’re together, or just pals? Let us know in the comments!