Julianne Hough and estranged husband Brooks Laich fuel reconciliation rumors

EXCLUSIVE: Julianne Hough and estranged husband Brooks Laich fuel reconciliation rumors as they enjoy friendly lunch together following split

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They have been at the center of reconciliation rumors.

And Julianne Hough and Brooks Laich continued to fuel the speculation over a friendly lunch in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

The duo were spotted catching up at Porta Via Pacific Palisades, where Julianne gave her ex her undivided attention.

Rekindling? Julianne Hough and Brooks Laich continued to fuel reconciliation speculation over a friendly lunch in Los Angeles on Wednesday

The pair were seen sitting al fresco, where Julianne smiled at her ex at various points of the conversation.

The DWTS vet rested her chin upon her hand as she sat directly across from her ex, listening intently to him.

The lunch date lasted for an hour, and definitely appeared to be a friendly one.

After lunch, the pair strolled around the scenic shopping center, where Julianne grabbed a revitalizing iced coffee.

Good company: The pair were seen sitting al fresco, where Julianne smiled at her ex at various points of the conversation

Good company: The pair were seen sitting al fresco, where Julianne smiled at her ex at various points of the conversation

Walk this way: The duo seemed relaxed in each other's company as they explored the shopping center

Walk this way: The duo seemed relaxed in each other's company as they explored the shopping center

Walk this way: The duo seemed relaxed in each other’s company as they explored the shopping center

The pair walked close together but showed no signs of affection as they enjoyed the sunny day.

Brooks wore a floral print face mask, T-shirt, shorts, and flip flops, while Julianne opted for a more neutral look.

The Rock Of Ages actress wore a lace-up tank top and flared, flowing trousers.

She protected herself with a leaf print face mask, which at times dangled off a single ear.

Smile! Hough grinned from ear-to-ear at one point in the chat

Smile! Hough grinned from ear-to-ear at one point in the chat 

All ears: The DWTS vet rested her chin upon her hand as she sat directly across from her ex, listening intently to him

All ears: The DWTS vet rested her chin upon her hand as she sat directly across from her ex, listening intently to him

But the star seemed conscientious about making sure it was on, as she appeared to be adjusting it firmly over her face at one point.

The duo appeared relaxed and content in each other’s company as they explored the idyllic shopping center.

The sighting will surely fuel rumors the duo are giving their marriage another shot.

The couple split up in May, but recently Julianne celebrated her 32nd birthday in May.

Fresh air: The pair enjoyed the summer day with al fresco seating

Fresh air: The pair enjoyed the summer day with al fresco seating

Split: Hough and Laich separated in May after tying the knot in 2017

Split: Hough and Laich separated in May after tying the knot in 2017

Giving it another go? The sighting will surely fuel rumors the duo are giving their marriage another shot

Giving it another go? The sighting will surely fuel rumors the duo are giving their marriage another shot

There have also been reports the duo are opening to reconciliation.

While Brooks initially felt ‘humiliated’ and refused to think about the possibility of a reunion, but he’s now coming round to the idea of repairing his marriage, according to E! News.

‘At first Brooks was not open to reconciling,’ a source said.

‘She bruised his ego and left him feeling humiliated, but he never stopped loving her. He was doing all of this to give her what she needed. Now that some has passed, it seems like he’s more open to the idea of reconciling.

‘It’s been a very fluid situation. They still love each other, and the lines of communication are open.’

Reports: While Brooks initially felt 'humiliated' and refused to think about the possibility of a reunion, but he's now coming round to the idea of repairing his marriage, according to E! News

Reports: While Brooks initially felt ‘humiliated’ and refused to think about the possibility of a reunion, but he’s now coming round to the idea of repairing his marriage, according to E! News