Former N’Sync’er J.C. Chasez is a bit miffed that people and gossip rags are trying to link him romantically to actor Chace Crawford.

“You know what, it’s laughable the first time,” he told PEOPLE at the live finale of Randy Jackson Presents: America’s Best Dance Crew. “I think the tenth time, it gets annoying.”

Chasez and Gossip Girls star – most recently linked to Carrie Underwood – have been spotted together a lot recently (from Elton John’s post-Oscar bash to the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel this past weekend) – prompting talk of a possible romance.

Chasez is allowed to have guy friends just like former band member Lance Bass is allowed to have guy friends.