That's Mario, the R&B singer who uses only his first name (real name Mario Dewar Barrett), and not Mario Lopez, former Saved By the Bell Star.
Karina Smirnoff is partnering with the former on Dancing With the Stars this season. Three seasons ago, she partnered with Mario Lopez.
Mario Lopez and Karina Smirnoff fell in love and are still dating as a result of that season of Dancing With the Stars. All caught up?
The DWTS pro and certified cutie responded this week to rumors that she is hooking up with her current partner, the R&B singer Mario.
"We have a completely professional relationship," Karina Smirnoff said. "I have a lot of respect for Mario. He is a great person."
Mario and Karina: The 2008 Dancing With the Stars edition.
The New York Post reported this week that the current DWTS iteration of Mario and Karina were "making out by the valet with their hands all over each other" at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles. Juicy gossip!
Mario's rep denies the claim, saying "this did not happen."
But a source close to the talented singer insists "there is definitely chemistry and a flirtation between the two." Then again, it is dancing.
Ah, what would Dancing With the Stars be without constant hookup rumors? Or the incredibly attractive and somehow still chaste Julianne Hough?
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10 Comments
March 28th, 2008 3:51 PM
elliot spitzer had the same kind of relationship with ashley dupree, right?
April 1st, 2008 1:07 PM
ı love you mario........baby wake up:D:D
April 3rd, 2008 3:06 PM
I'm going with what Gerard is saying.
April 15th, 2008 12:24 PM
I hope that they are not fooling around. I hope that it is all professional!
May 7th, 2008 8:34 AM
I hope that are dating........they make a cute dancing and relationship couple. Go Mario and Karina!
May 24th, 2008 8:24 PM
i think mario is a cutie n whoever is dating him is a very lucky woman wish i was that woman
June 30th, 2008 10:47 PM
mario and karina are not cute together. mario lopez is sooooooooo hot and so is karina. hope they get married. they r sooooooooo cute together. they make a cute couple. they will make adorable kids if they get married.
July 30th, 2008 11:03 AM
i love mario im on of your biggest fan
July 30th, 2008 11:04 AM
i love mario im on of your biggest fan
July 28th, 2009 5:56 AM
Ow shame it very sad co zu too look cute,but no stress i`m still "available" ha ha ha