Karina Smirnoff Denies Breaking Up With Mario Lopez

April 29, 2008

Dancing With the Stars pro Karina Smirnoff denies she has split from Mario Lopez.

“We’re going on strong,” she told PEOPLE on Tuesday. “As much as I love and appreciate the attention, this isn’t true.”

She adds: “For the record, I am not moving out. Everything is great.”

In her production trailer was a bouquet of roses. “These roses are from (Lopez) and they certainly are not a farewell gift,” she says.

The pair, who met during Dancing’s third season, never publicly acknowledged their relationship — until now — despite the fact that they were living together in Lopez’s Los Angeles home.

A source had said Smirnoff was moving out of Lopez’s digs. Smirnoff also was spotted recently with E! Entertainment personality Michael Yo. The two were seen dancing at a recent event at Hollywood eatery Beso.

“Michael and I have known each for a long time, and there’s nothing romantic whatsoever,” Smirnoff says. “He’s a great guy and I really respect him, but we’re just friends.” — Reagan Alexander

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Julio April 29th, 2008

HEHEHE WHO THE HECK SAID THEY WERE OVER!? OMGGG THIS IS SO SILLY!

nb April 29th, 2008

WHO CARES?!!!!!!!!!

DanceJunky April 29th, 2008

Enough already! You know when they break up then report something until then give us a break and quit making things up.

Rebekah April 29th, 2008

Duh she got a nose job for this guy!! That doesn’t sound like she’s breaking up with him!

sue dolan April 29th, 2008

who really even cares?

Allexus April 29th, 2008

who cares i wish they would let people live their own lives

Julio April 29th, 2008

GUYSSSS QUIT SHUTTING MY IDEASS DOWN! I <3 PEOPLE.COM!

Erin April 29th, 2008

Julio, People reported that they broke up.

And good, they are cute together =]

Monica April 29th, 2008

WTF???

Julio April 29th, 2008

OMGGG THANKS ERIN!! HEHEHE

Schootz April 29th, 2008

Obviously, you care if you read it and then POSTED a comment.

Jane April 29th, 2008

Julio, you need to chill. People did report they split. Mario is very charming and handsome. I met him in LA one time.

tasha April 29th, 2008

Aah…I see People.com is correcting their earlier mistake.

Cassie April 29th, 2008

Shame on you PEOPLE, for not checking your facts.

Celeste April 29th, 2008

Come on Media is this about dancing, or the dancers and celeberties love lives, geez media you guys need to really get lives or change your perfession.

D April 29th, 2008

To all the people who say “Who Cares” This is an entertainment story, if you are asking “who cares” then you may want to go read a different website. People magazine is a tabloid and tabloids report on entertainment. It amazes me how dumb people can be. Please please go away and get outside, it sounds like you all need some fresh air to clear the cobwebs out of the pea sized brains you think you have.

swarnava April 29th, 2008

who cares ..seriously you call this news? LAME

prince April 29th, 2008

I don’t understand why she broke up with him…

Dana April 29th, 2008

riiiiighhhhttttt lol

Georgia April 29th, 2008

Is this really news worthy?

Manda April 29th, 2008

Someone started saying something about her hooking up with her partner this season… another Mario conicidentally. I didn’t think it was true being that when they first “reported” it, it had only been a day or two before they were “reporting” how happy she was with the cuter Mario (Lopez). I think someone at DWTS stirs these things up to get the show ample publicity. It seems to be working.

Chassity April 29th, 2008

i wish they were over, because karina smirnoff is like the uglyest chica in hollywood, and she’s damn sure ain’t good enough for super mario. ;p

Willie April 29th, 2008

She can deny it all she wants, but she was singing a different tune last night when we were hittin’ it.

dandridgemom April 29th, 2008

Over and over I read people write a response of “Who cares?” If you did not care, you would not read the article much less take the time to write a comment.

Sherri April 29th, 2008

Karina sounds like a real mans lady anyway, so don’t blame the magazine if she’s out with other guys and they think she broke up with Mario. I mean COME ON!! She’s a player.

Jonathan Bodack April 29th, 2008

I’m so glad to hear Mario Lopez & Karina Smirnoff aren’t breaking up & are still together! Yay, good for them, and good for Karina for denying the break-up!

HEATHER IN NJ April 29th, 2008

She’s denying they broke up…. He’s always denied she was his girlfriend… Its all good!

Lou April 29th, 2008

Who the heck cares! Everyone has made it look like he was cheated out of the win. Get over it. They deserve each other.

JOHN April 30th, 2008

SHE SHOULD BREAK UP WITH MARIO LOPEZ, HE IS SUCH A AS*H**E.

w.s.k. April 30th, 2008

Who gives a flying F#&K! Why with all the turmoil in the world do we need to worry about A.C. Slater and his woman! Not like I’m something special, I’m nobody! But he hasn’t been anybody in years, it’s truly pathetic people care about this S#!T.

DJE April 30th, 2008

ANY REAL NEWS?

levi April 30th, 2008

Julio,
Do u always yell? Relax JULIO … Cute couple

stu April 30th, 2008

In other words Mr. Who? brokes up with Ms. Huh?…! Are these people celebrities? Just how little do you have to accomplish these days to qualify for 15 minutes of fame?

kshurtleff April 30th, 2008

this is funny…. I already said who give a f—, you fill in the rest, but i’m here ain’t I. Man I need to get l–d…. cause here I am f—n writing about stupid sh-t

jkgal April 30th, 2008

who cares about her! is she even a celebrity?

Nicki April 30th, 2008

Last week Tom said Mario would be on tonights show. I was waiting to see if he would be on after seeing this news today. When he wasn’t on, I figured the rumor was true.

mara April 30th, 2008

Although I think Karina Smirnoff is a very talented dancer, as a personality she comes across as a big snob. When she danced with Billy Ray Cyrus, you could just see how much she hated that he couldn’t dance. She always made derogatory faces at him. Her whole stitude looks as though she thinks she’s above everyone else. She’s just a dancer.

Steve April 30th, 2008

They’re engaged. Check out her ring next time you see her.

nina April 30th, 2008

they’re not dating..they’re dating..they’re broken up…they’re engaged? Thanx for the new news Steve.

I wonder if Karina said they were broken up to a source for attention and then wanted more fame, desperate attention and said they’re not broken up/not moving out of his house like 5 hours later.

She looks like a b****.

mimi April 30th, 2008

someone above said she got a nose job for him..she should’ve shorten the nose…it’s long as her face. She’s too ugly for mario..he’s damn cute!

? April 30th, 2008

why doesn’t she wanna admit to the breakup? he probably just wanted some dancing action and now he’s done but they lie and say they are still together for publicity?

Cici April 30th, 2008

She is recently fell in love with a famous sports star on the tall celebrity dating site —Tallkiss–co m, there she uploaded a video about she and her BF.

guccigal April 30th, 2008

First off it wasn’t only people.com who have reported they split. E! NEWS also reported that they split up. Both sites have updated the info. But I believe the media should stop interfering with people’s love life and focus more on the actual topic here which was dancing. CAN’T ANYBODY GET PEACE IN THEIR OWN RELATIONSHIP.

ann April 30th, 2008

she should leave. he will only cheat on her like he did with his wife.I wouldnt trust him.

ann April 30th, 2008

I hear Screech is available and super fit!!!! YuMMMMMMM !!!

AC April 30th, 2008

From Karina’s own lips came the words I am single, so Mario no longer has a say in my (Karina’) romantic life. Seen on E! “Daily 10″.

Nahla April 30th, 2008

I just don’t see the appeal of this chick.. She reminds me of the stork from the Vlasic Pickle commercial.. And the “source”confirming the split was probably Eva Longoria since they were at her restaurant.. LOL..

Amy April 30th, 2008

For all of you who are saying you don’t care - why are you on this website then????? If you REALLY DIDN’T CARE you wouldn’t even be on the PEOPLE website.

maggi April 30th, 2008

He is such a skank

sex April 30th, 2008

i would rape her so good right in the pooper

CC April 30th, 2008

Karina said in an interview with the radio show “Dave and Jimmie” last week that she was single. Heard it myself.

Lani April 30th, 2008

Catch a clue everyone, this is so simple. Mario has never really committed to this relationship, but Karina has. So she got the nose job, that didnt work, so now she has chemistry with Michael and she is using it to her advantage to push Mario into a real committment. They probably had a spat, she said she was moving out, Mario probably said fine & someone leaked the info. Its a win-win for Katrina. If Mario doesnt cave, ( & he probably won’t) Karina is attracted enough to Miachael to switch to him to make the breakup easier with Mario.

Elaine April 30th, 2008

I wish Mario and Karina would break up! They are not in love. They are not mean`t to be either. She is so ugly too. I know she cheated on him with Michael Yo. I saw them together. Kissing and hugging. But I won`t share anymore info with ya`ll.

heather April 30th, 2008

i think that everyone just needs to back off of people bussness if they are they are if not then whatever they just probly are sick of every one qustioning them…

Classy Lady April 30th, 2008

I never liked her when she danced with him.
She has a bad attitude.
And Yes, WHO CARES.
Except he is pretty hot.

LC April 30th, 2008

who cares?!

AMY April 30th, 2008

OMG…THANK GOODNESSS! I WAS SSOOOO WORRIED.. THEY ARE SOOOO ADORABLE.. I HATE RUMORS.. THEY ARE THE CUTEST COUPLE EVER!!!!

Maria April 30th, 2008

Who cares???????

Lisa April 30th, 2008

I like them both a lot.
Also, I wanted to comment that girl who has won on Dancing with the Stars several times that was Drew Lachey’s partner is so ugly and she just got voted on some attractive list (forgot what is was) pretty high and above Katrina and I think Katrina is very beautiful and I can’t stand the other girl.
Also, Edyta is real beautiful (the light haired girl with a tan and blue or green eyes on dancing with the stars).

mel April 30th, 2008

he is a cheater
big fat cheater

TLC April 30th, 2008

Uh, Rebekah, I belive she got a nose job because she had busted it a couple of times (due to dancing)…I believe that she is self confident & self assured enough to not get it done for some guy (even if it is Mario Lopez…YUM). Your remark was just as careless as those who reported they had broken up. Know your facts…better yet, leave celebrities alone! They’re just regular people - who, unfortunately, have to live their lives (and loves) under a microscope. Cut them some slack - and keep your judgements to yourself

Li April 30th, 2008

They are cute together

L.V. April 30th, 2008

Who Cares about Mario Lopez. He thinks his Sh..
doesn’t stink. He’s a loser.

sandra April 30th, 2008

I wish he would break it off with her - he deserves so much better…she is a like a little tramp - oops did I say that — I meant “vamp”

Kathy April 30th, 2008

Look closely at recent photos and you will see a sparkling diamond on her engagement finger!

mystery lady April 30th, 2008

all right people…lets make sure we check those facts before we put on the web…everything you read on the web is not always true..

Joe Black April 30th, 2008

I would love to bang the snot out of this broad! Way to go Mario! Plug that drain good for me too!

Fan April 30th, 2008

You should have a comments section about Kate Hudson being named the sexiest cover girl. Not! Any white actress is considered beautiful in the eyes of People Magazine. Nicole Kidman has absolutely no shape–square all around–yet she’s called alluring. Cameron Diaz has no special physical characteristics at all, yet is called stunning. Give me a break!

Julez April 30th, 2008

Man…she needs to put on some weight..she looks Anoreixic!

Marie April 30th, 2008

She is the lucky one! Talk about a hot MAN!

carcar April 30th, 2008

um hes hot
shes ugly

and no one cares.

ben dov April 30th, 2008

who is she anyway. a dancer on a show once the show is cancelled she will be forgotten.

Stephanie April 30th, 2008

she’s his beard. Mario is obviously gay.

Sara April 30th, 2008

I think it is interesting that so many people are commenting “who cares” to this story. When Shannon Elizabeth and Derek Hough were caught kissing on the beach people commented in droves with their opinions.

Also, how can anyone say that they aren’t good together unless they personally know these two people?

As to one being more attractive than the other, that has nothing to do with whether or not two people make each other happy. Shouldn’t that be the bottom line??

Suzy April 30th, 2008

Oh please..she was on E news the other night with a huge rock on her hand and she refused to answer the question on which lucky guy gave it to her! Obviously they want to start the rumor for her to explode and say they are engaged! =)

Kathy Evans April 30th, 2008

I absolutly love Mario and Karina togther….They are so adorable….God Bless them both! Keep the love you guys!

Allie April 30th, 2008

Well, I’m very happy they’re not splitting up because they are a hot couple!

Allie April 30th, 2008

Well, I’m very happy they’re not splitting up because they are a hot couple!

Kathy April 30th, 2008

I agree, who cares. These dancers think they are the ultimate celebrities now. When DWTS ends, we’ll say Karina who?

Diamond May 4th, 2008

He needs to marry this woman before he cheats on her like he did to Ali Landry.